Unit 4 ~ A2 Citizenship Studies
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Timetable for delivery: This is a research based approach and as such times will be set by the Laws teacher as the term progresses.
Please click here for details of the various learning skills and learning styles we use.
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HALF-TERM HOMEWORK (Start your research early).
Read and precis Chapter 1 of 'Human Rights Human Plights in a Global Village' by Bob Buitenweg.
Produce a detailed and researched answer to the following: 'Discuss why and how our understanding of human rights has changed since 1945.'
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The Global Village - European Convention on Human Rights: PRIOR to CS40a students should undertake some online research on the ECHR and produce an iMindmap(s) to explain the following:
CS40a - The ECHR: 'What it protects and how it is applied' - Deliver an iMindmap to class. Some of the iMindmaps will be explained to class by students (with questions etc).
CS40b - The ECHR: 'How a citizen can seek legal redress for any human rights abuse' - Deliver an iMindmap to class. Some of the iMindmaps will be explained to class by students (with questions etc).
CS40c - The ECHR: 'Produce a case study of human rights abuse within Europe.' - Deliver an iMindmap to class. Some of the iMindmaps will be explained to class by students (with questions etc).
CS40d - The ECHR: 'The role of the judiciary within the UK and the role of the European Court of Justice and the European Court of Human Rights.' - Deliver an iMindmap to class. Some of the iMindmaps will be explained to class by students (with questions etc).
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The Global Village - Universal Declaration of Human Rights: PRIOR to CS41a students should undertake some online research on the UDHR produce an iMindmap(s) to explain the following:
CS41a - The UDHR: 'What it protects and how it is applied' - Deliver an iMindmap to class. Some of the iMindmaps will be explained to class by students (with questions etc).
CS41b - Class discussion: 'A states abuse of human rights can be justified. Discuss.'
Mini-Mock Exam/Essay - in examination conditions - undertake the following question(s): (1) Human rights abuses are protected primarily through political pressures eminating from the media? Discuss. (2) The ECHR and/or UDHR are just talking shops which offer no real protection to citizens. Discuss.
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The Global Village - Universal Declaration of Human Rights: PRIOR to CS42a students should undertake some online research on the UDHR produce an iMindmap(s) to explain the following:
CS42a - The Global Village: 'Do human rights stay static? Or, do they change over time (e.g. gender discrimination and sexual orientation issues' - Class discussion (do some research beforehand).
CS42b - The Global Village: 'Explain the varying definitions of human rights abuses in different cultures and societies.' Deliver an iMindmap to class. Some of the iMindmaps will be explained to class by students (with questions etc).
CS42c - The Global Village: 'Provide at least two cases studies of human rights abuses.' Deliver an iMindmap to class. Some of the iMindmaps will be explained to class by students (with questions etc).
CS42d - The Global Village Discussion: 'How can citizens and groups bring about change in relation to human rights?'
Mini-Mock Exam/Essay - in examination conditions - undertake the following question(s): (1) The worst crime against humanity are genocide and war crimes. Discuss. (2) Provide and compare examples of human rights abuses from different counties. (3) Some human rights abuses are minimal, others are critical. Discuss.
Learning skills used: R&P, CT, CP, LD and some LA.
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The Global Village: Conflict and resolution -PRIOR to CS43a students should undertake some online research on the Iraq War. Produce an iMindmap(s) to explain the following:
CS43a - The Iraq War: 'What was the conflict initially about? . Deliver an iMindmap to class. Some of the iMindmaps will be explained to class by students (with questions etc).
CS43b - The Iraq War: 'What mechanisms and bodies were used to try and resolve the dispute/conflict?
CS43c - Dealing with conflicts: 'What is the role of the United Nations?' Deliver an iMindmap to class. Some of the iMindmaps will be explained to class by students (with questions etc).
CS43d - Dealing with conflicts: 'What is the role of NATO?' Deliver an iMindmap to class. Some of the iMindmaps will be explained to class by students (with questions etc).
CS43e - Dealing with conflicts: 'What is the role of the EU and the African Union?' Deliver an iMindmap to class. Some of the iMindmaps will be explained to class by students (with questions etc).
Mini-Mock Exam/Essay - in examination conditions - undertake the following question(s): (1) All conflicts can/should be resolved through the UN. Discuss. (2) The UN needs more military power. Discuss.
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The Global Village: Trade and Enviromental Issues - PRIOR to CS44a students should undertake some online research.
CS44a - Plan the essay: 'What are the key global and environmental issues?'
CS44b - Plan the essay: 'When it comes to the UN, IMF, World Bank and/or G8 citizens can make a difference.' Discuss.
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Pre-Release Examination Topic.
Prior to starting this section students should read pages 19 and 20 of the AQA Citizenship Studies AS and A Level Specifications.
Materials for the 'Making a difference' element of this syllabus will be developed once that we have been given the topics for discussion by the examination board.
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Citizens Debates Revisited: Arrive prepared ...
(1) The UK plays a pivotal role in the Global Village; It is a member of the EU, Council of Europe, NATO, G8, IMF etc.
(2) Citizens can/cannot influence political issues that effect the Global Village.