11–12Ancient History 11–12 Syllabus
The new Ancient History 11–12 Syllabus (2024) is to be implemented from 2027.
2025 and 2026
- Plan and prepare to teach the new syllabus
2027, Term 1
- Start teaching new syllabuses for Year 11
- Start implementing new Year 11 school-based assessment requirements
- Continue to teach the Ancient History Stage 6 Syllabus (2017) for Year 12
2027, Term 4
- Start teaching new syllabuses for Year 12
- Start implementing new Year 12 school-based assessment requirements
2028
- First HSC examination for new syllabus
Content
Year 11
- AH-11-05
analyses different types of sources for evidence to support a historical account or argument
- AH-11-06
explains differing interpretations and representations of the past
- AH-11-07
communicates historical understanding, applying historical knowledge, terms and concepts
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 nature of the site(s), and the condition and extent of the remains
Issues of conservation and management of the site(s), including factors that threaten the integrity or survival of the ancient site
The effectiveness of methods used to conserve and/or reconstruct the site(s), including relevant national or international charters or conventions
The reconstruction of the ancient site(s), including restoration of a site to its original form and digital reconstructions