Higher Modern Studies

COURSE DESCRIPTION

The Higher Modern Studies Course develops learners’ knowledge and understanding of contemporary political and social issues in local, Scottish, United Kingdom and

international contexts. In these contexts, learners develop an awareness of the social and political issues they will meet in their lives.

Democracy in Scotland and the United Kingdom

Learners will use a range of written, numerical and graphical sources of information in order to detect and explain the degree of objectivity in contemporary Scottish and UK political contexts. Learners will draw on knowledge and understanding of democracy in Scotland and the United Kingdom

Social Issues in the United Kingdom (Wealth and Health)

Learners will use a range of written, numerical and graphical sources of information in order to make and justify decisions about social issues. Learners will draw on knowledge and understanding of social issues within the United Kingdom and Scotland.

International Issues – Russian invasion of Ukraine

Learners will use a range of written, numerical and graphical sources of information in order to draw and support conclusions in international contexts. Learners will draw on knowledge and understanding of international issues.

ASSESSMENT

To gain N5 Modern Studies pupils must complete the following assessed pieces:

- Prelim Exam

- Assignment (20 marks)

- External Exam (80 marks)

WHAT WILL MY HOME COMMITMENT BE FOR THIS COURSE?

Regular homework will be set by the class teacher.  Students can expect to be doing at least 2 hours of study per week which will include a selection of:  End of Topic formal homework , Consolidation of notes from previous week /Completion of exercises as home practice.   Assignment and Exam preparation

Is MODERN STUDIES for me? 

You will enjoy this subject if: 

· you are interested in politics and government

· you enjoy looking critically at what people say and write 

· you want to expend your knowledge of different political systems

· you are interested in people and the differences in people’s political ideal