L3HIS

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.

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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.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91434 v2
NZQA Info
History 3.1 - Research an historical event or place of significance to New Zealanders, using primary and secondary sources
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 5r *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91435 v2
NZQA Info
History 3.2 - Analyse an historical event, or place, of significance to New Zealanders
5
5
5
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 5r *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91436 v2
NZQA Info
History 3.3 - Analyse evidence relating to an historical event of significance to New Zealanders
Level: 3
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r,4w *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91437 v2
NZQA Info
History 3.4 - Analyse different perspectives of a contested event of significance to New Zealanders
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 5r *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91438 v2
NZQA Info
History 3.5 - Analyse the causes and consequences of a significant historical event
Level: 3
Internal or External: External
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 6r,6w *
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 25
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 25
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

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.

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The Standards offered are correct at time of writing

Course content may change by the start of the year