1. HKDSE Curriculum
History

2. Curriculum Structure Introduction: Compulsory Part
The Making of the Modern World

4. 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

6. 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

9. Curriculum Structure Elective Part Comparative Studies
Issue-based Studies
Local Heritage Studies

10. Assessment: Public Examinations
Paper I:
Data-based Questions
50%
1 hour
45 minutes

13. Assessment: Public Examinations
Paper II:
Essay-type Questions
30%
1 hour
15 minutes

15. Assessment: School-based Assessment
Two-task course assignment related to the selected electives:
Study outline (7%)
Study Report (13%)
20%

16. 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