From around 1700, society began to change rapidly; people’s lives being affected dramatically by the Industrial Revolution with its growth of cities and advancing technology. Social thinkers at the time decided that society needed to be studied in detail to help us understand its problems: the subject of 'Sociology' was born. The need to understand our global world is now even more urgent. Change is so rapid that Orville Wright (the first person to fly an engine-powered aircraft for a few metres in 1903) was still alive when Neil Armstrong (the first human to walk on the Moon in 1969) was in his teens. However, while such great achievements have been made, the fact is that 21 children around the world die every minute from preventable causes. Sociology not only studies how and why society is successful in satisfying its members, but also how and why it is often unsuccessful, leading to social problems such as Educational Underachievement, Crime and so on. Sociology is studied at all the top universities and is seen as a valid course for those applying for other subjects. Leavers whose A-levels included Sociology have gone on to universities including Oxford, Cambridge, Leeds and Birmingham. Sociology should appeal to students interested in social issues but it is also a strong subject for those wishing to support university applications in areas as varied as English Literature, History, Law, Psychology, Medicine and Teaching. A variety of teaching methods are used in sociology lessons - student interest is the priority and preparation for exams (e.g. help with essay technique is very specific and student-friendly).
Name: Sociology Qualification title: Sociology Qualification type: GCE A/AS Level or equivalent Assessment Year 1 Education - educational achievement and why it varies according to social class, ethnicity and gender Family Life and how it has changed Research Methods. These are the topics required for the A/S exam Year 2 Further Sociological Theories about society the role and effect of the Media Crime and its causes Awarding Assessment & Qualifications Alliance Created 20151119 14:52:43 Updated 20161103 15:38:46
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