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World Development<br />
Overview<br />
Why are there rich and poor people<br />
Why do societies differ so much in development<br />
What is prejudice and why are some groups<br />
disadvantaged A level World Development promotes<br />
an understanding of global issues and helps to<br />
develop a “one world” vision. It is a social science<br />
subject and offers a genuine opportunity for breadth<br />
of study for all pupils. If you wish to embark on this<br />
course you will need a lively enthusiastic mind, an<br />
interest in global issues and a willingness to explore<br />
ideas, as well as an ability to communicate ideas<br />
effectively.<br />
Approach<br />
The study of World Development depends on an<br />
appreciation of current global affairs. As such, pupils<br />
will require a willingness to read around the subject,<br />
and an awareness of issues broadcast in newspapers<br />
and other media. Since this is a social science, pupils<br />
will need to be comfortable with interpreting graphs,<br />
tables and photographs as well as other resources<br />
and stimulus material. The emphasis of this course<br />
will be on understanding rather than knowledge.<br />
Pupils will therefore need a willingness to explore<br />
new ideas and concepts. Pupils should expect to use<br />
ICT in their learning both in order to research ideas<br />
also to express their findings.<br />
Course outline<br />
AS<br />
The course covers issues of sustainability and<br />
incorporates resource consumption as well as<br />
environmental management. In addition, pupils will<br />
study global poverty and inequality with reference<br />
to case studies in the UK and around the world.<br />
The coursework for the AS course represents 30%<br />
of the total mark.<br />
A2<br />
The step up to A2 involves a study of development<br />
theory and explores the economic, social and political<br />
dimensions of the subject, its evolution and its value<br />
today. A wide range of reading is expected in order to<br />
exemplify the work. The A2 coursework comprises<br />
30% of the marks and involves the eventual<br />
production of a report for an agency of the pupil’s<br />
choice, exploring a topical issue. The remaining 70%<br />
of marks involve a 3 hour examination paper.<br />
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Millfield Sixth Form Courses 2014-2015
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