Year 10 Humanities: History - Australia in the Modern World (Year 10 Core Program)

Year 10 Humanities: History - Australia in the Modern World (Year 10 Core Program)

This subject covers the period of the 20th Century in Australia that followed the First World War. It focuses on the development of the Australian identity as the country found its place in the world through the great depression and a second world war.
Through the study of history students develop their skills in understanding the relationships between events in the past and today, build their skills in historical inquiry and be able to evaluate evidence as part of historical arguments. Students also develop their ability analyse and interpret historical perspectives.

Future Directions
Satisfactory completion of this subject will provide a sound foundation for students to proceed to any of the VCE Humanities Studies.