AS/A Level History
A Level
In Stockton-On-Tees
Description
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Type
A Level
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Location
Stockton-on-tees
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Duration
2 Years
Important information
Government funding available
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About this course
At least 5 A* to C passes at GCSE, including English Language
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Course programme
AS/A Level History
- Level: AS/A Level
- Duration: 2 years
- I have an interest in the past and a willingness to find out more
- It is a fascinating way to extend my understanding of the world
- It will give me a real insight into the incredible variety of ways in which people have lived in the past
- It can teach me how to argue convincingly and how to spot the weaknesses in other people†s arguments, in writing as well as in discussion
- I will learn how to research and to extract information from a variety of sources
- In the first year we will study the origins of the American Civil War and the Norman Conquest of England and will answer questions like:
· How did the issue of slavery develop in America?
· What were the differences between the northern and southern states?
· How effectively did Edward the Confessor deal with his problems as king?
· Why did William win the Battle of Hastings? - In the second year we will study:
· Hitler and the Holocaust
· Civil Rights in the USA - You will take part in a variety of activities, including group work and discussion, and use a wide range of resources from books and handouts to videos and the Internet
How is this course assessed?
- AS and A-level History are assessed through a combination of coursework and examinations, each involving essay writing and source analysis
- History is a well regarded qualification which can lead on to many degrees, and is particularly useful as a preparation for careers which require you to think critically such as Law, Management and Journalism
AS/A Level History