History
Option subject
Why History ?
The pursuit of history not only teaches us to appreciate the past for its own sake , but it also fosters an informed perspective on the present and the tools to shape and change our future . The skills History teaches you are extremely well - regarded by other academic disciplines and a wide range of future careers , from finance to politics , and from heritage careers to law . GCSE students will develop their ability to evaluate historical source materials ; to sift fact from fiction . They will learn to argue and debate different interpretations more critically . They will also learn to present their own views and opinions more convincingly in their writing .
What will you study ?
Cambridge iGCSE History includes three main components which will allow you to study some of modern History ’ s most important topics . The first component is a breadth study of twentieth century relations from the end of the First World War to the end of the Cold War . It includes issues such as the birth of the United Nations , the impact of nuclear weapons on global diplomacy , and the clash between communism and capitalism . The second component is a depth study of Weimar and Nazi Germany , 1918 - 1945 . This explores the emergence of Hitler and the Nazi dictatorship – one of History ’ s darkest but most significant chapters .
The final component is a coursework essay written about a topic within the Germany paper .
Exam board
Examinations
Cambridge International ( IGCSE )
Coursework ( 30 %) Paper 1 ( 2h ) Paper 2 ( 1h 45 )
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