This document provides an overview of the Modern History course in years 11 and 12. It discusses what is studied, including slavery, the French Revolution, civil rights movements, and World War 1. Students study one national study like Germany or Russia, as well as one personality and international conflict. The course sharpens analytical skills and allows students to better understand the complex modern world by linking geography, economics, politics and culture. It is recommended for students interested in learning about the world and those wanting to improve writing and research abilities to benefit their future careers.

1. WHY STUDY
MODERN
HISTORY?

5. WHAT IS IT?
• Modern history in year 11 and 12 is WORLD
HISTORY
• It answers questions about why the world is as
it is today
• It links geography, economics, politics, culture
into one fascinating subject which allows you
to understand the complexities of the modern
world

6. WHAT IS STUDIED?
• PRELIMIARY COURSE
• There is a wide choice and opportunities to
choose what the students are interested in .
• Slavery
• French Revolution
• Martin Luther King- Malcom X – Civil Rights
Movement
• The Tzars in Russia…. And more

7. HSC COURSE
• WW1 – THE CORE all Modern History
students in the state study this:
• PLUS
• ONE National Study- Germany, South Africa,
Russia after the Tzars
• ONE Personality – is linked to the National
Study
• ONE International Peace and Conflict- Conflict
in Indo-China, Cold War, United Nations

8. WHO SHOULD CHOOSE IT?
Students who have an interest and curiosity
about the world around them and want to learn
more
Students who want to sharpen their skills of
analysis
Students who want to have an impact on making
decisions in the world
Students who just want to know more!!!!!!!!!!!

9. WARNING HIGH
LEVEL OF
ANALYSIS,
READING AND
WRITING

11. GOES WITH…..
MODERN HISTORY ECONOMICS,
LEGAL STUDIES,
VISUAL ARTS,
DANCE, DRAMA,
SOCIETY AND
CULTURE,

12. BENEFITS
• Improve your knowledge of the world
• Remember KNOWLEDGE IS POWER
• Your skills of analysis and understanding are sharpened
allowing you to transfer these skills to all areas of the work
place
• Research skills become more finely honed
• Development of a sophisticated style of writing
• Your employment opportunities will expand Eg have you
considered a job writing policy, working for Dept of Foreign
Affaires, the United Nations
• It supports all your other subjects across the curriculum
• And it is INTERESTING because it is a reflection of life
• It is an ATAR subject

13. LEADS TO…..

14. WHAT NOW?
Choose your subjects carefully - consider
• Your interests
• Career goals (do I need an ATAR course?)
• Writing requirements (essays in ATAR courses!)
• Speak to your teachers & current senior
students & past students
• Review these presentations on FVHS e-learning,
and the Fairvale website.
• Come along to the Parent Information Night
(next Wednesday)