Stage 1 History B
Length of Course
Level
Learning Area
Core or Specialist
Pre-requisites
Nil
Subject Description
Terrorism and the spread of radical ideology has been a defining feature of the 21st century, shaping how we see and operate in the world.
In History B: Terrorism and Civil Rights, students will explore the ever-evolving threat from terrorism in the modern world, examining the ideological roots of prominent terrorist groups, their methodology in carrying our attacks, and how nations have responded in order to combat these threats.
Following this study of terrorism, students will have an opportunity to examine and compare both the French and American Revolutions, how each shared similarities and significant difference, and most importantly how they contributed to our world in establishing our modern conception of civil rights.
- Terrorism- students will begin by coming to understand the legal definitions of terrorism and how it is categorised, before conducting a series of case studies examining famous terrorist attacks. In these case studies students will come to explore the motivations and operational methods of these terrorist groups and individuals, followed by examining how nations have and might combat these threats.
- Civil Right- an examination of the Enlightenment and how it birthed our modern conception of Civil Rights and nation states. Students will learn how these principles were fought for and established in both the American and French Revolution, with case studies and comparisons of both events.
Assessment will consist of a wide variety of written exercises, research work, orals, essay writing and source analysis.
Stage 2 History
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