Sociology
Sociology is the study of society and about understanding how and why society changes as well as giving you an insight and understanding into issues that affect you such as family, education and crime. This course places an emphasis on understanding how and why society changes, in addition to developing awareness of contemporary social, cultural and global issues. You will develop key skills such as the ability to critically discuss, evaluate and analyse a range of different viewpoints that will not only allow you to engage in sociological debates but to also be ‘apprentice sociologists’.
Why Choose Sociology
Sociology is an incredibly interesting and fascinating subject that can lead to an array of future careers based on the skills and knowledge you acquire through studying this course. The course will enable you to develop your critical thinking, evaluation and analytical skills alongside an ability to interpret data and sources accurately. GCSE Sociology is an excellent platform for those students wishing to study A-Level Sociology, Psychology, Law and Religious Studies.
Course Content
Some of the key questions we will discuss in Sociology include:
•Why has the divorce rate increased?
•Should men and women have different roles in the family?
•Why have girls overtaken boys in education?
•Does your teacher have an impact on how well you do in school?
•Why do people commit crimes?
•Why do some social groups have poorer life experiences and chances than others?
If you enjoy subjects like History, Geography, Religious Studies and have an interest in society and an inquisitive mind, then this is the course for you!
Subject Units and Assessment Outline
Unit 1 – This is worth 50% of the final qualification and will be assessed by a 1 hour and 45-minute exam. It includes studying the topics of Education, Families and Research Methods.
Unit 2 - This is worth 50% of the final qualification and will be assessed by a 1 hour and 45-minute exam. It includes studying the topics of Crime and Deviance, Social Stratification and Research Methods.
The course is assessed purely by examinations. You will be asked to complete 4 mini-essays on each exam paper, so good English abilities are essential.
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