HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES

Ancient History 3

Ancient History focuses on the study of Ancient Greece.

An Introductory unit is followed by one examining the interpretation of the city of Delphi, a key archaeological site in Greece.

The key features of life in Ancient Greece, particularly politics, religion, Greek drama and the role of women, are examined in detail by studying ancient sources.

The study of the use of power and authority in Ancient Greece, specifically at the time of the Persian Wars, is also a feature of the course.

If this course is being undertaken in Year 11, it is preferable that learners have achieved a minimum of a B in Year 10 English and/or HaSS.

What will I learn from this course?

• how to work with archaeological and ancient written sources to interpret the past

• how to write concise, scholarly prose.

Geography 3

Ancient History Geography is a course through which students are able to acquire a knowledge and understanding of the physical world in which they live. Geographers are also interested in people, their relationships to each other and the impact they have on the physical environment.

Learners with an interest in learning more about climate change and the role of humans in this process, global populations and sustainability, demographic challenges facing Australia; and the process and impacts of globalisation should consider Geography.

What will I learn from this course?

• the ability to identify, evaluate and justify appropriate sustainable approaches to geographical issues

• skills in communication, investigation, analysis, numeracy, problem solving and decision making

• a much deeper understanding of the interconnections between places and the dynamic nature of the world in which they live.

Asian Studies (UTAS College Program)

Asian Studies is offered as part of the University of Tasmania’s UTAS Connections Program (UCP) and counts towards a student’s TCE and ATAR.

Learners will learn about the diversity within Asia and discover the fascinating range of ethnicities and differences in lifestyles. This course will also prepare students for many of the skills required at university, such as researching and referencing.

Learners will have opportunities to engage with UTAS staff throughout the year.

Successful completion of the course gives students the opportunity to receive 25 per cent credit at introductory level in many UTAS courses (the Asian Studies course is HECS free).

There is no external examination but students will need to be able to research and write at an advanced level. Learners will submit a final folio for assessment by both their teacher and UTAS staff, which students will then discuss during an interview at the end of the year. Learners who enrol in this course will receive a UTAS Student Card and access to UTAS services.

What will I learn from this course?

• an awareness of the increasingly important Asia and Pacific region in which they live

• skills that employers seek such as planning, time management, and problem-solving.

Pathways

1. Australia in Asia and the Pacific 3

2. Geography 3

3. Modern History 3

4. Health Studies 3.