Course Content
The History course is concerned primarily with the political history of Britain, Europe and the world in the 20th Century and allows students to build on their knowledge and understanding of their work in KS3.
The syllabus is divided into modules:
- International Relations 1918 – 1963; including causes of World War 2, causes and development of the Cold War
- Russia 1914-1924; from Tsardom to Communism
- Hitler’s Germany 1929 - 1939
- USA race relations 1955-1968
Two pieces of coursework undertaken as a controlled assessment:
- Britain in World War 1
- Britain in World War 2
Syllabus Details
AQA History B – Modern World History
Method of Assessment
The course is assessed by two exams papers at the end of Year 11 and by two pieces of coursework, completed in Year 10.
| Name of Element |
Paper Length |
Value |
Total |
| Paper 1 |
1 hr 45 mins |
37.5% |
|
| Paper 2 |
1 hr 45 mins |
37.5% |
75% |
| Coursework |
|
25% |
25% |
Homework Policy
Students will be set 1 homework per week.
Resources
- GCSE Modern World History – Ben Walsh ISBN 07195 77136
- Essential World History – Ben Walsh ISBN 07195 77152
- Germany 1918 – 1945 SHP in depth study ISBN 978 07195 7059 – 9
- The USA : A Divided Union – Neil de Marco ISBN 05824 73853
- A variety of work sheets, videotape &DVD resources.