History

Course summary

When does History begin? History begins NOW, at this very moment. What happened a second ago is already history. History is the huge succession of events that created us. You cannot begin to know about yourself, to understand the present, the way we live and why, until you understand something of your roots in the past. The study of History: - Provides a sense of identity - Helps to make sense of the world - Provides lessons in right and wrong History A Level will give you knowledge and skills which will prepare you for higher education and which are also useful in any career. Some of these skills are: - acquiring a broad range of historical knowledge and understanding, including a sense of development over time, and an appreciation of the culture and - attitudes of societies other than our own; - evaluating critically the significance and utility of a large body of material, including evidence from contemporary sources and the opinions of more recent historians; - engaging directly with questions and presenting independent opinions about them in arguments that are well-written, clearly expressed, coherently - organised and effectively supported by relevant evidence; - gaining the confidence to undertake self-directed learning, making the most effective use of time and resources