History GCE Advanced Course Content Component 2J: The British Empire 1857 - 1967 Why did the British Empire grow and contract? What influenced imperial policy? What part did economic factors play in the development of the British Empire? How did the Empire influence British attitudes and culture? How did the indigenous peoples respond to British rule? How important was the role of key individuals and groups and how were they affected by developments? Component 2R: The Cold War 1945 - 1991 The Origins of the Cold War, c1945–1949 The Developing Cold War, 1949–1960 The Kennedy and Khrushchev era, 1960–1962 The Cold War and the era of Détente, c1962–1976 The New Cold War, 1976–1985 The Ending of the Cold War, 1985–1991 Component 3: Historical Investigation Was slavery the root cause of the American Civil War? Career value The ability to analyse, synthesise and evaluate information from a variety of sources and present it clearly and convincingly is a key skill in many professions. Therefore Historians are particularly sought after in Education (including postgraduate research and teaching), journalism, media, publishing, politics, law, marketing, accountancy, administration, management and sales.
Name: History Pearson EDEXCEL Level 3 Advanced GCE Qualification title: GCE Advanced Qualification type: GCE A/AS Level or equivalent Assessment Year 13 Students sit two A-level exams on component 1J and 2R that are both worth 40% of the final grade. They also complete a coursework essay over the summer before Year 13 that is worth 20% of their final grade. Collectively the two A-level exams and coursework determine the grade the candidate receives. The A-level exams are both 2 hours 30 minutes. In both papers candidates will be presented with one source work question in section A that they have to answer. Candidates will then be presented with three further essay questions in Section B and will answer two of these questions. The exam covers both the content taught in Year 12 that was examined in the AS examination alongside the content taught in Year 13. The coursework is a 3,000- 3,500 word essay that requires the candidate to identify, explain and evaluate the long term causes of the American Civil War. Awarding Pearson Created 20160310 11:47:50 Updated 20160809 10:06:02
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