Scottish Studies

In S3 this course is optional

Why study Scottish Studies?

Studying Scotland will help pupils gain an understanding of Scotland’s place in the World, and help to celebrate Scotland. Scottish Studies gives opportunities for learners to develop their skills, knowledge and understanding of Scotland — in terms of its people, society, culture, natural environment and heritage — and to make connections across the curriculum. As such it is interdisciplinary, interesting and varied.

It would be a good option for pupils interested in the tourism, hospitality, creative, cultural and heritage industries. An understanding of where you live also develops empathy with other countries and cultures. There are strong links with global citizenship.

Where does this course lead to in S4?

In S4 you can go on to study Scots Language as an award at Level 4, 5 or 6.

What will you study in this course?

The course is divided into two main parts:

“Humans of Scotland”
Scary Scotland

“Humans of Scotland” involves the collection of, and study of, different peoples’ life stories across Scotland.

Pupils learn ethnographic techniques to interview and gather information from people and research livelihoods across the land. The class collaborates with Aberdeen University’s Elphinstone Institute and Professor McKean and his Masters student help pupils to pick up skills in ethnography and folklore, including fisher folklore and the local community.

Scary Scotland begins with the Celts and Picks in a gruesome look at life in the past. Pupils also follow Visit Scotland's Spooky Scotland trail and investigate the value of haunted house stories to Scotland’s tourism industry.

Assessment in this course

Pupils will be assessed in a variety of ways including posters, fact files, role play and written assessments.

Homework in this course

Pupils will be given homework based on class-work and project work. Homework will include interviewing family members or people in the local community.

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