History

- HIStory -

History is the study of change and development in society over time. The study of history enables us to understand how past human action affects the present and influences our future, and it allows us to evaluate these effects. So, history is about learning how to think about the past, which affects the present, in a disciplined way. History is a process of enquiry. Therefore, it is about asking questions of the past: What happened? When did it happen? Why did it happen then? What were the short-term and long-term results? It involves thinking critically about the stories people tell us about the past, as well as the stories that we tell ourselves. Knowing about your world and understanding the motives of the powerful and ambitious is always useful. Being aware of oneself in a historical context is important for each individual.

The History Department encourages the learner to become a thinking, informed and responsible global citizen, who is able to understand the historical trends that have created the current international environment. The syllabus also encourages the learner to develop an understanding of the historical context that has shaped South Africa as well as the challenges and opportunities that this presents.

History will enable the learner to develop verbal, written and analytical skills. The learner will become empowered to understand and analyse the world in which he is growing up, and it will assist him in the way he positions himself in the marketplace as he moves towards employment. History is a subject in which a boy can score well in his Matric examination, if he is prepared to work hard, and this allows his application for tertiary studies to be more successful.

1. Department and Contact Information

Subject Head: Mr B Hillock
Contact Information: bhillock@jeppeboys.co.za

2. Subject Status

Compulsory: No
APS Contribution: Yes, Full points awarded.

3. Relevance for Further Studies

Required for Further Study: No.
Useful For: All subjects that fall under the Faculty of Humanities. More specifically: Law, Archaeology, History, Political Science, International Relations majors. History is also useful for authors, journalists, politicians and political analysts, businessmen working for international corporations, International Relations, etc. History is useful for all university degrees and careers that require critical thinking, analysis and written communication.

4. Course Content and Learning Outcomes

Curriculum Summary:

Practical Component: N/A

5. Skills and Qualities Required

Student Attributes: Curiosity, an interest in Current Events, perseverance and a desire to learn are all useful attributes to have if you want to study History. Learners with good reading and writing skills excel at History, curiosity, perseverance, and a strong work ethic which are important for learners.

6. Special Requirements/Recommendations

Materials and Resources: Textbook, a file folder and a classwork book.
Prerequisites: None

7. Teaching Methods and Learning Strategies

Instructional Approaches: The majority of the work is taught through lectures, with some group work and project-based learning.
Study Tips: All slides are made available on Google Classroom. Students are encouraged to use these resources as well as their textbooks and class notes to study History.

8. Relevance and Application

Real-World Connections: Discuss how the subject matter relates to real-world

9. Career Opportunities

Potential Careers: Journalism, Politics and political analysis, international business, International Relations, Law and more.
Industry Relevance: History is useful for all careers that require critical thinking, analysis and written communication.

10. Curriculum Summary and Assessment

Assessment Structure: Students are required to write Source-based Assessments, similar to Comprehension Tests, and Essay Questions.
Key Learning Outcomes: The specific aims of history are to create: an interest in and enjoyment of the study of the past; knowledge, understanding and appreciation of the past and the forces that shaped it; the ability to undertake a process of historical enquiry based on skills; and an understanding of historical concepts, including historical sources and evidence. By the end of matric, students should be able to:
- Understand the range of sources of information available for studying the past.
- Extract and interpret information from a number of sources.
- Evaluate the usefulness of sources, including reliability, stereotyping and subjectivity. Recognise that there is often more than one perspective of a historical event.
- Explain why there are different interpretations of historical events and peoples’ actions
- Participate in constructive and focused debate through the careful evaluation of historical evidence.
- Organise evidence to substantiate an argument, in order to create an original, coherent and balanced piece of historical writing.
- Engage critically with issues of heritage and public representations of the past, and conservation

School-Based Assessment:

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