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History
Head Of Department - Mr M Stewart, BA (Hons) (London), MA (Hons)(Auckland), Dip Tchg Why do History? History offers an understanding of human activities in the past in the context of change through time. It enables students to understand their heritage and that of their community, society and nation. Students will be challenged to think about continuity and change, similarities and differences. They will learn how individuals influence History. Their studies will also show the relationship between cause and effect in human affairs - that events did not simply succeed each other in time but developed out of others. Moreover, History examines the heritage of other societies. Students come to appreciate the values and attitudes of other people while clarifying their own. The study of History contributes to the student's use of language. Students are encouraged to read a range of source materials carefully, with discrimination and insight. They learn to write effectively for a range of purposes, expressing their views in a clear, well-organised, and convincing manner. The study of History enhances skills of observation, research, reasoned debate and communication. It also opens up a great variety of leisure interests - the study of History can be a source of lifelong pleasure and intellectual satisfaction. Students acquire skills that will benefit them in any endeavour they pursue. They will learn how to:
So Where Does History Lead? History provides a sound foundation for ALL careers, but ones that have been especially identified include:
At all three levels, Years Eleven, Twelve and Thirteen, the course of study is primarily the Cambridge International History Examinations. These examinations provide interesting topics and promote and assess the sound development of historical skills. There is also one NCEA course of study available at Year Thirteen, Level Three.
Year Eleven History looks at major trends in twentieth century History, the Origins of World War II and a depth study in Russian History. The course encourages students to form their own opinions from themes relevant to modern politics and society, e.g. international relations and differing systems of government. Skills in the examinations are tested by a range of accessible questions. Topics studied include:
within the Cambridge IGCSE (International General Certificate of Secondary Education) History Examination. Students may study History at Year Twelve or Year Thirteen even if they have not taken the subject earlier. Every Cambridge AS (Advanced Subsidiary) paper is a ?stand alone÷ paper which could be studied at either Years Twelve or Thirteen. History - Years Twelve And Thirteen These History courses are designed to recognise the growing maturity of students and encourage them to explore issues with more historical insight than at earlier levels. The topics studied at this level are:
within the Cambridge Modern European History AS Level Examination. At this level students can also elect to study: a Cambridge AS International History paper a focus on the Cold War, 1945-1991. Students can elect to study one or more AS level papers over Years Twelve and Thirteen. The Cambridge International History programme is unique in that students have the flexibility to complete either one AS History paper or take two papers to complete a full A2 level qualification. Even completion of one History paper at either Year Twelve or Year Thirteen will contribute to university entrance requirements. In Year 13 students can also study a Local Area AS Level Cambridge History paper in 19th Century New Zealand History. In Year 13 History students can also choose to study an NCEA Level Three topic: Tudor-Stuart England 1558-1667. This course examines a period in more remote History. It is studied in terms of decisions and issues that confronted rulers and ruled in a dramatic period of British and European History. |
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