2. Modern Studies in S3/4 What is involved?

3. The Concepts Modern Studies at Standard Grade is based on a number of key concepts. Modern Studies at Standard Grade is based on a number of key concepts. We need to understand these concepts and the subjects they cover which are: We need to understand these concepts and the subjects they cover which are: Representation Rights & Responsibilities Need Equality Power Ideology Participation

4. The Topics To cover all these concepts we study four major areas. To cover all these concepts we study four major areas. Each area will cover one or more of the concepts mentioned Each area will cover one or more of the concepts mentioned These areas are: These areas are: Living in a Democracy Changing Society International Relations The Politics of Aid United States Race United States Government

5. Living in a Democracy Includes: Our rights as citizens Our responsibility as citizens Electing our Government Work of an MP CONCEPTS - Rights & Responsibility Power, Ideology, Representation & Participation

6. Living in a Democracy The Scottish Parliament Pressure Groups Trade Unions CONCEPTS - Rights & Responsibility Power, Ideology, Representation & Participation

7. Changing Society The Elderly Employment The Family CONCEPTS : Need, Ideology Equality

8. Politics of Aid The Developing World What causes Hunger How we Help Different kinds of Aid The United Nations Voluntary Agencies CONCEPTS: Equality, Need

9. International Relations The European Union - the countries - the parliament - the European MP Europe Today European Problems NA The north Atlantic Treaty Organisation The United Nations CONCEPTS - Power, Representation,Ideology

10. The United States American democracy US Government The US President US Poverty US Race Relations CONCEPTS - Rights & Responsibility, Ideology

11. The Two Elements Knowledge and Understanding How Many MP? What is Bi - Lateral Aid? How is the President elected? What benefits do pensioners receive? Enquiry Skills Detect exaggeration/bias Answer questions from graphs Write letters Conduct surveys Collect information

12. Methods Used Working direct from Textbooks Lessons from Teacher Debate Use of TV/Video Use of CD Rom Use of Internet Homework will be issued on a weekly basis End of unit assessments will be held regularly 3rd Year assessment in April Prelim in December

13. What use is Modern Studies? Modern Studies is a recognised as an entrance qualification in all universities It is particularly useful for those intending a career in Media & Journalism Police, armed forces, Health Service Civil Service, Law, accountancy Education Postal services Social services

14. Health Warning Modern Studies is not an easy option You should be interested in what is happening in Britain and the world today You will need to read newspapers and watch news programmes Modern Studies has a high POLITICAL content. If you don’t like politics stay clear of Modern Studies