History

Course summary

In year 12, students will have the opportunity to understand the significance of historical events, the role of individuals in history and the nature of change over time. A Level History will help you to gain a deeper understanding of the past through political, social, economic and cultural perspectives. The course is divided into 3 sections: • A breadth study of Tudor England, 1485-1603. This option allows students to study in breadth issues of change, continuity, cause and consequence in this period. In year 12 you will study: Part One: Consolidation of the Tudor Dynasty: England 1485-1547 and Henry VII 1485-1509 and Henry VIII 1509-1547. • Revolution and Dictatorship: Russia, 1917-1953. This option provides for the study in depth of the coming and practice of communism in Russia. It explores concepts such as Marxism, Communism, Leninism, and Stalinism, ideological control and dictatorship. It also enables students to consider issues of political authority, the power of individuals and the inter-relationship of governmental and economic and social change. In year 12 you will study: Part One: The Russian Revolution and the Rise of Stalin 1917-1929, Dissent and Revolution, 1917, Bolshevik consolidation, 1918-1924 and Stalin’s rise to power 1924-1929. • Towards the end of year 12, you will begin a historical independent investigation into Britain and Ireland, 1880-1998. This is an independent investigation into the relationship and conflict between the two nations. In year 13, students will continue to explore the breadth and depth units. Students will be developing the skills of critical analysis, gaining knowledge of the periods and analysing interpretations clearly and coherently. The Tudors: England, 1485-1603 Part Two: England: turmoil and triumph, 1547-1603. • Instability and consolidation: ‘the Mid-Tudor Crisis’, 1547-1563. • The Triumph of Elizabeth, 1563-1603. Revolution and Dictatorship: Russia, 1917-1953 Part Two: Stalin’s Rule, 1929-1953 • Economy and Society, 1929-1941. • Stalinism, politics and control, 1929-1941. • The Great Patriotic War and Stalin’s Dictatorship, 1941-1953.