L1. ap globalisation introduction.1

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• #3: In the A Level specification, there are four areas of study each worth 25% of the A Level course: Dynamic Landscapes Dynamic Places Physical Systems and Sustainability Human Systems and Geopolitics. Area of Study 1 and 2 have been designed so they can be co-taught to AS and A level, so the content is same in the A level. Area of study 3: Physical Systems and Sustainability includes a compulsory study of the Topic 5 The Water Cycle and Water Insecurity, Topic 6 The Carbon Cycle and Energy Security. They require an in-depth understanding of the processes involved in the transfer of water and carbon between land, sea and the atmosphere as this is a DfE requirement. We use our non-core content to integrate some of the popular people and environment issues from our current A2 specification: Water Insecurity and Energy Security to give these three topics an integrated issues based approach. Topic 5 Water Cycle and Water Insecurity. The factors controlling the cycling of water. The natural and human factors that lead to a surplus and deficit of water and the role of climate change. The issue of water insecurity, its consequences and strategies for managing this issue. Topic 6 Carbon Cycle and Energy Insecurity. The physical processes that control the cycling of carbon. The natural and human factors that lead to changes in stores of carbon. The consequences of our reliance on fossil fuels. How the carbon and water cycles are linked to the global climate system. . Area of study 4: Human Systems and Geopolitics Topic 7 Superpowers What are superpowers and how have they changed over time? What are the impacts of superpowers on the global economy, political systems and the environment? How is the influence and power of superpowers changing? Topic 8 Global Development and Connections. Here we have included the DfE’s core theme Global Systems and Global Governance. As you will remember, this theme is split into two sections and within each section there are 3 optional sub-themes. We have paired a sub-theme from GS with a sub-theme from GG. 8A Health, Human Rights and Intervention In this topic we are combining the sub-themes: ‘Human development and life expectancy’ and ‘Human rights and the geopolitics of intervention’ The first enquiry question in this topic questions traditional definitions of development and considers the importance of human health (life expectancy) and human rights as an indicator of development. The second EQ looks at why there are differences in human rights in different places and the organisations/agreements that have been set up to monitor human rights. The 3rd EQ looks at how human rights are used as an argument for geopolitical intervention looking at development aid and military intervention. The final EQ consider the outcomes of geopolitical interventions in terms of human development and human rights. 8B Migration, Identity and Sovereignty In this topic we have combined the sub-themes: ‘Population Migration’ and ‘Sovereignty and Territorial Integrity’. The impacts of globalisation on international migration. The development of nation states and how they have involved including the impact of globalisation. What impact have global organisations such as the World Bank and IMF had on global systems such as Trade and Migration. The threats to national security in a more globalised world.
• #4: Overview A Level includes 350 marks broken down over three externally assessed papers and one NEA component. Paper 1 assesses the physical geography specification content over 105 marks, with a duration of 2 hours and 15 minutes, 30% of the qual. Paper 2 assesses the human geography specification content over 105 marks with a duration of 2 hours and 15 minutes, 30% of the qual. Paper 3 is a synoptic investigation of a geographical issue that links the synoptic themes and is rooted in one of the compulsory topics. I will talk more about the synoptic themes in a moment. The paper totals 70 marks with a duration of 2 hours and 15 minutes, which includes a recommended 30 minutes of reading time. Paper 3 is worth 20% of the qual. The coursework assesses the A level Independent Investigation, is worth 20% of the qual, marked out of 70.
• #5: Overview A Level includes 350 marks broken down over three externally assessed papers and one NEA component. Papers 1 and 2 Paper 1 assesses physical specification content over 105 marks, with a duration of 2 hours and 15 minutes. Paper 2 assesses human specification content over 105 marks with a duration of 2 hours and 15 minutes. At A Level, the structure of the assessment for Paper 1 and Paper 2 shows logical continuity with AS Level. A Level Paper 1 and A Level Paper 2 mirror the physical geography and human geography areas of the specification content. In order to ensure comparability of optional routes and assessment of physical and human geography, Paper 1 and Paper 2 have identical assessment structures. Each paper is divided into Sections A, B, and C to reflect the layout of topics in the A level specification. All sections are compulsory, but some sections contain optional questions. In Paper 1 Section B students must answer one question from either Glaciated landscapes and change or Coastal landscapes and change. In Paper 2 Section B students answer one question from either Regenerating Places or Diverse Places. In Paper 2 Section C students must answer one question from either Health, Human Rights and Intervention or Migration, Identity and Sovereignty. Each section may include short open response, open response and extended response question types. Questions will include 12 mark and 20 mark extended writing questions.