AS/A2 LEVELS HISTORY
Why study History? History is all about people and events. If you like people, you should love History! History provides an explanation for many of the situations we face in the 21st Century. The course looks at movements for change, at pioneering individuals and moments of crisis. There are opportunities for individual study and usually one European visit is organised. In addition, History teaches a number of vital key skills which can be applied to all sorts of situations and are useful in a variety of careers.
What do I study? There are two possible options from which to choose:
EITHER: OPTION 1: MEDIEVAL HISTORY
AS Britain 1483-1529 Students will study the transformation of the monarchy, from its weakness during the Wars of the Roses to the establishment of a secure monarchy under Henry VII and Henry VIII to the fall of Wolsey. The King's relationships with the nobility, councils and Parliaments will all be studied as will England’s relationships with other countries in times of peace and war.
France 1589-1610 Students will study Henry IV who took France from being a weak monarchy to one of strength. This will involve looking at the wars of religion and foreign wars which affected France socially and economically. As one of the most interesting kings to grace the French throne, Henry's reign will provide lots of discussion on kingship and what makes a good monarch.
A2 France and the Enlightenment: Absolutism under Threat, 1743-1789 Students will study the rule of Louis VX, his character and style of rule, the return of absolutism and its consequent weakening by the French Parlement. This will be followed by the roles of Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette and the collapse of the French Monarchy leading to the French Revolution.
Historical Study - The Wars of the Roses Students will write an extended essay on the Wars of the Roses 1377-1487. They will study the power of the monarchy in the late
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14th Century, the rise of Lancaster, the problems of minority rule leading to the Wars of the Roses, the battles, victories and defeats for both sides and the final defeat of the Yorkists after the treacherous actions of the Stanleys.
OR OPTION 2: 20th CENTURY SYLLABUS
AS Life in Nazi Germany 1933-45 Students will study Nazi consolidation of power, the use of German Propaganda and Mass indoctrination; Nazi organisations and the co-ordination of German Society and the impact of war on the German people to assess the strength and role of Hitler and his trenchmen.
The USA 1890-1945 This unit involves the study of the political system and American foreign policy including their role in the first and second World Wars. Topics include the KKK, migration, the prohibition and the growth of organised crime. The course will also include the Great Depression and the New Deal and the success of isolationism and Roosevelt.
A2 Anti-Semitism and the Holocaust Students will be expected to work on an extended piece of work. The theme of this will be anti-semitism within Germany and Europe. This will look at pre 20th Century treatment of the Jews, the changes brought in during the Weimar regime and the Nazis leading to the Holocaust and feelings afterwards.
Britain 1918-1964 Students will study the effects of WWI on Britain and reconstruction, the different governments, inter-war changes, the impact of WWII on Britain; post-war reconstruction and the rise of the Conservatives.
(Please indicate on the application form which option you prefer – Option 1: Medieval or Option 2: 20th Century)
Where does History take me? History is a popular subject for Higher Education and combines well with Arts, Social Science, Mathematics or Science subjects. It has particular value for careers in Law, Teaching, Civil and Social Services, Nursing, Journalism and the Media and many areas of Business and Administration, including Accountancy.
What do I need? Normally students will have successfully studied History at GCSE, but students who have not studied the subject before will be accepted if they have grade C or above in GCSE English Language and their GCSE results suggest they will be able to cope. An interest in reading and the ability to write good English are essential.
APPLIED INFORMATION & COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (ICT)
(not to be taken with Computing)
Why study Applied Information & Communication Technology? Students who wish to develop their skills across a wide variety of ICT areas will enjoy and benefit from this course. Opportunities will be available to work with a variety of up-to-date software to develop systems based on your own design. You will experience the satisfaction of independent study and team work strengthened by teacher and peer support in a friendly and encouraging environment.
What do I study? All students will study a unit that is exam based. The other units are assessed through practical portfolio work. Single students will study three units per year whereas Double students will study six units per year.
You will study units covering the following ICT areas.
First year units for both Single and Double students are: • using ICT to communicate • ICT solutions (data analysis) • how organisations use ICT (exam)
Double students also study: • PC setup and configuration • software development • introduction to programming
Second year units for both Single and Double students are: • website design • working to a brief • multimedia systems design
Double students also study: • advanced programming (game design) • ICT solutions for people with individual needs
• networking (exam)
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