Level 2 History - Extension
12HISE Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mr S. Gardiner.
Entry CriteriaThis is a restricted entry course. To gain entry into a Level 2 Extension course students must:
- be taking an extension course currently or
- request entry into the course as part of the course selection process.
Final entry into extension courses:
- depend on academic results or
- require the approval of the Deputy Headmaster responsible for extension courses.
Level 2 History Extension
This course focuses on continuity and change. We explore several key turning points in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, both international and local. These include Germany between the two World Wars, the Taranaki Wars 1860-63 and the 1981 Springboks rugby tour of New Zealand. By analysing these events, we are better able to make sense of the world, both in the past and present, and see the links between them. We further develop critical thinking, research skills, and the ability to create a convincing argument through independent inquiry and source analysis. Students will be extended through two Level Three standards. History is an approved subject for University.
Learning Areas:
Pathway Equipment/Stationery and Course Costs
This course makes significant use of digital learning material at various times during the year. It is advantageous for a student to have a laptop during these times. Some learning activities, including assessments, will not be able to be completed without a laptop.