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2 Unit
2 Unit
Preliminary and HSC
Board Developed Course
Board Developed Course
ATAR
ATAR
Yes
Hours Studied
Hours Studied
240
Prerequisites
Prerequisites
Stage 4 & 5 History
Assumed Knowledge
Assumed Knowledge
Nil
Exclusions
Exclusions
Nil
Additional Requirements
Additional Requirements
Nil
Course Overview
Course Overview
Ancient History involves the study of ancient sites, societies and personalities in both the Preliminary and HSC courses. The Preliminary course is structured for students to investigate people, groups, events, institutions, societies and historical sites from the ancient world, and archaeological and written evidence, and the methods used by historians and archaeologists.
Ancient History involves the study of ancient sites, societies and personalities in both the Preliminary and HSC courses. The Preliminary course is structured for students to investigate people, groups, events, institutions, societies and historical sites from the ancient world, and archaeological and written evidence, and the methods used by historians and archaeologists.
In the HSC course, students use archaeological and written evidence to investigate Ancient Roman and Greek History.
In the HSC course, students use archaeological and written evidence to investigate Ancient Roman and Greek History.
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Units of Study
Units of Study
Ancient History Preliminary course topics include case studies in Persepolis and Reconstructions of ancient sites, the Roman Games, a Historical Investigation (research project) and the Key Features of Ancient Societies with a focus on Weapons and Warfare in Greece and Persia.
HSC course includes Ancient Societies: Spartan Society through to the Battle of Leuctra (371BC), Historical Period from 4th Century Greece to the death of Philip of Macedon, personalities in their times with a focus on Alexander the Great and a core study on Pompeii and Herculaneum.
Assessment
Assessment
Ancient History assessment programs will consist of a maximum of four assessment tasks and will require students to be assessed on their knowledge, skills, inquiry skills and communication.
Topics, task weightings and specific requirements for each course are distributed to students at the commencement of study via their Assessment Handbook.
For the Preliminary course there is an Historical Investigation (research project).
Other Requirements
Other Requirements
Ancient History is structured to provide students with opportunities to develop and apply their understanding of methods and issues involved in the investigation of the ancient past. Through the use of archaeological and written sources, students investigate various aspects of the ancient world, including historical sites, people, societies, events and developments.
The HSC course is structured to provide students with opportunities to apply their understanding of archaeological and written sources and relevant historiographical issues in the investigation of the ancient past.
Employment/University Opportunities
Employment/University Opportunities
Students of Ancient History have the opportunity to progress on to tertiary study in the areas of Criminology, International Studies, Education or Archaeology. Students interested in Ancient History could enter careers as an Archivist, Conservation Consultant, Museum Education Officer, Historian or a Cultural Heritage Specialist.
Additional Information
Additional Information
If you would like more information about the Ancient History course, please contact the Leader of Learning HSIE:
Mrs Nicole Worrall: nicole.worrall@dbb.catholic.edu.au
You are welcome to visit the HSIE Department to discuss further.
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