NCEA Level 2 History
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: H. Hopkins.
In this course, we will explore the social and political changes that occurred during the movement for African-American Civil Rights in the USA.
We will focus on the origins of racism and slavery, the emergence and use of non-violent protest, and the rise of the Black Power Movement.
We will assess this topic by examining the different perspectives that were held by the people involved, in the 1963 Birmingham Campaign case study.
We will then move on to examine the emergence of Māori activism in Aotearoa, making consistent links to the American context we have studied.
We will spend time identifying important factors that led to the 1970s activism and the key focuses of the actions taken, through the use of case studies, including Parihaka, Bastion Point, and the 1975 Land Hikoī.
We will choose one event from this topic to examine and consider its significance to New Zealanders in the past and in contemporary society.
For the exam we will learn about the contested event of the 1994 Rwandan Genocide, understanding its causes and consequences.
Through this course, you will develop skills in research, examining historical events and perspectives, debating, examining historical evidence and academic writing skills.
Recommended Prior Learning
You should have at least 14 credits in Level 1 History, OR the approval of the Head of Department of Social Sciences.
Course Costs
Students will require a 1B5 exercise book and access to a device.
Pathway
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
Total Credits Available: 19 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 9 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 10 credits.
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Pathway Tags
Archivist, Police Officer, Historian, Barrister, Urban/Regional Planner, Elected Government Representative, Solicitor, Corrections Officer, Judge, Curator, Economist, Health Promoter, Librarian, Library Assistant, Policy Analyst, Tertiary Lecturer, Probation Officer, Youth Worker, Secondary School Teacher, Social Worker, Court Registry Officer, Support Worker, Epidemiologist,
Disclaimer
Course availability is dependent on numbers and staffing, and course entry cannot be confirmed until the beginning of the 2024 school year.