Sociology

9699| AS/A-Level

Overview

Cambridge International AS & A Level Sociology encourages learners to think sociologically about contemporary social, cultural and political issues. The syllabus provides opportunities to explore key concepts and debates that underpin the discipline of sociology and to develop the skills of interpretation, application, analysis and evaluation while studying a range of stimulating topics and real-world issues.

AS & A Level Sociology encourages learners to be:

confident, communicating sociological ideas and arguments to others, and exploring contemporary social issues with maturity and insight

responsible, recognising the importance of culture and community and able to appreciate cultural differences and alternative perspectives on social issues

reflective, reviewing and refining their skills of analysis and evaluation and drawing connections between specific examples and wider issues

innovative, developing informed views about real-world issues, and an ability to think sociologically to understand problems and respond to questions

engaged, learning through independent study and collaboration; debating issues and using research findings to tackle sociological questions.

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Course Content

The aims describe the purposes of a course based on this syllabus. The aims are to enable students to develop:

• knowledge and understanding of sociological terms, theories, methods and research findings

• an awareness of the range and limitations of sociological theory and the ability to compare and contrast different theoretical perspectives

• an appreciation and understanding of individual, social and cultural diversity, and of continuity and change in social life

• an understanding of sociological research methods, including issues concerned with the planning, implementation and evaluation of research enquiry and the collection, analysis and interpretation of data

• improved skills of communication, interpretation, analysis and evaluation

• skills for further study

Assessment

  • Paper 1: Socialisation, identity and methods of research (1 hour 30 minutes)

  • Paper 2 : The Family(1 hour 30 minutes)

  • Paper 3: Education(1 hour 15 minutes)

  • Paper 4 : Globalisation, Media and Religion (1 hour 45 minutes)

Progression

Cambridge International A Level Sociology provides a foundation for the study of sociology or related courses in higher education. Equally it is suitable as part of a course of general education.