12HIST

Level 2 History

Course Description

Studying History provides students with a sound basis for further education as well as a significant variety of careers. The skills developed during this course of study are well-regarded and extremely relevant to the world we live in. History is highly recommended for Law, Journalism and Politics.

The topics studied in Level 2 History include:

  • Heroines of New Zealand History
  • The Enfranchisement of Women in New Zealand
  • Hitler's Rise to Power

The standards and topics offered in this course may be altered at the discretion of the Head of Department.


Recommended Prior Learning


Subject

Level 

Recommendations

9 Social Studies

9

Open entry.

10 Social Studies

10

Open entry.

Level 1 History

1

Open entry

Level 2 History

2

12 credits from Level 1 History including 4 credits from External assessments. 


For Social Science students new to the subject: 12 credits from Level 1 Geography or Social Studies including 4 credits from External assessments.


For students who did not take a Level 1 Social Science: 12 credits from Level 1 English including 4 credits from an External assessment.


Students may also gain entry at the discretion of the HoD.

Level 3 History

3

12 credits from Level 2 History including 4 credits from External assessments. 


For Social Science students new to the subject: 12 credits from Level 2 Classical Studies, Geography or Social Studies including 4 credits from External assessments.


For students who did not take a Level 2 Social Science: 12 credits from Level 2 English including 4 credits from an External assessment.


Students may also gain entry at the discretion of the HoD.


Pathway

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.

Total Credits Available: 18
Internal Assessed Credits: 9
External Assessed Credits: 9
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. 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: 18
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 18
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Disclaimer

Courses will only run based on minimum entries

Selecting a course does not guarantee entry into this course

You may apply for an exemption if you do not meet the prerequisites of a course or if the course requires this for entry

Standards offered can be altered at the discretion of the HOF or HOD of the Department

Some standards in NCEA courses might be optional depending on student strengths