HIGHER

Entry Level:
Standard Grade History at Credit level.

Summary of Course Content
The course consists of 3 units:

Unit 1: Britain 1850’s to 1979 40hrs
Unit 2: The Growth of Nationalism in Germany 40hrs
Unit 3: Appeasement and the Road to War to 1939 40hrs

Unit 1 is a study of the various attempts to influence the development of democracy and the efforts to deal with economic, political and social problems in Britain between 1850-1979, illustrating the themes of identity, ideology and authority. Topics covered include the growth of democracy, the women’s suffrage movement, the extension of social welfare provision and changing Scottish Society.

Unit 2 is an examination of the growth and development of nationalism in Germany from 1815-1939 and encompasses such content areas as the Unification of Germany, the rise of Hitler and the exercise of Fascist power within the German State.

Unit 3 considers the effects of Fascist foreign policy in Europe and the reaction of other powers to its threat. The interaction between Nazi foreign policy and the policy of appeasement is traced through the mounting crises, which occurred in Europe on the road to the outbreak of war in 1939.

Assessment and Examinations
Each unit will be internally assessed by end of unit tests. External assessment consists of an extended essay and two examination papers. Pupils must pass the 3 Unit Assessments and the External Exam to gain an award for the Course.

Folio/Project Work:
None required.