A level Sociology

Categories: A Level
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About Course

The AS Sociology course introduces students to the study of society, social behavior, and the forces that shape human interactions. Learners explore key sociological theories, research methods, and contemporary issues such as family, education, crime, media, and social inequality. The course develops critical thinking by encouraging students to analyze evidence, evaluate different perspectives, and understand how social structures influence individuals and groups. Through engaging discussions and case studies, students gain valuable analytical and communication skills. AS Sociology provides an excellent foundation for further study in the social sciences and prepares students for a wide range of academic and career opportunities.

Course Content

Paper 1
The process of learning and socialisation • Social control, conformity and resistance • Social identity and change • Types of data, methods and research design • Approaches to sociological research • Research issues

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paper 3
theories about the role of education • Education and social mobility • Influences on the curriculum • Intelligence and educational attainment • Social class and educational attainment • Ethnicity and educational attainment • Gender and educational attainment

paper 4
Globalisation Key debates, concepts and perspectives Contemporary issues Media Ownership and control of the media Media representation and effects Religion Religion and social order The influence of religion • Perspectives on globalisation • Globalisation and identity • Globalisation, power and politics • Globalisation, poverty and inequalities • Globalisation and migration • Globalisation and crime • Traditional media and the new media • Theories of the media and influences on media content • The impact of the new media • Media representations of class, gender, ethnicity, and age groups • Different models of media effects • The impact of the media on behaviour • Religion and society • Religion and social order • Religion as a source of social change • The secularisation debate • Gender, feminism and religion • Religion and post-modernity

paper 2
Perspectives on the role of the family • Diversity and social change • Gender equality and experiences of family life • Age and family life

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