7HIS

Year 12 7HIS – History (NCEA L2)

Course Option Description

Head of Learning Area (HOLA): Mrs E. Sefo.

Why this course:    

History is a stimulating subject that investigates issues that are both relevant and significant for people today and in the future. An increasing number of career pathways are open for people who study History, such as criminal and family law, journalism, political analysis, research, social work, archaeology, human resource management, and many more. 

This course involves specific areas of study which will include:

  • Social implications of participation in the Vietnam War
  • An investigation into Hitler’s Final Solution
  • War on our own soil: A case study of Parihaka

These topics will allow students to learn about the forces and movements that often bring about major changes in society. This means you explore how conflict shapes national identities. History provides the opportunity to acquire a range of skills including academic writing, critical thinking, evaluating perspectives, and creating logical arguments.

Research topics for internal assessment provide students with the opportunity to study topics of their own choice, with guidance.

Other information:

There is an OPTIONAL FIELD TRIP to Wellington in Week 1 of Term 2. The approximate cost of this trip will be around $600.00 per student. The purpose of this trip  is to explore and engage critically with the key sites of national significance only Wellington has to offer. This field trip will provide a chance for students to undertake research for their internal assignments first hand and work with experts in this field of study. Places for this trip will open up in October 2024.

This course leads to:  Level 3 History (8HIS).



Prerequisites

Completion of Level 1 History or English with a minimum of 10 credits in either course OR entry at the discretion of the HoLA. Please Note: History is a literacy dependent subject.

Assessment Information

This course is assessed using Achievement and/or Unit Standards. Please note exact standards are subject to change and individual assessment programmes may be provided in consultation with student and teacher.

Credit Information

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

Total Credits Available: 23 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 9 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. 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