Transcript ST PAUL’S SCHOOL

ST PAUL’S SCHOOL
POLITICS
Members of the Department
Head of Politics
Miss Anna Rose
O’Dwyer
BA (UCD), MSc
(Edinburgh)
Mr George Boss
BA (Oxon),
Members of the Department (cont.)
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Mr David Thaw
MA, BD (St. Andrews)
Miss Caroline Gill
BSc, PGCE(Cambridge)
COURSE OUTLINE
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OCR
Modular syllabus, 90 min X 2, 120 X2
AS = overview of the UK political
process including political parties,
pressure groups, constitutional
issues and government
A2 course = study of political
concepts and ideologies from Rights
to Nationalism
Intranet has full details
TEACHING METHODS
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A wide range of teaching methods
Preparation for examinations process
Making the subject “relevant” and
interesting
A practical subject: resources
constantly changing
ASSESSMENT AND SKILLS
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One written piece of work per week
• Questions based on article
• Class test and questions under timed
conditions
• Exam-style question
• Essays
• Presentations
EXPECTATIONS
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L8th = 4 hours/week
U8th = 5-6 hours/week
Meeting academic expectations
Monitoring political developments
MATERIALS
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AS: 1 key textbook and additional
stimulus material. (A2: two)
Politics Review
Politics PAL
The Economist, Spectator, New
Statesman, Prospect etc
News internet sites.
Speakers and Trips through Polecon
and departmental organisation
Decisions about A2
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Content of A2: 2 units equally weighted
50% of A level in each year.
Political Theory:
Political Concepts
Political Concepts in Practice
UNIVERSITIES AND CAREERS
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Well-regarded A level
Graduate destinations
Oxford: PPE, History and Politics
Cambridge SPS
Russell Group applications for a
variety of subjects
USA
ACTIVITIES
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Trip to New York and Washington
MUN
Houses of Parliament visit
Student Conferences if available and
decent
Polecon meetings– most Thursdays:
attendance very important
Politisoc– Junior Politics Society