Subjects > History > KS4 (GCSE)
What is the course about?
This is a GCSE course. A great deal of emphasis is placed on the development of skills (i.e. what you can do), rather than the memorisation of facts and dates. You are encouraged to develop an understanding of the past through the use of historical evidence.
Who is it suitable for?
You should have an interest in the past and how it influences the present events.
What will I study?
The course followed is the AQA syllabus A - Schools Council History. It is divided into four sections, each considering a particular aspect of history. The first part, 'Development through Time (Medicine)', encourages you to consider how things change over time and why.
The second section, the Modern World Study, concentrates on an area of the world where there is conflict of interest (i.e. Northern Ireland). It is hoped to give you a better appreciation of the present by studying the historical background of certain situations.
In the Summer term, you will follow the ‘History Around Us’ course which emphasises that history can be seen and appreciated all around us. This involves an individual research study of Snaith Church.
Year 11 will be spent studying ‘The American West 1840-1895’. By studying a very short period of time it will be possible for you to gain a much greater understanding of what it was like to live at that time.
How is it assessed?
Your work is assessed through Examination (75%) and Coursework (25%)
For more information see Mr Elsley