Easter Revision Courseguide

A Level History

Aims           

1.  To cover the Modern British and European syllabus.
2.  To build up confidence, knowledge and understanding of the fundamental elements of the syllabus.
3.  To practise questions and apply skills learnt to the various elements of the syllabus.
4.  To clarify the importance of examination technique.
5.  To answer particular queries and problems students have come across in their study of History.

Course Design           

The course is designed to meet the requirements laid by all major examining boards.

 
The course will emphasise:

Key knowledge
The application of that knowledge
The organisation and interpretation of historical source material
The importance of evaluating and analysing of questions and sources

Daily Programme           

Each session starts with a short test to enable a review of the previous day’s material.  This is followed by a short introduction of the elements that will be covered from the syllabus that day.  Students will be given the opportunity to look in detail into those areas which they find most problematic.  Students will be expected to take notes, ask and answer questions throughout the sessions.

At the end of the day a small amount of homework will be allocated so that students can consolidate the work of that day.  In addition to the outline above any particular areas of concern with regard to the syllabus may be raised by a student and time will be found for explanation and consolidation.

A report will be written and sent to each student.

Schedule of Work

AS Level

Russia in Revolution 1905-17

Causes of 1905 Revolution. 
Results and Effects of the First World War.
February Revolution         
October Revolution
Why were the Bolsheviks unsuccessful?

The Triumph of Bolshevism? 1917-28
The Civil War
War Communism
The NEP
The Leadership struggle

Life in the Third Reich 1933-39
Nazi Economy
Effects on the Class System
Role and Status of Women
Nazi Ideology
Youth policy
The Second Revolution

A2 Level

Europe at War 1939-45
German military and Economic objectives 1939-41
The Allied Response
War on the Eastern Front
The Social and Economic impact of war
The turn of the tide 1942-44
The impact of U.S. intervention

Britain and Decolonisation 1879-1980
How did Britain maintain its control over its colonies?
In what ways did movements for independence in British colonies develop in the 20th Century?

Hitler and the Nazi State: Power and Control 1933-39
How popular was Nazi rule in Germany?
Nazis and social groups
Propaganda and use of terror
Hitler ‘weak dictator’ or ‘master of the Third Reich’?
Personal role of Hitler, Goering and Himmler