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.
External
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
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History 2.1 - Carry out an inquiry of an historical event or place that is of significance to New Zealanders
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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
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History 2.3 - Examine sources of an historical event that is of significance to New Zealanders
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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
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History 2.5 - Examine causes and consequences of a significant historical event
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History 2.6 - Examine how a significant historical event affected New Zealand society
Pathway Tags
Animator/Digital Artist, Archivist, Art Director (Film, Television or Stage), Historian, Artist, Artistic Director, Barrister, Minister of Religion, Graphic Designer, Interior Designer, Conservator, Legal Executive, Solicitor, Judge, Curator, Workplace Relations Adviser, Records Adviser, Game Developer, Photographer, Policy Analyst, Secondary School Teacher, Valuer, Intelligence Officer, Court Registry Officer, Career Consultant,
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.