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Geography Who is this course for? Do you ……………….. have an interest in and concern for travel, the environment and current affairs enjoy studying a subject that is relevant to your own life and experiences want the opportunity to carry out practical work outdoors as well as classwork enjoy problem solving and decision making want to broaden your AS or A Level studies to cover both ‘sciences’ and ‘humanities’ What is the course about? Key knowledge During the AS course we look at the challenges faced by people in an ever changing world with increased globalisation, a rapidly growing population, unsustainable pressure on resources, greater movement of migrants and refugees, a changing climate……the breadth of topics is exciting! We seek to understand the forces that shape our environment and society and discuss management solutions for the future. At A Level, options for study include tropical, coastal and hazardous environments. In addition to these, we also investigate issues connected to environmental management, globalisation and regional development. Key Skills Both, A/S and A Level Geography also develop the full range of key skills. These include communication, problem solving, decision making, analysis and ICT. By professionals, Geography is valued for developing these transferable skills, as much as for its’ subject content. Which other courses should I do? Who can join the course? You should have studied Geography at GCSE level and have obtained / be predicted a minimum of a grade C. A/S or A level Geography builds upon the knowledge and skills developed then. It may be possible to join the course without GCSE experience. Good grades / predicted grades in GCSE English, Maths and Science subjects are essential and cases will be considered on an individual basis. What does the examination involve? Pupils will be entered for the highly prestigious University of Cambridge Examination (9696) There is no coursework requirement Pupils will sit one Paper for AS level. This examines both physical and human geography topics At A Level, pupils will be entered for 2 papers. These assess human and physical option topics All papers give equal weighting to physical / human aspects of the course. All papers include short, data response style questions as well as extended essays. Geography forms a bridge between the sciences and the humanities. Human Geography complements Economic and Business related A levels, while Physical Geography has many links with Biology and Chemistry options. Both segments of the course support ICT. Geography can lead to lots of stimulating careers such as those connected to environmental science, remote sensing, surveying, marketing and the massive growth industry of GIS. Created by Nasser Lone 2011 18 Key Resources AS and A Level Cambridge International Examinations Board 9701 Pupils use a core text, “Geography : An Integrated Approach” by David Waugh. Each topic is then supplemented with a specialist book about that area of interest. Individual research and wider reading is encouraged and supported by a vast array of subject specific journals, library books, DVD’s and CD ROMs. Each pupil will be expected to participate in a number of field excursions. These day trips, plus one residential stay provide an invaluable opportunity to develop essential techniques and promote each individuals enjoyment and understanding of the subject. The cost of these is not met by the school but is kept to a minimum.
History Good Historians make excellent leaders, and excellent leaders make history. Julius Caesar, Winston Churchill, Queen Elizabeth I and Napoleon were all historians. They all changed the world… Study History, and take your place in it! Do you often ask the question “Why”? Or “ How come”? These are the most important questions of all. History is all about Why and How. It seeks to understand people’s actions, and how the human world got to where it is today. Historians try to explain why things happened, and by doing this they understand themselves and their surroundings better. Some of the topics you will examine in AS Level History: “Westward Expansion and the Taming of the West, c.1840-96”, “Civil Rights, 1895-1968”, “Boom and Bust, 1920-1941”, “The USA’s Rise as a World Power, 1890-1945“. The Source-Based Study: “The Road to Secession and Civil War, 1846-61” Students will be examined by Cambridge International Examinations (CIE), and on successful completion will therefore be awarded a universally respected qualification. Assessment Objectives Are you interested in a future career in Law? Journalism or writing? Travel and Tourism? Architecture? Diplomacy? Government? Management? Education? The skills of history are crucial to these, and many other areas. By studying history you will learn to argue, use evidence and make good judgments and decisions. You will improve your communication and linguistic skills. You will develop your thinking to the highest and most critical levels. In AS Level History you will study the USA. Why study the USA? The United States of America is currently the world’s single superpower. While this is likely to change, albeit over an uncertain period of time, the cultural, economic and political influence of the USA today is enormous. An understanding of the reasons for this dominance is crucial to the understanding of today’s world. If you take up the challenge of History at AS level, you will have the opportunity to study History at A2 level in Year 13. In A2 level you will study Modern World History, including the French and Russian Revolutions, the origins of World War 1 and Totalitarianism between the wars. For more information on A2 level history please contact the History department. Assessment is a single 3-hour paper, consisting of 3 essay questions and 1 source based question. Candidates will be expected to: 1. demonstrate an understanding of the complexity of issues and themes within a historical period; 2. distinguish and assess different approaches to, interpretations of, and opinions about the past; 3. express awareness of historical concepts such as change and continuity, cause and effect in the past; 4. present a clear, concise, logical and relevant argument; 5. evaluate and interpret source materials as historical evidence and demonstrate facility in their use. Objectives 1-4 will be tested in essay questions. No attempt will be made to allocate mark weightings separately to these four objectives. Objective 5 will be tested in source-based questions. Created by Nasser Lone 2011 19 AS and A Level Cambridge International Examinations Board 9701
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