Modern History
Course Description
The ATAR Modern History course enables students to study the forces that have shaped today’s world and provides them with a broader and deeper comprehension of the world in which they live. The Modern History ATAR course continues to develop the historical skills and understandings taught in the Years 7–10 History curriculum. Modern History enhances students’ curiosity and imagination and their appreciation of larger themes, individuals, movements and events, that provides them with a broader and deeper comprehension of the world in which they live. The skills and knowledge gained, provide insights, inform judgments and actions and encourages students to reflect on the significance of the past and how and why it is relevant and valued in a rapidly changing 21st century world.
Minimum Entry Requirements
C grade in Year 10 Humanities Extension or B grade in Humanities General
Reference
For assessment criteria and Year 12 course details, please visit the SCSA page of this subject.