FORM 3 (Grade 10) 

OUTCOMES:
At the end of the course the learner should be competent, to a greater or lesser degree, in the following areas (in addition to areas developed in previous years):

  1. Analysis of passages of text to extract the salient points.

  2. Synthesis of extracted material to provide a succinct and cohesive summary.

  3. Critical analysis of text, audio-visual and computer/internet generated material in terms of identification of bias. Evaluation of bias.
  4. Answering specific questions on items of text, film or audio and video source, without ambiguity, irrelevance or plagiarism.
  5. An understanding of empathetic responses to historical material.
  6. Understanding of the historical processes of cause and effect, and their relevance  to contemporary conditions.
  7. Ability to use the internet and other computer facilities as well as books, periodicals and similar sources to research, analyse and synthesise material critically, to answer specific historical questions.
  8. Ability to produce responses to both specific and open-ended questions in a variety of formats, including essays, pamphlets, displays, oral presentations and computer slide shows.
  9. Demonstrate an understanding of basic historical and socio-economic concepts including Democracy, Autocracy, Totalitarianism, Communism, Fascism, militarism, urbanization, industrialization and political and economic revolution.
  10. A critical appreciation of historical forces and events which have shaped the modern world, and South Africa in particular.

 CONTENT:
The content may vary from time to time to take advantage of the stimulus provided by current events where appropriate.  As far as possible the South African section of the work will be supplemented by appropriate field work. The following topics will form the core from which studies will be drawn to achieve the desired Outcomes.  They may be adapted or replaced as circumstances dictate. 

  1. The Agricultural and Industrial Revolutions, in 19th Century Britain, and in 19th & 20th century South Africa, including the discovery and exploitation of minerals in S.A. in the 19th Century and the impact of urbanisation.  Comparisons & contrast to be drawn between the processes in Britain and South Africa.
  2. The French Revolution and spread of democracy and liberalism in Europe. Links to SA.
  3. Causes, course and consequences of the Anglo-Boer War of 1899-1902.    Boer, British & Black perspectives.
  4. The formation of the Union of SA (1910).
  5. S.A. 1910-1924 (an introduction to the Matric course on SA)
  6. The rise of modern Japan 1850-1945 [IEB Paper 1, Theme 2 (a)]
  7. Roots of Fascism :  Italy 1917-1945 [IEB Paper 1, Theme 2 (b)]
  8. Current International Affairs (eg The Middle Eastern conflict; the USA as a superpower; Zimbabwe)  as appropriate to the time.

TEXT BOOKS:
A variety of books, supplied by the Bookroom as well as on loan from the History Department will be used.  Emphasis is on breadth of reading and research, not learning from a textbook.

ASSESSMENT:
The Assessment is made up of two parts:

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