HIS202

Level 2 History: Our Pacific Neighbours (HIS202)

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs A. Peszynski.

This is Social Sciences History course has a focus on our Pacific neighbours.   We explore the themes of nationalism and colonisaton in the Pacific with a focus on: The US annexation of Hawai'i  and New Zealand's Administration of Samoa.  

The study of Hawai'i will look at how and why the nation was annexed by the United States and the impact this had on Hawaiians. 

The study of Samoa will look at why Samoa was of international interest in the late 1800s, the impact of German and US colonization, and the 1914 New Zealand invasion.  The focus will be in on New Zealand’s administration from mandate to independence including looking at the impact of the Mau Movement who fought for 'Samoa mo Samoa', the  disastrous influenza pandemic and atrocities of Black Saturday. 

Students will have opportunity to debate, examine events in terms of cause, consequence, and perspective and will have the chance to complete an independent research project to further develop their ability to analyse and evaluate the usefulness and reliability of sources.  

Students with an interest in History and a desire to improve their writing, and research skills should consider this course.  

19 credits from the history subject area are offered (three internals, one external) in this course.  If students do not achieve the first Achievement Standard internal assessment, there is an opportunity to complete a Unit Standard programme using standards from the Pacific Studies domain.

Those wishing to pursue Level 3 History: Genocide in the 20th Century are strongly recommended to complete this course.


Mau versus mandate cartoon, 1930 | NZHistory, New Zealand history ...

1931 Cartoon Mau v. Mandate


Course Overview

Term 1
Introduction to history and historical skills through exploration of key events in Pacific history and exploration of the overall theme of the year: Nationalism in the Pacific.

Completition of AS2.1 Research Project into topic of own choice linked to Pacific History e.g. blackbirding, missionary arrival, Black Saturday, annexation of Niue, Apologies to the Pacific

Theme 1: The Road back to Independence - exploration of Samoan history from partition by the USA and Germany, to NZ rule after World War I.

Term 2
Complete AS2.4 (perspectives) task and AS 2.2 (significant movement) task about the Mau a Samoa and Black Saturday

Complete Theme 1 - including writing and essay about either the causes and consequences of Black Saturday or the formation of the Mau Movement (AS 2.5 external).

Term 3
Theme 2: Colonising and Decolonisitng - the case of Hawai'i and the annexation by the USA.

Comparisions - 1993 Apology (US) and the 2002 Apology (NZ)

If time: class choice of exploring Two Weeks in Tonga or Two Weeks in Tokelau - exploring Pacific histories.

Preparation for Externals/School Exams - Week 9, Term 3

Term 4
Prepration / Revision for NCEA exams.

Recommended Prior Learning

Open Entry.

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

Either 1 x Ringbinder, 1 x A4 lined refill OR Clearfile for handouts if using device (Microsoft capable)
1 x Clever Kiwi Activity Scrapbook or similar (240 x 340mm)

Pathway

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

Total Credits Available: 18 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 9 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 9 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91229 v2
NZQA Info
History 2.1 - Carry out an inquiry of an historical event or place that is of significance to New Zealanders

Further assessment opportunities will not be offered for this standard in line with NZQA guidelines

Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r
Numeracy Credits: 0

Assessments:
Term: 2024-03-13, Week: 2024-03-13

A.S. 91231 v2
NZQA Info
History 2.3 - Examine sources of an historical event that is of significance to New Zealanders
Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r,4w
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91232 v2
NZQA Info
History 2.4 - Interpret different perspectives of people in an historical event that is of significance to New Zealanders

Further assessment opportunities will not be offered for this standard in line with NZQA guidelines

Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 5r
Numeracy Credits: 0

Assessments:
Term: 2024-03-13, Week: 2024-03-13

A.S. 91233 v2
NZQA Info
History 2.5 - Examine causes and consequences of a significant historical event
Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 5r,5w
Numeracy Credits: 0

Assessments:
Term: 4, Week: 4

Credit Summary
Total Credits: 18
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 18
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

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