History

Course summary

If you are interested in these questions; in the history of Britain, Europe and the World – History is for you. If you are interested in why people and nations change, fight, revolt and makeup – history is for you. History is more than just an academic subject, you will learn about different cultures, peoples, races and responsibilities. If this interests you - history should be your choice. History at CHS is not a subject stuck in the past. Far from it, we will show you how historical events are what have shaped our society – History is your route to the future! Our History course is demanding and exciting, aiming to provide you with an insight into British, Russian and American history. You will develop in the process, important transferable skills such as analysis, evaluating information, summarising and organising ideas, and constructing clear, logical arguments both verbally and in writing. These are vital skills for a range of careers, from areas of obvious relevance such as teaching, journalism, law and politics, to fields such as medicine, banking and business leadership. History is ideal for pupils who have an interest in the way the world has developed through the ages and who enjoy investigation and discovery. We want pupils who wish to develop their skills of analysis and investigation and who enjoy debating and putting forward a well-argued case. You will need to be prepared to utilise evidence to make up your mind and be able to work on your own or as part of a research team on a historical investigative project.