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History
Head of Department: Mr Heitzman
To understand the present, we must examine the struggles, transformations, and ideologies that shaped it - through the lens of power, revolution, and the stories of those who fought to define their world.
Course Summary
The aim of the History department at Christ’s is to stimulate a curiosity about the lives of people living in the past and to foster a deep understanding of our nation’s story, values, and the organic growth of our democracy. This is balanced with a global view to help students understand differing perspectives and reflect on world politics. Through this, students learn to form their own opinions about the present while developing the precise skills needed to succeed in history. They will learn to write clearly and analytically, crafting compelling arguments supported by a rich depth of knowledge, while interpreting source material and critically evaluating historians' views.
History is an exciting and enjoyable subject to study at Christ’s. Lessons are varied; many are enquiry-based to allow students to explore historical evidence for themselves, while others use media to help all ability levels learn about the past. High in our priorities is fostering a genuine love for the subject, ensuring that the intellectual curiosity, analytical skills, and passion students develop here are assets they will proudly carry with them into their next steps and far beyond.
Years 12 and 13
Russia: From Lenin to Yeltsin 1917-1991
Mao’s China 1949 – 1976
Agitation, protest and Parliamentary Reform in Britain c1780 – 1928
Coursework (Student choice- Russian Revolution and French Revolution are encouraged)
Enrichment and Extra-Curricular
Lecture Day on either Russia or China.
Trips to the National Archives including sessions on Chartism and the Suffragettes
Exam Board
Edexcel A Level History - Course Code: 9HI0
Reading and Resources
Class specific resources:
Year 12
Communist States in the Twentieth Century (Hodder)
Communist States in the Twentieth Century (Pearson)
My Revision Notes: Russia 1917 – 1991 (Hodder)
My Revision Notes: Mao’s China 1949 – 1976 (Hodder)
Year 13
Protest, Agitation and Parliamentary Reform in Britain 1780 – 1928 (Hodder)
Protest, Agitation and Parliamentary Reform in Britain c1780 – 1928 (Pearson)
My revision Notes: Protest, Agitation and Parliamentary Reform in Britain 1780 – 1928 (Hodder)
Wider reading
Wild Swans: Three Daughters of China by Jung Chang
Soviet Union: A Very Short Introduction by Stephen Lovell