Level 2 History: Our Pacific Neighbours (HIS202)
HIS202 Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mrs A. Peszynski.
Recommended Prior LearningOpen Entry.
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 (two internals, two externals) 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.
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.
Level 2 optional courses, Social Sciences
Assessment Policy & Procedures Pathway
Level 3 20th Century Art, Architecture & Design (HAR303), Level 3 Classical Studies: Greek Art & Roman Philosophers (CLA303), Level 3 History: Genocide in the 20th Century (HIS303), Level 3 Psychology (PSY303)
Contributions and Equipment/StationeryEither 1 x Ringbinder, 1 x A4 lined refill OR 1 x Display Book (20 pages) with device
1 x Clever Kiwi Activity Scrapbook or similar (240 x 340mm)