Modern Studies Department :
S6 Advanced Higher
Entry level
Pupils who have completed Higher and gained either a grade A or B will be suitable for Advanced Higher.
Aims
The aims of the Advanced Higher Modern Studies Course are to develop and enhance important skills. These skills include:
- organising and analysing complex data
- adopting a structured approach to research of a contemporary topic
- constructing and sustaining lines of argument which reflect the complexity of the issues they address
- presenting conclusions in a clear way, while reflecting the complexity of the topic under consideration
- critical analysis of political and social science research, including evaluating evidence and detecting and explaining a lack of objectivity
- participating in debate and discussion, through which attitudes of open-mindedness and tolerance are fostered
The Course consists of two Units: Political and Social Issues (Advanced Higher), and Modern Studies: Practical Research.
Pupils will embark on a detailed study of Law and Order in the UK – focusing on the Causes and Effects of Crime in the UK and Penal Systems in the UK. Pupils will also consider the process of research, identifying a variety of research methods, analysing their benefits and limitations and using this is a basis will carry out a piece of research on a topic of their choice relating to Crime and the Law. The research will conclude with a 5000 word dissertation which is examined externally.
Assessment
Unit assessment
The Unit assessment for the Political and Social Issues (Advanced Higher) Unit will be a closed-book assessment which should take place at an appropriate time. The maximum time allowed for assessment is 2 hours. The Unit assessment for the
Modern Studies: Practical Research (Advanced Higher) Unit takes the form of a candidate checklist which should be completed during the investigative process and/or when the investigation has been completed, along with an evaluation of the process.
Each Unit is assessed against the standards set out in the National Unit Specification: statement of standards
for each Unit. Full details of the Outcomes, Performance Criteria and Evidence Requirements may be found in the Unit Specifications.
Further details about Unit assessment for this Course can be found
in the Unit Specifications and the National Assessment Bank (NAB)
materials.
Course assessment
The Course Assessment will consist of the following:
- a question paper with a total allocation of 90 marks
- a dissertation with a total allocation of 45 marks
Events – Modern Studies & Music Trip to London
February 11th – 13th – balance to be paid by 17th December 2010
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