Unit Outline
Course Name: History T/A
Unit Name: Blood , Lust and Persecution
Semester 2
2012
Phillip Avenue, Dickson
Australian Capital Territory
Phone: 02 6205 6455
Fax: 02 6205 6462
info@dicksonc.act.edu.au
www.dicksonc.act.edu.au
Course Title
History (A/T)
Course Code
Unit Title
Blood , Lust and Persecution
Unit Code
Class Code
3056
Teacher /
Room
Christine Mya
N 31
N 39 Staffroom
3059(T
3056(A))
31288 (T)
31235 (A)
02 6205 6481
Accreditation
T
Unit value
1.0
Christine.mya@ed.act
.edu.au
GOALS
The specific goals of this unit are for students to:
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Demonstrate investigation and interpretation skills necessary to solve problems of evidence and achieve
independence in researching
Communicate a logically developed, articulate and focussed argument to convey historical positions or
ideas
Demonstrate knowledge, awareness and understanding of significant individuals, social groups, places,
events and technologies related to Tudor England and Europe
Recognise themes of the change and power in social order and the Monarchy during this period
Recognise the theme of the role of women, both the traditional and transitional
CONTENT
Below is a summary of the content:
Students will study:
 Wars of the Roses (historical context), Richard III
 Reconstruction of England: Henry VII
 Henry VIII: The Reformation
 Edward VI, Lady Jane Grey
 Mary I
 Elizabeth I: Political/religious turmoil inherited from Bloody Mary; Elizabeth I restructure of religious and
social society
 Tudor Culture: Growth of literature, arts and music; Marlowe, Shakespeare, Raleigh, Phillip, Sydney;
Sonnets, madrigals, music
 Tudor Reality: feudal life; comparison of upper echelons of society with peasants; “Poor Laws”- Elizabeth’s
response to social unrest
 Beyond England: Growth of Spanish empire
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
Assessment Criteria for Assessment and Reporting of student achievement:
Investigation
* accurate, detailed comprehension evidenced by locating, selecting, recording and acknowledging sources
* accurate, detailed comprehension in the classification, analysis and evaluation of information.
Interpretation
* accurate, detailed understanding of perspective and drawing conclusions about historical significance from sources
* imagination and independence in hypothesising, synthesising, constructing arguments and assessing the available evidence
* consideration of alternative approaches and understanding of historiography (T only)
* empathetic understanding of values and cultures
Communication
* fluency and clarity using historical conventions
* the use of diverse methods of presentation
* the exchange of ideas in examining historical issues
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UNIT CONTENT AND ASSESSMENT SCHEDULE
Dates
Content
General Information
1
Jul 23
Jul 27
Wars of the Roses
2
July 30
Aug 3
Shakespeare’s Richard III: Popular history, historicity &
bias
Careers Market: 2 Aug
Maths Competition: 2 Aug
Global Challenges Conference ANU: 3 Aug
Arts Trip Melbourne: 1-3 Aug
3
Aug 6
Aug 10
England during the reign of Henry VII (1485-1509)
Year 12 AST trial: 6 and 7 August
4
Aug 13
Aug 17
Henry VIII (1509-1547)
5
Aug 20
Aug 24
Henry VIII: The Wolsey Period
6
Aug 27
Aug 31
Henry VIII: The Reformation
7
Sep 3
Sep 7
8
Sep 10
Sep 14
9
Sep 17
Sep 21
Elizabeth I: Childhood
Parent-teacher evening: 20 Sep
10
Sep 24
Sep 28
Elizabeth I Politics & Religion(s)
Writers Workshop retreat:
25-28 Sep
11
Oct 15
Oct 19
Elizabeth I: The Virgin Queen
12
Oct 22
Oct 26
Elizabeth I: The Religious Settlement
13
Oct 29
Nov 2
Elizabeth I: Elizabethan Life & Culture
14
Nov 5
Nov 9
Elizabeth I: England & Spain
15
Nov 12
Nov 16
Elizabeth I: England & Spain- The Armada
16
Nov 19
Nov 23
Cross-line testing: Wed, Thur, Fri
17
Nov 26
Nov 30
Cross-line testing: Mon
Assessment and Reporting
Assessment
Weighting
Short Critical Test
25 %
Oral
presentations
25 %
Major Essay
due Wed.
