Should I study MODERN HISTORY?

“WHY STUDY MODERN HISTORY?” We live in times of enormous social, political and economic change. A study of Modern History will not just teach you about the past, it will also help you understand the world you live in.

WHO SHOULD STUDY MODERN HISTORY? This is a challenging subject which involves research, analysis of historical sources and writing essays. Generally, students should have received a minimum of a Band 8 in their NAPLAN Students who are interested in and enthusiastic about History Students who enjoy the challenges of research and problem solving

What will I be studying in Year 11? Part 1: Investigating Modern History - The Nature of Modern History and Case Studies (50% of the course) At least ONE option from ‘The Nature of Modern History’ and at least TWO case studies, with one from List A and List B: e.g. The Investigation of Historic Sites and Sources The Construction of Modern Histories History and Memory The Representation and Commemoration of the Past List A: The Decline and Fall of the Romanov Dynasty The American Civil War Women’s Movements List B: Tibet in the Modern World Making Contact with the Pacific The Cuban Revolution

Year 11 course Part 2: Historical Investigation (20% of the course) Individual Interest Project Part 3: The Shaping of the Modern World (30% of the course) At least ONE of the following topics to be studied: The Enlightenment The French Revolution The Age of Imperialism The Industrial Age World War I  

What will I be studying in Year 12? Part 1: Core Study (25% of the course) Power and Authority in the Modern World 1919-1946 Part 2: National Studies (25% of the course) Japan 1904–1937 Russia and the Soviet Union 1917–1941 USA 1919–1941  

Part 3: Peace and Conflict (25% of the course) Conflict in the Pacific 1937-1951 Conflict in Europe 1935-1945 The Cold War 1945-1991 Part 4: Change in the Modern World (25% of the course) Civil Rights in the USA 1945-1968 The Changing World Order 1945-2011 The Nuclear Age 1945-2011  

How is Modern History Assessed? Year 11 Assessment There will be 3 assessment tasks: · Research and Presentation · Source Analysis · Examination  

· Research and Presentation · Research Essay · Examination Year 12 Assessment There will be 4 assessment tasks: · Source Analysis · Research and Presentation · Research Essay · Examination  

EXTENSION HISTORY Future Advantages Modern History is a 2 Unit Course. Towards the end of the Year 11 course motivated, interested students may discuss with their History Teacher the option of completing the 1 unit HSC History Extension Course which begins in Term 4 of Year 11. Future Advantages · Many professions and occupations value people who have the ability to develop and express a reasoned opinion. · Students in many university courses (eg. English, Media Studies, Law, History, Journalism, Commerce, Economics) are all greatly aided by a knowledge of History and the skills developed though its study.