13HIS

Year 13 History (HIS)

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs Y. Douglas.

Year 13 History (HIS)

WHAT WILL I LEARN?

This course builds on the core skills learned in Level 1 and Level 2 through the advanced study of historiography and with a major focus on the contested nature of history. The major topics covered in Level 3 History are ‘America, a House divided?’ examining the secession of the Southern States which led to the American Civil War, a student selected research topic (connected to the theme of ‘contentious history’), and historical skills. 


During the course you will learn about:

  • Different historical perspectives in time and place through research and analysis of primary and secondary evidence. 

  • The study of historiography and historical analysis.

  • Essential History skills – essay writing, research, presentation and the ability to form judgements on the reliability of evidence.


HOW IS THE COURSE ASSESSED?

5 Level 3 Achievement Standards – 25 credits

3 internally assessed make up 15 credits

2 externally assessed make up 10 credits


WHO COULD TELL ME MORE?

Mrs Douglas, Mr Fenwick

Recommended Prior Learning

WHAT SHOULD I HAVE ALREADY DONE?

Ideally, Level 1 or 2 History but anyone may select this course.

Pathway

WHAT COULD THIS SUBJECT LEAD TO?
Tertiary study courses in Law, Journalism, Communication & Media - the skills developed in History are applicable in a wide range of careers.

Credit Information

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

This course is approved for University Entrance.

Total Credits Available: 25 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 10 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 15 credits.

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
5
5
5
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
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: 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.