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Humanities

The Humanities Department helps students to understand and appreciate the world and society around them.

Geography

Geography in Stages 4 and 5 allows students to develop enjoyment of and interest in the interaction of the physical and human environments. Students will develop geographic knowledge, understanding, skills, values and attitudes in order to engage in the community as informed and active citizens.

History

History is a disciplined process of inquiry into the past that helps to explain how people, events and forces from the past have shaped our world. It allows students to locate and understand themselves and others in the continuum of human experience up to the present. History provides opportunities for students to explore human actions and achievements in a range of historical contexts.

History provides the skills for students to answer the question ‘How do we know?’ An investigation of an historical issue through a range of sources can stimulate curiosity and develop problem-solving, research and critical thinking skills. It develops language specific to the discipline of History and provides opportunities to further develop literacy skills. Students learn to critically analyse and interpret sources of evidence in order to construct reasoned explanations and a rational and informed argument based on evidence, drawn from the remains of the past. Students engage in research involving traditional methods and ICT, including evaluating web-based sources and using a range of technologies for historical research and communication.

Australian History in Stages 4 and 5 allows students to develop an understanding of the origins of humanity and how the events of the past impact them today. Students develop historical understanding, knowledge, skills, values and perspectives in order to interact within the community as an informed and respectful citizen

Commerce (Elective)

Commerce is an elective in Stage 5 and enables students to develop the knowledge, understanding, skills and values that form the foundation on which they can make sound decisions about consumer, financial, legal, business and employment issues. It develops in students the ability to research information, apply problem-solving strategies and evaluate options in order to make informed and responsible decisions as individuals and as part of the community.

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Al-Faisal College provides high quality education, which fosters the students’ spiritual, moral, social, physical and intellectual development and leadership. Students are taught mandatory subjects required by the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) and given the opportunity to learn the Arabic Language and Islamic Culture.

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Al-Faisal College, 83-87 Gurner Ave, Austral NSW 2179, Australia | Telephone +61 2 9606 0355 | Email: liverpool@afc.nsw.edu.au