Students will examine the representation of History through a variety of mediums; literature, technology, archaeology, films, museums, model making and theme parks as well as through a variety of primary sources.
The 100 hour course presents a different way of looking at history. The course will encompass :
* ancient and medieval societies as well as the modern world, across a variety of locations
* inquiry questions will reflect a range of topics such as popular culture, sport, music, entertainment, terrorism, war, genocide, racism and peace.
* students will be studying and analysing the ways history is presented in fiction, museums, technology and films, model making and theme parks.
* students will become critical thinkers and analysts of the popular representations of history.
* students will be involved in activities such as designing and creating museum displays and harnessing technology to become an interactive learning/teaching tool.
Topics Studied
Mysteries and Disasters
Ancient Legacies - Greece and Rome
Rulers, Rogues and Warfare
Hollywood History
Was the Dropping of the Atomic Bomb Justified ?
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