Sample course outline Modern History ATAR Year 12 – Semester 2 Unit 4 The modern world since 1945 – – This outline is based on the elective: Australia’s engagement with Asia Week Key teaching points Historical Knowledge and Understanding the impact of WWII on Australia and Asia the role of significant individuals during the period Where Australians fought Overview of impact of WWII on Australia 1−2 fall of Singapore 1942, significance and Curtin’s response political and social impact of the war with Japan increased regional involvement of the United States and the shift in Australian foreign policy, including the Chifley government’s and Evatt’s role in the United Nations summary of Asia after the war including the movement towards decolonisation in countries such as Indonesia, Indochina, India and Malaya Historical Knowledge and Understanding the nature of Australia’s response to international relations the formation of formal alliances and forums the role of significant individuals during the period Australia’s post-war response to Asia Australia’s role in post-war Japanese reconstruction, Japanese war brides 1952, social attitudes towards Japan Indonesian independence struggle 1945–1949 and 1963 ‘Confrontation’ 3−4 the Chifley government’s attitude to Indonesian independence decolonisation and the rise of Indonesian nationalism Indonesia-Malaysia 1963–1966 ‘Confrontation’ Australia’s response to the and the subsequent Suharto government ‘Confrontation’ Historical skills Chronology, terms and concepts Perspectives and interpretations Explanation and communication Task 7: Explanation task Essay – Historical Knowledge and Understanding the nature of Australia’s response to international relations the formation of formal alliances and forums the role of significant individuals during the period Australia’s post-war fear of Communism in Asia Communist victory in China 1949 Menzies’ responses to the perceived threat from the spread of Communism in Asia Korean War 1950–1953 5−6 outline of cause and events Australia’s response impact within Australia Malay Emergency 1948–1960 causes Australia’s response Australian foreign policies as a reaction to fears of communism and Cold War alignments powerful friends and regional security Colombo Plan (1950–1980), ANZUS (1951–1977), SEATO (1954–2001) Historical Knowledge and Understanding the nature of Australia’s response to developments in international relations 7−8 the significance of Australia’s immigration policies on regional relationships after WWII the role of significant individuals during the period
Sample course outline Modern History – ATAR Year 12 Semester 2 – Unit 4 – The modern world since 1945 This outline is based on the elective: Australia’s engagement with Asia Week Key teaching points 1−2 Historical Knowledge and Understanding the impact of WWII on Australia and Asia the role of significant individuals during the period Where Australians fought Overview of impact of WWII on Australia fall of Singapore 1942, significance and Curtin’s response political and social impact of the war with Japan increased regional involvement of the United States and the shift in Australian foreign policy, including the Chifley government’s and Evatt’s role in the United Nations summary of Asia after the war including the movement towards decolonisation in countries such as Indonesia, Indochina, India and Malaya 3−4 Historical Knowledge and Understanding the nature of Australia’s response to international relations the formation of formal alliances and forums the role of significant individuals during the period Australia’s post-war response to Asia Australia’s role in post-war Japanese reconstruction, Japanese war brides 1952, social attitudes towards Japan Indonesian independence struggle 1945–1949 and ‘Confrontation’ 1963 the Chifley government’s attitude to Indonesian independence decolonisation and the rise of Indonesian nationalism Indonesia-Malaysia ‘Confrontation’ 1963–1966 Australia’s response to the ‘Confrontation’ and the subsequent Suharto government Historical skills Chronology, terms and concepts Perspectives and interpretations Explanation and communication Task 7: Explanation task – Essay 5−6 Historical Knowledge and Understanding the nature of Australia’s response to international relations the formation of formal alliances and forums the role of significant individuals during the period Australia’s post-war fear of Communism in Asia Communist victory in China 1949 Menzies’ responses to the perceived threat from the spread of Communism in Asia Korean War 1950–1953 outline of cause and events Australia’s response impact within Australia Malay Emergency 1948–1960 causes Australia’s response Australian foreign policies as a reaction to fears of communism and Cold War alignments powerful friends and regional security Colombo Plan (1950–1980), ANZUS (1951–1977), SEATO (1954–2001) 7−8 Historical Knowledge and Understanding the nature of Australia’s response to developments in international relations the significance of Australia’s immigration policies on regional relationships after WWII the role of significant individuals during the period
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