History

Course summary

"Today’s society is shaped by history. Historians try to make sense of significant events that have changed society in order to find a shared viewpoint on the past. This course will develop your understanding of the past, encourage debate and discussion and extend your research, analytical and communication skills. KEY TOPICS Unit 1: The Origins of the English Civil War 1603-1660 Unit 2: African Kingdoms 1400-1800: 4 Case Studies Unit 3: US Civil Rights 1865-1992 Unit 4: Independent Investigation into Reasons for the English Civil War (Coursework) YOU WILL Develop and understand historical terms and concepts explore the significance of events, individuals, issues and societies in history understand the nature of historical evidence learn the methods used by historians in analysis and evaluation develop an understanding of how the past has been interpreted and represented participate in group workshops with professional practitioners"