History

Course summary

Our students. Girls are encouraged to explore issues studied beyond the classroom through articles, in the press and academic journals, books and film and to be aware of contemporary parallels in current affairs with the periods they study. History is a fascinating subject in its own right. You have your personal history and will continue to develop a curiosity about your own culture and that of others. This will provide you with an insight into the lives, experiences, values and motives of 'real people' as well as those of leaders and historical figures of the periods studied. There is also much opportunity for heated discussion, debate and argument! Academic rigour and complementary subjects The study of History complements English and all languages in that they all promote and develop the skills necessary to structure a consistent, well-supported argument and present ideas in a fluent, articulate manner. It is also increasingly popular as an option for students who take science subjects as skills of analysis, and the application of knowledge to solve problems, are used. It is vital in training you to reach your conclusions about conflicting information available to you in the media today. You will become more aware of bias, exaggeration and deliberate misinformation and therefore question a writer or artist's motives rather than accepting their views wholesale. The intellectual rigour developed by the study of History, as well as the refusal to accept information at face value, will be invaluable to you in your university studies and most careers you wish to pursue and so will be a great asset to prospective employers in the fields of law, journalism, education, management and broadcasting. Girls are encouraged to develop independence and responsibility for their learning within a structured and supportive environment.