L2HIS

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)

Career Pathways

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.

Total Credits Available: 19 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 5 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 14 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91229 v2
NZQA Info
History 2.1 - Carry out an inquiry of an historical event or place that is of significance to New Zealanders
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91230 v2
NZQA Info
History 2.2 - Examine an historical event or place that is of significance to New Zealanders
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 5r
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91232 v2
NZQA Info
History 2.4 - Interpret different perspectives of people in an historical event that is of significance to New Zealanders
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 5r
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91233 v2
NZQA Info
History 2.5 - Examine causes and consequences of a significant historical event
Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 5r,5w
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 19
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 19
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

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