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 12
Students investigate key features, individuals, groups, events and developments that shaped the history of a selected nation. Students are to investigate ONE of the following countries during a specific period of the 20th century.
The historical concepts and skills content is to be integrated as appropriate.
- Australia 1918–1949
- China 1927–1949
- Cuba 1940–1991
- Indonesia 1945–2004
- Iran 1945–1989
- Japan 1904–1937
- Russia and the Soviet Union 1917–1941
- United States 1919–1941
The impact of Japanese occupation and the rise of the nationalist movement
The nature and impact of Sukarno’s presidency, including Guided Democracy, challenges to independence and Sukarno’s shaping of Pancasila
The growth of the Partai Komunis Indonesia (PKI) (Indonesian Communist Party)
Reasons for, and outcome of, the 1965 coup
The role and influence of the army and religious groups
The ideology and nature of the New Order and its political, economic and foreign policy impact
The challenges and impact of religious and regional issues, including separatism
Reasons for, and consequences of, the end of the Suharto/New Order era
Political, economic and social challenges in the post-Suharto era
The aims, nature and strategies of Indonesian foreign policy
The nature and impact of Indonesia’s relations with Australia