Science in Society versus Religious Education A/AS level

[yoyo123]

I did a module for my degree ( not sure they were called modules then!)which was 'science and society', quite interesting, but a bit waffly.

Can't say with any particular authority, but it sounds a bit 'general studies' to me

[nigs]

Science in Society has been described to the students as:

Tackling current scientific issues from a "media driven" perspective. This A Level concentrates on understanding and interpretation of current issues rather than a significant need to acquire and use factual information. Designed to improve key skills in communication, literacy, argument, evidence-based decision making and data interpretation using sources ranging from women's magazines to scientific publications. The course has been designed to broaden the A Level curriculum for students who enjoyed science at GCSE but are predominantly specialised in the humanities. SiS will be of interest to all students who are taking a science A Level, as well as those taking Geography and Psychology. It would benefit these students as an entire complementary A Level. Alternatively, the AS qualification could be taken over two years. SiS may also attract students who enjoyed the sciences at GCSE but who did not wish to pursue a scientific A Level portfolio.

A bit more on the course here:

http://www.scienceinsocietyadvanced.org ... he-course/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[KB]

Sounds like an expansion of part of the General Studies course to me.
Might be an interesting extra for those that have the capacity but can't see how it can be on a par with traditional academic subjects?

[moved]

Is there any value to General Studies these days?

Edit: "These days" as many schools are now taking IB, which is broader than A levels anyway.

[KB]

Was there ever?
My understanding is tha IB means they study a wider range of individual subjects - GS at best gets them to think a bit about how ideas fit together.