13HIST

History L3

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: T. Halford.

 Course Highlights: Students study a range of historical events and movements in Level 3 History, both individually and as a class. Class based investigations include topics like analysing differing perspectives surrounding the execution of Mary, Queen of Scots.  We then move on to examine the societal impact of either the Parihaka invasion or the women’s suffrage movement.  Students also get the opportunity to choose their own historical event to research.   This gives them the chance to explore different areas of history that they find interesting.

 

Level 3 History is the ideal path to University Entrance and beyond. University Entrance for this subject can be gained through internals only (15 internal credits offered) as well as a combination of both internals and externals. All internal assessments have University Entrance Literacy reading credits and both external examinations contain reading and writing credits for University Entrance Literacy. Students learn to perfect the essential skills of critical thinking, essay writing, source analysis, research expertise, historiography, referencing methods, plus many other valuable skills throughout the course. 

 

History is dynamic and exciting. It can spark students’ curiosity and imagination in the world around them and make them more aware of how society has been shaped by events of history. This awareness can ensure students go on to improve their future by understanding the past. History is an essential subject for anyone thinking of going on to University, as it provides the framework to ensure the transition into tertiary study is seamless. 

 

Vocational Pathway: Primary Industries, Service Industries, Creative Industries.

 

This course can lead to: careers in government, teaching, diplomacy, law, research, marketing and any type of tertiary study.

 

For more information, please see Head of Social Sciences, Ms Halford.

Recommended Prior Learning

At least 8 credits in L2 History, or permission from the Head of Social Sciences

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

Possible Field Trip

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.

This course is approved for University Entrance.

Total Credits Available: 19
Internal Assessed Credits: 15
External Assessed Credits: 4
Optional Credits Available: 6
Optional Internal Assessed Credits: 0
Optional External Assessed Credits: 6
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91434 v2
NZQA Info

History 3.1 - Research an historical event or place of significance to New Zealanders, using primary and secondary sources


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 5r *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91435 v2
NZQA Info

History 3.2 - Analyse an historical event, or place, of significance to New Zealanders


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 5r *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91436 v2
NZQA Info

History 3.3 - Analyse evidence relating to an historical event of significance to New Zealanders


Level: 3
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r,4w *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91437 v2
NZQA Info

History 3.4 - Analyse different perspectives of a contested event of significance to New Zealanders


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 5r *
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 19
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 19
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Optional Assessments

This standard is offered optionally in consultation with your teacher.

Optional Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91438 v2
NZQA Info

History 3.5 - Analyse the causes and consequences of a significant historical event


Level: 3
Internal or External: External
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 6r,6w *
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 6
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 6
Total Numeracy Credits: 0