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Social Sciences
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| Subject Name: |
LEVEL 1 GEOGRAPHY (L1 GEO) |
| Qualification: |
NCEA Level 1 |
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| Credits Available |
| L1 |
AS |
US |
| Internal |
11 |
0 |
| External |
13 |
TOTAL
24 |
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| Course Description: |
Geography is the study of people and the environment. Students are trained in the use of geographic skills such as problem solving, decision making, research and field work techniques and interpreting information from a variety of sources.
The Level 1 course covers:
* Extreme natural events such as Volcanic Eruptions and Tropical Cyclones.
* Population studies in New Zealand and Monsoon Asia.
*The use of Resources in Dairy Farming and Uranium Mining.
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| Pre-requisite: |
Nil |
| Materials Fee: |
Nil |
| Other Costs: |
$15.00 for field trip |
| This course may lead to: |
Level 2 Geography
Level 2 Travel and Tourism |
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| Subject Name: |
LEVEL 1 HISTORY (L1 HIS) |
| Qualification: |
NCEA Level 1 |
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| Credits Available |
| L1 |
AS |
US |
| Internal |
8 |
0 |
| External |
16 |
TOTAL
24 |
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| Course Description: |
History will develop student’s awareness of people and events from the past.
At Level 1 students will study THREE topics:
* Origins World War II 1919-1941
* Black Civil Rights in USA 1954-1970
* New Zealand's Search for Security 1945-1985
* Maori and Pakeha Relations 1912-1980 |
| Pre-requisite: |
Achieved or higher in final Year 10 Social Studies examination. |
| Materials Fee: |
Nil |
| Other Costs: |
Nil |
| This course may lead to: |
Level 2 History, Level 2 Classical Studies. |
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| Subject Name: |
LEVEL 2 CLASSICAL STUDIES (L2 CLS) |
| Qualification: |
NCEA Level 2 |
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| Credits Available |
| L2 |
AS |
US |
| Internal |
9 |
0 |
| External |
15 |
TOTAL
24 |
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| Course Description: |
Classical Studies is the study of classical Greece and Rome. The course is a varied one that examines aspects of the literature, art and social life of these civilisations |
| Pre-requisite: |
12 credits in Level 1 English including 8 credits of Literacy OR 12 credits in Level 1 History |
| Materials Fee: |
Nil |
| Other Costs: |
Nil |
| This course may lead to: |
Level 3 Classical Studies, Level 3 History |
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| Subject Name: |
LEVEL 2 GEOGRAPHY (L2 GEO) |
| Qualification: |
NCEA Level 2 |
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| Credits Available |
| L2 |
AS |
US |
| Internal |
11 |
0 |
| External |
13 |
TOTAL
24 |
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| Course Description: |
This course consists of three major topics. They are:
* Natural Landscapes; New Zealand and the world's natural landscapes, with case studies of the Tongario Plateau and the Amazon Rainforest.
* Urban Contrasts; contrasting cities from within New Zealand and around the world, with case studies of Singapore and Auckland.
* Development Inequalities; Differences between developed and developing countries, with case studies of Tanzania and the United Kingdom. |
| Pre-requisite: |
12 credits in Level 1 Geography OR 13 credits in Level 1 English or 12 credits in Level 1 History. |
| Materials Fee: |
Nil |
| Other Costs: |
$20.00 for field trips |
| This course may lead to: |
NCEA Level 3 Geography or Tourism and Travel |
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| Subject Name: |
LEVEL 2 HISTORY (L2 HIS) |
| Qualification: |
NCEA Level 2 |
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| Credits Available |
| L2 |
AS |
US |
| Internal |
12 |
0 |
| External |
12 |
TOTAL
24 |
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| Course Description: |
This course is an in-depth study of THREE topics. Each topic illustrates the themes of International Relations, Government and Political Systems, Imperialism and Nationalism. The topics are:
* The Origins of WWI.
* The Russian Revolution.
* Vietnam and the conflict in Indo-China. |
| Pre-requisite: |
12 Credits in Level 1 History; or 12 Credits in Level 1 Geography or 13 credits in Level 1 English. |
| Materials Fee: |
Nil |
| Other Costs: |
Nil |
| This course may lead to: |
Level 3 History, Level 3 Classical Studies |
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| Subject Name: |
LEVEL 2/3 TOURISM AND TRAVEL (L2/3 TAT) |
| Qualification: |
National Certificate Tourism and Travel (Introductory Skills) - Level 2 and 3 |
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| Credits Available |
| L2 & 3 |
AS |
US |
| Internal |
0 |
19 & 8 |
| External |
0 |
TOTAL
27 |
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| Course Description: |
The Tourism Sector is New Zealand's single largest employer. This course is vocational and is intended for students to explore all aspects of the industry while at the same time completing a nationally recognised certificate. Tourism and Travel is especially suited for students who are considering a career in this sector or for those students who are considering further tertiary training.
