Tauranga Boys’ College Tauranga Boys’ College

History 2

HIS2
Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Rob Warner.

Prerequisites

No pre-requisite but you should have done ENG Level 1.


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Why Study History?


History is the study of events and people who have shaped the world we live in.

In Level 2 History we look at -


- The 1960's: music, politics, conflict, and the space race.
- The Holocaust
- NZ- A History of Protest
- Conspiracy theories


Course Overview

Term 1
An introduction to History
How have protests shaped society both in NZ and the world?
A research assessment based on a protest movement or a significant local event.

Term 2
The 1960's: music, politics, conflict, and the space race.
An internal assessment on Conspiracy Theories.

Term 3
The rise of the Nazi party and the Holocaust.
An internal assessment on the perspectives of people in History.

Term 4
Revision and external examination focus.

Learning Areas:

Humanities


Pathway

Classical Studies 3, Geography 3, History 3, Psychology 3

History leads to a wide array of careers. These include law, teaching, journalism, policy analyst, research and marketing, government advisory positions, criminology, and media consultancy.


Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

$150 (overnight field trip).