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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. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Citizenship Studies
What is a GCE in Citizenship studies, what does it involve and what is a citizen?!
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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.
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Why does Citizenship look good?
UCAS pointsShows you know your rights and
responsibilitiesCaring member of societyPolitically informedGood for personal statementsGood experience of active roles in the
communityEmpowered members of societyHave a lot to contribute
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What makes a good citizen?
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What makes a good citizen?
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What is a citizen anyway?
List your possible answers with a partner:
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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?
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Active citizenship
• Is taking an active role in the community. Give some examples.
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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?