12HI1

12 History 1

Course Description

Teacher in Charge:

In this course students develop unique historical skills by analysing important historical events through written and visual texts.

Students will…
•develop higher level skills in research, critical thinking, analysis and formal writing.

•study topics including the First World War, rise of the Japanese empire, discrimination against the Jews in Nazi Germany, and the Holocaust; as well as various linked events relating to New Zealand.

•analyse high level concepts such as causation, perspectives, significance, and continuity and change.

12 History leads to 13 History and can also lead well into 13 Geography, Classical Studies or Psychology. 

These are all helpful subjects for many university and tertiary study, especially an Arts degree.

Prerequisites

At least 12 credits in Level 1 History (11HI1) including an ‘Achieved’ or better in AS91005 (the essay).

OR HoD Approval.

Students can pick up L2 History, without having studied L1 History but must have HoD approval - English and/or Geography grades will be looked at.



Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

*12HI1* - Supplementary costs: Approx $10 for workbooks

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 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 9 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 9 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

Assessments:
Term: 2, Week: 3

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

Assessments:
Term: 3, Week: 3

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. 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