Churcher's College Sixth Form Prospectus 2018
Our Sixth Form Prospectus provides course details, an insight into life as a Sixth Former at Churcher's, testimonials from students as well as the universities and types of careers they go on to do in the world of work.
Our Sixth Form Prospectus provides course details, an insight into life as a Sixth Former at Churcher's, testimonials from students as well as the universities and types of careers they go on to do in the world of work.
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THE SUBJECTS<br />
Edexcel 9PL0 Mr M Hill<br />
POLITICS<br />
Politics students will seek to understand these issues and then<br />
form their own opinions on them. This is why Politics students<br />
are encouraged to actively engage with these debates and<br />
arguments in and out of class. It is therefore important to have<br />
a keen interest in the current political landscape and enjoy lively<br />
discussions<br />
Politics is a highly regarded academic A Level which sits very<br />
well with other subjects such as History, Geography and<br />
Economics.<br />
UK Politics<br />
While we cherish our democracy so much, why is voting<br />
participation so low in the UK? Do our parties really represent<br />
out views or are pressure groups far more effective in this<br />
modern fast paced internet age? Can Parliament really<br />
represent minorities when it is controlled by the government<br />
parties?<br />
This unit introduces students to the ways that governments<br />
communicate with the people, looking at the current UK<br />
system and assessing how democratic and representative it is.<br />
Students will be asked to develop a critical understanding of the<br />
role and effectiveness of the key institutions.<br />
Political Ideas<br />
This unit allows students to explore the three traditional political<br />
ideas of conservatism, liberalism and socialism and one<br />
additional idea. Students will learn about the core ideas and<br />
principles and how they apply in practice to human nature, the<br />
state, society and the economy, the divisions within each idea<br />
and their key thinkers.<br />
Global Politics<br />
Is the USA a power in decline? How has globalisation reshaped<br />
international politics? Is military power obsolete in global<br />
politics? What is the significance of the ‘War on Terror’, nuclear<br />
proliferation and weapons of mass destruction? How can<br />
imbalances in global poverty be solved?<br />
This unit provides an introduction to global politics by examining<br />
the key political structures and systems and evaluating their<br />
effectiveness in dealing with global political issues.<br />
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