Course Content

The Humanities syllabus is designed to involve students in the exploration and examination of issues important to human societies.  It encourages students to develop an understanding of ways in which cultural, economic, environmental, historical, moral, spiritual, political and social factors have interacted to shape the world in which we live today. 

Students will be able to investigate issues using different media and methods, analysing and interpreting information critically, forming and communicating reasoned judgements based on evidence.  Four units of work will be covered: - Culture and Beliefs; Conflict and Co-operation; Environmental Issues; and Persecution and Prejudice.  Each unit is built around a set of four key ideas. Students will also complete a controlled assessment based around one unit.

Syllabus Details
AQA Syllabus GCSE

Method of Assessment
Written Paper 1 – 45% of marks (1¾ hours – 2 core units)
Written Paper 2 – 30% of marks (1¼ hours – 2 option units)
Coursework – 25% of marks (marked out of 60)

Homework Policy
Set weekly.  More is expected to be completed when coursework is set.

Resources
The set text book is called GCSE Humanities for AQA by Edward Waller published by Hodder Murray – www.hoddereducation.co.uk.

Resources have been created around the 2 core units (Culture and Beliefs and Environmental Issues) and the 2 option units (Persecution and Prejudice and Conflict and Co-operation).  Humanities includes video-based work, group work, debates, discussion, investigation and research.