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GCE Launch
Meetings
GCE Launch
Meetings
Teacher Support
Teacher Support
GCE
AS and A Level
Citizenship Studies
AS exams 2009 onwards
A2 exams 2010 onwards
AQA brings Citizenship Studies
to life.
an informed citizen;
At AS Level the specification enables
students to develop a range of skills
which can be applied far beyond the
study of Citizenship. Candidates will
address the relationship between the
individual, the law and the state and
the nature of identities.
a participating citizen; and
Unit 1 covers:
an active citizen.
• What does it mean to be British?
Introducing AQA’s new course specification for Citizenship Studies for AS
and A Level. This new specification builds on AQA’s Citizenship expertise
and has been designed to enable students to move through the three stages
of Citizenship development to become:
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AS
• Are we all equal citizens?
The following information and specification outline will enable both
practising Teachers and Subject Heads to be better informed and supported
in the teaching of this subject, particularly if attending one of AQA’s Teacher
Support meetings.
Full details of AQA’s invaluable Teacher Support meetings can be found at
the end of this leaflet.
• What are my rights and responsibilities?
• How are my rights protected?
Unit 2 covers:
• Who can make a difference?
• How can I make a difference?
• Active Citizenship Skills and Participation.
A2
At A2 Level the specification
continues to require students to
be actively involved in a range of
citizenship activities. Candidates
will study the principles and
characteristics of justice systems,
the nature of representative
democracy, the role of parliament in
the UK, and global citizenship issues.
Unit 3 covers:
• What is Crime?
• What is Justice?
• Who speaks on our behalf?
• How is the UK governed?
Unit 4 covers:
• Universal Human Rights
• Global Issues
• Active Citizenship: Making a Difference.
Assessment Objectives
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AO1
• demonstrate knowledge and understanding of
specific citizenship issues (problems, events,
concepts, ideas, processes and opinions)
• relate subject knowledge and understanding
to citizenship issues using a range of real and
topical examples.
AO2
• analyse issues, problems and events in relation
to the citizenship concepts and topics studied
• evaluate information, views, opinions, ideas and
arguments and assess their validity.
AO3
• select, organise and present relevant information
and arguments clearly and logically, using
specialist terminology
• construct and advocate reasoned, coherent
arguments with conclusions, drawing on
evidence of their own participation and actions
within the study of citizenship.
AO4
• synthesise knowledge, ideas and concepts
from different areas of the subject in order to
generalise, argue a case or propose alternative
solutions.
AQA’s GCE in Citizenship
Studies
Among the many benefits, this new
specification is designed to encourage
candidates to:
See the end of this leaflet for
full meeting details and how
to book a free place.
• communicate and articulate different
views, ideas and perspectives;
• advocate, negotiate, plan, make
decisions and take action on citizenship
issues;
• select, interpret, analyse and evaluate
information to construct reasoned and
coherent arguments, make decisions,
propose alternative solutions and form
conclusions;
• work with others, using problem solving
and critical approaches to the issues,
problems and events.
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Draft (Feb 07) Specification Outline - Details of FREE meetings overleaf
AS
Unit 1 Identity and Democracy
Unit 3 Power and Justice
Written Paper: 1 hour 15 minutes
Weighting:
40% of total AS Level marks
20% of total A Level marks
Written Paper: 1 hour 30 minutes
Weighting:
50% of total A2 Level marks
25% of total A Level marks
The question paper consists of two sections:
The question paper consists of two sections:
• Identity
• Rights and Responsibilities
A2
• Crime, Justice and Punishment
• Power, Politics and Participation
Each section contains one compulsory source-based question
followed by two mini-essay questions.
Each section contains three questions with two parts
(15 marks, 25 marks).
Candidates must answer the compulsory question followed by one
mini-essay question in each section.
Candidates answer one question from each section.
The compulsory question consists of two parts worth 5 and 10
marks.
