11HIST

Level 1 History

Course Description

Studying History provides students with a sound basis for further education as well as an enormous 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 for Level 1 History are:

  • Historical Crimes in NZ
  • NZ Involvement in the Vietnam War
  • African American Civil Rights Movement
  • The Bombing of the Rainbow Warrior


For students who wish to study History at Level 2 or Level 3, it is highly recommended that Level 1 History is taken.

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

Year 9 Social Studies

9

Open entry.

Year 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: 10 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 5 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 5 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 92024 v3
NZQA Info
History 1.1 - Engage with a variety of primary sources in a historical context
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 92026 v3
NZQA Info
History 1.3 - Demonstrate understanding of historical concepts in contexts of significance to Aotearoa New Zealand
Level: 1
Internal or External: External
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: Y
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 10
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 5
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
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