This site has been designed for students studying Intermediate and Higher Modern Studies. It corresponds closely with Study Theme 9: Issues in an emerging nation - South Africa (Intermediate 2) and Study Theme 7: A society in change – South Africa (Higher).
The site has two separate sections: one examines political issues, the other looks at the main social and economic issues in the country today. We've used case studies, news stories, interviews and specially written articles to bring the issues to life and to highlight contentious or conflicting viewpoints.
Please take a look at the site map for an overview of the structure and content of the site.
Curriculum match
Intermediate 2: Study Theme 9: Issues in an Emerging Nation – South Africa
Syllabus area | Corresponding section of the site |
Profile of the main regional and cultural features of South Africa . | Political issues: Constitution - Provincial government |
Social and economic issues in South Africa : inequalities in lifestyle... health, education... | Social and economic issues: Economy, Health, Education |
Political issues in South Africa : political structure since 1994; participation and representation; current political issues including the search for justice and the desire for autonomy by different groups. | Political issues: Voters Parties Constitution: Constitutional Court , Bill of rights |
Higher: Study Theme 7: A Society in Change – South Africa
Syllabus area | Corresponding section of the site |
The changing structure of South African society: racial composition; settlement patterns; legacy of apartheid (with reference to income; employment; health; housing; education; crime and law and order). | Social and economic issues: Health, Education, Land, Economy |
A political system in transition: the federal political structure since 1994; participation and representation in the democratic political system; the search for justice and reconciliation; the desire for autonomy by different groups within South Africa . | Political issues: Voters, Parties, Constitution |
Social and economic progress: the extent of social and economic problems facing South Africa ; the response of governments to these problems and the consequences for different groups. | Social and economic issues: Health, Education, Land, Economy |
Further resources
This site is part of an integrated resource package and is accompanied by two television programmes. You can order these additional resources direct from:
BBC Education Scotland (Information)
Room 230
Broadcasting House
Queen Margaret Drive
Glasgow
G12 8DG
email: edscot@bbc.co.uk
Alternatively, this site can stand alone as a learning and teaching aid.
Feedback
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Credits
Academic consultant – Douglas Mckenzie, PT Modern Studies, Boroughmuir High School , Edinburgh
Additional writing – Tom Ferguson, PT Modern Studies, Dyce Academy , Aberdeen
Illustrator – Mark Carolan
Additional photography - Douglas Mckenzie, Clare Little
Designer – Derek Horne
Coding - John Logan
Web Assistant – Tanya Carmichael
Producer - Bronwen Livingstone
Senior Producer - Elaine Maclean
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