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ABOUT THIS COURSE
ABOUT THIS COURSE
This Level 3 History Course provides you with an opportunity to learn about key turning points of Aotearoa New Zealand and World History. You will explore Aotearoa New Zealand's own story of the New Zealand Land Wars to understand the balance of power, resistance, and building relationships between the British Crown and Māori in Aotearoa. This is a key part of Aotearoa New Zealand's History and has had a lasting impact on our national identity. You will then be able to explore the Bombing of Hiroshima, understand the importance of understanding differing perspectives, and how this action reshaped global politics. You will have the opportunity to develop strong research skills, analytical writing skills, and interpretation skills, helping you to understand the contested natures of histories and to build your own interpretation based on historical evidence.
This Level 3 History Course provides you with an opportunity to learn about key turning points of Aotearoa New Zealand and World History. You will explore Aotearoa New Zealand's own story of the New Zealand Land Wars to understand the balance of power, resistance, and building relationships between the British Crown and Māori in Aotearoa. This is a key part of Aotearoa New Zealand's History and has had a lasting impact on our national identity. You will then be able to explore the Bombing of Hiroshima, understand the importance of understanding differing perspectives, and how this action reshaped global politics. You will have the opportunity to develop strong research skills, analytical writing skills, and interpretation skills, helping you to understand the contested natures of histories and to build your own interpretation based on historical evidence.
What should I have already achieved?
What should I have already achieved?
Ideally passed Level 2 History
A good understanding of research skills
A growing understanding of historical concepts
Developing written skills to produce clear historical arguments
A work ethic to meet deadlines to complete a range of internal assessments throughout the year
What will I learn?
What will I learn?
To excel in this course, you should be ready to demonstrate and develop the following skills:
Research Skills: Finding a wide range of primary and secondary sources to be able to explore critical questions.
Written Skills: Building your ability to write analytical responses using a range of historical evidence.
Analysing differing perspectives: Exploring the viewpoints and arguments of key historians and people in history.
Analysing historical sources: Unpacking a range of sources through historical concepts
Career Pathways
Career Pathways
The skills you gain in Level 3 History are highly transferable into a range of other subjects, career pathways, and opportunities.
Teacher: Work in public or private schools, or colleges and universities
Museum Curator: Manage and research collections for museums or galleries.
Lawyer/Attorney: Use research and analytical skills in the legal field.
Journalist: Use research and writing skills to report on current events.
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