Board Developed Course - 1 Unit for HSC (only)    

Prerequisite:  Students undertaking History Extension must be currently enrolled in either Modern History or  Ancient History.

Course description

History Extension provides students with opportunities to examine the way history is constructed and the role of historians. Students investigate the nature of history and changing approaches to its construction through sampling the works of various writers, historians and others involved in the practice of history. Students apply their understanding to undertake an individual investigative project, focusing on an area of changing historical interpretation.

What students learn

Preliminary Course: History Extension is NOT offered in Year 11

Year 12 course

The course comprises two sections.

Constructing History

• Key questions

  • • Who are historians?

    • What are the purposes of history?

    • How has history been constructed, recorded and presented over time?

    • Why have approaches to history changed over time?

• Case studies

  • Students develop their understanding of significant historiographical ideas and methodologies by exploring one case study, with reference to three identified areas of debate and the key questions.

History Project

• Students will undertake an individual investigative project, focusing on an area of changing historical interpretation.

Industries related to History Extension

The knowledge and skills developed in this course can be applied across a range of career pathways.

Industries related to this course include, but are not limited to, the following outlined on the Your Career website:

• Education and Training

• Information Media and Telecommunications

• Professional, Scientific and Technical Services

• Public Administration and Safety

• Rental, Hiring and Real Estate Services

Assessment: HSC course only