IB Topics in 20th Century World History HL2 is year two of a two-year IB History sequence. This course gives students an opportunity to study selected topics in Twentieth Century World History. This course is based on a comparative, multi-perspective approach to history and is focused around key historical concepts such as change, causation and significance. It involves the study of a variety of types of history, including political, economic, social and cultural, encouraging students to think historically and to develop historical skills. Students will develop an understanding of the past and engage with multiple perspectives in order to appreciate the complex nature of historical issues and events. IB assessments include one internal assessment and three external assessments (one essay and two papers/exams).
Prerequisites
Successful completion of IB History of the Americas (HL) Part 1. Open to all Grade 12 W-L students who meet the prerequisites.
This course is year 2 of a two-year sequence and prepares students for the required Higher Level IB assessments at the end of the course of study. Students will complete an Internal Assessment and sit for External Assessments (papers/exams). This IB course is weighted by applying an additional 1.0 quality point value assigned to the final grade upon completion of the course.