Recommended transition reading

There’s no need to do any specific reading in advance of starting the course in September. However, if you want to stretch yourself by reading about Russian History, the short novel One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich by Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn is a great read.

Summer Assignment

Work that is expected will be completed and will form part of the first few weeks of teaching.

Please buy an A4 folder and file dividers to keep your notes in. You will also need to buy the textbooks below (second hand is fine):

It is an hour long, so make a cup of tea and put your feet up! No need to take detailed notes, but as you go, make a list of:

1. The main issues facing Britain at the start of the 20th century

2. Key figures mentioned on the video- what were their names and what did they do?

Once you have watched the video, make a note of:

1. The main arguments that Andrew Marr made about during this period

2. The most interesting or surprising thing that you learnt from the video.

Get in touch

For more information about the course or for questions on any of the activities above, don't hesitate to email us:

Rowena Hammal - rhammal@bohunt.hants.sch.uk