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:
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.
2024 NCEA Level 2 Courses, Social Sciences
Market Research Analyst, Survey Interviewer, Policy Analyst, Tertiary Lecturer, Private Teacher/Tutor, Project Manager, Social Worker, Tour Guide, Travel Agent/Adviser, Data Analyst, Elected Government Representative, Community Development Worker, Legal Executive, Solicitor, Judge, Curator, Customs Officer, Foreign Policy Officer, Economist, Human Resources Adviser, Building Surveyor, Exhibition and Collections Technician, Archivist, Historian, Barrister, Immigration Officer, Librarian, Library Assistant
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery1x Workbook
1x Clearfile folder
1x Chromebook/laptop
Highlighters
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.