Summary of course content Unit 1 - In search of the American Dream c1917-96 - Assessed in an exam which is worth 30% of the total A Level. This option comprises a study in breadth, in which students will learn about the dramatic political, economic and social transformation of the USA in the twentieth century. Unit 2 - India 1914-48 - Assessed in an exam which is worth 20% of the total A Level. This option comprises a study in depth of the transition of the Indian sub-continent from a colony to independence. The gaining of Indian independence influenced both the nature of civil rights campaigning and the search for national self-determination throughout the world. Students will gain an in-depth understanding of the changing relationship between Britain and India from the outbreak of the First World War to the achievement of independence for the Indian sub-continent. Unit 3 - Rebellion and disorder under the Tudors 1485-1509 - Assessed in an exam which is worth 20% of the total A Level. This option comprises two parts: the Aspects in breadth focus on long-term changes and contextualise the Aspects in depth, which focus in detail on key episodes. Together, the breadth and depth topics explore the nature of rebellion and disorder under the Tudors and the way the various challenges were met, the nature of change in government over the period and the changing relationship between the Crown and key sections of society. The option enables students to explore the way in which, despite a shaky start, the Tudors were able to establish their dynasty as one of the most powerful England has seen. Unit 4 - Coursework: How efficient were the totalitarian dictators? Worth 20% of the total A Level. A 4000 word assignment. You have the option to choose and refine your question, based on contemporary Historical debates. You can choose between researching the dictatorship of Hitler or that of Stalin. Other topics may be possible for motivated students.
Name: History GCEA Qualification title: GCE A Level in History Qualification type: Assessment Assessment is through written examination. Awarding Pearson Education Ltd (Formerly EDEXCEL) Created 20150827 11:34:11 Updated 20160421 09:27:49
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Title: GCE A Level in History Qualification: GCE A Level in History Classification: History, Philosophy and Theology