The integrated Humanities course gives students the experience of each of the following four Humanities courses:
Business and Economics
Geography
Global Perspectives
History
Business and Economics, Geography and History are taught as courses on rotation. Each course is twelve weeks in length.
History is an engaging, accessible and dynamic course taught through a variety of mediums. It is no longer about simply memorising facts.
A large emphasis is placed on analysing the past and exploring different perspectives. History class is a place to discuss and debate and we place a large emphasis on developing specific historical skills such as source evaluation, weighing up evidence and developing and substantiating an argument – both verbally and in writing.
History is an ideal foundation for IB History, Economics or Global Politics courses and empowers students by both informing them and encouraging them to think for themselves.
Key concepts
causation
consequences
perspectives
change and continuity
significance
Course content
In this 11-week course, the following topics will be covered:
Oral History project
Authoritarian States: the rise and rule of Mao (China)
Skills developed
research and reference a range of sources
evaluate historical sources
constructing arguments and reaching judgements using historical evidence
critical thinking
presenting ideas and information according to audience and purpose
developmental editing and collaboration
Assessment
Assessment is ongoing and organised around both process and product including:
a research project
source evaluation
essay writing
evaluation of a historical interpretation