History Any well-educated person must possess some knowledge of history. History will add meaning to the world around us. Understanding will be developed through the study of people; how their personalities, beliefs and actions influenced events in the past and today. History uses the study of people to develop important skills. These include investigative research, information analysis (points of view, fact/opinion, propaganda, relationships) and effective communication. Employers and tertiary institutions indicate that these are the skills most highly valued in job seekers. The skills acquired particularly lend themselves to careers in law, research and foreign affairs. Apart from the many benefits that can be gained, history is also studied because it is interesting and entertaining. Quality student work can be entered into the regional and national Historian of the Year competitions. The Tancred History Competition is held within school and is open to all students.
YEAR 9 Status
Compulsory
None
Prerequisites
Four (half-year)
Periods per week
Description The course analyses some of the foundations of New Zealand and the modern world. The themes are aimed to help students understand how the world which they live in has developed. The Year 9 programme complements the programme taught in Year 10. The topics taught include: • Christ’s College and early Christchurch history • The Middle Ages
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