Kelston Girls’ College Kelston Girls’ College

Hiroshima: Necessary or Evil? - History

3HIS1
Courses Description

Head of Pathway: Mr G. Van den Hoeven.

When, if ever, is the use of violence justified? How should countries like Aotearoa keep ourselves safe in a dangerous world?

This module will study the USA’s atomic bombing of the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki at the end of World War 2, the only use of these terrible weapons in war. Did the USA need to do this, or was it a horrific war crime against innocent Japanese civilians? As always, the answers are in the evidence and in our moral beliefs. 

This module will focus on how we can apply and develop inquiry skills to inform ourselves about this event, and other difficult topics. Knowledge is power; arm yourself!

It is highly recommended that you take this module in conjunction with Trimester 2 and 3 History modules. Doing this will mean that you can gain 16 credits in this Table A university approved subject.

Learning Areas:

YEAR 13 TRIMESTER 1 LINE 3


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The standards offered are correct at the time of writing. These are subject to change depending on student selections.
We endeavour to run all courses but are subject to minimise class sizes. Maximum class sizes apply. Once a course is full alternative selections are needed.
Course context or content may change by the start of the year.
Once a student makes their selections and confirms these, any changes must be accompanied by a letter of support from Whanau and are subject to available spaces in courses. 
All Junior Bilingual students must select the literacy and numeracy modules in the language of their pathway each trimester and one other integrated language module  (3 out of 4 of their modules must be bilingual).
All senior Bilingual students must take all modules available in the language of their pathway.