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History

Contact : Mr C Braidwood-Smith Email : braidwoodc @ pocklingtonschool . com
Course : A Level History Exam Board : Cambridge International
The best reason for taking a History course is that the past fascinates you and you enjoy studying it . Beyond this , History is a living subject full of controversies , war , social upheaval , human horrors , political intrigue and the good which humankind can do . History studies and reflects real issues and conflicts in people ’ s lives . Over the course of one or two years you will : learn about fascinating and integral moments in European and American History ; have the chance to debate , discuss and consider the importance and significance of individuals and events ; develop your analytical , critical thinking and written skills and , most importantly , enjoy a gripping subject taught by enthusiastic and dedicated professionals committed to the very highest standards of teaching and learning .
CONTENT OF COURSE
We study the CIE A level course . This course retains the traditional AS / A2 model with the ability to re-sit AS .
Academic qualifications for the course are the same as the school Sixth Form requirement .
HISTORY AS A QUALIFICATION FOR FURTHER STUDY AND CAREER OPTIONS
As an academic and intellectual discipline that trains the mind to argue logically , assimilate material effectively , and present ideas clearly , History is ranked as a first rate qualification by universities . The beauty of History is that it might be a student ’ s absolute love or an interesting extra for AS . A level historians go on to do every subject imaginable at university whilst History graduates often go on to law , journalism , business , media , politics , civil service , publishing , teaching and many , many others . It is a high quality discipline which opens the door to a large quantity of different individual futures .
COURSE ENTRY AND QUALIFICATIONS
A good A level historian has the willingness to discuss ideas , research chosen topics , and handle differing evidence . History is hard work - you will be expected to read widely , think critically for yourself and present ideas to the class .
Self-motivation is an important requirement , but study of the subject at GCSE , while beneficial , is not essential .
COURSE OUTLINE
A level ( examining all components of the 2 year course )
PAPER CONTENT MARKS AVAILABLE
Component 1 / 2 The History of the USA , 1820-1941 50 %
“ Fellow citizens , we cannot escape History .”
Abraham Lincoln
Component 3 The Holocaust 20 % Component 4 Europe of the Dictators 30 %
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