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 History
Why study History?
History is all about you, your past and your future. Studying history allows you to learn at your own pace and encourages you to research and debate historical topics about famous people and major events. You develop general learning skills by making choices and gathering and sharing resources with others. Studying history will allow you to develop language skills that are necessary for success throughout life, by improving your reading and writing ability and by providing plentiful opportunities for group discussion. By acquiring such skills you will be able to make informed decisions about career choices and the field of work.
What does the GCSE course involve?
The GCSE course involves the study of:
• Germany 1918 1939
• Peace, War and Neutrality: Britain, Northern Ireland and Ireland and the Second World War c1935 - c1949
• Superpower Relations 1945 1990
How is the GCSE course assessed?
Pupils take an examination that consists of two papers:
• Paper One
Section A: Germany (1918 - 1939)
Section B: Peace, War and Neutrality (1935 - 1949) (50%)
• Paper Two
Superpower Relations (1945 - 1990) (30%)
They must also submit one piece of coursework on the Warsaw Ghetto (20%).
What next?
The study of history will form part of a good general education and will develop in pupils a range of skills including communication, working independently and with others, organising knowledge and problem solving all of which are valued by most employers.
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