IB History in the DP: Your Guide to Success
IB History in the Diploma Programme (DP) is a rigorous and enriching subject that cultivates critical thinking, analytical reasoning, and a deeper understanding of historical evidence. At BINUS SCHOOL Simprug, this course is offered as part of the internationally recognised IB curriculum, empowering students to explore global history from multiple perspectives
This article discusses the history program offered as part of the IB Diploma Programme in BINUS SCHOOL Simprug. By understanding what they offer, students can determine the best course of action for enrolling in this program. Whether you’re passionate about global events or aiming for a career in law or international relations, IB History at BINUS SCHOOL Simprug offers the academic edge you need.
What Is IB History in the Diploma Programme?
IB History in the Diploma Programme equips students with a nuanced understanding of global events, key themes, and influential figures. Emphasising international-mindedness, this course allows learners to explore diverse cultural viewpoints and how they shape the historical narrative. The course encourages an international perspective, exploring how different cultures and viewpoints shape historical narratives.
Why Study IB History?
Studying history in the DP helps students understand past events and their impact on society. This knowledge is helpful in a wide range of fields, for example, international relations, law, or politics.
It also enhances various skills necessary for higher education or future professions, including critical thinking skills, analytical skills, research skills, interpreting complex sources, and more.
Learning history also encourages students’ awareness of international issues and helps them understand how historical events shape the present situation.
This fosters understanding of human behavior and promotes empathy and understanding of different cultures and perspectives. Therefore, students will be able to appreciate the complexity of human history. BINUS SCHOOL Simprug stands out as a premier school for IB History in Indonesia, guiding students to develop research skills, empathy, and a global outlook essential for tomorrow’s leaders.
Course Structure of History in the DP
The program offers a comparative and multi-perspective approach to history, focusing on key historical concepts. The course is structured into four core components: Prescribed Subjects, World History Topics, Higher Level (HL) Depth Studies, and the Internal Assessment (IA). Each section is designed to help students analyse history from different angles and scales local, regional, and global. Students will learn various history types, such as economic, political, cultural, and social, which encourage students to explore and understand multiple past events. The course offered four types of materials to study, as follows:
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Prescribed Subjects (Standard Level & Higher Level)
This section discusses various topics that focus on the analysis and critical evaluation of a source. The subjects learned may vary but often include military leaders, conquest and its impact, the move to global war, rights and protest, and conflict and intervention.
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World History Topics (Standard Level & Higher Level)
This section explores the history of different regions and periods to allow a comparative approach.
The subjects studied may include Society and Economy in the 750s-1400s, Causes and Effects of War in the 750s-1500s, Dynasties and Rulers in the 750s-1500s, Societies in Transition in the 1400s-1700s, Early Modern States in the 1450s-1789s, Causes and Effects of Early Modern Wars in the 1500s-1750s, and many more.
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Higher Level (HL) Depth Studies
This section is only available to Higher Level students and discusses a more specific region. For example, the History of Africa and the Middle East, the History of the Americas, the History of Asia and Oceania, and the History of Europe. This section helps students to develop specialized knowledge that further empowers their analytical skills.
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Internal Assessment (IA)
Lastly, the Internal Assessment is a crucial part of the course for SL and HL students. This is an independent research project where students explore a topic they are interested in within history. Students conduct a historical investigation, where they analyze various sources, and come up with a balanced conclusion.
This project will help develop research skills and provide students with an opportunity to work on a topic they are most passionate about.
How to Succeed in IB History
This subject is challenging and requires much time and effort to succeed. Here are some tips on how to succeed in IBHistory in the DP:
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Read the Texts
This course includes a lot of reading materials, including textbooks, scholarly articles, and primary resources. Make sure to get accustomed to reading, as you will need to read a lot of assigned texts to understand the context of the topic being discussed. This is also important for the assessment by the end of the course.
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Learn the Historical Context
Once you read the assigned reading materials, you must learn the historical context of the events. This can include knowledge of economic, social, and political conditions during the historical events.
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Improve Writing Skills
This course will require you to write many essays and research papers. Therefore, improving writing skills is essential to writing compelling and clear arguments.
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Stay Organized
Students will obtain a lot of information and study materials. Therefore, they will need to learn to stay organized so that all study materials are easily available when they need them.
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Practice Critical Thinking
The course requires students to think critically about the historical events being discussed and analyze them from different perspectives. This will allow students to have an in-depth understanding of the course materials.
Assessment and Exams
The History in the DP is graded on a scale of 1-7, with 7 being the highest grade. The grade is combined with the results of both external and internal assessments. The grading system is different between Standard Level and Higher Lever.
For Standard Level (SL), the assessment consists of three parts. Paper 1, a source-based paper lasting 1 hour, contributes 30% to the overall grade. Paper 2 is an essay-based paper lasting 1 hour and 30 minutes, and makes up 45% of the total grade.
Lastly, the remaining 25% is accounted for by an Internal Assessment (IA), a 1,500-word historical investigation.
The structure for Higher Level (HL) is slightly different. Paper 1, the one-hour source-based paper, contributes 20% of the final grade, while Paper 2, also essay-based and lasting one hour and thirty minutes, accounts for 25%. In addition, HL students complete Paper 3, an extended essay-based paper lasting two hours and thirty minutes, which contributes 20% to the final score.
The Internal Assessment at this level is a more extensive 2,200-word historical investigation, carrying 20% of the final grade.
Now, you have a glimpse of the History in the DP course and what you will learn during the class. If you are looking to enroll on the course, you can visit BINUS SCHOOL Simprug, which provides the IB Diploma Programme in History and Business Management.
To find out more about the Business Management program, click on A Guide to Business Management for the IB Diploma here. Ready to explore the world of IB History in Indonesia? Discover how BINUS SCHOOL Simprug can support your academic goals through world-class education and mentorship. Visit our admissions page or speak to our academic counsellors today.
References
https://www.ibo.org/programmes/diploma-programme/curriculum/individuals-and-societies/history/
https://www.tutorchase.com/blog/ib-history-a-complete-guide
https://helloblen.com/blog/3467-discovery-of-historical-perspective-of-ibdp-history-course
