GCSE & A-Level Exam Centre
A-Level Anthropology (2110) course:
Being Human: This unit introduces the discipline of Anthropology, its foundations, methodologies, and key concepts. It explores what makes us human and how humans vary biologically and culturally.
Becoming a Person: This unit looks at the concept of personhood, identity, and socialisation. Students learn about gender, ethnicity, and other aspects of identity.
Global and Local: This part of the course focuses on globalisation and its impact on various cultures. It explores the relationships between global processes and local cultures.
Practising Anthropology: This unit is about the application of Anthropological knowledge in practical contexts. Students learn about the ethical implications of anthropological work, and how anthropology can be used to understand and solve real-world problems.
Typically, assessment for the Anthropology (2110) A-Level course includes written examinations with a combination of short-answer questions and extended writing.
How is it assessed?
Unit 1: Being Human (ANTH1): This component is usually assessed by a written exam of 1 hour 30 minutes, comprising short-answer and extended-response questions. It's typically worth 33.3% of the AS and 16.7% of the A-Level.
Unit 2: Becoming a Person (ANTH2): Similar to ANTH1, this unit is also assessed by a 1 hour 30 minutes written exam. It usually consists of short-answer and extended-response questions. It also represents 33.3% of the AS and 16.7% of the A-Level.
Unit 3: Global and Local (ANTH3): This component is usually assessed by a written exam of 2 hours 30 minutes and consists of short-answer and extended-response questions. It's worth 50% of the A2 and 25% of the A-Level.
Unit 4: Practising Anthropology (ANTH4): Similar to ANTH3, this unit is also assessed by a 2 hour 30 minutes written exam, with short-answer and extended-response questions. It accounts for the remaining 50% of the A2 and 25% of the A-Level.
Please remember that examination structures, times, and weightings can change, and it's important to confirm this information with your educational institution or directly with AQA for the most accurate and current details.