SENIOR HANDBOOK for 2012
PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE - St Margaret Mary's College
PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE - St Margaret Mary's College
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ANCIENT HISTORY<br />
Why study Ancient History?<br />
As well as it being important <strong>for</strong> all in<strong>for</strong>med citizens to have knowledge about how our contemporary<br />
civilizations and cultures have developed, the study of Ancient History in the contemporary classroom focuses<br />
on the development of thought processes and skills essential in learning throughout life – researching, critically<br />
analysing and evaluating opinion, and developing written and oral argument.<br />
These attributes are valuable to anyone wishing to study towards professions that are people-centred, that<br />
require effective and confident written and spoken communication, and in which the ability to critically think<br />
through issues is required – law, arts, education, economics, government and the public services, personnel<br />
management, behavioural sciences, tourism, public relations, journalism, librarianship and research.<br />
Prerequisites<br />
As success in Senior Ancient History depends on the ability to read and research widely and to develop a wellbalanced<br />
historical argument based upon critically analysed evidence, a “C” result in Year 10 English would be<br />
advisable.<br />
Course Content<br />
YEAR 11<br />
1. What is Ancient History? What is Archaeology?<br />
During this unit, students will visit the Pandora Museum to view features of archaeological excavation.<br />
2. Conflict in Ancient History<br />
Environmental (The Stone Ages, with particular reference to Australian Aborigines)<br />
Religious (Traditional Egyptian Religion and the Impact of the Amarna Revolution)<br />
Military (The Spartans)<br />
Political (Rome during the First Century BCE)<br />
Social (The Coming of the Invaders – The Aztecs versus the Spanish)<br />
YEAR 12<br />
1. The Individual in Ancient History<br />
Augustus and the Julio-Claudian Emperors (Ancient Rome)<br />
Boadicea (Ancient Britain)<br />
2. The Group In Ancient History<br />
Role of Women in the Ancient World<br />
Everyday Life in the Ancient World<br />
3. Ideology in the Ancient World<br />
Impact of Confucianism on the Eastern World<br />
Impact of Christianity on the Western World with a study of the Church’s role during the Middle Ages<br />
Assessment<br />
YEAR 11<br />
Semester 1<br />
1. Written Research Assignment(800 – 1000 words)<br />
2. Response to Stimulus Test (2 hours)<br />
St Margaret Mary’s College Senior Handbook <strong>for</strong> <strong>2012</strong> Page 34
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