Citizenship
World poverty denies billions of people the rights enjoyed by citizens of the Western World. Citizenship tackes many difficult topics such as these, all of which affect your everyday life. Should we regard human rights as universal or are they simply an example of a 'Western' approach? Why do five schools supply more students to Oxford and Cambridge than all the others combined? Have the British public granted the government permission to rule? What does the phone-hacking scandal say about the nature of the British media?
We examine our rights and obligations as citizens and we question the nature of our democracy. We study our criminal justice system, consider the factors that contribute to the persisting inequalities in our society, and look at ways to bring about change.
We examine our rights and obligations as citizens and we question the nature of our democracy. We study our criminal justice system, consider the factors that contribute to the persisting inequalities in our society, and look at ways to bring about change.
WHAT WILL I BE DOING IN LESSONS?
Lessons will include a variety of activities such as general discussions, group and individual work, the use of video and IT. Students will be expected to have read and made notes on the material before class and this will prepare them for discussions.
WHAT WILL I BE STUDYING ON THE COURSE?
For AS the two units are:
· Identity and Democracy - will look at the central ideas of citizenship, identity and democracy. We will consider questions such as: what does it mean to be British? How socially diverse is Britain? Are we all equal citizens? What are our rights and responsibilities and how are they protected in our legal system?
· Community Action and Active Citizenship -will look at community action and active citizenship considering issues such as how citizens can make a difference through participation in politics and their communities.
For A2 the two units are:
· Power and Justice - will look at power and justice considering questions such as: what is crime? What is justice? How is the UK governed and who speaks on our behalf?
· Global Issues and Making a Difference - will look at universal human rights and conflict resolution. You will also research a topical issue, for example last year students studied the AV referendum.
HOW WILL I BE ASSESSED?
All four units will be assessed by external examination. There is no coursework but A2 students will have to research material provided in advance by the awarding body (AQA) upon which they will be examined. AS students will need to undergo activities to demonstrate that they are 'active citizens' and take a log of their activities into the exam.
All four units will be assessed by external examination. There is no coursework but A2 students will have to research material provided in advance by the awarding body (AQA) upon which they will be examined. AS students will need to undergo activities to demonstrate that they are 'active citizens' and take a log of their activities into the exam.
WHAT QUALIFICATIONS DO I NEED TO TAKE THIS COURSE?
Whilst you do not need any previous knowledge of Citizenship at GCSE, you should have at least a grade C in GCSE English Language. Experience shows that your chances of success in this subject are greater if you have a grade B in English Language.
Whilst you do not need any previous knowledge of Citizenship at GCSE, you should have at least a grade C in GCSE English Language. Experience shows that your chances of success in this subject are greater if you have a grade B in English Language.
WHAT OTHER SUBJECTS COULD I DO WITH CITIZENSHIP?
This is a subject that contains input from Government and Politics, Law and Sociology and is, therefore, of particular interest for students who are thinking of studying any of these related subjects.
AND AFTER THE COURSE?
Citizenship should prove useful for those planning a career in law, the police, journalism, the diplomatic service, the civil service, social services, local government, public relations, management and policy making.
View the Citizenship page on the AQA Website.
This is a subject that contains input from Government and Politics, Law and Sociology and is, therefore, of particular interest for students who are thinking of studying any of these related subjects.
AND AFTER THE COURSE?
Citizenship should prove useful for those planning a career in law, the police, journalism, the diplomatic service, the civil service, social services, local government, public relations, management and policy making.
View the Citizenship page on the AQA Website.
