HUMANITIES DOMAIN


Matt Gray
Humanities Instructional Leader

The Humanities encourages us to think creatively. They teach us to reason about being human and to ask questions about our world. We study human cultures, values and beliefs and investigate how we have got to the place we are today and where we might be heading. 

Through studying the Humanities in Middle School (Year 7 & 8), you will be introduced to History, Geography, Civics & Citizenship, and Economics & Business. This will help you decide what aspects of Humanities you find most interesting, which should assist you in deciding your future subjects in this Domain.

10 Geography - Global Connections

This subject is replacing subject name: Geography - Global Connections

  • Investigate the challenges in feeding a growing population
  • Explore how humans change the land for food and materials
  • Analyse the potential impacts poverty, conflict and climate have on food security

Subject Code: P2HGC
Year Level: 10

What will I learn?

We examine the personal and global patterns of food production and consumption, with a focus on comparisons between Australia and the rest of the world. The class investigates how we connect around the world, and some of the benefits and potential problems these global connections have. You look at the impact of food production on the natural environment and the potential impacts issues such as poverty, conflict and climate have on food security.

What will I do?
  • Analyse and evaluate data of hunger globally
  • Conduct a range of research into food and land use issues
  • organise and graph data using ICT skills
  • Create choropleth maps based on research and data
  • Provide solutions around management strategies of issues
Where can this take me?

VCE Subjects: VCE Politics, VCE Geography, VCE History, VCE Legal Studies, VCE Sociology.

Duration:

1 semester.

 

10 History - Conflicts

This subject is replacing subject name: History Conflicts

  • Study Australia’s involvement WWI and WWII
  • Analyse causes, leaders and socio-political movements
  • Learn how to use and interpret historical sources

Subject Code: P2HHC
Year Level: 10

What will I learn?

Students will study the major conflicts of the twentieth century, and how they influenced Australia politically and socially. We look at causes of these wars, major political leaders, and socio-political movements of the time. You consider the technologies developed, and the significant events of both wars. Due to the nature of our topics, some sources are graphic in nature.

What will I do?
  • Use and interpret historical sources (speeches, photographs, propaganda posters, cartoons, and documentaries)
  • Complete source analyses of written and visual sources
  • Answer short and extended responses
  • Research key battles Australians fought in
Where can this take me?

VCE Subjects: VCE Politics, VCE Geography, VCE History, VCE Legal Studies, VCE Sociology.

Careers/Jobs: historian, defence force, education, legal profession, academia.

Duration:

1 semester.

 

10 International Power and Politics

This subject is replacing subject name: International Power & Politics

  • Study the socio-political ideologies of different countries
  • Look at conflicts, humanitarian crises and the rise of terrorism
  • Analyse Australia’s political actions on the world stage

Subject Code: P2HIP
Year Level: 10

What will I learn?

Our class investigates the recent history of international relations. We examine the causes of border disputes, wars, humanitarian crises and the rise of terrorism. You evaluate the role of governments and international organisations (United Nations) in responding to these conflicts and challenges. You gauge the effectiveness of the Australian Government’s response to international issues.

What will I do?
  • Students will critically compare Australia’s democracy with an authoritarian government
  • Students will explain and evaluate Australia’s actions in global politics
  • Students will evaluate Australia’s response to key challenges facing the world
Where can this take me?

VCE Subjects: VCE Politics, VCE Geography, VCE History, VCE Legal Studies, VCE Sociology.

Careers/Jobs: journalism, law, government departments (e.g. defence or foreign affairs/trade/diplomacy), economics, further political/international studies (academic).

Duration:

1 semester.

 

10 Sociology of Pop Culture

This subject is replacing subject name: Sociology of Pop Culture

  • What prominent movements have shaped our society today?
  • Look at cultural, environmental and feminist movements post WWII
  • Study cultural artefacts such as films, books, music and art

Subject Code: P2HSO
Year Level: 10

What will I learn?

In this class we explore the major political and social movements that have occurred in Australia and globally since the end of WWII and look at how they have shaped society and culture in Australia today. You will look at movements like post war migration in the 50s, the counterculture movements of the 60s, the environmental movement of the 70s and the second wave feminist movement of the 60s and 70s and how they impacted our lives.

What will I do?
  • Analyse significant events, developments and individuals
  • Research and analyse specific cultural artefacts like popular films, books, music, art and objects
Where can this take me?

VCE Subjects: VCE Sociology, VCE Politics, VCE History, VCE Legal Studies, VCE Geography. 

Careers/Jobs: sociologist, historian, documentarians, journalist, activist, researchers, museum curator, government policy advisor.

Duration:

1 semester.