History/LOTE

Year 9/10

History develops in young people an interest in and enjoyment of exploring the past.  A study of History provides opportunities for examining events, people and societies from ancient, medieval and modern times, including nineteenth, twentieth and twenty first century Australia.

Students build upon the knowledge and skills taught in stage 4 History, such as the nature of History, how historians investigate the past, the importance of conserving our heritage, the nature ofcolonisationand contact history.

Students develop an understanding of significant developments in Australia's social, political and cultural history including Federation, WW1, the 1920's and great depression era, WW2, the Vietnam War era, the Dismissal and more recent events and issues.  Australia's international relationships and changing role in the Asia-Pacific region are studied, as well as our role as a global citizen.  The changing rights and freedoms of Aboriginal peoples and other groups in Australia are also studied. The study of History is important to an understanding of our nations unique past and our democratic traditions and helps young people become active citizens. History can have an impact on our lives and does become a life long interest and enjoyment for many.

Extension History

Do you enjoy films like Gladiator, Titanic, 300, Troy, Pearl Harbor, The Last Samurai or other historical movies? Do you enjoy historical simulation games like Age of Empires? Ever wondered how much historical fact and truth is contained in these films? Do you want impact education? Then this intriguing course may just be for you. 

This elective History course is full of many of the fascinating topics that are not taught in Core History due to time restraints. It supplements the Core subject by developing knowledge, skills and understanding that is essential in the School Certificate.

Students develop an understanding of how historians investigate and construct History through written evidence, archaeology, oral history, irony, media, film and computer and internet research.

Some of the topics studied include:

  • War and peace in the ancient world
  • Crime and punishment through the ages
  • Conquistadors, Aztecs and South American Studies
  • Entombed warriors, Shoguns and Asian Studies
  • The impact of Pop culture through film and music
  • The history of terrorism
  • Great disasters in History
  • Personal research assignment on a topic of your choice

Vietnamese

By the end of Year 10 students can expect to have a sound basis for communicating in Vietnamese and can build on this skill by further study in senior school or bytravellingoverseas.

Vietnamese is one of the high-priority languages taught in Australia.  The proximity of Vietnam to Australia and the developing cultural and economic relationships between the two countries make the study of Vietnamese a highly practical choice.

Assessment in this course incorporates speaking and listening, as well as writing skills.  Some sections of exams are in English and this helps students improve their English literacy as well as their Vietnamese language skills.

Students will:

  • experience Vietnamese in a range of contexts through the integration of listening, reading, speaking and writing skills
  • experience, enjoy and respond to features of the culture of Vietnamese-speaking communities
  • gain knowledge of and develop skills in, the application of grammatical structures, then function and use.

Indonesian

This course aims to provide an opportunity for students to understand the ideas, values, feelings, goals and concerns of others. Through the language they speak.

The study of Indonesian provides students with knowledge, understanding and skills that form a valuable foundation for a range of courses at university. Through their study of Indonesian, young people develop skills that equip them for participation in a range of work settings in an increasingly globalised world and workforce. Learning Indonesian broadens the employment opportunities for young people and enables them to become more effective and valuable members of the workforce.

Students will study a variety of interesting topics such as- holidaying in Indonesia, shopping, eating at a restaurant and free time.

There are a variety of interesting and fun activities.  Students will along with other activities; go on excursions, listen to songs, use computer technology, work in groups, role play situations and cook.

Reasons to study Indonesian

  • It is recognised as an important language.  The Federal Minister of Education has stated that every student should study Indonesian till they are 18.
  • Indonesian is a priority language for the Department of Education and Training.
  • Learning Indonesian is fun and interesting.
  • Learning this language can improve your English literacy and your communication skills and confidence
  • Indonesian can help you get a job in such fields as tourism, hospitality, trade, banking and finance, law, teaching, armed forces, journalism and politics.
  • Business and industry openly acknowledge that our economic future is tied to Asia
  • Gain a greater understanding of Australia's closest neighbour
  • No prior knowledge of the language is required; Indonesian is one of the easiest languages to learn

Aboriginal Studies

Aboriginal Studies is a subject for both Aboriginal and non Aboriginal Students. It aims to give our students a better understanding of the community in which we live as well as a broader knowledge of Aboriginal people, their History and Culture.

If you want to get out and about, this is the subject for you. The best way to learn about our community and its traditional History is to go out into it and explore. Our "walkabout" lessons give us the opportunity to discover sites of Aboriginal importance in the greater Fairfield area. A number of field trips and excursions have been arranged to add to our knowledge of local Aboriginal people and History.

Best of all, as part of the Year 10 component of the course we will give students in the class the opportunity to visit Uluru and Alice Springs in Central Australia. A unique experience offered only to students in the Aboriginal Studies Course.


Year 11/12

Aboriginal Studies

The Preliminary course focuses on Aboriginal peoples' relationship to the Land, Aboriginal heritage and identity, and an historical examination of colonialism, racism and prejudice from pre-contact times to the 1960s. The course also includes the development of skills in culturally appropriate research and inquiry methods. It involves local community case studies.

 

The HSC course provides for in depth study of legislation, policy, judicial processes and current events from the 1960s. During the course, students will undertake consultation with the local Aboriginal community and will study national and international Indigenous communities. Students apply research and inquiry methods through the completion of a major project.

Ancient History

The Preliminary course develops students' knowledge and understanding of the nature and functions of law and law-making, the development of Australian and international legal systems, the Australian constitution, and the role of the individual. This is achieved by investigating, analysing and synthesising legal information and investigating legal issues from a variety of perspectives.

Legal Studies


The Preliminary course develops students' knowledge and understanding of the nature and functions of law and law-making, the development of Australian and international legal systems, the Australian constitution, and the role of the individual. This is achieved by investigating, analysing and synthesising legal information and investigating legal issues from a variety of perspectives.

The HSC course investigates the key areas of law, justice and human rights through a variety of focus studies which consider how changes in societies influence law reform.

Modern History

The HSC course provides the opportunity for students to investigate in depth a source-based study of World War I. They also study key features and issues in the history of ONE country during the C20th, ONE personality and ONE international study in peace and conflict.


History Extension


HSC History Extension involves the study and evaluation of the ideas and processes used by historians to construct history. In Part 1 of the course, students investigate the question ‘What is history?' through readings compiled in a source book and through one case study. In Part II, students design, undertake and communicate their own personal historical inquiry.

Vietnamese Continuers

The Preliminary and HSC courses have, as their organisational focuses, themes and associated topics. Students' skills in, and knowledge of, Vietnamese will be developed through tasks associated with a range of texts and text types, which reflect the themes and topics. Students will also gain an insight into the culture and language of Vietnamese-speaking communities through the study of a range of texts.

Indonesian Beginners

In the Preliminary course, students will develop their knowledge and understanding of Indonesian across a range of topics. These will be explored through the integrated use of the four skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing.

In the HSC course, students will continue to develop their knowledge and understanding of Indonesian through the four skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing. The course may cover new topics or more detailed treatment of topics previously studied.