History

Course summary

History is a fascinating subject. It allows us to explore the actions and motives of people living in the past and it helps us to understand the world we live in. You should consider studying history if you; • Have an interest in the world around you, the society you live in, and how it has developed • Like learning about people, how they interact, and what motivates them • Like learning about different countries, societies and cultures The aims of the course for students are to: ● Develop an interest in and enthusiasm for history and an understanding of its intrinsic value and significance ● Acquire an understanding of different identities within society and an appreciation of aspects such as social, cultural, religious and ethnic diversity, as appropriate ● Improve as effective and independent learners, and as critical and reflective thinkers with curious and enquiring minds ● Develop the ability to ask relevant and significant questions about the past and to research them ● Acquire an understanding of the nature of historical study, for example that history is concerned with judgements based on available evidence and that historical judgements are provisional ● Organise and communicate historical knowledge and understanding in different ways, arguing a case and reaching substantiated judgements.