ANCIENT HISTORY
Board Developed Course (ATAR)
Ancient history enriches students’ appreciation of humanity, introducing them to a range of cultures and beliefs, and the origin and influence of ideas, values and behaviours that are still relevant in the modern world.
In this course, students develop critical thinking skills - interpreting, analysing and weighing evidence; synthesising evidence from a variety of sources; and developing reasoned and evidence-based arguments as they investigate themes, people and events of the ancient world. Students learn to analyse and challenge accepted theories and interpretations, especially in the light of new evidence or technologies and gain an understanding of the nature of conservation and preservation of the past.
Further information is available on the NESA website.
If a student qualifies, the Ancient History Life Skills Course is available in mainstream classes. More information on Life Skills courses can be found here.