Level 3 History

This course focuses on causes and effects, continuity and change, interpretations and historiography by examining pivotal historical events of the past. Topics investigated may include (but may be subjected to change):

• An Inquiry into a student selected topic (in consultation with the Teacher in Charge)
• The nuclear bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki that resulted in the end of the Second World War 
• Civil Rights Movement in the USA during the 1950s and 60s. 
• The Implications of Dawns
• The Suffrage Movement
• New Zealand wars (Waikato and Taranaki Wars)

Students will further develop their analytical and essay-writing skills through a range of assessment methods. Extending oral and written communication skills are a key focus of the teaching of History at Southern Cross Campus. This course provides students with a sound basis for further education as well as an enormous variety of careers. History is highly recommended for Law, Journalism and Politics. History is also recommended as the Humanities option for students wishing to pursue a career in medicine.

The standards and topics offered in this course may be altered at the discretion of the Head of Department.