Sociology

Course summary

The Sociology course strives to promote, foster and encourage pupils’ interest, knowledge and their understanding of their participation in the society in which they live. This subject aims to provide an enriching, positive and rewarding experience for all pupils and ensure that they achieve their full potential. Course Content: ● Understand that societies are socially constructed - the reasons why they change and adapt over time and culture will be explored ● To gain an insight into other peoples’ experiences and realise that problems/issues in society are multi-dimensional ● To understand sociological methodology and a range of research methods ● Reflect on personal experiences and develop an understanding and tolerance of diversity and difference ● Develop skills that they can utilise as an adult and apply to their everyday life. ● To read a variety of texts to glean information and be able to put these into note form ● To master essay skills, to be confident in their structure, which is essential for exam preparation ● Developing speaking, listening, discussion and debate – excellent for evaluation skills ● Research, fact-finding, for example culture projects and youth subcultures ● Organisation and communication For further information, see Ms Juerakhan