1 / 13

Modern Studies in S3/4

This guide provides an overview of Modern Studies at Standard Grade, including the key concepts and subjects covered. It explores the topics of living in a democracy, changing society, international relations, and the politics of aid. With a focus on representation, rights and responsibilities, power, ideology, and participation, this subject prepares students for careers in media, journalism, law, and more. Please note that Modern Studies requires a strong interest in current affairs and politics.

margaretlawrence
Download Presentation

Modern Studies in S3/4

An Image/Link below is provided (as is) to download presentation Download Policy: Content on the Website is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use and may not be sold / licensed / shared on other websites without getting consent from its author. Content is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use only. Download presentation by click this link. While downloading, if for some reason you are not able to download a presentation, the publisher may have deleted the file from their server. During download, if you can't get a presentation, the file might be deleted by the publisher.

E N D

Presentation Transcript

  1. Modern Studies in S3/4 What is involved?

  2. Modern Studies at Standard Grade is based on a number of key concepts. We need to understand these concepts and the subjects they cover which are: Representation Rights & Responsibilities Need Equality Power Ideology Participation The Concepts

  3. To cover all these concepts we study four major areas. Each area will cover one or more of the concepts mentioned These areas are: Living in a Democracy Changing Society International Relations The Politics of Aid United States Race United States Government The Topics

  4. Living in a Democracy • Includes: • Our rights as citizens • Our responsibility as citizens • Electing our Government • Work of an MP CONCEPTS - Rights & Responsibility Power, Ideology, Representation & Participation

  5. Living in a Democracy • The Scottish Parliament • Pressure Groups • Trade Unions CONCEPTS - Rights & Responsibility Power, Ideology, Representation & Participation

  6. Changing Society • The Elderly • Employment • The Family CONCEPTS : Need, Ideology Equality

  7. Politics of Aid • The Developing World • What causes Hunger • How we Help • Different kinds of Aid • The United Nations • Voluntary Agencies CONCEPTS: Equality, Need

  8. International Relations • The European Union - the countries - the parliament - the European MP • Europe Today • European Problems • NA The north Atlantic Treaty Organisation • The United Nations CONCEPTS - Power, Representation,Ideology

  9. The United States • American democracy • US Government • The US President • US Poverty • US Race Relations CONCEPTS - Rights & Responsibility, Ideology

  10. Knowledge and Understanding How Many MP? What is Bi - Lateral Aid? How is the President elected? What benefits do pensioners receive? Enquiry Skills Detect exaggeration/bias Answer questions from graphs Write letters Conduct surveys Collect information The Two Elements

  11. Working direct from Textbooks Lessons from Teacher Debate Use of TV/Video Use of CD Rom Use of Internet Homework will be issued on a weekly basis End of unit assessments will be held regularly 3rd Year assessment in April Prelim in December Methods Used

  12. What use is Modern Studies? • Modern Studies is a recognised as an entrance qualification in all universities • It is particularly useful for those intending a career in • Media & Journalism • Police, armed forces, Health Service • Civil Service, Law, accountancy • Education • Postal services • Social services

  13. Health Warning Modern Studies is not an easy option You should be interested in what is happening in Britain and the world today You will need to read newspapers and watch news programmes Modern Studies has a high POLITICAL content. If you don’t like politics stay clear of Modern Studies

More Related