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?

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

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?