History

Assessment

Course content Paper 1: Option 1F In search of the American Dream: the USA, 1917 – 96 Paper 2: Option 2F1 India c1914-48; the road to independence Paper 3: Option 35.1 Britain: losing and gaining an Empire, 1763-1914 Paper 4: Coursework Unit An independent enquiry into historical interpretations (Cold War) A Level History requires students to study the history of more than one country or state, including at least one outside of the British Isles. British history comprises at least 20% of the course. The topics cover a chronological range of at least 200 years. Students undertake breadth and depth studies, and develop key historical skills such as analysis, evaluation and interpretation. Assessment Three written examinations at the end of year 13 (80%) One piece of coursework (20%)