12 HISTORY - HĪTORI
12HIS Course DescriptionCurriculum Leader: Miss J. Foster.
Recommended Prior Learning12 credits in Level 1 History or 8 credits in Level 2 English, otherwise approval from Miss Foster or Dr Houliston.
Year 12 History is taught as a two year programme combined with Year 13 History.
Students will have the opportunity to conduct in-depth research into a historical event of their choice based around the theme of protest or hidden histories of New Zealand and explore and communicate historical events and perspectives. The topics taught in Year 12 history include: The Rise of the Nazis/Holocaust and The Korean War.
All Level 2 History standards can contribute to UE Literacy (reading) and the external standards can contribute to UE Literacy (writing). Internal standards help to develop students’ analytical, research and writing skills.
Internal credits: 14 External credits: 5 Total credits: 19
Learning Areas:
SOCIAL SCIENCE - TIKANGA-A-IWI
Career Pathways
Animator/Digital Artist, Archivist, Art Director (Film, Television or Stage), Historian, Artist, Artistic Director, Barrister, Minister of Religion, Graphic Designer, Interior Designer, Conservator, Legal Executive, Solicitor, Judge, Curator, Workplace Relations Adviser, Records Adviser, Game Developer, Photographer, Policy Analyst