L3 History (L3HIS)
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mrs J. Valentine.
Imperialism – was it justified?
The course looks at British Imperialism and how expansion, and the forced introduction of imperialistic ideals affected different contexts.
Some of the contexts studied may include:
• New Zealand in the 18th and 19th Century. Which countries wanted to colonise New Zealand? Why was there a need for Te Tiriti o Waitangi? What may have happened without it? We look at the competing Maori and Pakeha perspectives of the Treaty.
• The early race for Empire building. Why were Britain, France and other European countries intent on expansion?
• Why did the British extend into Northern Ireland and why did this result in protest? Why did the British refuse to leave? What were the impacts and consequences of British expansion into Ireland?
• The American Revolution: Why did the British expand into North America? What were the impacts and consequences of this British expansion?
• Student driven choice of topic: you will have the opportunity to delve further into an historical area of your own interest. This may build on what we have studied in class or it may be something of your own choosing. This will allow you the opportunity to choose what you study but to also apply the historical skills you have been developing throughout the year.
Recommended Prior Learning
Open Entry, but Level 2 History an advantage
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
A curiosity to dig beneath the obvious and explore different perspectives and viewpoints. A willingness to engage in debates and formulate and evaluate arguments. An enjoyment of 'joining all the dots' of past, present and future, to create an insightful understanding of the world around us.
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
Total Credits Available: 25 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 10 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 15 credits.
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Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 25
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.
Pathway Tags
Studying History is basically studying Humans, where we have come from, successes and failures, the motivations of people and why they behave the way that they and we do right now. History empowers you to read deeper into situations, understand how the world really works and how people really think! Therefore History has a huge amount of pathways available, from the obvious such as Historian, Researcher, Journalism, Law, Media, Drama, Politics and Management, to Doctor, Scientist, Tourism, Adventurer, PR and Marketing.... you name it, History will give you the skills to succeed in today's world!,
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Disclaimer
The Standards offered are correct at time of writing
Course content may change by the start of the year