Cambridge International AS & A Level Global Perspectives & Research 9239 Syllabus - Cambridge Advanced Version 3

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Cambridge International AS & A Level Global Perspectives & Research 9239 syllabus outlines the assessment arrangements for June and November examinations in 2020 and 2021, including options for March 2020 and 2021 for India only. Version 3, published August 2020, updates carry forward arrangements for AS coursework and changes the mark scheme for Component 2, while advising teachers to read the full syllabus before planning. The document explains aims, assessment objectives, teaching approaches, component descriptions, criteria, and key concepts centered on the Critical Path, plus guidance on equality, inclusion, language, grading, and exam administration.

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Introduction

Welcome

1 Syllabus overview

2 Syllabus aims and assessment objectives

3 Approaches to teaching and learning

4 Description of components

5 Other information

SYLLABUS Cambridge International AS & A Level Global Perspectives & Research 9239 For examination in June and November 2020 and 2021. Also available for examination in March 2020 and 2021 for India only. Cambridge Advanced Version 3 | Changes to the syllabus for 2020 and 2021 | | --- | | The latest syllabus is version 3, published August 2020
The carry forward arrangements of the AS coursework components have been updated. Please seepage 11 of the syllabus.
Changes to version 2, published December 2018
Assessment
The mark scheme for Component 2 is changed (see Subject page for this syllabus at [www.cambridgeinternational.org/9239 for more](www.cambridgeinternational.org/9239 for more) information) .
Changes to version 1, published September 2017.
There are no significant changes which affect teaching.
You are strongly advised to read the whole syllabus before planning your teaching programme. | | Any textbooks endorsed to support the syllabus for examination from 2017–2019 are still suitable for use with this syllabus. | Cambridge Assessment International Education is part of the Cambridge Assessment Group. Cambridge Assessment is the brand name of the University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate (UCLES), which itself is a department of the University of Cambridge. UCLES retains the copyright on all its publications. Registered centres are permitted to copy material from this booklet for their own internal use . However, we cannot give permission to centres to photocopy any material that is acknowledged to a third party even for internal use within a centre. Contents Introduction .......................................................................................................................... 2 Welcome Why choose Cambridge Assessment International Education? Why Cambridge International AS & A Levels? Why Cambridge International AS & A Level Global Perspectives & Research Teacher support 1 Syllabus overview ........................................................................................................... 9 1.1 A skills-based approach 1.2 Assessment 2 Syllabus aims and assessment objectives ................................................................... 12 2.1 Syllabus aims 2.2 Assessment objectives 2.3 Relationship between assessment objectives and components 2.4 Relationship between assessment objectives and qualifications 3 Approaches to teaching and learning ........................................................................... 15 3.1 Skills in research, communication, thinking and reasoning 3.2 Global topics, themes, issues and perspectives (AS Level) 3.3 Key terms (AS Level) 4 Description of components .......................................................................................... 21 4.1 Component 1 Written Examination 4.2 Component 2 Essay 4.3 Component 3 Team Project 4.4 Component 4 Cambridge Research Report Assessment criteria Further guidance 5 Other information ......................................................................................................... 38 Equality and inclusion Language Grading and reporting Exam administration Cambridge International AS & A Level Global Perspectives & Research 9239 syllabus. Introduction Syllabus for examination in 2020 and 2021. Welcome Cambridge International AS & A Level Global Perspectives encourages students to explore their subject in depth. The syllabus has been designed, in consultation with teachers and universities, to help students develop not only subject knowledge, but also a strong understanding of some of the key concepts that are critical to mastering the subject. All our syllabuses are reviewed and updated regularly so that they reflect the latest thinking of international experts and practitioners, and take account of the different national contexts in which they are taught. Consultation is an important pa

FAQs

What does the syllabus version 3 change for 2020 and 2021?

Version 3, published August 2020, updates carry forward arrangements of the AS coursework components. It also changes the mark scheme for Component 2.

What are the key concepts emphasized in Global Perspectives & Research?

The syllabus focuses on deconstruction, reconstruction, reflection, and communication and collaboration. These are developed within the unifying concept of the Critical Path.

How are students assessed in the different components?

The syllabus describes four components: Component 1 Written Examination, Component 2 Essay, Component 3 Team Project, and Component 4 Cambridge Research Report, along with assessment criteria and further guidance.

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