Society & Environment

LEVEL & NAME : STAGE 1 SOSE

COURSE LENGTH : One or Two Semesters

ASSUMED KNOWLEDGE : Basic reading and writing skills and an inquiring mind

FUTURE STUDY : Stage 2 Modern History or Stage 2 Womens Studies

OVERVIEW

Interested in studying world history 500AD to the presnt day? Students will study issues such as revolution, globalisation, the colonial experience, migration as well as local or regional history. Also develop skills in investigation and analysis.

LEVEL & NAME : STAGE 2 MODERN HISTORY

COURSE LENGTH : Whole year

ASSUMED KNOWLEDGE : Good writing and reading skills

FUTURE STUDY : SACE completion and possible University study

OVERVIEW

Interested in studying world history 1500 to the 21st Century? Students will investigate and research topics such as World War 1, World War 2, the Russian Revolution, Women in History, the Age of Discovery etc. They will also acquire the skills of historical analysis and historical investigation.

"What is history? An echo of the past in the future; a reflex from the future on the past." Victor Hugo