History
H1 History
International History, 1945 - 2000
Instructional Program, 2009
Lecturers:-
Mr. Daniel Seng
Email address:-
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Introduction:- Why study International History?
International History is a contemporary study of key historical events and issues that have shaped the international order in the second half of the 20th century. It offers valuable insights into the complexities of international relations which in integral to making informed judgement of current global developments. The issues- based approach emphasises the importance of identity patterns and as well as change and continuity, seeing connections between ideas in History, and placing them in a wider context which will enable students to have a critical understanding of 20th century world events.
Examinations Format:-
There are two sections in your GCE A Levels.
Section A:- Source based Question (COMPULSORY)
Section B:- Essays
• 5 Essays choose 3
Refer to the attached sample A Levels Question Paper - dated 2008.
Syllabus:-
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Term
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JC 1
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JC 2
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Term 1
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Theme 1:- The Cold War and How it shaped the World
• The Outbreak of the Cold War
• Models of Analysis for the Outbreak of the Cold War.
• Foreign Policy Traditions of the Superpowers.
• Impact of Pre-war Developments.
• Post 1945 Developments
• Towards the Division of Europe.
• The Berlin Blockade.
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Theme 2:- Conflict and Co-operation
1. The Arab Israeli Conflict.
2. The Indian-Pakistani Conflict.
3. Religious Fundamentalism.
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Term 2
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Theme 1:- The Cold War and How it shaped the World
• The Spread of the Cold War.
• Reasons for the Spread of the Cold War.
• The Korean War.
• The Cuban Missile Crisis
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Theme 2:- The Development of the Global Economy
1. The Reasons for the Growth and Problems of the Global Economy.
2. The Japanese Economic Miracle and its problems.
3. The Dragon Awakens:- The Economic Rise of China.
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Term 3
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Theme 1:- The Cold War and How it shaped the World
Theme 3:- Conflict and Co-operations
• The Arab Israeli Conflict.
• The Origins of the Arab Israeli Conflict.
• The First Arab Israeli War and its Impact.
• From Suez to the 1967 Six Days War.
• Towards 1973 :-The Yom Kippur war.
• 1978:- The Turning Point in the Arab Israeli Conflict.
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Term 4
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REVISION.
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December Holidays
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Theme 3:- Conflict and Co-operation
• The United Nations
• The Structure of the United Nations
• Collective Security and the United Nations
• International Law and the United Nations.
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Class Test:-
There will be one class per topic. Tests will be held during lectures.
Duration:- 45 minutes
June Common Test:-
Duration:- 1hr 30 mins.
2 Questions - COMPULSORY.
Promotional Examinations
Duration:- 2hr 15 mins.
3 questions - COMPULSORY.
H2 HISTORY
For H2 History, students are required to do 2 papers : International History and the History of Southeast Asia.
HISTORY OF SOUTHEAST ASIA (1900-1997)
It is a contemporary study of regional and international developments in the twentieth century. It seeks to enable students to appreciate Singapore’s role in the region and the larger international community. Through a thematic-comparative and issues-based approach, students are able to identify patterns, recognise change and continuity and understand the historical forces that have shaped our present.
The paper explores various historical themes in the study of Southeast Asia. It seeks to develop an understanding of the process of independence and the subsequent challenges faced by the independent Southeast Asian states. Students are also taught on the various examples of regional conflicts and cooperation.
Examination Format
The examination comprises two papers of 3-hour length each : Paper 1(International History) and Paper 2 (Southeast Asian History). Each paper has 2 sections, with one compulsory source-based question and an essay section. Students are required to answer 3 questions.
Pedagogy
Our tutors are committed to developing our students’ critical historical awareness. A good grounding and appreciation of the past is established through a study of various primary sources to nurture historical empathy. We also extend their analytical skills by engaging them in a rigorous study of case studies and mastering the historiographical debates by historians.
Enrichment
To nurture greater interest in the subject, we organise visits to local institutions, like the National Archives of Singapore, National Museum and Asian Civilisation Museum, to view their ongoing exhibitions as well as learn about how they are involved in the production and writing of history. We also encourage our students to attend various public talks held by think-tanks, like Institute of Southeast Asian Studies, Institute of Policy Study and the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy.
We provide opportunities for them to participate in various external competitions and forum, including the United Nations Association of Singapore's Annual Forum and Essay Writing Competition, National University of Singapore Political Science Department's Singapore Model United Nation and the National Institute of Education's ASEAN Forum.
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