History - The Modern World and Australia

Length of Course

Semester

Level

Year 10

Learning Area

Humanities & Social Sciences (HASS)

Core or Specialist

Core

Pre-requisites

Nil

Subject Description

The Modern World and Australia

This course involves a study of the history of the modern world and Australia from the 1930s until the present. The twentieth century became a critical period in Australia’s social, cultural, economic and political development.

Content

There are two compulsory areas of study:

  • WWII – causes, major events with a focus on Australia’s role, consequences, impact on the home front.
  • Building Modern Australia – changes in social values, rights, and demographics of Australia in the 20th century.

Optional area of study:
The Globalising World – a study of how national and international technological, economic, and social developments have affected Australian culture since 1945.

Assessment

Assessment will consist of a range of tasks which may include:

  • Research work
  • Orals
  • Tests
  • Essays
  • Poster work
  • Multimedia presentations and source analysis.
Pathways

Stage 1 History

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Year 10 - History - The Modern World and Australia

Tenison Woods College respectfully acknowledges the Boandik people are the First Nations people of the Mount Gambier South Eastern region of South Australia and pay respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, past, present and emerging.