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Politics AS and A2 courses at Castle Sixth Form You will
not have studied Politics at GCSE and it is important that you speak to
Mr. Curran if you require further information about the course. What is Politics? People are social animals and choose to live together in groups. Because they live together in groups, there is a need to make decisions about how resources are to be shared out or how conflicts that arise can be resolved. The study of politics is the study of how such decisions are made and how power is exercised in society. The key areas of study at AS level will examine the importance of political participation and democracy, elections, the role of political parties and pressure groups, the role of parliament, the exercise of power by government, constitutional and electoral reform and judges aqnd civil liberties. The A2 section
of the course will examine political ideologies - Liberalism, Conservatism,
Socialism, Anarchism, Fascism, Nationalism, Feminism, Ecologism and Multiculturalism.
The AS programme
will include a visit to the House of Commons and the House of Lords Course Content If you decide to study Politics you will examine the following four units: Year 12 Unit 1 -
People and Politics Year 13 Unit 3- Introducing
Political Ideology. Each unit has its own examination. You will not be required to do coursework. Why Study Politics? It provides
an intellectual challenge and requires a critical and questioning approach.It
helps students to develop the key skills of Communication, application
of number and ICT. It enables students to understand the nature of politics,
the political system and political ideas and ideologies. Politics is relevant
to many other subject areas and to a wide range of careers. Entry Requirements 5 GCSE passes at grades A* - C. A grade C or above in English |
