11–12Modern History 11–12 Syllabus
The new Modern 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 Modern 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
The Historical investigation is designed to provide opportunities for all students to develop the historical skills that are the core of the historical inquiry process. The investigation should extend a particular area of individual student or group interest and be developed to meet students’ learning needs. The investigation can be integrated into any focus area of the Year 11 course. The historical concepts and skills content is to be integrated as appropriate.
The investigation must not overlap with or duplicate significantly any option to be attempted in the Year 12 Modern History or History Extension courses.
Formulate historical questions and hypotheses relevant to the investigation.
Identify and analyse sources to develop a view about a historical issue.
Develop and/or examine historical interpretations.
Synthesise evidence and information from a range of sources to develop and support a reasoned historical account or argument.
Use historical terms and concepts appropriately.
Present and communicate the findings of a historical investigation using appropriate and well-structured forms.
The topic should be developed from one or more of the following areas:
aspects of a modern society as revealed through sources
the causes and impact of a historical event
the role of a significant historical individual
the significance of a historical development
tracing the development of an aspect of the past over time through a thematic approach
the analysis of a historical debate, controversy or representation of the past
the contribution of a historical site to our understanding of the past
the nature of social and cultural change in a decade of the 20th century
an interpretation or representation of an individual, group or event.