Altrincham Grammar School for Girls
Introduction
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General Studies is a subject that offers something to everyone. It is taken as an additional A level subject in Year 12 and 13. It is taught in two lessons per cycle in Year 12, in small classes that enable students the opportunity to voice their own opinions, develop their reasoning skills, construct valid arguments and interact in a number of activities. The curriculum is broad and varied and uses current news stories and subjects as a starting point to thinking about many contemporary issues facing society today.
Course Overview
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AS General Studies |
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Unit 1: Culture and Society 1 hr 30 Objective test questions and documentary source analysis questions Taken in January of Year 12 |
Unit 2: Science and Society 1 hr 30 Objective test questions and source-based questions Taken in June of Year 12 |
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A2 General Studies |
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Unit 3: Culture and Society 2 hrs Source evaluation exercise and two essays Taken in June of Year 13 |
Unit 4: Science and Society 2 hrs Questions on a pre-released case study and one essay Taken in June of Year 13 |
- Should all cultural and religious dress be banned?
- How many people can the world support?
- What do we do when fossil fuels run out?