HIS303

Level 3 History: Genocide in the 20th Century (HIS303)

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs A. Peszynski.

This Social Studies course has a History focus where students complete a study of Genocide in the 20th Century with specific case studies of the Holocaust (1933-1945) and Rwandan Genocide (1994).  Holocaust historian Yehuda Bauer argues: "Every genocide is specific. I cannot talk about Rwanda without talking about Hutu and Tutsi. I can’t deal with the Armenians without dealing with Turks, Armenians, Greeks, Assyrians, the whole area. Every genocide is specific. It’s the specificity that is universal" 

Students will engage with primary sources, and historical debate to develop informed, evidence based arguments, and be exposed to what hatred can do to individuals and societies.  The lessons learned can be applied to the 21st century where the need for toleration and understanding in a diverse world are essential. 

Students will also have the opportunity to pursue their own interests in by completing research into a self selected historical event or movement with a local history focus.  A need to better understand our own history is central to creating a tolerant and informed 21st century New Zealand. 

Students are offered up to 20 credits from the History subject area in this University Entrance approved course.  Students considering tertiary study would benefit from this course as the skills focus on: developing research techniques including how to navigate sources and determine their authenticity, usefulness and reliability, learning to write succinctly, learning to structure academic essays, analysing and prioritising evidence to support an argument and learning to read and summarise large amounts of text.

High achieving students have the opportunity to attempt Scholarship History which will involve additional study during lunchtimes on a theme yet to be determined by NZQA. 





Course Overview

Term 1
Recap - the skills of an historian.

Getting vocal about local history - AS3.1 Research project. Own choice based on an event, individual or place of local significance.

Introduction to Genocide: what, when, where, why, and how the UN Convention came about - Raphael Lemkin and the Armenian Genocide.

Term 2
Case Study 1: The Holocaust - it's causes and consequences.

Complete AS3.4 Perspectives: Functionalist v. Intentionalist v. Does it really matter?

Term 3
Case Study 2: Rwanda - it's causes and consequences.

School Exam (Week 9, Term 3) - AS3.5 Essay and AS3.3 (optional)

Term 4
Preparation for School Exams

Recommended Prior Learning

Students who gained 14 credits or more in Level 2 English, Level 2 History, Level 2 Geography, and/or Level 2 Classical studies meet the prerequesite for this course.  If you do not meet this requirement please talk to Mrs Peszynski to discuss your suitability.  

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

Either 1 x Ringbinder and 1 x A4 refill OR BYOD & 1 x Clearfile (20 pages) for handouts
1 x Clever Kiwi Activity Scrapbook or similar size (240 x 340mm) for research internal assessment
Field Trips: $25 tbc (Wellington Day Trip and Holocaust Education Centre Trip)

Credit Information

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

This course is eligible for subject endorsement.

This course is approved for University Entrance.

Total Credits Available: 20 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 10 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 10 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91434 v2
NZQA Info
History 3.1 - Research an historical event or place of significance to New Zealanders, using primary and secondary sources

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

Level: 3
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. 91436 v2
NZQA Info
History 3.3 - Analyse evidence relating to an historical event of significance to New Zealanders
Level: 3
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r,4w *
Numeracy Credits: 0

Assessments:
Term: 4, Week: 4

A.S. 91437 v2
NZQA Info
History 3.4 - Analyse different perspectives of a contested event of significance to New Zealanders

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

Level: 3
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. 91438 v2
NZQA Info
History 3.5 - Analyse the causes and consequences of a significant historical event
Level: 3
Internal or External: External
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 6r,6w *
Numeracy Credits: 0

Assessments:
Term: 4, Week: 4

Credit Summary
Total Credits: 20
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 20
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Approved subject for University Entrance

Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 20

Only students engaged in learning and achievement derived from Te Marautanga o Aotearoa are eligible to be awarded these subjects as part of the requirement for 14 credits in each of three subjects.

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