HIS301

NCEA Level 3 History 301

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs A. Nielsen.

“History is not the past but a map of the past, drawn from a particular point of view, to be useful to the modern traveller”. - Henry Glassie

History is the study of the past – it investigates the people, societies, and events of the past. Studying History gives us the tools to analyze and explain problems, develop empathy, think critically and understand how the events of the past influence the world today.

In Year 13 students will study a range of different contexts based around the themes of power, imperialism and colonisation. The course builds on the knowledge and skills students learnt in HIS201 with a focus on historiography that teaches the students to think like historians. Students will learn a range of skills such as examining historical perspectives, exploring different sides of contested events, writing convincing and logical arguments, analysing sources and learning how to carry out effective research.

UE Approved Subject



Course Overview

Term 1
In Term One students will analyse historian's perspectives and the significance of a contested historical debate. They will develop an understanding of the social, political, cultural and intellectual factors that shaped people’s thinking about the past. Possible topics could include the causes of the Rwandan Genocide or the decision to drop the atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki.

Term 2
In Term Two students will develop their understanding of cause and consequence. In this unit students will develop their essay writing skills and the ability to formulate a convincing argument. Possible topics could include the invasion of the Waikato, the War on Terror or the formation of the Black Panther Party.

Term 3
In Term Three the topic of study is Turning Points. In this unit students will complete a mini topic with the aim of developing their source analysis skills. Students will learn to evaluate the usefulness and reliability of historical sources, explain different perspectives and cross reference information. Students will have the opportunity to complete a research project on a topic of their choice related to the themes of the course.


Term 4
In Term Four students will focus on revision and preparation for the external examinations.

Recommended Prior Learning

This is a literacy-heavy subject. You should have 12 credits from a Level 2 subject which is literacy-rich (eg. Classics, Geography or English). Level 1 or 2 History is helpful, however, all students will be considered on a case by case basis.

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: 25
Internal Assessed Credits: 15
External Assessed Credits: 10
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

Assessments:
Term: 2, Week: 6

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

Assessments:
Term: 3, Week: 6

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

Assessments:
Term: 4, Week: 4

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

Assessments:
Term: 1, Week: 8

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

Assessments:
Term: 4, Week: 4

Credit Summary
Total Credits: 25
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 25
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Approved subject for University Entrance

Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 25

Only students engaged in learning and achievement derived from Te Marautanga o Aotearoa are eligible to be awarded these subjects as part of the requirement for 14 credits in each of three subjects.