Transcript A Level History Coursework

A Level History
Coursework
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What is it?
 All candidates must undertake a piece of coursework
of approximately 3500 words in length. (There are
penalties for going over this)
 This constitutes 20% of the overall A-level mark. It is
internally marked and externally moderated.
 The chosen investigation must:
1. Arise from, and be placed in the context of, 100
years
2. Be based upon a country or period different from
that chosen for Unit 3
3. Must not have substantial overlap with the
material offered in Units 1 and 2 or 3
Additional Information
 The enquiry must demonstrate some
awareness of historiography
 The enquiry must be based on a range of
sources (either primary or secondary or both)
 The enquiry must be accompanied by a
bibliography and an evaluation of
approximately 500 words providing a critical
evaluation of the sources used. This
evaluation should include a brief
bibliography.
Coursework Questions
 There are two important considerations:
 the question must make reference to the full 100
years context
 the question should enable candidates to
demonstrate high level conceptual, analytical and
evaluative skills. Questions stems such as ‘to what
extent’ or ‘how far’ are to be encouraged.
 Centres can either give students complete free reign
over the choice of question or get a single question
approved for the group and teach a context to
that question.
DTC’s Coursework Question
"Within the context of the period 1700-1800,
which factors best explain why Revolution
broke out in France in 1789?"
Time Targets
We aim to complete the coursework by Autumn
half term
Introductory Teaching
The Introductory teaching will:
 Provide students with an overview at the outset, comparing the
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beginning of the chosen period with the end and looking at
aspects of continuity and change.
Ensure students are aware of the themes, issues and debates
contained within this 100- year period of History
Build up a timeline/chart/graph, or mixtures of all three,
highlighting the main features of the 100-year period.
Introduce students to basic and more specialised texts
appropriate to the field of study
Ensure students have the correct vocabulary and conceptual
understanding to be able to pursue an enquiry in the chosen
area
The Individual Research Period
 Candidates will spend a further 10 weeks undertaking personal
research and writing their Historical Enquiry. During this time,
the teacher will be able to guide, advise and supervise
candidates but the final piece of work must be that of the
individual
 Candidates should consider a range of sources and should
select, organise and analyse the information in the light of the
knowledge, understanding and skills acquired during the
introductory teaching period
 Candidates should produce an essay of approximately 3500
words which provides a convincing answer to the chosen
question, conveys judgement and reaches a conclusion
 In addition, a bibliography (which would be expected to contain
4–6 substantial sources) and a 500-word critical evaluation of
the sources used, is required.
Further Guidance
 From AQA
http://store.aqa.org.uk/qual/gce/pdf/AQA2040-W-TRB-CG.PDF