Stage 1 – Ancient Studies ( Year 11 ) 

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SACE Credits

10

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Does this subject include an exam?

Yes

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Prerequisite(s)

Successful completion of Year 10 History.

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Course Content

Students undertake the following topics:

• Understanding ancient history

• Art, architecture, and technology

• Warfare and conquest

• Beliefs, rituals, and Mythology

Learning Requirements

In this subject, students are expected to:

• demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the nature of historical and/or archaeological evidence

• demonstrate knowledge and understanding of texts, artefacts, ideas, events and/or people

• understand life in the ancient world, including beliefs, attitudes and/or values

• apply inquiry skills to analyse and evaluate sources and perspectives, and synthetise evidence

• research and understand the ideas and innovations that emerged from the ancient world, and consider their influence

• communicate ideas and arguments, using subject specific language

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Pathways

Stage 2 History. Future careers in archaeology, classical studies, historical research and writing, teaching, journalism, librarianship and archival management, government agencies, museums, cultural heritage and tourism, business administration, politics and publishing.

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Learn more about SACE STAGE ONE