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History Higher
CONTENT
The course comprises three units from later modern history
:
Unit 1 Britain 1850s-1979 examines economic, social and political
changes in our country.
Unit 2 The Large Scale State:
USA 1918-1968 studies ideology, identity and authority in a
large, multi-ethnic state.
Unit 3 Appeasement and the Road to War examines the Spanish Civil War and
the causes
which led the nations of Europe to the Second World War.
INTERNAL ASSESSMENT
Unit 1 and Unit 2 require students to write one
essay while the Unit 3 assessment will test source-handling through
a set of questions
based on
primary and
secondary sources.
EXTERNAL ASSESSMENT
Students are required to write an extended essay.
A topic and essay question are chosen by the student and researched.
The essay is written
in school
from a plan which the student is allowed to take into the classroom.
The essay is
worth almost 25% of the total assessment for the course and is
an excellent opportunity for students to improve exam results.
An examination at the end of the course assesses Units 1 and
2 through only two essay questions while Unit 3 is assessed through
five short
questions based on primary and secondary sources.
HOMEWORK
Students are expected to spend time reading and/or writing
notes and preparing essays.
VALUE OF COURSE
Higher History is a valuable entry qualification
to universities and colleges, particularly in the fields of law,
economics,
journalism and broadcasting.
The contribution made by your study of History offers a
great deal to your ability in future jobs and career path. By studying
how
people behaved
and lived in previous ages, a student comes to a much deeper
understanding of
how people act in the world today. This broad understanding
of economic, social
and political ideas brings valuable perspective to any
career.
History makes a valuable contribution to the development
of study skills,
thinking
abilities,
writing (particularly report writing abilities), as well
as discussion skills and debating.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Standard Grade History, Geography or Modern Studies
at Credit level. It is possible to study Higher History without
having studied Standard
Grade
in
which case Standard Grade English at Credit level would
be accepted.
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History Advanced Higher CONTENT
The History of South Africa: a study of the politics, history,
economics and culture of South Africa, dealing with issues and
concepts such as race; political, economic and constitutional events;
opposition
to Apartheid.
INTERNAL ASSESSMENT
Students are required to write essays demonstrating knowledge and
interpret and evaluate sources of evidence using analytical skills.
EXTERNAL ASSESSMENT
Students are required to write a dissertation during the year on
a topic and question chosen and researched by the student. The examination
at the end of the course assesses knowledge of the topic studied
and skills of analysis.
HOMEWORK
Students are encouraged to spend time reading literature and watching
videos and films relating to the course. Some essays will be issued
as homework tasks
VALUE OF COURSE
Valuable for university entry and many careers, including the civil
service, law and journalism. The nature of the course – teaching
lectures and discussion tutorials – develops debating skills
and informed attitudes. Possible fieldwork and definite use of information
technology are also valuable.
It is envisaged that the school exchange will be continued with
South African schools which will enable students to work on the course
with partner teachers and students in Africa.
ENTRY REQUIREMENT
Grade B or better in Higher History. Grade B or better in Higher
Geography, Higher Modern Studies or Higher English. In previous years,
students who have not previously studied Higher History have performed
very well in Advanced Higher History. The course, for example, should
be particularly suited to those who have studied Higher Modern Studies
or Higher Geography and who wish to study another Advanced Higher.
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