History

HoD: Mr D Crawley

History provides an opportunity for ākonga (students) to understand how our historical narratives are shaped and how they influence our understanding of both ourselves and the world around us. History is a research-led discipline.

Ākonga will have the opportunity to look at causes and effects, as well as the continuity and change of historical narratives. When engaging with sources, students will be able to critique the historical narratives and the various perspectives around them by considering whose narratives are missing and whose have taken dominance, and the historical factors that contribute to shaping these narratives, including omissions and 'myth-takes'.

Ākonga will develop their understanding of the nature of historical inquiry and will apply culturally appropriate methodologies when conducting research. They will learn how to ask and answer important questions based on their engagement with a range of sources and substantiate their arguments and judgements. 

When critiquing the construction of historical narratives, ākonga are able to look at the strengths and limitations of sources used in their construction and how they can be contested. Ākonga will learn ways to determine the significance of the history that they learn and be able to debate that significance in different ways.

History presents ākonga with the dilemmas, choices, and beliefs of people in the past. Ākonga build on their understanding of differing perspectives and contested historical narratives. This encourages a greater level of critical thinking and engagement with sources of knowledge.

History prepares ākonga for the future because it equips them with knowledge and skills, such as the ability to articulate ideas and make them clear to others, that are valuable and useful throughout life and a wide range of careers. History also supports ākonga in exploring the significance of tūrangawaewae to Aotearoa New Zealand and in growing an informed understanding of its diverse society. They will learn how to think critically about local, national, and global historical narratives.

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Courses in this Department

Urban/Regional Planner, Immigration Officer, Intelligence Officer, Construction and Infrastructure, Geospatial Specialist, Survey Technician, Surveyor, Secondary School Teacher, Tertiary Lecturer, Geologist, Meteorologist, Travel Agent/Adviser, Historian, Retail Manager, Actor, Art Director (Film/Television/Stage), Artistic Director, Translator, Archivist, Conservator, Curator, Librarian, Library Assistant, Author, Journalist, Elected Government Representative, Policy Analyst, Barrister, Judge, Legal Executive, Solicitor, Records Adviser, Retail and Personal Services, Town Planner, Teaching, Demographer, Tourist Operator, Tourism Industry, Archaeologist, Anthropologist, Resource Management, Diplomat, Sociologist, Film maker, Lawyer, Social Work,