2HIS

L2 History

Course Description

Teacher in Charge:

NCEA Level 2 History (2HIS) 

This course will enable students to gain a deep understanding of powerful historical forces that have shaped our world, such as revolution, the pursuit of human rights, communism and colonialism.  

Through analysing these events, students will understand the power we all have to make change, and analyse the moral justification of world changing events.

In particular, students will look at:

  • Revolution and Protest - Students will research a protest or revolution which has altered the course of History, including the French Revolution, the American Revolution, the Russian Revolution, the NZ Suffragette Movement, the NZ Springbok Tour protests, Parihaka, and the Soweto Uprising.
  • The Invasion of the Waikato - Students will examine the motivations and significance of the Invasion of the Waikato in 1863, which took place during the New Zealand Wars.
  • The American-Vietnam War - Students will examine the conditions in Vietnam that created a desire for revolution and analyse the reasons for US military involvement in Vietnam. Students will also study the consequences of the War, including the My Lai Massacre, Anti-War Movement, and the Cambodian Genocide.
  • The My Lai Massacre - Students will analyse perspectives on the My Lai Massacre, in which US soldiers entered a village and killed 504 children, women, and elderly Vietnamese. In particular, students will be given the space to form their own opinion on the validity of these perspectives.  

This course will provoke students to think deeply and critically about the world around them and to analyse and critique the actions and perspectives of others. Students will act as historians, finding and analysing historical sources to reach their own judgements about what happened, why it happened and the significance of these events.

The study of History provides students with the critical thinking and communication skills necessary to succeed in a variety of careers in such areas as law, government policy, economics, social work, journalism, counseling, teaching, human resources, market research, travel advisor.



Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

1x Workbook
1x Clearfile folder
1x Chromebook/laptop
Highlighters

Pathway

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.

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

IMPORTANT: Selection of a course does not guarantee entry into the course. Courses may not run due to low numbers, and timetable clashes may occur. Entry into a course may depend on prior performance in the subject area at the Dean and/or Head of Faculty's discretion. In any of the above listed situations, the student will be consulted about alternative courses during the course confirmation process.