IGCSE Global Citizenship
Course Aims
This Edexcel IGCSE course aims to enable learners to:
- introduce key issues and changes affecting societies across the globe and develop students’ understanding of them
- develop students’ understanding of how communities interact locally, nationally, regionally and globally in response to change
- develop students’ skills of enquiry, analysis and evaluation of different perspectives in relation to global issues and change
- enable students to participate in local community activities and understand the impact of these actions in terms of making a difference
Course Structure
Paper 1:
Component code: 4GL1/01
Written examination: 2 hours 30 minutes
Availability: June
100 marks
100% of the total International GCSE
Content summary
This paper assesses knowledge and understanding of four key themes relating to global
citizenship studies:
- Politics and Governance
- Economic Development and the Environment
- Culture and Community
- Technology
These themes are broken down into related subject areas, which enable students to explore a wide range of issues and ideas, with a specific focus on how they interrelate with being an effective citizen.
Things to Know
Course Name: International GCSE Global Citizenship
Course Code: 4GL1
Exam Board: Pearson Edexcel
Examination Type: In-person or online
Course Duration: 2 years
Course Delivery: Online Lessons (live) and access to course materials at all times
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