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HISTORY in YEAR 12
Why study history ?
• History teaches you a range of different issues, values and
themes which are important to the world of work
• allows us to understand, judge and interpret information
• encourages critical thinking
• to become independent and work under pressure
• develop an understanding of how we have arrived at the
present point
• develop our own ideas, thoughts and opinions
• construct arguments and develop your own opinions
International Baccalaureate History
What is the IB?
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The International Baccalaureate is a broad and balanced
Diploma course.
It is recognised as a first rate international University entrance
qualification.
The Diploma allows students to specialise in certain areas, but
also maintain a breadth of academic study
It is aimed at a wide spectrum of ability.
It is usually taught in small classes of 4-8
The Course
The course content is very varied and covers some of the most
fascinating events, people and concepts from the last century
Topics include:
– Russian History including the rule of Lenin and Stalin
– Castro’s rule in Cuba 1959-present
– Mao Tse-Tung and his rule in China
– The First and Second World Wars
– The Spanish Civil War
– The Vietnam War
– Assessment
Students are examined at the end of the two year course. The
exams therefore test all of the skills that students have built up
over time.
Students also complete one 2,000 word piece of coursework on any
history topic of their choice.
A LEVEL HISTORY
The Department follows the WJEC
History AS level course.
This comprises 2 Units in Y12 and two
Units in Y13.
AS Modules are examined in June of
Y12.
Resits can be taken in January of Y13.
HY1 - Unit 1
General topic 1: Politics and Government in Wales and England,
c.1780-1832
Focus: A study of the main changes and developments in politics
and government.
Key Issues: The reasons for the growth of the Parliamentary
reform movement
• The Younger Pitt and the impact of the French revolution,
1790-1801.
• Lord Liverpool's government and the radical challenge, 18121822.
• The liberal Tory reforms, 1822-1830.
• The Reform Bill Crisis and the reasons for the passing of the
Reform Act of 1832
HY1 - Unit 2
General topic 2: Economic and Social Change and Popular Protest,
c.1815-1848
Focus: A study of the main economic and social changes and how
they impacted on the growth of popular protest in Wales and
England
Key Issues:
• The causes of, and events connected with, popular protest in
the rural areas of Wales and England (including Scotch Cattle,
Swing, Poor Law and Rebecca)
• The causes of, and events connected with, popular protest in
the urban areas of Wales and England (including the Merthyr
Rising, Factory movement, Poor Law, Chartism, Trade Unions
and Anti-Corn Law League)
HY2
In-Depth Study NAZI GERMANY c.1933-1945
You will study:
Reasons for Nazi party growth and support by 1933
Hitler's election as Chancellor
This will include looking at:
The establishment of the Nazi dictatorship
The roles of propaganda, indoctrination and terror in the Third
Reich.
Nazi social, religious and racial ideology and policy.
The role of the Nazi Party in the Third Reich.
Nazi economic policy: recovery and rearmamentNazi foreign policy up
to 1939
How will History be taught ?
• It will be slightly different from what you might
have experienced at GCSE. There will be a range
of different teaching methods. These will include
• debate and discussion
• independent research
• seminar and whiteboard presentations
• opportunities for a visit in Year 13
• Use of the Department website