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The Preliminary course investigates individuals, groups, events, institutions, societies and ideas in a range of historical contexts.
The Preliminary course investigates individuals, groups, events, institutions, societies and ideas in a range of historical contexts.
It consists of:
It consists of:
Investigating Modern History
Investigating Modern History
Historical Investigation
Historical Investigation
The Shaping of the Modern World
The Shaping of the Modern World
Course Content
Course Content
The HSC course is designed for students to investigate national and international forces for change and continuity in the 20th Century.
Core Study:
Power and authority in the Modern World 1919 – 1946
National Studies
Peace and Conflict
Change in the Modern World
How is the work assessed
How is the work assessed
It is assessed through tasks which include research, historical evidence analysis, written and oral presentation, exam questions, extended responses.
What should I be able to do at the end of the course
What should I be able to do at the end of the course
Think critically
Collect, analyse and organise information
Communicate ideas and information clearly in both written and oral forms
Plan and organise activities
Collaborate with others as part of a team
Understand the influence of the past on the present and future
Understand, value and respect different viewpoints, ways of living, beliefs and languages
Frame questions to guide historical inquiry
Analyse and synthesise evidence from different types of sources to develop reasoned claims
Form judgements about historical significance
How will this subject help me in the future?
How will this subject help me in the future?
Modern History provides a valuable foundation for a range of courses at university and TAFE. Career path options include: journalism, lawyer, playwright, script writer, historian, author, criminologist, diplomat, film and television producer or director, politician or political scientist, foreign affairs officer, conservator, anthropologist, research officer, secondary teacher and museum curator.
Employers want applicants with a sound general knowledge who can think critically and flexibly and communicate effectively, and Modern History provides these skills.
What does this course cost?
No subject fees, but excursions where relevant, cost for overseas excursions where relevant.
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