The Humanities | Aronui
History | Hitori
Prep Students may take one or multiple prep courses. Prerequisite for all the below prep courses: an advantage for taking History at Level 2, but not required. Rugby, race and revolution An investigation into why New Zealand became divided over a rugby tour from South Africa in 1981. This involves an examination of South African apartheid, New Zealand’s sporting contacts with South Africa, and the significance of the tour both then, and now. Additional case studies may be used to assist in the development of skills such as inquiry, interpretation and critical thinking. Recommended for students especially interested in how sport and the developing maturity of New Zealand collided, and the power of protest. Outwit, outlast, outplay: The intrigue of gaining world supremacy An investigation into how Joseph Stalin manipulated Russian society to gain power, and outwitted the opposition to extend his domination. The result being Russia outplaying the rest of the world to become a dominant force in the mid-20th century. This influence still has an impact on our world today. Additional case studies may be used to assist in the development of skills such as inquiry, interpretation and critical thinking. Recommended for students especially interested in how an individual can develop into a totalitarian leader and take his country from despair to world domination.
Core
The abuse of power How do dictatorships begin? Why do they keep happening? Students investigate the rise of leaders who use and abuse their positions for their own personal, ethnic or national ambition. From Hitler to Hussein, Mussolini to Mao, discover the desires and directions dictators take, and the impact of this on ordinary people. Recommended for students interested in leadership and how individual leaders assert their influence and impact on people. It is also helpful for those interested in the legal profession. The people at war War may seem glorious, and is often remembered for its bravery and valour. The purpose of this course is to find the similarities and differences in how and why wars are conducted, while investigating the impact on those left at home. This course also looks at what is remembered about war, and what gets forgotten. Recommended for students interested in war and conflict as well as how people act in times of conflict. It is also helpful for those interested in the legal profession.
18 Year 11 Course Booklet 2025
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