Level 3 History
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr S. Powrie.
The theme for Year 13 History is Imperialism. Students will learn about imperialism and colonisation and debate the extent to which this continues to impact society today. This course will focus on the following four topics:
Turning Points - Students will undertake research and present arguments in debates on key historical turning points, such as the fall of the Roman Empire, or World War Two.
Stories of Te Tauihu - Students will choose a topic from local History to explore and engage in field research as a professional historian.
The British Empire - Students will learn about the rise and fall of the British Empire and debate whether it was overall a force for good, or a force for evil.
The Hell-Hole of the Pacific - Students will learn the causes and impact of British empire building in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
Course can be endorsed with Merit or Excellence
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
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History 3.5 - Analyse the causes and consequences of a significant historical event
Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 25
* These standards contribute to the 14 credits required for UE approval.