Level 2 History
2HIS Subject DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mr E. Campbell
“Study the past if you would define the future,” noted the Chinese philosopher Confucius. This course explores some significant events that shaped the twentieth century. A specific study of a key Cold War conflict, the Vietnam War, will be examined. Also studied will be Apartheid in South Africa, which established a system of control to govern a state along racial lines. The impact of this in South Africa will be looked at, as well as its relationship to the 1981 Springbok rugby tour of New Zealand, a key event in our nation's history. NOTE: Taking the Level 2 History --> Level 3 History or Level 3 Classical Studies pathway will ensure you fulfil the Literacy requirements for University Entrance.
Pathway
Level 3 Classical Studies, Level 3 History
Recommended Prior LearningLevel 1 History or English or another Social Science subject, or by consultation with Mr Campbell.
Credit Information
This course is eligible for subject endorsement.
| Assessment | Level |
Internal or External |
Credits |
L1 Literacy Credits | UE Literacy Credits | Numeracy Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A.S. 91229 v2 History 2.1 - Carry out an inquiry of an historical event or place that is of significance to New Zealanders | 2 |
I |
4 |
Y |
4r |
|
| A.S. 91230 v2 History 2.2 - Examine an historical event or place that is of significance to New Zealanders | 2 |
I |
5 |
Y |
5r |
|
| A.S. 91231 v2 History 2.3 - Examine sources of an historical event that is of significance to New Zealanders | 2 |
E |
4 |
Y |
4r,4w |
|
| A.S. 91232 v2 History 2.4 - Interpret different perspectives of people in an historical event that is of significance to New Zealanders | 2 |
I |
5 |
Y |
5r |
|
Total Credits |
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Total Credits Available: 18 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 4 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 14 credits.