Year 10 Humanities electives

History – War & Peace

Advisor: Mr Jack Morton
At the signing of the Treaty of Versailles to end the First World War, the British Prime Minister Lloyd George said, ‘We shall have to fight another war in 25 years time.’ He was five years off the mark. How did he know? What caused World War Two and why didn’t the world avoid it? In this unit students begin by studying World War Two, including the experiences of civilians and soldiers. Topics include the Holocaust, the Western and Eastern fronts, and Australia’s involvement.

Students will then consider the consequences of World War Two, including the Cold War, women’s changing role in the world, the Civil Rights movement, and the development of a new category of people called ‘teenagers’.

Legal Studies – Power & Justice

Advisor: Ms Madeline Zarb
Is our legal system fair? Is it perfect? This unit gives students insights into the Victorian justice system and the opportunity to explore various crimes and civil wrongs. The study equips students to make an informed evaluation about fairness and our legal system and challenges them to discuss and research their ideas on justice. A study of specific crimes, civil wrongs and legal issues are examined and debated.

Sociology – From Eshay to Ballet: Social Class & Inequality

Advisor: Mr James Tagliabue
Students first learn the big ideas of Sociology: do individuals create society, or does society create individuals? Is society more like a war, a body, or a text that we read? Students then drill into two major preoccupations of the subject, which are social class and inequality. What do terms like lower, working, middle, upper class mean? What happens when a thing is seen as ‘pov’ or ‘posh’? How can homelessness exist alongside extreme wealth? Sociology aims to answer these questions in part to allow us to create a better future.

Sociology – Reality, Pop Culture & Gender

Advisor: Mr James Tagliabue
Sociology emphasises the role that representations play in creating our understanding of the world and our sense of reality. What is the effect of stereotypes? Do rap, scary movies, and video games have real world consequences? How does popular culture impact not only our understanding of the world, but potentially even create ‘truth’? Students examine the role pop culture generally before zooming in on the concept of gender.

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