History

Course summary

In addition to the generic aims for Group 3, the aims of the History course at SL and HL are to: • Promote an understanding of history as a discipline, including the nature and diversity of its sources, methods and interpretations. • Encourage an understanding of the present through critical reflection upon the past. • encourage an understanding of the impact of historical developments at national, regional and international levels • Develop an awareness of one’s own historical identity through the study of the historical experiences of different cultures.