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 Asia
1. 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 World
4. 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
1 hour
50% 45
minutes
Assessment:
Public Examinations
Paper II:
Essay-type
Questions
1 hour
30% 15
minutes
Assessment:
School-based Assessment
Two-task course
assignment related to the
20%
selected electives:
•Study outline (7%)
•Study Report (13%)
• 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