Depth Study 3 The globalising world Students investigate one major global influence that has shaped Australian society in depth, including the development of the global influence during the twentieth century. Select ONE elective: Popular culture Migration experiences The environment movement. Popular culture (1945 – Present) The nature of popular culture in Australia at the end of World War II, including music, film and sport (ACDSEH027) Developments in popular culture in post-war Australia and their impact on society, including the introduction of television and rock ’n’ roll (ACDSEH121) Changing nature of the music, film and television industry in Australia during the post-war period, including the influence of overseas developments (such as Hollywood, Bollywood and the animation film industry in China and Japan) (ACDSEH122) Australia’s contribution to international popular culture (music, film, television, sport) (ACDSEH123) Continuity and change in beliefs and values that have influenced the Australian way of life (ACDSEH149) Migration experiences (1945 – Present) The waves of post-World War II migration to Australia, including the influence of significant world events (ACDSEH144) The impact of changing government policies on Australia’s migration patterns, including abolition of the White Australia Policy, ‘Populate or Perish’ (ACDSEH145) The impact of at least ONE world event or development and its significance for Australia, such as the Vietnam War and Indochinese refugees (ACDSEH146) The contribution of migration to Australia’s changing identity as a nation and to its international relationships (ACDSEH147) The environment movement (1960s – Present) The background to environmental awareness, including the nineteenth century National Parks movement in America and Australia (ACDSEH028) The intensification of environmental effects in the twentieth century as a result of population increase, urbanisation, increasing industrial production and trade (ACDSEH125)
History Knowledge and Understanding 1-5 World War II 1 – 8 Rights and Freedoms 1-6 The Globalising World 1-4/5 Historical Skills 1 - 12 Assessment types: 1: HISTORICAL SKILLS at least one sources analysis at least one argument one alternative task 2: HISTORICAL STUDY one historical study Tasks and Weighting: students provide evidence of their learning through four assessment tasks each assessment type should have a weighting of at least 20%. each assessment task should be no more than 800 words, or 5 minutes, or the equivalent presented in multimodal Understanding and Exploration (UE) 1 – 2 Application and Evaluation (AE) 1 – 4 Analysis (A) 1 - 2 School assessment Assessment Type 1: Historical Skills Students complete 3 historical skills assessments. Students apply their skills of historical inquiry to research, explore, interpret, and communicate their understanding of ideas, people, and events in history. They develop their historical literacy skills, including by exploring short-term and long-term impacts of ideas, people, groups, and events; analysing and evaluating historical sources; interpreting historical texts; and developing their own perspectives on historical questions. These assessments will include: at least one sources analysis at least one argument (usually an essay) one alternative assessment Sources Analysis Students undertake at least one sources analysis assessment.