HISTORY IGCSE Options for Y9 students

History IGCSE FORMAL ASPECTS Optional 2 year course Y9: 4 periods per week Y10: 6 periods per week “Modern World History” textbook IGCSE exam at the end of year 10

History IGCSE CONTENT Study of international relations of the C. XX (1900-1960 aprox). Y9 Topics: 1st World War The Peace Treaties The League of Nations In-depth study of SOVIET RUSSIA and NAZI GERMANY

History IGCSE Y10 topics: Why had international peace collapsed by 1939? The Cold War 1945-1991. How effective was the US in containing the spread of communism? How secure was USSR control over Eastern Europe 1945-1989? Why did events in the Gulf matter 1970-2000? DEPTH STUDY Israelis and Palestinians since 1945.

History IGCSE SKILLS Historical knoweldge and understanding Source Analysis Argumentative writing

Why chose History IGCSE Successful candidates gain valuable skills including: •an interest in and enthusiasm for learning and understanding about the past •an understanding of historical concepts such as cause and consequence, continuity and change, and similarity and difference •an appreciation of historical evidence and how to use it •a greater understanding of international issues and inter-relationships •how to present clear, logical arguments

Assessment 3 externally assessed components: Paper 1: strctured response Paper 2: Source based on a prescribed topic Paper 4: strcutred response on a Depth Study