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11–12Ancient History 11–12 Syllabus

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Implementation from 2027
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Content

Year 11

Investigating ancient history – The nature of ancient history

Students discuss contemporary methods and issues involved in the investigation of ancient history through a study of at least ONE of the following focus area options:

  • The investigation of ancient sites and sources
  • The representation of the ancient past
  • Conservation and reconstruction of ancient sites
  • Cultural heritage and the role of museums
  • The treatment and display of human remains.

The content may be taught as a standalone unit or teachers may develop an integrated study incorporating selected elements of 2 or more of the above 5 options. Content may also be integrated into Case studies, Features of ancient societies and the Historical investigation.

The representation of the ancient past
Investigation
  • The representation of the ancient past in the modern world

  • The various ways a person, site, society or event from the ancient past, including ancient Australia, has been represented over time

  • The reasons for the differing representations

  • An evaluation of the representations using available sources

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