NCEA Level 3 History

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.