25 %
Document
Test
25 %
Moderation Day: 16 Aug
(No classes on Thursday)
Edward VI (1547-1553)
Teaching period: Q3
Week
Year 12 AST: 4 and 5 Sep
Lady Jane Grey (1553), Mary I (1553-1558)
Maths tests: 12 Sep
Teaching break: October 1 – October 12
19
20
Dec 3
Dec 7
Dec 10
Dec 14
Dec 17
Dec 21
Teaching period: Q4
18
Nara University High visit DC
Year 12 Breakfast: 28 Nov
Hand-back day: 28 Nov
Assessment and Reporting
Assessment and Reporting
Year 12 Formal: 12 Dec
(Hyatt Hotel)
Assessment and Reporting
Year 12 Graduation: 20 Dec
(Llewellyn Hall, ANU)
Note: The dates in this outline may be subject to change. Teachers will notify students of changes where necessary.
Teacher
Signature:
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Faculty SLC
Signature:
Dated
July 2012
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UNIT GRADES FOR COURSES
Grade
Descriptor
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A student who
achieves the
grade A
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A student who
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grade B
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A student who
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grade C
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A student who
achieves the
grade D
typically
A student who
achieves the
grade E
typically
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displays confidence, flexibility and initiative in locating, selecting, analysing, recording and
acknowledging sources
shows insight and a critical awareness of alternative perspectives in resolving complex issues
assesses evidence to construct independent hypotheses and arguments
has a sophisticated empathetic understanding of values and cultures
communicates findings with clarity, vitality and imagination, using diverse and effective
methods of presentation
engages in dynamic exchanges of ideas in examining historical issues
is accurate, analytical ,and attentive to detail in locating, selecting, recording and
acknowledging sources
shows some insight and critical awareness of perspectives in resolving issues
assesses evidence to attempt hypotheses and construct arguments
has an empathetic understanding of values and cultures
communicates in an articulate and thoughtful manner using diverse methods of presentation
engages in exchange of ideas in examining historical issues
uses appropriate and obvious information when locating, selecting recording and
acknowledging sources
shows awareness of perspectives in resolving issues
constructs arguments based on the evidence
understands differences in values and cultures
communicates coherently and competently, sometimes varying the methods of presentation
participates in exchanges of ideas in examining historical issues
locates and records obvious information and has limited acknowledgment of sources
shows awareness of perspectives
produces responses which are descriptive based on research
has limited recognition of values and cultures
communicates with basic fluency, structure and methods of presentation
participates in some exchanges of ideas in examining historical issues
relies on assistance to locate and record obvious information and lacks acknowledgement of
sources
produces responses which are descriptive
communicates with limited fluency and structure
IMPORTANT ASSESSMENT INFORMATION
The following are important factors common to all units of study at Dickson College:
 ATTENDANCE AND PARTICIPATION
 LATE SUBMISSION OF WORK
 NOTIONAL ZEROS
 SPECIAL CONSIDERATION
 CHEATING AND DISHONEST PRACTICE
 PLAGIARISM – DECLARATION OF ORIGINAL WORK
 MODERATION PROCEDURES
 UNIT SCORE CALCULATION (where applicable)
 RIGHT TO APPEAL
Students are directed to BSSS Publications and Policies and Procedures Manual 2011 for further details.
BSSS Publications and Policies and Procedures Manual 2011: available from the Executive Teacher of Assessment and
Certification, Faculty Executive Teachers and the Deputy Principals. It is also available as a PDF download from the ACT
BSSS website (www.bsss.act.edu.au).
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