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In terms of the history of life on Earth, it’s only yesterday that mankind was living in the caves, and the day before when we were swinging from branch to branch with the other creatures. And yet in what is really the blink of an eye we have developed into a complex society with a wide number of problems and opportunities to live with. It’s those factors which affect how our species, and the tribes and family groups within it, works on a day to day basis. Over a fascinating two year period you’ll cover a spectrum of subjects which, between them, will help you make sense of the society we live in and understand the culture and identity issues which affect us all.
Studying sociology offers insights into social and cultural issues. It helps you develop a multi-perspective and critical approach to understanding issues around culture, identity, religion, crime, childhood and social power. More than once during the course you’re bound to ask yourself the question, “why have we developed like this. Poverty, ignorance, crime, injustice ... shouldn’t we have left them in the Stone Age?”
The Sociology A Level course will help you develop a number of new skills:
• How to use evidence to support your arguments
• How to investigate facts and use deduction
• How to put over your point of view fluently
• How to work as a team to achieve results
• How to take responsibility for your own learning
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Unit 1 - Culture and Identity
In this unit you will consider different conceptions of culture, including subculture, mass culture, high and low culture, popular culture, global culture. The socialisation process and the role of the agencies of socialisation. Sources and different conceptions of the self, identity and difference. The relationship of identity to age, disability, ethnicity, gender, nationality, sexuality and social class in contemporary society. Leisure, consumption, and identity.
Unit 2 - Education and Sociological Methods
In this unit you will consider the role and purpose of education, including vocational education and training, in contemporary society. The differential educational achievement of social groups by social class, gender and ethnicity in contemporary society. Relationships and processes within schools, with particular reference to teacher/pupil relationships, pupil subcultures, the hidden curriculum, and the organisation of teaching and learning. |
