12HIS

Level 2 History

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr P. Besley.

This course focuses on key historical ideas and people who shaped the 19th-20th Century. 

The topics covered at Level 2 provide students with an understanding of how nationalism and conflict have challenged, transformed and destroyed the progress of history.

Topics covered: 

World War One - Gallipoli and the Home Front

Vietnam War


Students will also learn transferable writing, research, communication, analytical, interpersonal and thinking skills.


This is a literacy-rich course and the standards contribute towards UE literacy (reading and writing) - see standards below.


There is the possibility to include a unit on Classical Studies



Course Overview

Term 1
World War One

Internal Assessment 2.1, 2.2

Term 2
Gallipoli and the Home Front


Vietnam War

Term 3
Vietnam War

Term 4
Review of the year. Catch up and revise in preparation for external exams.

Recommended Prior Learning

TIC and/or HoF discretion

Pathway

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

Total Credits Available: 32
Internal Assessed Credits: 18
External Assessed Credits: 14
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91202 v3
NZQA Info

Classical Studies 2.3 - Demonstrate understanding of a significant event in the classical world


Further assessment opportunities will not be offered for this standard in line with NZQA guidelines

Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91229 v2
NZQA Info

History 2.1 - Carry out an inquiry of an historical event or place that is of significance to New Zealanders


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91230 v2
NZQA Info

History 2.2 - Examine an historical event or place that is of significance to New Zealanders


Further assessment opportunities will not be offered for this standard in line with NZQA guidelines

Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 5r
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91231 v2
NZQA Info

History 2.3 - Examine sources of an historical event that is of significance to New Zealanders


Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r,4w
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91232 v2
NZQA Info

History 2.4 - Interpret different perspectives of people in an historical event that is of significance to New Zealanders


Further assessment opportunities will not be offered for this standard in line with NZQA guidelines

Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 5r
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91233 v2
NZQA Info

History 2.5 - Examine causes and consequences of a significant historical event


Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 5r,5w
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91234 v2
NZQA Info

History 2.6 - Examine how a significant historical event affected New Zealand society


Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 5r,5w
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 32
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 32
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Disclaimer

Course selection will depend on the option lines and student numbers. There is no guarantee that the courses you select now will all be available for you in 2024.