Code: NA
Title: Modern History
Pre-requisites: There is no prerequisite. However, a sound achievement (a “C”) or better in English in Year 10 would be a significant advantage.
Outcome levels: NA
Coordinator: Mr Graham Bliss

Overview TBA

Topics

• An overview of the key events and trends in the 20th century
• Australia in the 20th and 21st centuries
• The rise of modern China and India, the Asia-Pacific region in the 20th and 21st centuries
• Contemporary social change e.g. globalization, social, economic and political issues/trends

Assessment

Similar to other Social Science subjects - three assessment items per semester, from among these options:

• essays
• response to Stimulus tests
• knowledge tests
• 2009 Year 11 Research Assignment
• 2009 Year 12 Research Assignment Semester 3
• 2009 Multi Modal Presentation
• Research Journal

Aims

• want to improve their chances on the Q.C.S. test by learning how to analyse, interpret, argue logically and communicate effectively
• want to balance a maths/science program with an understanding of the processes that have shaped and continue to shape our social environment
• want to improve their ability to research information. Want to enter university courses that deal with people. Want to enter employment dealing with people
• want to understand the concept of change – why things don’t stay the same
• want to understand themselves and the modern world a little better

Assignment guidelines

Please refer to the Assignment Guidelines on how to set out bibliographies and references.

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