Level 2 History
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr S. Powrie.
The theme for Year 12 History is East vs West. Students will learn about the historical forces and ideologies that have shaped the modern world. This course will focus on the following four topics:
The Crusades - Students will learn about these “holy wars” and investigate perspectives from the Muslim capture of Christian Jerusalem in 1187.
The Vietnam War - Students will learn about this conflict and its global significance within the context of the cold war.
Post-War New Zealand - Students will undertake individual research on a topic of their choice, such as the Springbok Tour protests or the bombing of the Rainbow Warrior.
The Bombing of Hiroshima - Students will learn the causes and consequences of the nuclear bombing of Hiroshima, and debate the justification of this deadly event.
Pathway
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
External
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 2.2 - Examine an historical event or place 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 2.5 - Examine causes and consequences of a significant historical event
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History 2.6 - Examine how a significant historical event affected New Zealand society