G.C.S.E. COURSEWORK

1. When is coursework carried out?

G.C.S.E. History coursework is carried out in the Spring Term of Year 11.

This means that THERE IS NO COURSEWORK IN YEAR 10.

We begin the Coursework in Year 11 immediately after the Mock Examinations and they are the last topics that we cover before we go into examination revision in the Summer Term.

2. What topics do we cover for Coursework?

We cover TWO topics:

(a) Northern Ireland since c1960

(b) Britain in the Age of Total War.

We complete one coursework assignment for each topic.

3. What do we cover in these topics?

The Examination Board lays down the areas that we have to cover whilst studying these topics. The information below comes from the Edexcel website:

(a) Northern Ireland since c1960

This assignment should arise from a teaching programme designed to occupy approximately half a term. Before candidates begin this assignment they should have knowledge of:

· Northern Ireland in the 1960s: Catholic grievances and Protestant fears

· The Civil Rights Movement

· The Sunningdale Agreement: an attempt at power sharing

· Bloody Sunday

Introduction

In 1967 the Northern Ireland Civil Rights Association was set up. The association believed that Protestants in Ulster were treated differently to Catholics. It demanded equal rights for all citizens of Ulster.

In Ulster about three-quarters of the population was Protestant and one quarter was Catholic. How important were the differences in the ways that Protestants and Catholics were treated, or was the civil rights issue merely an excuse for some people in Ulster to challenge the forces of law and order These are some of the questions that you will be asked to consider as you tackle this assignment.

(b) Britain in the Age of Total War

This assignment should arise from a teaching programme designed to occupy approximately half a term. Before candidates begin this assignment they should have knowledge of:

• A nation at war; conscription; evacuation; the Blitz; civilian contributions

• The economic impact of the war; state regulation of industry, agriculture and transport

• Propaganda, morale and the role of popular entertainment

During the Second World War civilians were involved as well as soldiers. As part of the conflict Britain and Germany bombed each other’s major cities. People in both countries had to cope with the effects of these air raids. In Britain the bombing of the cities was known as the Blitz.

Some people write about the Blitz as a time when the British people showed great cheerfulness and courage. They say their morale (their spirit and attitude) was good. Other writers believe that much of what was said and written about the high morale of the British is myth (a false impression) rather than truth. This assignment presents you with sources produced during the Blitz and afterwards and gives you the opportunity to decide for yourself.

4. What are the Coursework Assignments?

(a) NORTHERN IRELAND -- Click HERE to see the assignment

(b) BRITAIN IN THE AGE OF TOTAL WAR -- Click HERE to see the assignment

5. Are there any helpful internet sites to help with my research??