Modern Studies Department :
S5-S6 Intermediate 2
Entry level
Standard Grade Modern Studies at levels 3 or 4.
Entry via other subject grade passes at grade 3 or 4 may be accepted – enquiries
to Mrs. Kirkwood or Miss Allardyce.
External Assessment
The external assessment will consist of one question paper.
Course Description
PAPER 1
Pupils will be required to answer three questions (one from each unit).
Questions will test knowledge and understanding and enquiry skills.
- Unit 1: Political Issues in the United Kingdom
- Study Theme 1A: Devolved Decision Making in Scotland
- Unit 2: Social Issues in the United Kingdom
- Study Theme 2B: Crime and the Law in Society
- Unit 3: International Issues
- Study Theme 3C: The United States of America
- Study Theme 3D: The European Union
External Assessment
The external assessment will consist of one question paper.
Internal Assessment
This is carried out in class and candidates must pass the internal unit
assessments to achieve an award. Internal assessments consist of two
questions:
Outcome 1 requires knowledge and understanding of the study theme.
Outcome 2 requires analysis of complex sources.
Progression
Intermediate 2 Modern Studies is accepted as entry qualifications for Higher
Modern Studies. Employers also regard it as a broad based subject that
provides the candidate with valuable skills, and contemporary knowledge of
social, political and economic issues relevant in the world today.
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