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The CoursePolitics is the study of power and how decisions are made. At KingSolomon High School students study these aspects in relation to BritishGovernment and Politics (Year 12) and International Politics (Year 13).AS British Government & PoliticsUnit 1“People & Politics” (An Introduction to the Study of British Politics)Covering: Democracy, Elections, Pressure Groups and Political Parties.Unit 2“Governing the UK” (Analysis of the major institutions of government)Covering: Constitutions, Parliament, PM & Cabinet and the Judiciary.A2 International PoliticsUnit 4“Structures of Global Politics”Covering: The International System; Power, Great & Super Powers;International Law; Third World; The UN; NATO & the OSCE.Unit 5“Global Political Issues”Covering: International Conflict, War & Terrorism; Nuclear Weapons;Poverty & Development; Environment; Human Rights.Who teaches the course?Mr. N. Pavitt, Rabbi J. Bruce and Mr. K. Sandeman.Preferred Course Requirements:Students who do well in Government & Politics have usually achieveda C and above in the following subjects at GCSE:· In History, Geography or Sociology as these are related subjects.· In English as Government & Politics is an all written examination.An interest in Politics and Current Affairs is vital to studying this course.Your written communication skills will develop greatly as will your abilityto question information given to you. These skills are in great demandand are recognised by employers, universities and colleges as being ofgreat valueGovernment and Politics combines well with a range of Social Scienceand Humanities subjects to lead to University courses in such areas asBusiness, Economics, Law, Media, Philosophy, and of course Politics.King Solomon High School Government & Politics students regularlyparticipate in the School’s Debate Club taking part in the annual JLGBDebate competition; visit Parliament; question guest speakers such asMP’s, Councillors and Civil Servants.Past students have gone on to study Politics at a range of Universitiesacross the country, with a number undertaking roles at the Houses ofParliament whether as guides or assisting MPs and Lords.POLITICS
A student’s guide to A level Product DesignIf you enjoyed designing and making at GCSE, are thinking about a designing careerand you achieved a minimum of a grade C, Product Design might be the rightcourse for you. Students who studied Product Design, Resistant Materials or Textilesat GCSE are able to follow the course and in some circumstances, students whostudied Food and Nutrition might also be able to as well.The sort of skills that you will develop during the course are:· Planning· Researching· Analysing· Evaluating· Presenting· Designing· Making· Independent thinkingIn Year 12 you will complete two pieces of coursework, worth 35% of your A level,and take a written exam, worth 15% of your A level. In Year 13 you will completeone piece of coursework, worth 30% of your A level and take a written exam,worth 20% of your A level. The scheme of assessment is set out in the table below.Unit level Unit Duration Type of WeightingTitle Assessment AS A22518 AS System 20 hours OCR marked 30 15Case study Coursework2519 AS Product 30 hours Centre marked 40 20Study Coursework2520 AS Product 2 hours Written Exam 30 15Design 12522 A2 Designing 40 hours Centre marked - 15Coursework2523 A2 Making and 40 hours Centre marked - 15Evaluating2524 A2 Product 2.5 hours Written Exam - 20DesignProduct Design compliments other subjects such as Maths, the Sciences, Art, ICTand Business Studies and contrasts with other subjects like History, Geography andPsychology. It will provide you with a firm foundation for a wide range of creativeand design based university courses, leading to the many diverse career pathsassociated with designing and making.If you would like to find out more about A level Product Design, please speak toMr Redfern.PRODUCT DESIGN
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