The Year 11 course provides students with opportunities to develop and apply their understanding of methods and issues involved in the investigation of modern history. Students have the opportunity to engage in the study of a range of people, ideas, movements, events and developments that have shaped the modern world.
The Year 12 course provides students with opportunities to apply their understanding of sources and relevant issues in the investigation of the modern world. Through a core study, students investigate the nature of power and authority 1919–1946. They also study key features in the history of one nation, one study in peace and conflict and one study of change in the modern world.
Year 11
The Year 11 course comprises three sections:
Year 12
The Year 12 course comprises four sections:
Historical concepts and skills are integrated with the studies undertaken in both Year 11 and Year 12.
The Modern History Examination will be 3 hours with 5 minutes reading time and will comprise of 4 sections. Questions will include a range of source based objective responses; source based short answer questions and extended responses, including essays.
In order to cope with the demands of this subject, students need skills in organisation. They also need to be prepared to revise weekly and engage in a consistent study program. Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential. Students should also have an extensive understanding of source interpretation skills.
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