Southland Boys’ High School Southland Boys’ High School

NCEA Level 3 History

L3HIS
Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Ms H. deVries.

Recommended Prior Learning

As a pre-requisite for this course the student should have14 Credits gained from Level 2 History. Students wishing to do History for the first time can apply to the HoF for dispensation but this will be based on proven academic ability.

Level 3 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 the Bain murders; research into the Otago Gold rush in the 1860s; Students will be constructing websites as a way of demonstrating their research skills and knowledge. The French Revolution and its impact on western culture will also be taught as the content for external assessment.  

The course is catered to students’ interests and topics may vary accordingly. Students will be visiting Arrowtown and Cromwell for a two day field trip in order to support their learning and also to conduct field work for their Internal research project. This will occur mid Term 1. 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 3 History consists of 23 Level credits. 15 of these are covered in 3 x 5 credit Internal Standards and one 8 credit External Standard. 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.

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.