Unit 1: Culture and Society
Topic list: the similarities and differences between cultures, nature and use of language the role of artists and art in society, examples of art works and major artistic movements the role of religious and value systems, beliefs and values, tolerance and moral issues freedoms, rights and responsibilities evaluating the media and recognising bias the British political system and the role of the monarchy.
Assessment Written Paper: 1 hour 30 minutes
Weighting: 50% of the total AS, 25% of the total A Level marks
Section A: 30 objective test questions assessing material for comprehension.
Section B: Three short extracts and three compulsory documentary source analysis questions.
Unit 2: Science and Society
Topic list: the origins of the universe, natural forces and sources and forms of energy human and social behaviour and approaches to social studies and policy
commerce and industry and the impact of political and economic issues on science, society and the environment mathematics in science and society the impact and implications of new inventions moral dilemmas surrounding the work of scientists
the impact and social, ethical and environmental implications of scientific discoveries and inventions research methods in science and social science.
Assessment Written Paper: 1 hour 30 minutes
Weighting: 50% of total AS, 25% of the total A Level marks
Section A: 30 objective test questions assessing material for comprehension and mathematical reasoning.
Section B: One from three optional questions linking science and society. Each question will be divided into parts and have its own source.
