TCE History 

Level 2

TCE History Level 2

This course will not run in 2028

History Level 2 is for learners who enjoy history or like to learn about the past and what it means for the future.

Why should I study this course?

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

• enjoy reading texts and watching documentaries and films about historical 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, for University, or the workplace. 
• want an opportunity to gain 15 TCE points and your Reading and Writing (Literacy) standard for the TCE
• desire excellent preparation for HASS Level 3 and English Level 3 courses that you may wish to study in your second year of TCE study (Year 12) 

What will I learn?

Module 1: Investigating the ancient world

Learners will develop an understanding of historical evidence and a historical context through Study 1 and 2. Through both studies there are opportunities to make connections:

• In Study 1, the focus is on the nature and types of evidence from ancient sources. Learners will connect reliability and usefulness of evidence to issues related to the chosen topic.
• In Study 2, the connections between the significant issues and the ancient site, event or change, individual or group can be explored.

Module 2: Into the Modern World

Learners will study developments that have helped define the modern world. ONE topic will be selected by your teacher and will be the context for teaching the key knowledge and skills. 

The topics are:

• The Enlightenment: 1750 – 1789
• The American Revolution: 1763 – 1812
• The French Revolution: 1774 – 1799
• The Industrial Revolutions: 1750 – 1890’s
• The Age of Imperialism: 1848 – 1914.

The study will focus on developments that have helped define the modern world, their causes, the different experiences of individuals and groups and their short and long-term consequences. The ideas that inspired and emerged from these movements will also be considered as will the significance they have for the modern world.

Module 3: Movement for Change in the 20th Century

Learners will develop an understanding of how the modern world has been shaped through the two (2) studies. 

They will draw on their knowledge on the nature and use of evidence to develop an understanding about the 20th century.

In Study 1 learners will be introduced to events of the modern era. There is a focus on examples across at least two different continents to compare and contrast perspectives.

Two topics from the following are chosen by your teacher:

• the evolution of transport leading up to the 20th century 
• the geopolitical situation of the late 19th and early 20th century
• the growth of independent and educated middle classes in the 19th century
• the advances in warfare in the latter part of the 19th century. 

In Study 2 learners will explore a key movement for change. One of the the following topics will be chosen by your teacher:

• women’s movements
• recognition and rights of indigenous peoples
• decolonisation
• the civil rights movement in the USA
• workers’ movements.

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.