AQA component 1C, Breadth study, England: turmoil and triumph, 1485-1603
The nature of causes, consequences, change, continuity, similarity and differences over time, the links between perspectives such as political, economic, social or religious and the role played by individuals, groups, ideas or ideology exploring instability and consolidation Henry VII, 1485-1509 and Henry VIII 1509-1547. Questions and answers through class discussions and debates, monitoring of class work, presentations.
AQA component 2Q Depth study, Challenges to the American Dream 1963-1980
The deep understanding of change and continuity through the interrelationships, roles of individuals, groups and ideology, identifying links and contrasting elements with a secure knowledge and understanding of the complexity of the historical process: Truman and Post-war America, 1945–1952, Eisenhower: Tranquillity and Crisis, 1952-1960, JFK and the ‘New Frontier’, 1960-1963. Questions and answers, monitoring of class work, and presentations.
AQA component 3: Non Examined Unit (NEA)
An Independent study of approximately 100 years into the Stuart period examining the relationship between crown and Parliament; students will develop an enhanced understanding of the nature and purpose of history as a discipline and how historians work. Progress of tasks are monitored by staff to ensure student’s research is up to date, NEA can only be commented on generically in line with AQA guidance.