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Why study History VCE?
History teaches us about the past, present and future.
The study of VCE History assists students to understand themselves, others and their world, and broadens their perspective by examining people, groups, events, ideas and movements.
It fosters an understanding of human agency and informs decision making in the present.
The study of history fosters the ability to ask searching questions, to engage in independent research, and to construct arguments about the past.
Areas of Study
UNIT 1: Modern History
Ideology and conflict.
Social and cultural change.
UNIT 2: Modern History
Competing ideologies.
Challenge and change.
Unit 3/4: History Revolutions
(The French and Chinese Revolutions)
Causes of Revolution.
Consequences of Revolution.
Who should study History?
Students looking to further develop their communication skills in reading, and writing.
Students wishing to gain an understanding of their community and the world today, through the knowledge and interpretation of past events.
Students who are interested in learning about the people, places, and events that have shaped our nation.
What subjects complement History?
History fits in with many subjects, however it particularly goes well with:
Legal Studies
Australian and Global Politics
Economics
English
Literature
Where can History lead in the future?
Barrister/Lawyer
Criminologist
Foreign affairs officer
Anthropologist
Historian
Archaeologist
Museum curator
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