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ISBN-10: 0340850442

Published: 31/10/2002

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Summary:
Citizenship Studies for AQA GCSE Short Course supports the teaching and learning of the specification, and can also be used as a general textbook for the Key Stage 4 Citizenship programme of study. The book has been written by leading Citizenship examiners and features coverage of the main topics demanded by the specification, including:

School, Work and the Local Community

National and European Citizenship

Global Citizenship

Each topic comprises three themes that help to ensure that students become informed and responsible citizens:

Rights and Responsibilities

Decision-Making Power and Authority

Participation in Citizenship Activities

The book also contains advice sections for students on how to plan, carry out and reflect upon coursework activities, and prepare for the demands of the exam.

• Excellent book supporting teaching and learning of the specification and can be used as a general textbook.
• Written by leading examiners and features coverage of the specified main topics.

Table of Contents:
Introduction: Choices and Decisions
School, Work and the Local Community
School
i School: Rights and Responsibilities
ii School Rules
iii Equality and Diversity
Work
i Rights and Responsibilities
ii Health and Safety
iii Work Placements
Local Community
i Ethnic Groups
ii Power and Authority
iii How can individuals bring about change?
National and European Citizenship
National and European Government
i Vote for Me!
ii Government – Power and Responsibility
iii How is my Life Affected?
Criminal and Civil Law
i The Long Arm of the Law
ii Case Studies
iii How does the Law Affect Me?
The Media and Pressure Groups
i Have I got News for You…
ii Pressure for Change
Global Citizenship
International Relations
i Our Role in the Wider World
ii Current International Conflicts and Co-operation
Case Studies - International Conflict
World Trade and Overseas Aid
i Globalisation
ii Global Interdependence
iii Sustainable Development and Local Agenda 21
iv Case Studies
The Future Citizen
Guidance for Students on Coursework and Preparation for the Exam

About the Author(s):
Dave Jones is a retired teacher and senior examiner of Social Sciences at
GCSE for AQA.
Mike Mitchell is a teacher of Politics, History and Citizenship at Exmouth
Community College and is chief examiner of the AS Citizenship course (AQA)
and Politics.
David Worden is an RE teacher in Devon and is a senior examiner of RE at
GCSE for AQA.
Ed Waller is a Head of Humanities in Hampshire and is a senior examiner of
Humanities at GCSE for AQA.

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