Level 2 History
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mrs M. Welsh.
Year 12 History examines major events, forces and people who have helped shape our modern world. The major theme of the Year 12 course is Revolution. During the course you will be encouraged to evaluate evidence and draw conclusions supported by evidence. You will learn how to recognise change and continuity in history. You will use critical thinking to compare and contrast and establish the significance of historical events.
Course Content: The French Revolution; The Russian Revolution; the Cold War and NZ’s involvement in the Vietnam War.
Course Overview
Term 1
Russian Revolution
Term 2
French Revolution
Individual Research assignment
Term 3
Cold War, New Zealand and the Vietnam War
Pathway
Law, Journalism, business, media or any other job requiring skills such as critical thinking, problem solving, communication and effective presentation.
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.
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NZQA Info
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 2.3 - 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
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History 2.6 - Examine how a significant historical event affected New Zealand society
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Disclaimer
We aim to enable every student to have the course that they prefer, however, some courses have limited places or pre-requisits that may restrict the student's choice.