TCE Modern History 

Level 3

TCE Modern History Level 3

What will I learn?

In this course we are focussed on making connections between the past and the constantly changing world of the present. Do you wonder why China has emerged as the dominant economic power, whilst the US remains the dominant military power? Will single party states become the norm as they once were? Why is there conflict in Europe and what does the future look like in an Asian century? What role have intergovernmental organisations played in the past and is multilateralism still the way of the future?

Chronological content focuses on 20th Century and 21st Century from the end of World War I (1917/18) until 2010. 

SECTION A 

Modern Western Nations in the 20th Century 

Germany, 1918–1945 OR Russia and the Soviet Union, 1917– 1953. 

SECTION B 

Modern Asian Nations in the 20th Century 

Japan, 1931–1952  OR China, 1935–1976. 

SECTION C 

The Changing World Order

The Cold War OR Peace, Conflict and the Nature of Terrorism 

We explore key drivers of change including: 

• political systems, ideologies; 
• crises that challenged the stability of governments; 
• national and global conflicts and their resolution; 
• the transformation of social, political and economic life; and 
• shifts in power. 

We develop an increasingly sophisticated understanding of the different and sometimes conflicting perspectives of the past. We are also introduced to the complexities associated with the changing nature of 

• evidence, its contestability; 
• the distinctive characteristics of modern historical representation; and 
• the skills that are required to investigate controversial issues. Learners develop increasingly sophisticated 

Why should I study this course?

If you are about to begin Year 11 or Year 12 and:

• are interested in learning about the recent past and the present
• enjoy reading texts and watching films about people, places and events
• prefer a variety of learning activities and assessment tasks
• want to develop your ability to build evidence based arguments and think critically in Year 11/12, University, or the workplace. 
• preparing for or supporting senior courses in Year 11/12 or University which require you acknowledge the origin of your information

What Skills does this course provide?

• Analytical thinking and innovation 

• Active learning and learning strategies 

• Complex problem solving 

• Critical thinking and analysis 

• Creativity, originality and initiative 

• Leadership and social influence 

• Resilience, stress tolerance and flexibility 

• Reasoning, problem-solving and ideation 

• Persuasion and negotiation 

• Communication 

• Written comprehension 

• Judgement and decision-making 

• Reading and oral comprehension 

• Multitasking 

• Empathy 

• Social perceptiveness 

• Attention to detail 

• Problem-solving 

• Active listening

What Pathway Options does this course provide?

This course ensures you are well prepared and supported for English and Humanities TCE courses and prepares your for University. Related pathways may include but are not limited to:

Economist,  Historian, Education (Senior Secondary), Academic (University), Lawyer,  Arts and entertainment entrepreneur,  Playwright, Media advisor Communications Officer, Publishing Editor, Fact-checker, Publisher, Writer/Author Researcher, Journalist, Barrister, Judge, Criminologist, Policy developer (health, corporate, legal, etc.)  Manager Human resources, Policy analyst, Political scientist, Project and program administrator, Research and development manager, Foreign affairs and trade officer, Business consultant Resource economist, Community worker, Social researcher, Counsellor, Student advisor, Psychiatrist, Psychologist, Welfare case manager, Youth worker, Social worker.