History (11HISN)

Qualification
NCEA – Level 1

Course Outline
History provides a framework of knowledge that gives an understanding of New Zealand society and an insight into the social, economic and political issues shaping the world in the twentieth century. There is emphasis on the part individuals and groups have played in past events and a focus on how perspectives on an issue may differ. This subject enhances thinking, reasoning and analytical skills as well as developing specialist enquiry, interpretation and communication skills.

Topics studied are derived from two themes:
1. War in the Twentieth Century:
• World War I
• World War II
2. Peace Movements in the Twentieth Century:
• Global Protest Movements in the 1960s
• Black Civil Rights Protest Movements in the USA
• Twentieth Century Protest Movements in New Zealand.

Assessment

Recommended Prior Achievement Level
This course is open to all students

Cost
History Workbook $20.

Literacy and numeracy
All of these standards contribute to literacy requirements