The Early Modern History course covers a period of over 200 years, from the 15th century to the late 17th century. It contains a fascinating blend of political, religious and social history and includes the turbulence of civil war in Britain, Spain’s emergence as a great power and the craze for witch hunting which lasted for most of the Early Modern period. The Early Modern History course is divided into four units, the first covers The Stuarts from 1603–1660. Unit two delves into the history of Spain from 1469–1556. Unit three explores the fascinating witch craze and popular culture in the 16th and 17th centuries. The final unit is an independent research essay from a selection of titles offered to you. The British Unit for the Early Modern History course looks at Stuart England from the accession of James I in 1603, through the reign of Charles I, the Civil War, and the Interregnum from 1649-1660. This is a colourful and interesting period, full of larger-than-life characters and important events and debates. The Stuart monarchs are great personalities; James I, Charles I and Oliver Cromwell, who was a general, politician, revolutionary, and puritan who was offered the crown and refused it. During year 13, students study Spain 1474-1556. This unit looks at the government of Spain and the problem faced by Isabella and Ferdinand. We also look at the development of the Spanish empire and the problems this creates for the government and economy of Spain during the rule of Charles I of Spain. This unit allows students to make comparisons to the religious situation in England. It also supported the witchcraze unit as students will be able to look at the impact of the inquisition on the low levels of witch hunts in Spain. This unit is assessed through 10 and 20 mark essay-type subjects which provides further consolidation of AO1 skills. The thematic study for Early Modern History looks at the European Witch Craze and Popular Culture in 15th and 16th centuries. The ideas of witches and witchcraft are almost as old as society itself and yet in this period, witch-hunting became particularly prevalent. We’ll look at the reasons why this was the case, focussing on examples of witch crazes from Britain, Germany and America. This unit connects to both the British history unit and the German Reformation units and encourages you to develop your synoptic thinking. During the fourth unit, you will have the opportunity to carry out independent research to produce an essay of between 3,000 and 4,000 words. You can select a question from a range of options drawn from the Early Modern period.
GCSE grade 6 in either English Language, English Literature or History.
80% Exams 20% Coursework
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| Region | West Midlands |
| Local Authority | Dudley |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Lower High Street, Stourbridge, DY8 1TD |
The Early Modern History course covers a period of over 200 years, from the 15th century to the late 17th century. It contains a fascinating blend of political, religious and social history and includes the turbulence of civil war in Britain, Spain’s emergence as a great power and the craze for witch hunting which lasted for most of the Early Modern period. The Early Modern History course is divided into four units, the first covers The Stuarts from 1603–1660. Unit two delves into the history of Spain from 1469–1556. Unit three explores the fascinating witch craze and popular culture in the 16th and 17th centuries. The final unit is an independent research essay from a selection of titles offered to you. The British Unit for the Early Modern History course looks at Stuart England from the accession of James I in 1603, through the reign of Charles I, the Civil War, and the Interregnum from 1649-1660. This is a colourful and interesting period, full of larger-than-life characters and important events and debates. The Stuart monarchs are great personalities; James I, Charles I and Oliver Cromwell, who was a general, politician, revolutionary, and puritan who was offered the crown and refused it. During year 13, students study Spain 1474-1556. This unit looks at the government of Spain and the problem faced by Isabella and Ferdinand. We also look at the development of the Spanish empire and the problems this creates for the government and economy of Spain during the rule of Charles I of Spain. This unit allows students to make comparisons to the religious situation in England. It also supported the witchcraze unit as students will be able to look at the impact of the inquisition on the low levels of witch hunts in Spain. This unit is assessed through 10 and 20 mark essay-type subjects which provides further consolidation of AO1 skills. The thematic study for Early Modern History looks at the European Witch Craze and Popular Culture in 15th and 16th centuries. The ideas of witches and witchcraft are almost as old as society itself and yet in this period, witch-hunting became particularly prevalent. We’ll look at the reasons why this was the case, focussing on examples of witch crazes from Britain, Germany and America. This unit connects to both the British history unit and the German Reformation units and encourages you to develop your synoptic thinking. During the fourth unit, you will have the opportunity to carry out independent research to produce an essay of between 3,000 and 4,000 words. You can select a question from a range of options drawn from the Early Modern period.
GCSE grade 6 in either English Language, English Literature or History.
80% Exams 20% Coursework