Course Outline British History – 1547–1603: the Later Tudors Students will be taken on a journey from the end of the reign of Henry VIII when England was left in the hands of a boy king Edward, the Catholic Mary Tudor and the legendary Elizabeth I. This period will be assessed by a question which involves the use of primary sources based around debates. The second topic studies Elizabethan England. The themes to be explored are Religion, Government, Economic and Social affairs. The course culminates with a study of the years 1588-1603 when students will look at the “Golden Age” of Elizabethan England and investigate how “Golden” it really was. This second topic will be assessed by a written essay in the exam and accounts for 25% of the A Level. European History – Democracy and Dictatorship in Germany 1919-63 This unit focuses on the building and strength of democracy in Germany, before and after World War 2. The rise of dictatorships in the 1930s and in East Germany after World War 2 is also explored, as is the nature of society and the economy in democratic and dictatorial societies. This is an essay based paper and accounts for 15% of the A Level. Thematic Study – Russia and its Rulers 1855-1964 Students study Russia and its rulers in a broad study of change and continuity over 100 years in the nature of Russian rulers, from Tsars to Commissars. The changes and continuity in social policy, economic policy and the style of government are also taught, as are issues around reform, reaction and success in war. Three in-depth case studies of events, individuals or issues develop a student’s ability to evaluate different views in History. This is the exam that carries the most marks and will include a written interpretation question and two essays and accounts for 40% of the A Level. Coursework Students complete a personal investigation of a controversy from one of the examination units in a 3-4,000 word personal investigation. Developing university level research, selection and interpretation skills they will evaluate (primary) sources and (secondary) historians’ interpretations to develop an answer that addresses the historical debate or controversy and accounts for 20% of the A Level.
Coursework (20%) Examination (80%) Examining Board – OCR.
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| Region | West Midlands |
| Local Authority | Solihull |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Mixed |
| Address | Widney Manor Road, Solihull, B91 3WR |
Course Outline British History – 1547–1603: the Later Tudors Students will be taken on a journey from the end of the reign of Henry VIII when England was left in the hands of a boy king Edward, the Catholic Mary Tudor and the legendary Elizabeth I. This period will be assessed by a question which involves the use of primary sources based around debates. The second topic studies Elizabethan England. The themes to be explored are Religion, Government, Economic and Social affairs. The course culminates with a study of the years 1588-1603 when students will look at the “Golden Age” of Elizabethan England and investigate how “Golden” it really was. This second topic will be assessed by a written essay in the exam and accounts for 25% of the A Level. European History – Democracy and Dictatorship in Germany 1919-63 This unit focuses on the building and strength of democracy in Germany, before and after World War 2. The rise of dictatorships in the 1930s and in East Germany after World War 2 is also explored, as is the nature of society and the economy in democratic and dictatorial societies. This is an essay based paper and accounts for 15% of the A Level. Thematic Study – Russia and its Rulers 1855-1964 Students study Russia and its rulers in a broad study of change and continuity over 100 years in the nature of Russian rulers, from Tsars to Commissars. The changes and continuity in social policy, economic policy and the style of government are also taught, as are issues around reform, reaction and success in war. Three in-depth case studies of events, individuals or issues develop a student’s ability to evaluate different views in History. This is the exam that carries the most marks and will include a written interpretation question and two essays and accounts for 40% of the A Level. Coursework Students complete a personal investigation of a controversy from one of the examination units in a 3-4,000 word personal investigation. Developing university level research, selection and interpretation skills they will evaluate (primary) sources and (secondary) historians’ interpretations to develop an answer that addresses the historical debate or controversy and accounts for 20% of the A Level.
Coursework (20%) Examination (80%) Examining Board – OCR.
