History
History (S1)
In Stage One History, students have the opportunity to make sense of an increasingly complex and rapidly changing world by connecting the past and the present. History involves the investigation of human experience over time. By studying past events, actions, and phenomena, students gain an insight into human nature and the ways in which individuals and societies function.
Subject Type: Elective
Length: 1 Semester
SACE Credits: 10 credits
Automatic Entry Criteria: C from one semester of Humanities (History)
Contact Person: Emma Bettison (emma.bettison@stcolumba.sa.edu.au)
Further Reading: https://www.sace.sa.edu.au/web/modern-history/stage-1
Topic Overview
Topics in the past have included the following:
- Chinese Revolution
- US Imperialism
- The Vietnam War
Assessment Overview
AT1: Historical Skills (75%)
- Source Analysis
- Essay
- Investigation
AT2: Historical Study (25%)
- Historical Argument
History (S2)
In Stage One History, students have the opportunity to make sense of an increasingly complex and rapidly changing world by connecting the past and the present. History involves the investigation of human experience over time. By studying past events, actions, and phenomena, students gain an insight into human nature and the ways in which individuals and societies function.
Subject Type: Elective
Length: 1 Semester
SACE Credits: 10 credits
Automatic Entry Criteria: C from one semester of Humanities (History)
Contact Person: Emma Bettison (emma.bettison@stcolumba.sa.edu.au)
Further Reading: https://www.sace.sa.edu.au/web/modern-history/stage-1
Topic Overview
Topics in the past have included the following:
- Russian Revolution
- Apartheid in South Africa
Assessment Overview
AT1: Historical Skills (75%)
- Source Analysis
- Essay
- Investigation
AT2: Historical Study (25%)
- Historical Argument