Modern Studies

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Modern Studies is a subject in the Scottish school system, currently taught at National 3 through Advanced Higher. [1] It concerns contemporary social and political issues, and political processes, in Scottish, UK and international contexts. [1] [2] [3] The subject has been taught in Scotland since the 1960s and is credited with increasing students' political literacy. [3]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Modern Studies - SQA". Scottish Qualifications Authority . Retrieved 14 February 2021.
  2. "Modern Studies - BBC Bitesize". British Broadcasting Corporation . Retrieved 14 February 2021.
  3. 1 2 Maitles, Henry (20 September 2000). Political Education in Scotland: an assessment of effectiveness. European Conference on Educational Research. Retrieved 8 July 2023.