IBDP – HISTORY NOTES
The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (DP) is a rigorous assessment programme for students aged 16-19. This course is well respected by universities worldwide and provides high quality education to students. It encourages students to be curious, knowledgeable, open minded, empathetic while inculcating values and attitudes in them.
IBDP offers over 30 courses from six subject groups, from each of these subject groups; students have a choice to pick subjects that interest them.Generally, three subjects are taken at the Higher Level (HL) and others are taken at the Standard Level( SL). HL subjects are studied in greater depth than SL subjects.
In addition, three core elements, the extended essay, theory of knowledge and Creativity, Activity, Service are compulsory and central to the programme’s philosophy.The History DP course focuses on world history and is based on a comparative and multi-perspective approach to history. It involves the various spheres such as political, economic, social and cultural.
IBDP – HISTORY NOTES
Unit – Move To Global War
CASE STUDY 1
- The impact of nationalism and militarism on Japan’s foreign policy: the origins, 1853–1930
- Japanese expansion in South-East Asia, 1931-1941
- The international response to Japanese aggression, 1931-1941
CASE STUDY 2
History Curriculum Overview:
| Component | Teaching Hours recommended |
|---|---|
| Prescribed Subjects One of the following, using two case studies, each taken from a different region of the world: 1. Military Leaders 2. Conquest and its impact 3. The move to global war 4. Rights and Protest 5. Conflict and Intervention | 40 |
| World history topics Two of the following, using topic examples from more than one region of the world: 1. Society and Economy (750-1400) 2. Causes and effects of medieval wars (750-1500) 3. Dynasties and Rulers (750-1500) 4. Societies in transition (1400-1700) 5. Early Modern states (1450-1789) 6. Causes and Effects of Early Modern wars (1500-1750) 7. Origins, development and impact of industrialization (1750-2005) 8. Independence Movements (1800-2000) 9. Evolution and development of democratic states (1848-2000) 10. Authoritarian states (20th Century) 11. Causes and Effects of 20th- century wars 12. The Cold-war: Superpower tensions and rivalries (20th century) | 90 |
| HL Options: Depth studies One of the following: 1. History of Africa and the Middle East 2. History of the Americas 3. History of Asia and Oceania 4. History of Europe | 90 |
| Internal Assessment Historical Investigation | 20 |
Assessment Model:
Objective 1: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of historical concepts and contexts
Objection 2: Application and Analysis
Objective: Synthesis and Evaluation of different historical issues and events
Objective 4: Application of appropriate skills
Assessment at a glance:
| Type of assessment | Format of Assessment | Time Hours (HL) | Weighting of Final Grade(%) in HL | Time Hours (SL) | Weighting of Final Grade(%) in SL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| External | 5 | 80 | 2.5 | 75 | |
| Paper 1 | Source-based paper based on the five prescribed subjects | 1 | 20 | 1 | 30 |
| Paper 2 | Essay based paper on the 12 world history topics | 1,5 | 2 | 1.5 | 45 |
| Paper 3 | Essay based paper on one of the four regional options | 1.5 | 35 | NA | NA |
| Internal | |||||
| Historical Investigation | A historical investigation into a topic of the student’s choice | 20 | 20 | 20 | 25 |
The course encourages students to think historically and develop historical skills, while developing critical skills and understanding the multiple historical interpretations.
The course aims to develop an understanding of the past among students. It encourages students to understand the complex nature of historical concepts and issues, promote international-mindedness through this history course and enhance self awareness and understand contemporary society through reflection of past among students.