In Modern History, students investigate the causes and consequences of significant events in the past. They consider questions such as how economic turmoil helped fuel the rise of dictators like the Nazis in the period between the World Wars or why countries like Britain, despite being one of the most democratic in the world at the time, nonetheless denied women the vote. The course encourages students to consider different points of view and challenges them to make their own judgements when evaluating questions. These challenges help them to develop research and writing skills along with the ability to critically evaluate information.
In Year 11, we study events in women’s history, such as the Suffragette movement and how this history has been constructed over time. We look at the origins of the Arab-Israeli conflict to give students some understanding of the world around them. We also look at political events in history, such as the decline of the Romanovs and the American Civil War. We finish the year with our conflict study of the First World War. These units are designed to equip students with the skills needed to move confidently into their HSC year.
Contact
Head of History: Julia Kerr
Email: jkerr@barker.nsw.edu.au
