Southland Boys’ High School Southland Boys’ High School

NCEA Level 2 History

L2HIS
Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Ms H. deVries.

Recommended Prior Learning

The entry requirements for this course are 14 credits from a literacy rich subject includling; Level 1 History, Level 1 Geography, Level 1 English or Level 1 Science.  Students doing L1 History must have gained the 14 Credits in order to do L2 and cannot use another subject to gain entry into this course. 

Level 2 History is for students interested in the history of New Zealand and the wider implications of our history in a global context. Students will examine topics such as: the perspectives of individuals involved in a historical issue of significance to New Zealanders; and, research into protest movements in New Zealand and their wider impact for New Zealand in a global context. Students will be taught research skills and techniques in order to effectively complete the standard. The Gallipoli campaign and its impact on New Zealand society and culture will also be taught as the content for external assessment. 

The course is catered to students’ interests and topics may vary accordingly. Students are taught critical thinking and research skills. Different viewpoints on each topic are examined and students are able to use evidence based arguments to analyse and evaluate many of the Historical topics or issues presented.

Learning Areas:

Social Sciences


Assessment Information

Level 2 History consists of 23 Level credits. 14 of these are covered in 3 x 5 credit Internal Standards and two 4 credit External Standard papers. Research skills will be taught and explored at the start of the year to best allow students to conduct effective research. Analysis of historical perspective is also a key skill. This will be taught prior to the completion of the 5 credit Internal Assessment on historical perspectives.

Pathway

NCEA Level 3 History

Career Pathways

Animator/Digital Artist, Archivist, Art Director (Film, Television or Stage), Historian, Artist, Artistic Director, Barrister, Minister of Religion, Graphic Designer, Interior Designer, Conservator, Legal Executive, Solicitor, Judge, Curator, Workplace Relations Adviser, Records Adviser, Game Developer, Photographer, Policy Analyst


Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

• 1 x 1B8 exercise book

• 1 x 40 page clear file









Disclaimer


Southland Boys' High School endeavours to timetable courses depending on students' needs, interests and future plans.  Many factors can influence whether a course is able to be offered in the following year.  These can include:
These factors can also impact on timetabling, and as a result students will be asked for input about any clashes that may occur.
Where a course is not able to be run, students' back-up subjects will be used.  If there are issues with student selections and the timetabling process, students will have the opportunity to make a decision in conjunction with staff input on the best solution.