Citizenship Studies What is a GCE in Citizenship
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Citizenship Studies What is a GCE in Citizenship studies, what does it involve and what is a citizen? !
The course. . . • A full AS Level from AQA. • Four lessons a week. • Two units of study: Identity, rights and responsibilities. Democracy, active citizenship and participation. • Two exams, one needs a portfolio of work which includes active citizenship.
Why does Citizenship look good? ü UCAS points ü Shows you know your rights and responsibilities ü Caring member of society ü Politically informed ü Good for personal statements ü Good experience of active roles in the community ü Empowered members of society ü Have a lot to contribute
What makes a good citizen?
What makes a good citizen?
What is a citizen anyway? List your possible answers with a partner:
Some examples. . . • In the United States you must have been a ‘natural born citizen’ to become President or vice-president. Do you think where you were born makes you more of a citizen? • Is citizenship where we live or is it determined by our actions?
Active citizenship • Is taking an active role in the community. Give some examples.
Citizens or subjects? • Read the hand out and highlight in two different colours: • The key arguments stating we are citizens. • The key arguments stating we are subjects. • Which do you think we are? • Does it matter?