The mini-essay questions are worth 15 marks.
Unit 2 Community Action and Active Citizenship
Unit 4 Global Issues and Making a Difference
Written Paper: 1 hour 30 minutes
Weighting:
50% of total AS Level marks
25% of total A Level marks
Written Paper: 1 hour 30 minutes
Weighting:
50% of total A2 Level marks
25% of total A Level marks
The question paper consists of two sections.
The question paper consists of two sections.
Section A: Making a Difference
Section A: Global Citizenship
This section contains one compulsory source-based question
followed by two mini-essay questions.
Candidates answer one two-part question from a choice of three.
Each question consists of two parts worth 15 and 25 marks.
Candidates must answer the compulsory question followed by one
mini-essay question.
Section B : Active Citizenship.
The compulsory question consists of two parts worth 5 and 10
marks.
The mini-essay questions are worth 15 marks.
Section B: Active Citizenship
Candidates must answer one structured question based on their
active citizenship participation.
Candidates answer one source-based question from a choice of
two.
Each question consists of three parts worth 5, 10 and 25 marks.
The topic for each source will be released in advance of the
examination to allow candidates to undertake some background
research on the topic.
Each question consists of four parts worth 5, 15, 15, 25 marks.
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AQA’s assessment structure has been designed to
achieve a balance between rigour, reliability and
demands on candidates.
AQA’s assessment structure has been designed to
achieve a balance between rigour, reliability and
demands on candidates.
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AQA GCE Citizenship Studies
to AS and A Level - find
out more.
To obtain your personal copy of the new AQA Citizenship Studies
specification when it’s published along with specimen assessment
material and a binder to store it in, please register your details on:
http://www.aqa.org.uk/ask-AQA/registration
You are invited to attend a Teacher Support meeting for GCE
Citizenship Studies to launch the new specification (first teaching 2008).
In 2007 we are offering a series of meetings to introduce the specification to
existing AQA teachers, non-AQA teachers and teachers who are teaching this
subject for the very first time.
The session will provide:
1 an introduction to the structure of the
specification, the teaching content
and the assessment units;
2 an interactive environment in which
you can ask questions about the
development process and the details
of the specification;
3 an opportunity to discuss practical
teaching strategies;
4 guidance for teachers considering
teaching Citizenship beyond GCSE
for the first time, or those wishing to
go beyond AS level;
5 an opportunity to network with fellow
teaching professionals and share
ideas about best practice.
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Who should attend:
These full day sessions (Citizenship
Studies: 10.15 - 15.45) are suitable for
new and established teachers of this
subject, whether they currently teach an
AQA specification or not.
How to book:
See back cover.
Future support:
Teacher Support plans future meetings
to support the teaching and assessment
of this specification. Register as shown
above and we will send you meeting
details when available.
Meeting Presenters:
Led by AQA’s senior examiners for
GCE Citizenship Studies. High quality
resource materials provided.
AQA GCE Citizenship Studies meeting details:
Support meetings are being planned for the autumn term and
are scheduled to be held in the following locations:
Birmingham, Cambridge, Cardiff, Chester, Exeter,
London, Manchester, Newcastle upon Tyne,
Southampton,York.
Confirmation of the actual dates, locations and booking
references will be issued in June 2007.
Fees:
These meetings are completely free
of charge and include materials,
refreshments and a light lunch available
to both morning and afternoon delegates.
We thought you might also be
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Other subjects of interest to the teaching
of Citizenship Studies include:
• Law - an updated version which will
develop students’ understanding and
enjoyment of this subject.
• Sociology - an updated version which
retains the popular features while
offering contemporary topics to reflect
the interests of teachers and students.
Please contact us for further information
on these other specifications.
• Critical Thinking – a new specification
designed to prepare students for the
academic and intellectual demands
of higher education and employment,
and develop skills which will
complement other subjects studied.
• Government and Politics - a revised
specification with new options added
at A2.
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