HKDSE Curriculum

HKDSE Curriculum

History

Curriculum Structure

Compulsory Part

Introduction: The Making of the Modern World

Curriculum Structure Compulsory Part

Theme A:

Modernization and Transformation in Twentieth-Century Asia1. Modernization and transformation of

Hong Kong

2. Modernization and transformation of China

3. Modernization and transformation of Japan and Southeast Asia

Curriculum Structure Compulsory Part

Theme B:

Conflicts and Cooperation in the Twentieth-Century World4. Major conflicts and the quest for

peace

5. The quest for cooperation and prosperity

Curriculum Structure

Elective Part• Comparative Studies• Issue-based Studies• Local Heritage Studies

Assessment:Public Examinations

Paper I:Data-based Questions

50%1 hour 45 minutes

Assessment:Public Examinations

Paper II:Essay-type Questions

30%1 hour 15 minutes

Assessment:School-based Assessment

Two-task course assignment related to the selected electives:•Study outline (7%)•Study Report (13%)

20%

• Study of History helps to develop:–Analytical power–Independent, logical and critical

thinking skills–Power of expression

• It facilitates understanding of current issues

• Study of History complements study of Liberal Studies