Subject Leader: Mrs J Stevens – jstevens@knoleacademy.org
Exam Board: International Baccalaureate
Entry Requirements
Minimum of 5 9-5 grades in GCSE examinations, including English and Maths, and a grade 6 in a Humanities subject.
Intent
Global politics is an exciting, dynamic subject that draws on a variety of disciplines in the social sciences and humanities.
This course consists of four core units: Power, Sovereignty & International Relations, Human Rights, Development, and Peace & Conflict. The course aims to give students:
- Understanding of key political concepts and contemporary political issues in a range of contexts.
- Understanding of the local, national, international and global dimensions of political activity.
- Understanding, appreciation and critically engagement with a variety of perspectives and approaches in global politics.
- Appreciation of the complex and interconnected nature of many political issues, and to develop the capacity to interpret competing and contestable claims regarding those issues.
Implementation
Impact
Global Politics equips students with vital life skills that will help them survive and thrive in the world after school. Whether they choose further study at university or go straight into employment Global Politics provides essential insight into how political affairs will affect every aspect of their everyday lives.
Course Outline
Core
- Power
- Sovereignty
- Legitimacy
- Interdependence
Thematic
- Rights and Justice,
- Development and Sustainability
- Peace and Conflict.
Higher Level students also complete a focused Higher Level extension of global political challenges using independent case studies such as the ongoing tension in the South China Sea.
The course will enable you to apply key political concepts to contemporary issues and cases, analyse and evaluate multiple perspectives and evidence. Communicate political arguments effectively in writing and debates and conduct independent research.
Examination Information
Paper 1 (20%)
1 hour and 15 minutes source based questions 20% of final grade
Paper 2 (30%)
1 hour and 45 minutes extended essays linked to the thematic studies.
Paper 3 (30%)
1 hour and 30 minutes stimulus-based question linked to the case studies.
Engagement Activity (20%)
Internally assessed coursework
Future Courses and Possible Careers
Journalism, Media, Civil Service, Local Government, International Relations and more.