The course aims to develop skills and knowledge of this important sector by the completion of Unit Standards.
The course includes the following topics:
* The use of computers in Tourism and Travel.
* New Zealand as a tourist destination.
* Jobs available in the Tourism industry.
* Literacy and numeracy skills for the Tourism industry.
* Tourism key terms and ideas.
* World Geography. |
| Pre-requisite: |
8 credits English Level 1 or approval of HOD. |
| Materials Fee: |
Nil |
| Other Costs: |
Field trips may arise |
| This course may lead to: |
Partial completion of National Certificate in Tourism and Travel - Level 2 |
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| Subject Name: |
LEVEL 3 CLASSICAL STUDIES (L3 CLS) |
| Qualification: |
NCEA Level 3 |
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| Credits Available |
| L3 |
AS |
US |
| Internal |
6 |
0 |
| External |
18 |
TOTAL
24 |
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| Course Description: |
Classical Studies is the study of the civilisations of classical Greece and Rome. The origins of much of our art, science, literature, law, philosophy, politics and religion are to be found in these civilisations. It is a varied subject that includes a number of different types of study including history, literature and art. |
| Pre-requisite: |
15 credits in Level 2 English or History. |
| Materials Fee: |
Nil |
| Other Costs: |
$20.00 for course workbooks |
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| Subject Name: |
LEVEL 3 GEOGRAPHY (L3 GEO) |
| Qualification: |
NCEA Level 3 |
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| Credits Available |
| L3 |
AS |
US |
| Internal |
12 |
0 |
| External |
12 |
TOTAL
24 |
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| Course Description: |
Year 13 Geography develops the ideas covered in Years 11 and 12 to enable the student to understand the natural and cultural processes that shape the world they live in. Skills developed are problem solving, decision making, research and fieldwork techniques and computer analysis. The course involves the study of:
* Natural processes, eg. Coastal processes at Muriwai.
* Cultural processes, eg. Tourism development in Rotorua and Bali.
* Select and apply skills in a geographic context.
This course will involve a one day field trip to Muriwai in Term 1 and a three day field trip to Rotorua in Term 3. |
| Pre-requisite: |
Must have 12 credits in Level 2 Geography or 12 credits in Level 2 History or 16 credits in Level 2 English. |
| Materials Fee: |
Nil |
| Other Costs: |
$200 for field trips to Rotorua and Muriwai. |
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| Subject Name: |
LEVEL 3 HISTORY (L3 HIS) |
| Qualification: |
NCEA Level 3 |
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| Credits Available |
| L3 |
AS |
US |
| Internal |
9 |
0 |
| External |
15 |
TOTAL
24 |
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| Course Description: |
Year 13 History develops the concepts and skills developed in Year 11 and 12. The skills learnt in History are invaluable for any student wishing to persue tertiary study where research, essay and communication skills are invaluable. The course involves the study of 19th century New Zealand. |
| Pre-requisite: |
12 credits in Level 2 History, or 12 credits in Level 2 Geography, or 15 credits in Level 2 English. |
| Materials Fee: |
Nil |
| Other Costs: |
TBA |
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| Subject Name: |
LEVEL 3 TOURISM AND TRAVEL (L3 TAT) |
| Qualification: |
National Certificate Tourism and Travel (Introductory Skills) – Level 3 |
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| Credits Available |
| L2 & 3 |
AS |
US |
| Internal |
0 |
20 |
| External |
0 |
TOTAL
20 |
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| Course Description: |
This course is vocational and is intended for students to explore all aspects of the industry while at the same time completing a nationally recognised certificate. Tourism and Travel is especially suited for students who are considering a career in this sector or for those students who are considering further tertiary training.
The course aims to develop skills and knowledge of this important sector by the completion of Unit Standards and by undertaking fieldwork to tourism establishments and training providers. There may be the opportunity to attend a three day trip to Rotorua.
The course includes the following topics:
* The use of computers in Tourism and Travel.
* Australia and South Pacific as tourist destinations.
* Tourism key terms and ideas.
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| Pre-requisite: |
None |
| Materials Fee: |
Nil |
| Other Costs: |
Field trips may arise |
| This course may lead to: |
Entry into various travel and tourism courses through tertiary providers.
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