HIS200

Level 2 History

Course Description

Level Two History

History 200 covers key events and concepts of New Zealand and global history. The course covers the many facets of the Cold War and New Zealand Protests. This literacy rich subject encompasses an analysis of movements, ideas, people and events which have shaped our lives.  Topics include, the Vietnam War, the battle at Dien Bien Phu, the Tet Offensive, Americanisation of the Vietnam War, the fall of Nazi Germany, the Bay of Pigs invasion, Cuban Missile Crisis and the construction of the Berlin Wall.  New Zealand topics will cover the Vietnam War Protests, Parihaka, Waihi Strikes and Nuclear Free protests. 

History 200 would suit a student with a strong interest in the world around them.  Students would benefit strongly from taking Geography alongside History.  

The internal assessments for this course will be undertaken both in class and in the students' own time. Reliable access to the internet, while not essential, is recommended. Students are encouraged to use the library in their own time to access digital information as well as make use of the very many resources available.


A good grasp of English as a language is helpful as there are aspects of the course that can be quite text heavy. Reading and writing are an unavoidable aspect of history, and students are encouraged to read widely in their own time to support their study.


This course has a substantial and compulsory field trip component.  Field trips are essential support for assessments in History.  All field trips will be free for students to attend.  



Pathway

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

Total Credits Available: 23
Internal Assessed Credits: 14
External Assessed Credits: 9
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. 91231 v2
NZQA Info

History 2.3 - Examine sources of an historical event that is of significance to New Zealanders


Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r,4w
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: 23
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 23
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Disclaimer

Availability of teaching staff and the final decision is at the discretion of the Head of Department.

Minimum class sizes.

  • Course structure and activities are subject to change.

  • Availability of teaching staff and the final decision is at the discretion of the Head of Department.

Meeting any course entry requirements

  • Minimum class sizes.

  • Course structure and activities are subject to change.

  • Availability of teaching staff and the final decision is at the discretion of the Head of Department.

Course structure and activities are subject to change.

  • Availability of teaching staff and the final decision is at the discretion of the Head of Department.