Level 2 History
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Miss E. Tyler.
How to think critically about past events, conduct primary research, write, discuss, debate and apply new learning. Topics include but are not limited to: New Zealand events, The Russian Revolutions, Gandhi and Indian Independence, The Vietnam Wars as well as events of your own choosing for the internal standards
Where does it lead? To careers in diplomacy, law, journalism, research, teaching, advocacy, anthropology, archaeology and any of the professions where you will need to be able to think critically and conduct research
Course Overview
Term 1
Gandhi and the Independence of India 1915-1947
AS 91232 - Interpret different perspectives of people in an historical event
Term 2
AS 91229 - Research Folder on an event of your choice
AS 91230 - Examine an historical event of your own choice involving a Tragedy
The Vietnam Wars 1885-1975
Term 3
The Vietnam Wars 1885-1975 Contd.
New Zealand and the Vietnam War
AS 91233 - Examine Causes and Consequences of a significant event
Term 4
Revision and Examination Preparation
What should I have already done?
You may have studied L1 History, but this is not necessary.
Course Contribution
No cost.
Pathway
Studying History prepares you for all of the professions like Law, Medicine, Politics, Journalism, Teaching etc. and any career where critical thinking, general knowledge and research are an advantage (this is just about ALL the professions)
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
This course is eligible for subject endorsement.
This course is approved for University Entrance.
External
NZQA Info
History 2.1 - Carry out an inquiry of an historical event or place that is of significance to New Zealanders
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History 2.2 - Examine an historical event or place that is of significance to New Zealanders
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History 2.4 - Interpret different perspectives of people in an historical event that is of significance to New Zealanders
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History 2.5 - Examine causes and consequences of a significant historical event
Pathway Tags
Registered Nurse, Archivist, Historian, Barrister, Author, Counsellor, Journalist, Interpreter, Legal Executive, Solicitor, Judge, Curator, Foreign Policy Officer, General Practitioner, Personal Assistant, Early Childhood Teacher, Primary School Teacher, Kaiwhakaako Māori, Librarian, Translator, Library Assistant, Policy Analyst, Tertiary Lecturer, Private Teacher/Tutor, Youth Worker, Secondary School Teacher, Teacher Aide,
Disclaimer
Courses will only run based on minimum entries
Selecting a course does not guarantee entry into this course
You may apply for an exemption if you do not meet the prerequisite of a course or if the course requires this for entry
Standards offered can be altered at the discretion of the HOD of the Department
Some standards in NCEA courses might be optional depending on student strengths
Course contribution may vary slightly by the start of 2025