L2 History (L2HIS)
L2HIS Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mrs J. Valentine.
Recommended Prior LearningOpen Entry
Want to do a well respected course that will really help you boost your literacy skills, improve you evaluation skills and help you to understand the way your world and the humans in it is actually working around you? Then do History!
Students will gain a deeper level of insight into influences that have shaped society, not only in the past but also NOW, in the present and indeed will be able to predict the future!
They will develop further research, analytical and writing skills.
Conflict and Tragedy
•We start off by looking at a the formation of the ANZACs and their first campaign in Gallipoli, and the massacre at My Lai during the Vietnam War. We look at sources showing what happened in these events and the mistakes that were made, to prepare us for the first source work internal assessment.
•We then move to look at the causes, consequences and main events of the Vietnam War, including the protest movements in America, and the music that came out of that era. We also look at the significance of the war to New Zealand and what impact it has had here since, including looking at two local soldiers who were killed in the war.
The second half of the year looks at the causes and consequences of the rise of the Nazi Party, specifically Hitler being made Chancellor in 1933.
For your first and second internal you will research an event that involves conflict/tragedy/conspiracy. This can be an event of your choice.
Learning Areas:
Pathway Career Pathways
Holiday Park Manager, Sales Representative, Actor, Acupuncturist, Finance Manager, Advertising Specialist, Copywriter, Sales and Marketing Manager, Agricultural/Horticultural Scientist, Pathologist, Zoologist, Retail Manager, Zookeeper, Police Officer, Historian, Artist, Barrister, Bank Worker, Hotel/Motel Manager, Farmer/Farm Manager, Property Manager, Building and Construction Manager, Entertainer, Buyer, Cafe/Restaurant Manager, Motor Vehicle Salesperson, Clinical Physiologist, Physician, Managing Director/Chief Executive, Podiatrist, Elected Government Representative, Psychologist, Mine/Quarry Manager, Journalist, Graphic Designer, Diver, Information Technology Manager, Event Manager, Technical Writer, Dairy Farmer, Storeperson, Legal Executive, Solicitor, Judge, Crop Farmer/Manager, Systems Administrator, Workplace Relations Adviser, Forensic Scientist, General Practitioner, Gynaecologist/Obstetrician, Psychiatrist, Personal Assistant, Records Adviser, Energy/Carbon Auditor, Media Producer, Financial Adviser, Fishery Officer, Forest Manager, Forestry Scientist, Gardener, Groundsperson, Health Services Manager, Primary School Teacher, Librarian, Mortgage Broker, Office Manager, Photographer, Purchasing/Supply Officer, Production Manager, Recreation Co-ordinator, Project Manager, Saw Doctor, Case Manager
Contributions and Equipment/StationeryAn open mind, a sense of curiosity and a willingness to explore beyond the obvious. A willingness to get involved in debates and form arguments and opinions based on research. Red Exercise book, pens, pencils, A4 presentation folders.