3 - History SL
Course summary
Why study History? History is the study of past societies: their mistakes and successes, their heroes and villains. Partly, as the above quote suggests, it is important to study History to learn from these successes and to not repeat the mistakes- something that we, as a species, have proven to be ineffective at. However, History is also important because it is the story of people and therefore the story of all of us. It thus focuses on events that highlight what it is that makes us human- in both a positive and negative light. The skills developed through the study of History, such as analysis, evaluation and critical research are valued in a wide variety of professions such as law, the civil service and journalism. At university, in addition to a History degree, the subject links strongly with Politics, International Relations, Law and other liberal arts degrees.
Entry Requirements
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| Requirement | Rule | You |
|---|---|---|
GCSE qualifications | 5 gcse qualifications at grade 6.0 or above | — |
History | Grade 5 in History | — |
English Literature Alternative route | Grade 5 in English Literature | — |
English Language Alternative route | Grade 5 in English Language | — |
As published by the school
GCSE Grade 5 in History. If not studied, English Literature or English Language.
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Assessment
External Assessment Paper 1 (1 hour) worth 30% A source-based paper with 5 short questions. Students study: Civil Rights in the USA 1954-65 o The role of Martin Luther King, Malcolm X and Lyndon Johnson o Events such as the Little Rock Nine and the Montgomery Bus Boycott Apartheid in South Africa 1948-64 o The role of the ANC and Mandela o Events such as the bus boycott and Sharpeville Massacre Paper 2 (1 hour 30 minutes) worth 45% Students write two essays, one on each of the following topics: Single party states o The rise of Castro in Cuba o The rise of Hitler in Germany o Hitler in power in Germany o Mao in power in China The Cold War o The breakdown of the alliances of WWII and the outbreak of the Cold War o Relations between the USA, USSR and China during the Cold War o The end of the Cold War and its causes Internal Assessment Students complete a historical investigation on a topic of their choosing. The final piece is 2000 words in length. Worth 25%.
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