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POLITICS & SOCIETY | Leaving Cert Higher | Grinds | Courses Politics & Society is a new Leaving Cert subject, which was first examined in June 2018. Politics & Society is a great Leaving Certificate subject to take if you have an interest in areas such as Law, Politics, Sociology, History, Geography, English, Anthropology, Sustainable Development, Philosophy, or Media Studies. Assessment: The subject assessment consists of a final written examination worth 80% of the marks made up of three sections (short questions, data analysis, and two short essays) and a coursework component, a Citizenship Project Report, worth 20% of the marks available for the subject. Course Topics:It is a broad course which has a wide range of topics, including sustainable development, globalization, multiculturalism, gender equality, political and social theories, understanding executive branches, and human rights. Research Project: Students will begin work on the project in March of 5th year. The development of the research project will typically move through a number of stages: Design stage, Data collection stage (in which learners will collect data such as administering surveys, carrying out interviews, or detailing observations), Data analysis stage, and finally the Write-up stage. Complementary subjects: Geography, English, and History. -
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SPANISH | Leaving Cert Higher | Full Time | Grinds We pride ourselves in Hewitt College on the excellence of our modern languages departments. You will be taught by our experienced Spanish teacher, Maria Martinez Galvez. Written work is corrected and returned on a weekly basis. In Hewitt College, there is no blocking of subjects, and students may study any or a combination of French, German and Spanish. Japanese and Italian may also be facilitated on a private basis.
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TECHNOLOGY | Leaving Cert Higher | Full Time Technology is a “hands-on” subject, which involves working with tools and machinery on materials like metals, plastic and timber and electronics. Examination of the subject has two components; a student project (allocated 50% of the overall marks) and a theory-based examination sat in June, as part of the main timetabled Leaving Certificate examinations. The final examination investigates topics such as electronics and controls, applied control systems, information and communication technology, manufacturing systems and material technology. This is an excellent subject for a practically-minded student who has a keen interest in engineering and technology. The theory relates to examples taken from everyday life. Having studied technology at Junior Certificate level is an advantage but is not necessary. This is a very achievable course to cover in one year.
