YEAR 12 Status
Optional
Satisfactory achievement in Level 1 History, especially in research, communication and interpretation. Although the Level 2 course is a progression from earlier school courses it is not necessary to have taken History at Level 1 to be successful in Level 2 History. Students who have not studied History will be eligible to be admitted with satisfactory performances in Level 1 English and/or Geography.
Prerequisites
Periods per week Five Description The course analyses: • Nationalistic aspirations • Political experiments and developments • War and impact on nationhood The course will follow the theme of ‘‘Title Fight for the World’’ as we focus on the development of the modern world from 1870–960. The topics taught include: • Origins of World War 1, 1870–1915 • Conflict in Vietnam 1945–1975 • The assassination of John F Kennedy Assessment The major focus for students will be to gain up to six achievement standard qualifications (28 credits) for Level 2 NCEA. The achievement standards include: AS 91229 Carry out a planned inquiry of an historical event, or place, of significance to New Zealanders. (4 Credits – internal) AS 91230 Examine an historical event, or place, of significance to NewZealanders. (5 credits – internal) AS 91231 Examine sources of an historical event of significance toNewZealanders. (4 credits – external) AS 91232 Interpret different perspectives of people in an historical event of significance to New Zealanders. (5 credits – internal)
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Christ’s College Canterbury
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