Level 1 History: Big Decisions, Big Century (HIS101)

This Social Sciences course has a history focus looking at key decisions and events of the 20th century.  Students will explore the roles of individuals, groups and governments in decision making, and consider how 20th century decisions have continued to impact society today.

Case studies focus on causes and consequences, exploring perspectives and the signficance of key events.  Case studies will include:   the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Ngasaki, the Dawn Raids in NZ, the 1975 Hikoi, the March on Washington (Civil Rights in the USA). 

All of these cases studies will be explored within the wider context of other actions, ideas and movements of the 20th Century.   Students will develop writing and research skills, including how to engage with different source materials and examining their relevance and limitations.

15 credits made up of 2 internal assessments and 1 external assessment .

NOTE: This course cannot be taken in conjunction with SJS 101: Social Justice Studies.