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Canterbury Boys High School

YEAR 12 MODERN HISTORY 2011

ASSESSMENT TASK OUTLINE

Topic: LENI RIEFENSTAHL

Component: Oral Presentation

Course Component

Task Number Task 3

Due Date Week 8

Total Marks 20 marks

Outcomes H1.1 describe the role of key features, issues, individuals, groups and events of selected twentieth-century studies

H1.2 analyse and evaluate the role of key features, issues, individuals, groups and events of selected twentieth-century studies

H2.1 explain forces and ideas and assess their significance in contributing to change and continuity during the twentieth century

explain and evaluate differing perspectives and interpretations of the past

H3.5 plan and present the findings of historical investigations, analysing and synthesising information from different types of sources

Context

Through the study of Leni Riefenstahl, students will gain an understanding of the role of this personality in a period of national or international history.

Task Outline

Answer this question in relation to the twentieth-century personality you have studied, Leni Riefenstahl.

1) The expected length of the written response will be around six pages, double spaced, approximately 1000 words in total.

2) This response needs to be summarised to a 5-8 minute presentation to the class using Power Point.

‘Individuals are products of their times.’ How accurate is this statement in relation to the personality you have studied? (20 marks)

Assessment Criteria

In this task, you will be assessed on your ability to:

• locate, select and organise information from different types of sources, including ICT, to describe and analyse relevant features and issues

• assess the impact of the personality on twentieth-century history

• analyse the contribution of the personality to the period in which they lived

• account for and assess differing perspectives and interpretations of the personality

• communicate an understanding of...