FOCUS ON STUART BRITAIN AND AMERICA Unit 1 Stuart Britain and the Crisis of Monarchy, 1603–1646 Breadth Study This option examines the reigns of James I and Charles I up to the abolition of the monarchy in 1649. It begins with the problems faced by the ‘foreign’ King James on the death of Elizabeth I and examines the importance of the personality of the monarch in the early modern period. Disputes between King and Parliament over finance, religion and foreign policy are discussed as students examine the events that led to civil war and set the scene for Charles’ execution and a ‘world turned upside down.’ Unit 2 The American Dream: reality and illusion, 1945–1963 Depth Study This option provides a study of the challenges faced by the USA at home and abroad as it emerged from the Second World War as a superpower. For many Americans, post-war prosperity realised the ‘American dream’ but the prosperity was not shared by all. Through the presidencies of Truman, Eisenhower and Kennedy it explores concepts such as American identity at home and abroad, social equality and civil rights. It also encourages students to reflect on the nature of democracy, protest and the power of the media. This A Level offers you the chance to explore three ‘superpowers’ of the modern age: Great Britain, Russia and China. This challenging and fascinating course allows you to study the rise and fall of ‘great’ nations, the development and competition between capitalism and communism and the nature of power, empire and imperialism. It will inspire and enrich you, ensuring you develop a deeper understanding of the world both as it was and as it is. FOCUS ON BRITAIN, RUSSIA AND CHINA This A Level offers you the chance to explore three ‘superpowers’ of the modern age: Great Britain, Russia and China. This challenging and fascinating course allows you to study the rise and fall of ‘great’ nations, the development and competition between capitalism and communism and the nature of power, empire and imperialism. It will inspire and enrich you, ensuring you develop a deeper understanding of the world both as it was and as it is.
6 or above in History or 6 or above in English Language
FOCUS ON STUART BRITAIN AND AMERICA Students will embark on a personal investigation of a key theme or issue over 100 years. With teacher support, students produce a 4000 word coursework essay which incorporates all the skills they have developed over the two years. This work is completed in Year 13. FOCUS ON BRITAIN, RUSSIA AND CHINA For this course you will study 2 exam units over the year. If you are studying the AS you will take the AS exam in both units at the end of year 12. If you choose to take the A level, you will be studying the first half of each unit (Empire and China) in year 12 and then complete a 3000-3500 word coursework essay on Tsarist Russia in the spring and summer term.
About School
| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Camden |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender of School | Girls |
| Address | Highgate Road, London, NW5 1RL |
FOCUS ON STUART BRITAIN AND AMERICA Unit 1 Stuart Britain and the Crisis of Monarchy, 1603–1646 Breadth Study This option examines the reigns of James I and Charles I up to the abolition of the monarchy in 1649. It begins with the problems faced by the ‘foreign’ King James on the death of Elizabeth I and examines the importance of the personality of the monarch in the early modern period. Disputes between King and Parliament over finance, religion and foreign policy are discussed as students examine the events that led to civil war and set the scene for Charles’ execution and a ‘world turned upside down.’ Unit 2 The American Dream: reality and illusion, 1945–1963 Depth Study This option provides a study of the challenges faced by the USA at home and abroad as it emerged from the Second World War as a superpower. For many Americans, post-war prosperity realised the ‘American dream’ but the prosperity was not shared by all. Through the presidencies of Truman, Eisenhower and Kennedy it explores concepts such as American identity at home and abroad, social equality and civil rights. It also encourages students to reflect on the nature of democracy, protest and the power of the media. This A Level offers you the chance to explore three ‘superpowers’ of the modern age: Great Britain, Russia and China. This challenging and fascinating course allows you to study the rise and fall of ‘great’ nations, the development and competition between capitalism and communism and the nature of power, empire and imperialism. It will inspire and enrich you, ensuring you develop a deeper understanding of the world both as it was and as it is. FOCUS ON BRITAIN, RUSSIA AND CHINA This A Level offers you the chance to explore three ‘superpowers’ of the modern age: Great Britain, Russia and China. This challenging and fascinating course allows you to study the rise and fall of ‘great’ nations, the development and competition between capitalism and communism and the nature of power, empire and imperialism. It will inspire and enrich you, ensuring you develop a deeper understanding of the world both as it was and as it is.
6 or above in History or 6 or above in English Language
FOCUS ON STUART BRITAIN AND AMERICA Students will embark on a personal investigation of a key theme or issue over 100 years. With teacher support, students produce a 4000 word coursework essay which incorporates all the skills they have developed over the two years. This work is completed in Year 13. FOCUS ON BRITAIN, RUSSIA AND CHINA For this course you will study 2 exam units over the year. If you are studying the AS you will take the AS exam in both units at the end of year 12. If you choose to take the A level, you will be studying the first half of each unit (Empire and China) in year 12 and then complete a 3000-3500 word coursework essay on Tsarist Russia in the spring and summer term.
