11HIS
This course requires 2 options.

11 History (11HIS)

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Andrew Tebbutt, Nadene Brouwer.

11 History

History is all about great stories and peoples’ experiences in fascinating and bizarre situations. Learn the art of the historian through a close study of evidence. Consider different perspectives on an event from New Zealand history. Complete research into a chosen topic.

Potential Topics

  • The Boyd incident 1809 and Harriet shipwreck of 1834: early interactions between Māori and Pakeha
  • Social History: LGBTQIA+ life in NZ; out-of-control teenagers and the Mazengarb Report of 1954; infamous murders
  • World War 2: the Battle of Crete 1941 or the Dolphin incident 1939
  • Research a chosen historical topic

Course Overview

Term 1
This term we are studying early contact between Māori and pakeha before 1810. After background study, we will look at two events in detail, Cook's first visit to Tūranagnui

A.S. 92024 v2 History 1.1 - Engage with a variety of primary sources in a historical context 5 credits, internal
Due Week 2 Term Two

Term 2
A.S. 92025 v2 History 1.2 - Demonstrate understanding of the significance of a historical context, 5 Credits, internal
Due end of Term Two

Term 3
A.S. 92027 v2 History 1.4 - Demonstrate understanding of perspectives on a historical context, 5 credits External

Term 4
A.S. 92026 v2 History 1.3 - Demonstrate understanding of historical concepts in contexts of significance to Aotearoa New Zealand, 5 credits, external
Examination in November

Recommended Prior Learning

Open Entry

Assessment Information

Possible Credits
External - 10 credits
Internal - 10 credits

Credit Information

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

Total Credits Available: 20 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 10 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 10 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 92024 v3
NZQA Info
History 1.1 - Engage with a variety of primary sources in a historical context
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 92025 v3
NZQA Info
History 1.2 - Demonstrate understanding of the significance of a historical context
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: Y
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 92026 v3
NZQA Info
History 1.3 - Demonstrate understanding of historical concepts in contexts of significance to Aotearoa New Zealand
Level: 1
Internal or External: External
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: Y
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 92027 v3
NZQA Info
History 1.4 - Demonstrate understanding of perspectives on a historical context
Level: 1
Internal or External: External
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: Y
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 20
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 15
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0