The Humanities
History
Prep Students may take one or multiple prep courses. Rugby, race and revolution An investigation into why New Zealand became divided over a rugby tour from South Africa in 1981. This involves an invesigation into South African apartheid, New Zealand’s sporting contacts with South Africa and the significance of the tour 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. Prerequisite for: an advantage for taking History at Level 2, but not required. Outwit, outlast, outplay: The intrigue of gaining world supremacy An investigation into how Joseph Stalin manipulated Russian society to gain power and how he outwitted opposition to extend his domination. The result being Russia outplaying the rest of the world to be the 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. Prerequisite for: an advantage for taking History at Level 2, but not required.
Core
The abuse of power Students investigate the rise of leaders who use and abuse their positions for their own personal, ethnic or national ambition. The impact of this then falls on ordinary people. Will you find your leader guilty of crimes against humanity? This course looks at how people and groups have challenged the abuse of power. 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 the purpose of this course is to find the similarities and differences in how and why war is conducted, while being aware of the impact on those left at home. Recommended for students interested in war and conflict but also how people act because of conflict. It is also helpful for those interested in the legal profession.
20 Year 11 Course Booklet 2024
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