Overview:

The key aim of this course is to provide pupils with important knowledge of the world around us. This relates to relevant topics and issues that we face today such as globalisation, climate change, poverty and development to name a few. It aims to broaden horizons of key issues whilst preparing pupils for the challenge that Leaving Certificate Geography offers.

Course Content:

This course is for pupils who are interested in important global issues. World development and physical geography will be the essential topics covered. This helps you to understand your role as a global citizen in relation to global development and sustainability. The course examines important global issues and considerations that shape our lives including globalisation and interdependence. It explores processes that lead to the development of a more just and equitable society and the role of global citizens in achieving that end. It also incorporates the physical world around us and looks at various aspects of physical geography.

The course is multidisciplinary drawing upon elements of a range of subject areas. It combines the spatial dimensions of geographical study; a focus on international relations, institutions and systems of governance within political studies; historical perspectives vital for an understanding of current situations; aspects of sociology in exploring human inter-relationships; and the emphasis in economics on production and exchange. Coupled with this, physical geography will also feature, largely focusing on natural hazards, plate tectonics along with other engaging and fun topics.

Teaching & Learning:

The course is designed to be stimulating and engaging, encouraging independent research and using a range of enquiry methods to learn about particular topics. We endeavour to keep the topic up-to-date and relevant relating to case studies and examples from the news and social media. Therefore, the use of a laptop/ tablet is necessary. 

Assessment:

Pupils are assessed throughout the course via presentations, debates and projects. They also have an examination at the end of the Michaelmas and in the Trinity term.

Additional Information: 

National competitions are entered each year which are relevant to the course.