Woodmill High School S3 S4 course choice booklet subject info | Page 32
Levels
National 4 & 5
Course Outline
At National 4 and 5, pupils will study the following;
Mandatory units
Historical Study: Scottish-The Wars of Independence, 1286–1328
A study of the development of national identity and consciousness through the Anglo-Scottish wars of the
thirteenth and fourteenth centuries, illustrating the themes of authority, conflict and identity.
Historical Study: British-The Atlantic Slave Trade, 1770–1807
A study of the nature of the British Atlantic slave trade in the late eighteenth century, changing attitudes
towards it in Britain and the pressures that led to its abolition, illustrating the themes of rights, exploitation
and culture.
Historical Study: European and World -The Russian Revolution
In this Unit, learners will develop an understanding of how Russia changed violently from the rule of the Tsar
to the rule of the Communist Party.
Added Value Unit: Assignment
In this Unit, learners will choose an issue for personal study drawn from one of the three mandatory units.
Rationale
The main aims of this Course are to:
develop learners’ conceptual understanding and foster their ability to think independently
enable learners to acquire breadth and depth in their knowledge and understanding of historical themes
develop learners’ skills of explaining historical developments and events, evaluating historical sources
and drawing conclusions
develop learners’ imagination and empathy with people living in other periods
encourage learners to debate issues and, on the basis of evidence, form views and respect those of
others. Foster in learners an interest in history which will enhance understanding of our modern, multicultural society and provide a life-long interest
Information regarding typical learners who might take the course
National 4
Learners who have successfully completed S1 and S2 Social Subjects and who would previously have studied
a Foundation/General level course in Standard Grade.
National 5
Learners who have successfully completed S1 and S2 Social Subjects and who would previously have studied
a Credit level course in Standard Grade.
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