9 History Elective

Topic 3 Terrorism: Ancient to Modern
& Film Study: Argo

Rationale: The aim of this unit is for students to investigate Terrorism in World History,  exploring the nature and causes of terrorism from ancient times to the Middle Ages and into the Modern period. Students will develop an understanding of different types of terrorism with case examples and engage with complex issues of around  motivations and why certain groups, movements and individuals are labelled as Terrorists or Freedom Fighters and discuss What does it mean to say – “One man’s terrorist is another’s Freedom Fighter”? Furthermore, students will examine the social, political and economic impacts of terrorism in the short and long term. Through this study, students will evaluate a diverse range of  sources including mass media and movies as evidence and interpretations in their historical inquiry into Terrorism.