Ashburton College Ashburton College

NCEA Level 3 History

13HIS
Course Description

Teacher in Charge: G. Hampton.

Recommended Prior Learning

Previous experience in Year 11 and Year 12 History recommended.


History is the study of past events connected with particular places and people. History helps students to understand people and societies, to investigate their own moral standing on issues and gives perspectives on what it means to be a responsible citizen. 

In History students develop skills in assessing evidence and conflicting interpretations of events and people, critical thinking and the ability to gather, analyse and communicate information. 

At Level 3 students will focus on aspects of NZ History and contested historical events. 

Content/Skill:

  • Controversial New Zealand Court cases and events
  • Contested events, including Comfort Women and Hiroshima
  • Genocide
  • New Zealand Wars

This course is a University Entrance approved subject.



Faculties:

Social Science



Disclaimer

For NCEA Levels 1, 2 & 3 courses will be made up of a selection of the stated standards. This will happen at the beginning of the year with the assigned teacher.