HIS3

Level 3 History

Subject Description

Teacher in Charge: S. Rankin.

This course has a focus on critical thinking skills, evidence analysis and research methods. Students are encouraged to follow an area of interest and develop independent research skills to comprehensively investigate significant historical places or events. Possible topics include a study of genocide, New Zealand at War, Eugenics, Global history or International politics. The internal assessments allow students to investigate areas of their own historical interest. 

SKILLS: Studying History provides a student with skills which are not confined to just the study of the past. While we learn topics that are significantly important and interesting to us the aim in Level 3 History is to improve upon the skills learnt at Level 1 and 2.  More than ever before, ours is an information-based society. People must adapt to it and handle a wide variety of information. For those planning after Year 13 to be involved in tertiary education, Level 3 History skills such as formal essay writing and gathering research material will help you in a wide variety of future education endeavours.

These skills have considerable value and application to a wide variety of careers and occupations.  These can include the law and associated careers such as police, journalism, and aspects of private business such as in management. 

The skills include:

  • ‘Fact v Fake’: Having the skill to know what information is 'fact' or 'fake' is very important in today's world.  The ability to interpret pieces of information such as written articles, photographs, cartoons and websites in terms of why these were created and how to make judgments of it being reliable and trustworthy will be covered throughout the year.   
  • ‘Communication’: The ability to formally write a structured analytical and evaluative essay that is clear and concise.  The essay will provide a logical argument based on a significant event you have learnt this year. 
  • ‘Perspectives’: Sometimes referred to as 'point of view’.  This is the ability to understand how an individual or groups position / stance has been influenced by things such as religion, country of origin, level of education, or ethnic background. 
  • 'Analysis': The skill of analysis is invaluable in many jobs, and the ability to analyse and then prioritise information is vital to decision making.

The Historical Association - Careers in History


Entry Guidelines

The best preparation for this course is to study NCEA Level 1 History. Entry without meeting this can be discussed with the Head of Faculty. It has been demonstrated that success in History is possible for students new to the subject at this level. 

It is surprisingly common for students who have studied History at level 1 to return in level 3. This is obviously less desirable than continuing through all three levels but it does have the benefit of providing a core understanding of the concepts, skills and assessment formats in History, enabling many who return to achieve very well.

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

There is a possibility that a fieldwork trip to the Bay of Islands may take place in 2022. This would include flights to and from Auckland, transport to and around Waitangi, Russel, Kerikeri etc. accommodation, food and activity entry. The planning for this trip is in the early stages. This would not be a compulsory trip and would support 91434 and 91435 assessment standards.

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

This course is approved for University Entrance.

Total Credits Available: 19 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 4 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
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 19
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 19
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Approved subject for University Entrance

Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 19

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.

Disclaimer

An individual course will only run if sufficient students are accepted into the course.


All approvals for courses through this system are subject to satisfactory achievement in remaining internal standards and external examinations. Course Confirmation Day will run at the start of next year, where final approval for each course will be confirmed.