AQA GCE AS Level Sociology

Sociology is the study of society. The course explores social relations and social groups. Students will learn to develop a critical examination of societies.They will acquire a critical awareness of British society and the forces that shape it. Students will look at the family in relation to society ,you will also examine Education and Research Methods, Five Reasons to Study this Course at Chichester 1. The opportunity to study and develop an understanding of the society you 2. The opportunity to study at an outstanding college 3. Teaching by subject specialist guaranteed varied , interesting lessons 4. High levels of support to enable you to achieve your potential 5. Sociology is an intriguing subject What will I Study? Unit 1 :Families and Households you will study :The relationship of the family to the social structure and social change.The diversity of contemporary family and household structures.The nature and extent of changes within the family in contemporary society The nature of childhood, and changes in the status of children in the family and society. Demographic trends in the UK since 1900 Unit 2 Education and Research Methods you will study: The role and purpose of education in contemporary society. Differential educational achievement of social groups by social class, gender and ethnicity. Relationships and processes within schools, with particular reference to teacher/pupil relationships,, and the organisation of teaching and learning. How will I be Taught? Varied and interesting lessons including : Sociological studies Videos Newspaper articles, Workbooks ,Debates,The use of IT – Internet / Intranet ,Tests – quizzes at end of lessons, end of units etc.• With 4.5 hours a week of teaching time you are expected to do a minimum of 4.5 hours extra work outside of lesson time. How will I be Assessed? Module 1:1 hr exam 40% of the marks at AS Level, 20% of the marks at A2 Level. (Summer exam) Module 2: 2hr exam 60% of the marks at AS Level, 30% of the marks at A2 Level. (Summer exam) Module 3: 1.5hr exam. 40% of the marks at A2 Level (Summer exam) Module 4: 2hr exam. 60% of the marks at A2. What our students say? This course helped me to understand the world we live in . The workbooks really helped me to understand the topics and prepare effectively for the exams