Hi Jo, for the 'two different regions' question in Paper 2, can students treat the Chinese Civil War (1927–49) as one unit for comparison against the Russian Civil War? Or do they need to specify whether they are focusing on the pre-1937 or post-1945...
Topic 11 Causes and effects of 20th Century wars: Comparative essay planningThank you , Jo . I will do so.
Delivering the existing 2020 curriculumHi Jo, just to be clear, in the 2020 candidates can discuss the USA and USSR, but also any other two countries affected by Cold War tensions that are in different world regions? In other words, the above example is still an acceptable way to answer...
NationsHi Sue The IB are publishing the final curriculum guide next month - February. As soon as that is published we will be putting up resources on the site to help teachers. Keep an eye on our blog and newsletter for updates on the new curriculum!
Delivering the existing 2020 curriculumHello Jo , I'm very concerned to get information about the new History syllabus. I am going to the Stockholm workshop at the end of May but we really need the subject guide and examples asap. Have you any idea when this will be available...
Delivering the existing 2020 curriculumGreat feedback. Thank you.
The IA (HL and SL)Hi Thomas You are right - this seems to be more of an English/film Studies question - not sure of the historical issue/context here. If they want to talk about Hollywood - the McCarthy era would be a possibility. They should also avoid using 'How'...
The IA (HL and SL)Hello Ms. Thomas. Sorry to message during the holidays but (fortunately) I have some enthusiastic students that want to start the IA. Can you offer some feedback as to whether this is an appropriate History question rather than one for English or...
The IA (HL and SL)Hi Terry Sorry - we have been really busy getting material ready for new course so other areas have taken a bit of a back seat. Will keep you updated when this is ready!
Topic 09. Emergence and development of democratic states (1848–2000)
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Hi Jo, My students don't seem to be able to see these case studies. Do I need to assign these to my group for them to have access? Thank you in advance!
Case Study 2: German and Italian expansion (1933 - 1941)