A Level History Year 13

Year 13China and its Rulers 1839-1989

Term of Study

Assessments

Autumn Term

• China 1839-60
• The opening of China to foreigners 1860-1901
• Defeat and revolution 1901-25
• Nationalists and Communists 1924-45
• The Japanese threat and Communist takeover 1931-49

• Examination questions
• Mock examination

Spring Term

• China and the wider world 1949-76
• Government, economy and society under Mao after 1949
• The Cultural Revolution 1966-76
• Deng Xiaoping
• China and the wider world 1978-97

• Examination questions

Summer Term

• Thematic Study and revision

• External examinations A Level

Year 13 Coursework Unit – The aftermath of the English Civil War, the Interregnum and the Restoration of the monarchy

Autumn Term

• Individual study of the topic areas
• Choosing your essay focus
• Researching and drafting your essay

• Teacher discussion

Spring Term

• Writing up your coursework essay (4000 words)

• Coursework marked internally

Year 13

Revision

Summer Term

• Revision of Units 1 and 2

• Exam practice
• External examinations A Level