Course Length: Full Year

Teacher in Charge: Jake McGregor (MGG)

In this course, students will study contested history, considering 'whose' history is remembered, how it is told, and how as historians, we can challenge the master narrative.

Topics studies include analysing contested perspectives about the use of atomic weapons, considering the factors that resulted in the Holocaust, and its significance to New Zealand and the world.

COURSE COSTS

Students will require a clearfile, and access to a device.

ACADEMIC COURSE OUTLINE

The following standards will be offered throughout this course:

Achievement Standard 91434 v3 History 3.1 - Research an historical event or place of significance to New Zealanders, using primary and secondary sources

Internal Assessment, worth 5 credits

Achievement Standard 91435 v3 History 3.2 - Analyse an historical event, or place, of significance to New Zealanders

Internal Assessment, worth 5 credits

Achievement Standard 91437 v2 History 3.4 - Analyse different perspectives of a contested event of significance to New Zealanders

Internal Assessment, worth 5 credits

Achievement Standard 91436 v2 History 3.3 - Analyse evidence relating to an historical event of significance to New Zealanders 

External Assessment, worth 4 credits

Total credits available for this course: 19 NCEA Level 3 credits

This course is endorsable