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Global Perspectives and Research is a skills-based course that prepares students for positive engagement with our rapidly changing world. Students broaden their outlook through the critical analysis of – and reflection on – issues of global significance. They will develop unique, transferable skills including research, critical thinking and communication by following an approach to analysing and evaluating arguments and perspectives called the 'Critical Path'.
The assessment model of Global Perspectives makes it different to most other qualifications because of component 3, the team project:
Written Exam (1 hour 30 minutes: 45 marks, 36% of AS-level)
Written exam consisting of three compulsory questions based on sources provided with the exam paper. The source documents present perspectives on an issue of global significance. Candidates analyse and evaluate arguments, interrogate evidence and compare perspectives.
Essay (40 marks, 32% of AS-level)
Candidates research a global issue of their own choice from topics studied during the course (see below), exploring different perspectives. Candidates devise their own essay title and write an essay in continuous prose of 1750–2000 words.
Team Project (40 marks, 32% of AS-level)
Candidates work in teams to identify a local problem that has global relevance. Each team member researches the problem from a distinct perspective and suggests a solution based on their research findings. Each candidate prepares two pieces of work for individual submission.
Candidates submit:
Presentation (30 marks) Each candidate presents their individual research and proposed solution to the problem in a presentation. Team presentations are not permitted.
Reflective paper (10 marks) Each candidate writes a paper that reflects on the effectiveness of their team’s collaboration and on their own learning.
Acheiving a grade A in Global Perspectives AS-level is worth 20 UCAS points.
Global Perspectives: the 'critical path'
Global Perspectives: the 'critical path'
The course encourages students to analyse problems using the Critical Path desinged by Cambridge International Examinations.
Deconstruction: conduct a detailed analysis and evaluation of a point of view
Reconstruction: carry out research, identify, group together and evaluate evidence and sources for and against competing points of view
Reflection: explore the impact of research on personal perspectives
Communication and collaboration: communicate views, information and research effectively and convincingly; work with others as part of a group
Candidates study at least 3 of the topics below:
Global Topics
Environmental
Climate change; Energy; Industrial pollution; Environmental priorities; Sustainable futures; Endangered cultures (environmental impact on heritage); Transport
Social & Cultural
Changing identities; Cultural heritage; Migration and work; Social change and development; Urbanisation; Quality of life; Sport in an international context; Tourism
Ethical & Human Rights
Animal rights; Human rights; Medical ethics and priorities; Ethical foreign policies; Ethics of food; International law; International aid
Economic
Distribution of wealth; Economics of food; Global inequality; Globalisation; Political power and resistance
Technological & Scientific
Impact of technology; Media and communication; Scientific innovation
Health & Wellbeing
Health issues; Demographic changes; Social inequality
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