Scottish Studies – Level 3

COURSE

The Level 3 course is divided into three main units, in addition to this, pupils will be asked to complete a Scotland in Focus Unit.

CONTENT

History

Historical Study – Pupils will develop detailed knowledge and understanding of the Scottish Wars of Independence

Pupils will study:

• The succession crisis in Scotland
• The role of King John Balliol and King Edward in Scotland
• William Wallace
• Robert Bruce, 1286-1309
• Robert Bruce, 1310-28

Historical Study – Pupils will develop detailed knowledge and understanding of the Atlantic Slave trade and its links with Glasgow

Pupils will study:

• Triangular Trade
• The organisation of the slave trade
• The Middle Passage
• Glasgow and the Slave Trade
• Abolitionist Movement

Modern Studies

Modern Studies: Democracy in Scotland and the United Kingdom- Pupils will develop a detailed knowledge of Democracy in Scotland and the United Kingdom

Pupils will study:

• Living in a Democracy
• Differences between communism and fascism
• The Scottish Parliament
• Westminster Parliament
• Devolved and Reserved Powers
• The work of an MSP, MP and Local Councillor
• Participation

 

English

English: Understanding language – Pupils will study a simple Scots text with a focus on Scots and Scottish dialect.

Pupils will study:

• The History of the Scots language
• Scottish Short Story ‘All that Glisters’
• Commonly used Scots words in everyday life

Scotland in Focus Unit- Individual Assignment 

To gain the Level 3 Scottish Studies Award, pupils must pass the Scotland in Focus Unit. The topic that we study for the Scotland in Focus Unit is the Scottish Independence Referendum and pupils are given a learning log to work through to help them structure their research. The added value unit will be assessed and time will be devoted to the research and planning of the presentation in class. There will be a variety of research tools available to pupils.

TYPICAL LESSON

Your Scottish Studies lessons will include a variety of different learning opportunities such as:

Co-operative and active learning in pairs and groups

• Class discussions and debates
• Decision making
• Utilising ICT
• Source handling skills
• Role play
• Utilising a variety of stimulating audio and visual materials
• Note taking
• Guest speakers and trips to local historical sites
• Newsflash activities discussing topical issues

HOW WILL IT BE ASSESSED?

There is no external course assessment and to receive a Level 3 award, pupils must pass all of the internal assessment as well as the Scotland in Focus Unit.

 

The course will improve your ability to use a variety of resources in order to fully understand the subject:

• ICT
• Groupwork
• Note-taking
• Debating
• Using the mass media
• Presentation skills
• Independent thinking
• Canvassing opinion
• Research skills