GCE A Level History
A Level
In Carmarthen
Description
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Type
A Level
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Location
Carmarthen (Wales)
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Duration
1 Year
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Start date
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Geology is the science of the Earth, integrating Physics, Biology and Chemistry in the investigation of our planet. With the added dimension of time, Geology explores the evolution of Earth since its formation 4600 million years ago. Geology is a very practical subject and students will become expert in identifying rocks, minerals, fossils, folds and faults. They will develop a variety of useful skills including interpreting maps, deciphering past environments and how to find important resources for the future. Fieldwork forms an important part of Investigative Geology, learning to observe, record and identify geological phenomena and also the use and the making of maps. AS Level consists of Foundation Geology; Investigative Geology; Geology and The Human Environment. A2 Level consists of interpreting the geological record, geological themes and geological investigations.
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About this course
Progression and Employment:
A Levels provide an excellent basis for progression to higher level qualifications such as Degrees or Higher National Diplomas.
The history specialist may become an academic, lawyer, teacher, librarian, archivist or museum officer.
The study of history is also valuable in gaining entry to journalism, broadcasting, politics, the civil service, and a wide variety of management posts in business and commerce.
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Subjects
- Interpreting
- IT
- Geology
- Biology
Course programme
Programme Features:
The department consistently receives outstanding exam results There are opportunities for lively class discussions and organised visits Coursework provides the opportunity for real historical research The subject develops skills that are highly valued in many professions Very high percentage of students go on to study in University and many do History Degrees The Department organises visits and theatre trips as appropriate
Programme Content:
UNIT 1 - OPTION 1
GOVERNMENT, REBELLION AND SOCIETY IN WALES AND ENGLAND c.1485-1603
The significance of the main changes in politics and government 1485- 1603 The significance of the main developments in religion 1529-1588 The significance of the main protests and rebellions against the Tudor monarchs 1509-1569 The extent of social and economic change in the sixteenth century The changing relationship between Wales and England after 1530
UNIT 2 – OPTION 8
PART 1: WEIMAR AND ITS CHALLENGES c.1918-1933
The challenges facing the Weimar republic 1918-1923 The extent of change in foreign and economic policy 1924-1929 The changing fortunes of the Nazi party 1924-1933 The crisis of the Weimar republic 1929-1933 Historical interpretations of key issues from this period
UNIT 3 - OPTION 8
THE AMERICAN CENTURY c.1890-1990
The struggle for Civil Rights, c.1890-1990:
The development of changing attitudes towards civil rights 1890-1945 Changing developments in the demand for civil rights 1945-1968 The consequences of the civil rights movement 1968-1990 Similarity and difference c.1890-1990
Making of a superpower, c.1890-1990:
Change and continuity in US foreign policy 1890- 1941 The impact of US involvement in the Second World war and the Cold War 1941-75 The significance of détente and the end of the Cold War 1975-1990 Similarity and difference c.1890-1990
UNIT 4 OPTION 8
GERMANY: DEMOCRACY AND DICTATORSHIP c.1918-1945
PART 2: NAZI GERMANY c.1933-1945
Further developments in the Nazi control of Germany after 1933 The impact of Nazi racial, social and religious policies 1933-1945 The effectiveness of Nazi economic policy 1933-1945 Changing Nazi foreign policy and the Second World War 1933-1945
UNIT 5 - COURSEWORK (AWAITING APPROVAL)
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GCE A Level History