ANCIENT HISTORY – WHY STUDY IT? Helps students to understand the development of human institutions of government and understand many of the reasons why the world is the way it is today. Ancient History develops the skills of critical thinking where students learn to question information they encounter Ancient History develops and refines writing and research skills for students Ancient History helps students to develop an understanding of the complexities of cultures and lifestyles through an understanding of the historical background to modern cultures formed by ancient cultures

WHAT DO STUDENTS STUDY?  Ancient History is the study of the peoples, places and events fundamental to an understanding of humanity’s ancient past - from the dawn of civilization to the rise and fall of the Roman Empire.  Ancient History informs students about the nature of humanity, revealing the clues that fascinate and puzzle historians and students alike – how and why humanity has developed writing, religion, philosophy, warfare, technology, trade, laws, types of government and other things integral to the human experience.

LEARNING IN ANCIENT HISTORY Research Skills Critical Thinking Critical Thinking Analyse of relevant issues Social Skills Decision-Making Participation in a variety of group activities Information Processing and Categorisation Communication Skills

Students provide alternative explanations to the paradigms of ancient history. Students clarify and justify their views on historical problems and issues on historical problems and issues Ancient History focuses on Student Inquiry HOW IS ANCIENT HISTORY STUDIED? Students analyse viewpoints, learn to recognise bias and identify underlying values Students investigate relevant Historical issues or controversies Students are required to develop skills of critical thinking and problem solving and problem solving

JOB SKILLS An ability to think logically Oral communication Skills Written communication skills A general knowledge of the social, political and religious and economic affairs and issues of the Ancient World Research Skills General computer literacy Internet research skills

CAREER PATHS  Historian  School Teacher  Researcher  Librarian  Museum Curator  Archaeologist  University Lecturer  Biographer  Writer  Journalist  Anthropologist  Bookseller  Lawyer  Archivist  Author  Diplomat  Editor  Political Scientist  Social Researcher

What is that Job Anyway? oResearcher: someone who uses an active, diligent, and systematic process of inquiry in order to discover, interpret or revise facts, events, behaviours, or theories, or to make practical applications with the help of such facts, laws, or theories. oLibrarian: a person who organizes information and provides services that assist people in identifying and accessing any needed information or information resource (article, book, magazine, etc.). In a library, there are many other positions besides the librarian, including library associates, library technicians, library assistants, pages, shelvers, and volunteers. oMuseum Curator: A curator of a cultural heritage institution (e.g. archive, gallery, library or museum) is a person who cares for the institution's collections. oBiographer: authors who write an account of another person's life, or, if you get famous enough you could be an an autobiographer and write a biography about yourself. Studying History develops many of the research skills that are needed when researching someone’s life. oLecturer: generally divided into Lecturers, Senior Lecturers, and Principal Lecturers/Readers and are permanent positions in a university which involve carrying out both teaching and research.

oWriter: usually designates those who write creatively or professionally, or those who have written in many different forms. Skilled writers demonstrate skills in using language to portray ideas and images, whether producing fiction or non-fiction. The writing skills you learn in history complement what you will learn in Senior English and are especially useful for non-fiction. oArchaeologist: Archaeologists and Prehistorians reconstruct cultures by studying material remains from archaeological excavations. oHistorian: If you choose to study Senior history you will be an historian, in terms of a career however, an historian is someone who professionally investigates and analyses competing ideas, facts, and purported facts to create coherent narratives that explain "what happened" and "why or how it happened." oAnthropologist: Anthropologists gather and analyse data on social and cultural behaviour, artefacts, language and human biology of groups and societies oDiplomat: Someone who practises the art and practice of conducting negotiations between groups or nations. oPolitical Scientist: Someone who deals with the theory and practice of politics and the description and analysis of political systems and political behaviour.