A Level Sociology
Assessment Objectives :
A01 Knowledge and understanding
A02 application
A03 Analysis and evaluation
Unit 1 - Component 1 – 90 minute exam at the end of Year 13
Socialisation, culture and identity
SECTION A: INTRODUCING SOCIALISATION, CULTURE AND IDENTITY
• What is culture?
• What is socialisation?
• What is identity?
SECTION B:
• Youth subcultures
Unit 2 - Component 2 - 2hr 15 mins exam at the end of Year 13
Researching and understanding social inequalities
SECTION A: RESEARCH METHODS AND RESEARCHING SOCIAL INEQUALITIES
• What is the relationship between theory and methods?
• What are the main stages of the research process?
• Which methods are used in sociological research?
SECTION B: UNDERSTANDING SOCIAL INEQUALITIES
• What are the main trends in social inequality and difference?
• How can trends in social inequality and difference be explained?
Unit 3 - Component 3 2hr 15 mins exam at the end of year 13
Debates in contemporary society
SECTION A: GLOBALISATION AND THE DIGITAL SOCIAL WORLD
• What is the relationship between globalisation and digital forms of communication?
• What is the impact of digital forms of communication in a global context?
SECTION B:
Education-why do some children do better than others- class, ethnicity, gender
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Where can an A Level in Sociology lead?
Our A Level Sociology specification provides students with the opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the world around them and reflect on social issues that are often relevant to their own social experiences. Through the specifications, students can acquire knowledge and develop key desirable skills, including the ability to analyse and formulate clear, logical arguments with scope for extensive evaluation from a range of theoretical perspectives.