13 History (13HIS)
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Nadene Brouwer, Allan Taylor.
13 History
History presents you with the dilemmas, choices and beliefs of people in the past.
This course focuses on the causes and consequences of world events where people have experienced threats to their way of life. You will learn to ask and answer important questions, evaluate evidence, identify and analyse different interpretations of the past, and substantiate arguments and judgements.
By the end of this course you will be able to undertake research, write as an historian using academic conventions and critique societal understandings of the past. We will use a range of primary and secondary sources throughout the learning and develop your academic voice as a historian.
The main topics of this course are either ‘Unpacking the Paradox of Race Relations in New Zealand’ or ‘The Cuban Missile Crisis, Who is to Blame?’ Student choice is a feature of this course as you research, and you will investigate a topic of your own choosing for a portion of the year.
Potential Topics
- The Orewa Speech
- Māori Battalion WW2
- Cuban Missile Crisis
- Chinese Influence in the Pacific
- Dawn Raids
- Influenza Pandemic in Samoa, 1918
Course Overview
Term 1
Investigating how race relations have evolved over time in New Zealand.
Term 2
Investigating how race relations have evolved over time in New Zealand, with more of a focus on completing the 10 credit assessment.
A.S. 91437 v2 History 3.4 - Analyse different perspectives of a contested event of significance to New Zealanders
A.S. 91435 v2 History 3.2 - Analyse an historical event, or place, of significance to New Zealanders
Both due end of Term
Term 3
Students will be working on their own research project, worth 5 credits.
A.S. 91434 v2 History 3.1 - Research an historical event or place of significance to New Zealanders, using primary and secondary sources
Due end of Term 3
Term 4
Finishing our research projects and preparing for the 4 credit exam.
A.S. 91436 v2 History 3.3 - Analyse evidence relating to an historical event of significance to New Zealanders
Recommended Prior Learning
Entry Requirements
10 credits in a Level 2 writing-rich subject
Assessment Information
Possible CreditsExternal - 4 credits
Internal - 15 credits
UE Approved
Scholarship Subject
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
This course is eligible for subject endorsement.
This course is approved for University Entrance.
External
NZQA Info
History 3.1 - Research an historical event or place of significance to New Zealanders, using primary and secondary sources
NZQA Info
History 3.2 - Analyse an historical event, or place, of significance to New Zealanders
NZQA Info
History 3.3 - Analyse evidence relating to an historical event of significance to New Zealanders
NZQA Info
History 3.4 - Analyse different perspectives of a contested event of significance to New Zealanders
Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 19
Only students engaged in learning and achievement derived from Te Marautanga o Aotearoa are eligible to be awarded these subjects as part of the requirement for 14 credits in each of three subjects.