Sociology is the study of people and society. It offers an insight into social, cultural and political issues. It helps you develop a multi-perspective and critical approach to understanding issues around culture, identity, religion, education, the family, crime, media, childhood and social power. WHY STUDY SOCIOLOGY? On the course you will critically examine different sociological perspectives on current affairs and be encouraged to debate various social issues. You will enjoy this course if you want to study a subject that: • Introduces you to the study of people and society, helps you to understand why there is order and conflict in society. • Teaches you how to use evidence to support your arguments. • Teaches you how to investigate facts and use deduction. • Teaches you how to put over your point of view fluently. • Teaches you how to take responsibility for your own learning. • Develops your skills of evaluation, interpretation and analysis. • Examines some of the different ways sociologists explain family, education, mass media and crime