Develop an awareness of one’s own historical identity through the study of the historical experiences of different cultures
Encourage an understanding of the present through critical reflection upon the past
Encourage an understanding of the impact of historical developments at national, regional, and international levels
Promote an understanding of history as a discipline, including the nature and diversity of its sources, methods, and interpretations
Develop an awareness in the student that human attitudes and opinions are widely diverse and that a study of society requires an appreciation of such diversity