Level 2 History

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.