课程介绍
发布日期:2017-07-25 09:39:50
The aim and objectives of Geography encourages students to gain enjoyment, satisfaction and a sense of achievement as they develop their knowledge and understanding of the subject. This A Level course will enable students to be inspired by their geographical understanding, to engage critically with real world issues and places, and to apply theirgeographical knowledge, theory and skills to the world around them. Students will grow as independent thinkers and as informed and engaged citizens, who understand the role and importance of geography as one of the key disciplines relevant to understanding the world’schanging peoples, places and environments.
考试结构Exam:
Three externally examined components and one coursework
component
Short open
Open-response
Resource-linked questions
考试形式Format:
Paper 1 & 2:
30% of the total qualification
Marks available: 105 marks
Duration: 2 hours 15 minutes
Paper 2:
20% of the total qualification
Marks available: 70 marks
Duration: 2 hours 15 minutes
Coursework:
Non-examined assessment (3000-4000 words written report)
20% of the qualification
Marks available: 70 marks
课程核心内容模块Contents:
Paper 1:
1.Area of study 1, Topic 1: Tectonic Processes and Hazards
2.Area of study 1, Topic 2: Landscape Systems, Processes and Change – including optional sub-topics from which students choose one from two: 2A: Glaciated Landscapes and Change or 2B: Coastal Landscapes and Change
3.Area of study 3, Topic 5: The Water Cycle and Water Insecurity
4.Area of study 3, Topic 6: The Carbon Cycle and Energy Security
Paper 2:
Students will explore:
1.Area of study 2, Topic 3: Globalisation
2.Area of study 2, Topic 4: Shaping Places – including optional sub-topics from which students choose one from two: 4A Regenerating Places or 4B Diverse Places
3.Area of study 4, Topic 7: Superpowers
4.Area of study 4, Topic 8: Global Development and Connections – including optional sub-topics from which students choose one from two: 8A Health, Human Rights and Intervention or 8B Migration, Identity and Sovereignty
Paper 3:
The specification contains three synoptic themes within the compulsory1 content areas:
1.Players
2.Attitudes and actions
3.Futures and uncertainties.
Coursework:
1.The student defines a question or issue for investigation, relating to the compulsory or optional content. The topic may relate to any aspect of geography contained within the specification
2.The student’s investigation will incorporate fieldwork data (collected individually or as part of a group) and own research and/or secondary data
3.The fieldwork, which forms the focus and context of the individual investigation, may be either human, physical or integrated physical-human
4.The investigation report will evidence independent analysis and evaluation of data, presentation of data findings and extended writing
5.Students will be expected to show evidence that they have used both quantitative and qualitative data to support their independent investigation as appropriate to the particular environment and/or location.
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