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11 VCE HISTORY (11HHI1)
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The Course
Unit 1 looks at society’s response to change during the interwar period (1919-1939). This includes cultural, ideological, technological and social changes. One or more historical contexts (events) will be studied in depth.
Unit 2 looks at some of the major themes and principle events of post-World War II history and the ways in which individuals and communities responded to the political, economic, social and technological developments. One or more historical contexts (events) will be studied in depth
Unit 1 Topics
1918 - 1939
Area of Study 1: Ideology and Conflict
- The rise of Nazism and Fascism in Europe
- The impact of WW1 and the treaties on the time
Area of Study 2: Social and Cultural Change
- Society’s response to change and the treatment of different groups
Unit 2 Topics
1945 - 2000
Area of Study 1: Competing Ideologies
- Peace and disarmament movements
- Cold War
- Atomic bombs
- United Nations
Area of Study 2: Challenge and Change
- Decolonisation
- Terrorism
- Social and political movements
Learning and Assessment Activities
The VCE Study Deisgn for History: Twentieth Century, states assessment tasks over Units 1 and 2 should include the following:
- a historical inquiry
- an analysis of primary sources
- an analysis of historical interpretations
- an essay
In addition to the above tasks as SACs, students can expect to complete learning activities that involve:
- Analytical exercises
- Annotated maps
- Short reports
- Essays
- Oral presentations
- Multimedia presentations
- Biography studies
- Tests
- Responses to literature
Each Unit has an end of semester written exam.
These units lead to
Studying History leads to an array of occupations (historiography, archaeology, anthropology, criminology, cultural heritage office, foreign affairs and trade, writing, editing, journalism, tourism, research, data analysis, education, human resources, museum curator, among others).
The skills required to be successful in VCE History (analysis of cause and effect, evaluation of sources, communicating ideas through the written word) are invaluable and do not tie down to one field of expertise or occupation.
Special considerations
Before undertaking VCE History, you should have satisfactorily completed a Year 10 History unit and demonstrated sufficient competency in all skill areas, or be prepared to complete catch-up work.
Costs involved
Possible excursion each semester (approx. $30)
Materials required
Units 1 & 2: One textbook per unit.
For further information see...
Miss Brooker