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To understand the past is to understand the present. History gives ākonga an insight into the current world and New Zealand’s identity and place within it. It explores people and events and how they have influenced the present. Ākonga improve their communication and writing skills, enabling them to express clear, convincing and well-thought-out arguments. History is both a fascinating and intellectually stimulating subject.
This course gives ākonga an insight into the people and events that have shaped the modern world. The 20th Century was a period of significant change with the rise of nationalism, feminism, fascism and communism being just a few of the influential forces that have shaped the world we live in today. Ākonga can choose to look at the origins of World War I, the conflict in Vietnam (1945–1975) and how these events affected New Zealand and it’s people from 1880–1960. This course helps develop historical skills such as recognising and examining evidence and presenting information. Ākonga can undertake in-depth research on either the end of World War I and the extent of New Zealand’s contribution to the victory or an aspect of the home front in New Zealand during World War II.
No prior learning needed.
| Standard | Description | Version | Credits | Assessment | L1 Lit/Num | UE Lit/Num | Vocational Pathways |
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| 91229 | Carry out an inquiry of an historical event or place that is of significance to New Zealanders | 2 | 4 | Internal | UElraUE literacy reading achievement standard |
SeService Industries recommended standard |
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| 91230 | Examine an historical event or place that is of significance to New Zealanders | 2 | 5 | Internal | UElraUE literacy reading achievement standard |
SeService Industries recommended standard |
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| 91231 | Examine sources of an historical event that is of significance to New Zealanders | 2 | 4 | External | UElwraUE literacy writing and reading achievement standard |
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| 91232 | Interpret different perspectives of people in an historical event that is of significance to New Zealanders | 2 | 5 | Internal | UElraUE literacy reading achievement standard |
CrCreative Industries recommended standard |
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| 91233 | Examine causes and consequences of a significant historical event | 2 | 5 | External | UElwraUE literacy writing and reading achievement standard |
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| 91234 | Examine how a significant historical event affected New Zealand society | 2 | 5 | External | UElwraUE literacy writing and reading achievement standard |