Level Three History
Level
NCEA Level 3 with Achievement Standards
Scholarship Optional
Entry Requirement
Perfomance in L2 History
or in the core subjects at NCEA Level 2: English and Religious Education will be considered as indicators.
Cost
Nil
Course Outline
A range of History topics are studied as the following basic skills are learned and put into practice:
Basic Skills:
- Information Gathering
- Information Processing
- Presentation of Information
- Critical Thinking
- Analysis of Information
Topics:
- The Creation of the state of Israel.
- Comfort Women, Korea
- Nelson Mandela's Legacy
- Trailblazers from History
Assessment
Internals
AS 91434 - Plan and carry out an independent historical research of a historical event or place, of significance to New Zealanders 5 credits
AS 91437 - Analyse different perspectives on a contested event of significance to New Zealanders 5 credits
AS 91435 - Analyse a historical event, or place, to show understanding of its significance to New Zealanders 5 credits
Externals
AS 91438 - Analyse the causes and consequences of a significant historical event 6 credits
Optional Achievement Standard
AS 91436 - Analyse evidence relating to a historical event of significance to New Zealanders 4 credits
Where Does It Lead
University Study
Careers in any field which requires report writing, unbiased opinion, analytical and logical thought
Careers include: law, journalism, teaching, tourism, public relations