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Christ’s College
Canterbury
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YEAR 12
Status
Optional
Prerequisites
Satisfactory achievement in
Level 1 History, especially in
research, communication and
interpretation. Although the
Level 2 course is a progression
from earlier school courses it
is not necessary to have taken
History at Level 1 to be
successful in Level 2 History.
Students who have not studied
History will be eligible to be
admitted with satisfactory
performances in Level 1
English and/or Geography.
Periods per week
Five
Description
The course analyses:
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Nationalistic aspirations.
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Political experiments and developments.
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War and impact on nationhood
The course will follow the theme of ‘Title Fight for
the World’ as we focus on the development of the
modern world from 1870-1960.
The topics taught include:
• Origins of World War 1 1870-1915
• Conflict in Vietnam 1945-1975
Assessment
The major focus for students will be to gain six
achievement standard qualifications (28 credits)
for Level 2 NCEA.
The achievement standards include:
AS 91229
Carry out a planned inquiry of an historical event,
or place, of significance to New Zealanders.
(4 Credits – internal)
AS 91230
Examine an historical event, or place, of significance
to NewZealanders. (5 Credits – internal)
AS 91231
Examine sources of an historical event of
significance to New Zealanders.
(4 Credits – external)
AS 91232
Interpret different perspectives of people in an
historical event of significance to New Zealanders.
(5 Credits – internal)