Epsom Girls Grammar School Epsom Girls Grammar School

11 History

11HIS
Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs M. Welsh.

This course aims to:

  • gain understanding of the significance of key events in twentieth century world history and NZ’s place in these events
  • develop research and communication skills
  • weigh evidence and to form judgements on a basis of information rather than prejudice
  • appreciate differing views on past events and actions
  • enable students to value History as a means to understand the present and anticipate the future

The course will focus on Conflict in the Twentieth Century as a theme:

  • Global Conflict: New Zealanders experiences in WW1; Rise of Fascism and WW2
  • Racial Conflict: Slavery and Black Civil Rights in the USA
  • Social Conflict: Protest and activism in New Zealand eg. 1981 Springbok Tour in NZ, Bastion Point and Anti-Nuclear Campaign

Course Overview

Term 1
Slavery and Black Civil Rights in the USA

Term 2
Global Conflict: New Zealand and World War One

Term 3
Global Conflict: Rise of Fascism and World War Two

Term 4
Social Protest in Aotearoa

Learning Areas:

Social Sciences


Assessment Policy & Procedures
Pathway

Level 2 History

Law, journalism, business, media or any other job requiring skills such as critical thinking, information literacy, problem solving, structured writing and communication and effective presentation.


Course Costs and Equipment/ Stationery requirements

Year 11 students will be visiting the Auckland War Memorial Museum in conjunction with the World War One topic.

Description Type Value
11HIS Museum Trip Voluntary $10.00
$10.00

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.