12HIS

Year 12 History (Level 2)

Subject Description

Head of Faculty: Mr B. Coutts.

Students continue to develop skills in finding and presenting information, deciding what is relevant, structuring an essay and distinguishing facts from opinions. 

The Level 2 course looks at topics that deal with ‘historical forces’ such as: 

  • Colonialism
  • Nationalism
  • Imperialism
  • Feminism. 

 The 1970’s Second Wave of  Feminism, Cold War events and the Vietnam War are core topics.  

Prerequisites

This subject may be started at Level 2 without having done the Level 1 History course. However, a minimum of 12 credits at Level 1 History is an advantage.   

 

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