NCEA Level 3 History
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mrs C. Yates.
This course examine a range of topics that explore the contentious nature of history. Students will need to take on the role of an historian, delving into sources of information and thinking critically about dominant and missing voices. We will explore the impacts of an imbalance of power, especially within Aotearoa and the wider Pacific. This could include topics such as land confiscation, suppression of te reo, the Mau movement, missionaries, the Native Land Court and te Tiriti o Waitangi, to name just a few. Within this course, students will be able to pursue topics that they connect with and are passionate about.
This course will help to develop students' research, critical thinking, essay writing and analytical skills. These are essential for a range of careers, further study and to be empowered to take an active role in the world in which we live. It is also possible to gain University Entrance literacy from this course.
Recommended Prior Learning
Successful completion of Level Two History is an advantage, however, this is an open entry course for those students who are willing to take on the literacy requirements.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
Stationery Requirements: 1 x 2B8 (hardcover), diary.
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
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History 3.2 - Analyse an historical event, or place, of significance to New Zealanders
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History 3.3 - Analyse evidence relating to an historical event of significance to New Zealanders
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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.
Pathway Tags
Journalist, Archivist, Urban/Regional Planner, Policy Analyst, Barrister, Legal Executive, Solicitor, Business Analyst, Librarian, Author, Technical Writer, Elected Government Representative, Curator, Personal Assistant, Early Childhood Teacher, Primary School Teacher, Kaiwhakaako Māori, Secondary School Teacher, Police Officer,
Disclaimer
Standards shown on courses are only an indication and not all may be offered at the time of study.