Advanced Higher History
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In this course, you develop a deeper understanding of the world by learning about other people and their values, in different times, places and circumstances. The course helps you to develop a map of the past and an appreciation and understanding of the forces which have shaped the world today.
Successful completion of entry test.
No previous qualifications required.
You will have the opportunities to develop important attitudes including an open mind and respect for the values, beliefs and cultures of others; openness to new thinking and ideas; and a sense of responsibility and global citizenship.
The focus on the detailed study of a specific theme allows you to explore sophisticated issues and concepts, to engage with a wide range of source material, and to review a wide range of interpretations of history.
The course consists of 32 SCQF credit points which includes time for preparation for course assessment. The national length of time for candidates to complete the course is 160 hours.
long-term political, economic and social problems in Spain, including church, army, regions and the agrarian system in Spanish society and politics
The Dictadura, including evaluation of attempts by Primo di Rivera to create stability through dictatorship and the effect of this on Spanish society and politics; the fall of the monarchy in 1931: reasons for the departure of Alfonso.
The Second Republic: the formation of the Spanish Republic; its constitution; supporters and opponent.
Azaña’s reforms, including the policies and effects of the ‘Bienio Reformista’ of Azaña; The ‘Bienio Negro’: the policies and effects of the administration of Lerroux and Gil Robles
The transition from rebellion to Civil War, including reasons for and course of the rebellion; rise of Franco: reasons for Franco attaining unified control of the Nationalists; the Civil War: domestic and international contributory factors to the eventual Nationalist victory; political and social consequences of Franco’s victory, to 1945.
Some places are available for late application
