SPECIFICATION A Level AQA Sociology 7192 CONTENT AND ASSESSMENT Sociology is the science of society. It is first the study of relationships existing between people living together in a given community so that facts relating to these relationships may be detected, classified and examined to see if any meaningful generalisations about them are possible, for example, the customs and laws relating to marriage and family; the class structure and its relationship to health or educational achievement. The aim is to generate an appreciation of the underlying patterns of behaviour in a changing world that allow us to make sense of how behaviour is shaped by forces beyond individual choice or awareness. The AS and A Level courses comprise a variety of subject areas including Families and Households; Education; Theory and Methods; Belief Systems; Crime and Deviance. The A Level course has 3 exams (all 2 hours, worth 80 marks each) comprising short answer questions and extended writing up to 30 marks. METHODS OF STUDY A variety of learning experiences are encouraged, including class discussions and debates, individual and group projects and assignments. There is an important requirement that reading, note taking and the completion of activities relating to particular syllabus themes be undertaken by the students in their independent study time. SPECIAL FEATURES OF THE COURSE Students will have the opportunity to: - Attend Manchester Crown court to gain experience of the criminal justice system first hand. - Get involved with the lower school by helping to run a social sciences lunch time club. - Make links with other A level subjects such as Politics, Religious Studies and Psychology. - Learn about people, society, culture and the impact of policy on society.
Name: A LEVEL SOCIOLOGY Qualification title: A LEVEL SOCIOLOGY Qualification type: GCE A/AS Level or equivalent Assessment Exam. Awarding - Created 20150930 17:17:26 Updated 20161104 15:08:33
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