NCEA Level 2 History

Aims

To help students understand how historical forces and movements have influenced the causes and consequences of events of significance to New Zealand. Also, to understand how people’s interpretation of events that are important to New Zealanders differ.

Course Content

NCEA Level 2 History focuses on some of the major forces shaping our modern world. Topics have been selected to provide a range of geographic and historic perspectives incorporating different events, personalities and cultures. Topics will be selected from the following:

  • Cambodia 1975 - 1983
  • Vietnam and the Conflict in Indochina 1945 – 1975 (including NZ's Role)
  • The search for security in the Nuclear Age 1945 – Present (Cold War)
  • Protest Movements in New Zealand (Research)
  • Terrorism - Gunpowder Plot, Irish Conflict, 9/11
  • Russian Revolution

Assessment

There are a variety of assessment tasks and school examinations. Externally assessed topics are examined nationally at the end of the year.

Qualification Gained

Full course completion — 23 credits available in NCEA History Level 2

This subject has links with

Geography, English

Entry Requirements

NCEA Level 1 English or History or equivalent, in order to show adequate literacy skills Exceptional circumstances may be considered on an individual basis after consultation with the HoD and the Year Level Dean

Next step

NCEA History Level 3

Achievement Standard