Dilworth School
13HIS - History NCEA Level 3
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr C. Carruthers.
The main theme that underpins all topics in NCEA Level 3 History is 'challenging historical narratives'. This involves in - depth analysis and debate about differing versions of history. The topics studied in 13 HIS include an analysis of the United States decision to drop atomic bombs on Japan in 1945 at the end of the Second World War, as well as an in - depth study of the decade before and decade after the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840. Finally, 13 HIS will compare the impact of colonisation upon Maori with the impact of colonisation upon indigenous peoples in Australia with a particular focus on the injustices faced by the Stolen Generations and the attempts made by the Australian Government to right these past wrongs.
13 HIS is a literacy heavy course, where wider reading and proactive use of the Dilworth School Library is encouraged. Literacy skills, resource interpretations skills, and research skills will be taught and assessed in all topics of work.
13 HIS is a university entrance course that will offer students 20 credits in total, via 10 internal credits and 10 external credits. All standards offer UE reading credits and both external examinations offer UE writing credits.
Course Overview
Term 1
In Term 1 the topic studied will be an analysis of Maori / Pakeha relations in the period from 1830 until 1850. The main skill underpinning this unit will be analysing various types of primary and secondary sources. This will be assessed with a 5 credit historical research achievement standard. There is a possibility that a field trip to the Bay of Islands to visit sites that were the 'hub' of early contact between Maori and Pakeha in NZ could take place.
Term 2
In Term 2 the topic studied will be an analysis of the Pacific theatre of war during WW2 and the the decision by US President Harry Truman to drop two atomic bombs on Japan in 1945. We will look at the ethical arguments against his decision and will analyse three branches of historiography that each pose a different argument. The idea that historical narratives are contested and are always evolving underpins this unit of work. This unit of work will be assessed with a 5 credit written achievement standard centred on analysing the validity of differing historical perspectives.
Term 3
In Term 3 the topic studied will be the colonisation of Australia and the impact it had upon indigenous peoples. A strong focus for this unit will be the injustices faced by the Stolen Generations and the subsequent indigenous rights protest movement in Australia. There will be an emphasis on structured essay writing during this unit as this topic will be used by students in their 6 credit external examination paper that focuses on the causes and consequences of an historical event. Term 3 will continue with the yearlong focus on the skill of analysing various types of historical sources; this skill is assessed via a 4 credit external examination.
Term 4
In Term 4 the focus will be on preparing 13 HIS students for their two external examinations; one 6 credit essay and one 4 credit paper that assesses student ability to analyse historical sources.
Recommended Prior Learning
There is no recommended prior learning for 13 HIS, however, good results in a literacy rich subject at Year 12 such as English or another Social Science course such as Geography or Religious Studies is advisable.
Pathway
Student who show an aptitude for Level 3 History will be offered the opportunity to do Scholarship History. This will be a year long commitment involving smaller tutorials and additional reading. Level 3 History is a university entrance subject and therefore the skills developed and knowledge taught offer a pathway towards tertiary study beyond Year 13.
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.
This course is approved for University Entrance.
Total Credits Available: 20 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 10 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 10 credits.
External
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Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 20
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.
Disclaimer
Every effort will be made to give students their preferred choice in subjects. However, all courses are subject to availibility of staff and student numbers.
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