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 CreditsExternal - 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.
External
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