L3HIS

Level 3 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:  Early contact New Zealand, the Holocaust, as well as events of your own choosing for the internal standards.


Where does it lead  This is a University Entrance approved course.  It leads to careers in diplomacy, law, journalism, research, teaching, advocacy, anthropology, archeology and any of the professions where you will need to be able to think critically and conduct research.

Course Overview

Term 1
Holocaust and Heroism
AS 91434 - Research Folder on an event of your choice from the Holocaust (Internal)

Term 2
AS 91435 - Analyse a historical event of your own choice (Internal)
AS 91437 - Analyse a Contested historical event of your own choice (Internal)
19th Century New Zealand

Term 3
19th Century New Zealand Contd.
AS 91439 - Analyse a significant historical trend (External)

Term 4
Revision and Examination Preparation

What should I have already done?

You may have studied L1 and/or L2 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: 21 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 6 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 15 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91434 v2
NZQA Info
History 3.1 - Research an historical event or place of significance to New Zealanders, using primary and secondary sources
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 5r *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91435 v2
NZQA Info
History 3.2 - Analyse an historical event, or place, of significance to New Zealanders
5
5
5
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 5r *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91437 v2
NZQA Info
History 3.4 - Analyse different perspectives of a contested event of significance to New Zealanders
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 5r *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91439 v2
NZQA Info
History 3.6 - Analyse a significant historical trend and the force(s) that influenced it
Level: 3
Internal or External: External
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 6r,6w *
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 21
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 21
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Approved subject for University Entrance

Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 21

Only students engaged in learning and achievement derived from Te Marautanga o Aotearoa are eligible to be awarded these subjects as part of the requirement for 14 credits in each of three subjects.

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