Stage 2

Humanities - Modern History

Course Overview

Stage 2 Modern History explores interactions and relationships between modern nations and groups and how these have shaped the modern world and would be suitable for students pursuing careers in education, journalism, policy writing, law or any other profession where investigative skills and problem solving are required. This pathway will help prepare students for the workplace as well as develop research and academic writing skills for university.

Stage 2 Modern History builds critical thinking skills by examining multiple sources of information to see whose story is being told, not told and why. They learn to recognise bias and cross reference sources to construct reasoned arguments supported by evidence.

Students study the development of a Modern Nation and examine political, economic and social issues facing the world since 1945.

It is recommended that students successfully complete at least 1 semester of Stage 1 Modern History if they wish to enroll in Stage 2 Modern History in year 11 or 12.

Assessment 

• Historical Skills Folio
• Historical Inquiry
• Examination