MODERN HISTORY

WHY CHOOSE MODERN HISTORY? Modern is an inquiry into past human experience that helps contribute to an understanding of the present world. Often the events and issues that form its content are still current. The study of Modern History contributes to the development of skills that are of great importance in today’s workforce. -fluent communication of thoughts and ideas from the critical analysis of primary and secondary sources is a sought after skill - ability to deconstruct texts and narratives - pose intelligent questions - test hypotheses - make critical use of information technologies are ALL essential to living and working in the twenty-first century. the knowledge, skills, values and attitudes acquired are essential ingredients in the promotion of a democratic, harmonious, progressive and tolerant society. helps empower students to become responsible and active citizens who will recognise the factors affecting change and continuity in human affairs. encourages students to develop an appreciation of different views and to be aware of how such views contribute to individual and group actions in various local, national and international contexts.

PRELIMINARY MODERN HISTORY Part I: Case Studies – 50% The Decline and Fall of the Romanovs Genocide-The Rwandan Genocide Part II: Historical Investigation – 20% The investigation is a research project on ANY relevant personality in Modern History, of the students own choice Part III: Core Study: The World at the Beginning of the Twentieth Century – 30% Students will investigate the Preliminary core study using a source-based approach.

HSC MODERN HISTORY Part I: Core Study World War I 1914–1919 Part II: ONE National Study South Africa Part III: ONE Personality in the Twentieth Century Nelson Mandela Part IV: ONE International Study in Peace and Conflict Conflict In Europe, OR Conflict in Indochina OR The Cold War