HKDSE Curriculum History
Curriculum Structure Introduction: Compulsory Part The Making of the Modern World
Curriculum Structure Compulsory Part Theme A: Modernization and Transformation in Twentieth-Century Asia Modernization and transformation of Hong Kong Modernization and transformation of China Modernization and transformation of Japan and Southeast Asia
Curriculum Structure Theme B: Compulsory Part Conflicts and Cooperation in the Twentieth-Century World Major conflicts and the quest for peace The quest for cooperation and prosperity
Curriculum Structure Elective Part Comparative Studies Issue-based Studies Local Heritage Studies
Assessment: Public Examinations Paper I: Data-based Questions 50% 1 hour 45 minutes
Assessment: Public Examinations Paper II: Essay-type Questions 30% 1 hour 15 minutes
Assessment: School-based Assessment Two-task course assignment related to the selected electives: Study outline (7%) Study Report (13%) 20%
Study of History helps to develop: Analytical power Independent, logical and critical thinking skills Power of expression It facilitates understanding of current issues Study of History complements study of Liberal Studies