Year 13 Classics and History
13HIS Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Ms T. Robertson, Ms L. Bruce-Miller.
Course Description:
In Year 13, Äkonga will learn about making ethical judgements based on historical sources, understand conflicting perspectives and develop research skills by exploring memorial sites or interviewing people who have been a part of history. Students will also understand how historical events have impacted the world around them today.
Students will also look at the philosophies and propaganda of the ancient world and learn how to decode information to understand these messages.
Students will also have an inquiry project that will involve them exploring the community and talking to individuals who have lived through or studied a historical event of significance to Aotearoa New Zealand.
Topics could include
- 1948 Israel - Palestine War of independence vs The Nakba (Catastrophe)
- Alexander the Great or Roman Emperors
- Hiroshima
- Polynesian Panthers
This subject is University Entrance Accredited.
Learning Areas:
Career Pathways
Librarian, Library Assistant, Tertiary Lecturer, Animator/Digital Artist, Air Force Officer, Archivist, Army Officer, Army Soldier, Art Director (Film, Television or Stage), Historian, Artist, Artistic Director, Barrister, Minister of Religion, Graphic Designer, Interior Designer, Conservator, Legal Executive, Solicitor, Judge, Curator, Workplace Relations Adviser, Records Adviser