What will students study in Sociology this year? In Year 12, students study the topic of education, with a particular focus on applying sociological research methods to the study of education. The purpose of this unit is to develop knowledge of the roles and functions of the education system from a variety of sociological perspectives. Students also study the topic of families and households, investigating the nature of childhood, changing patterns of marriage and divorce, and gender roles within the family in contemporary society. In Year 13, students study the media, exploring media representations of age, social class, ethnicity, gender, sexuality and disability, as well as the processes of selection and presentation of the content of the news. The final topic is Crime and Deviance. Students analyse methods of crime control, surveillance, prevention and punishment, victims, and the role of the criminal justice system and other agencies. By studying sociology, students will develop transferable skills including how to: • Investigate facts and make deductions • Develop opinions and new ideas on social issues • Analyse and better understand the social world What are the major assessments this year? In addition to their end of term exams, students will be set exam-style questions in their four units of work. Students will complete routine knowledge tests to ensure they are able to recall and retrieve knowledge from previous units of work. What do the assessments test? Assessments target three Assessment Objectives set out in the exam board specification. These are as follows: Demonstration of knowledge and understanding of: sociological theories, concepts and evidence, sociological research methods (AO1) Application of sociological theories, concepts, evidence and research methods to a range of issues (AO2) Analysis and evaluation of sociological theories, concepts, evidence and research methods in order to: present arguments, make judgements and draw conclusions (AO3). Whom should I contact for further advice or information? Curriculum Leader of Sociology, Miss N Winders: nwinders@carshaltongirls.org.uk
6 in English Language and 6 in Sociology
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What will students study in Sociology this year? In Year 12, students study the topic of education, with a particular focus on applying sociological research methods to the study of education. The purpose of this unit is to develop knowledge of the roles and functions of the education system from a variety of sociological perspectives. Students also study the topic of families and households, investigating the nature of childhood, changing patterns of marriage and divorce, and gender roles within the family in contemporary society. In Year 13, students study the media, exploring media representations of age, social class, ethnicity, gender, sexuality and disability, as well as the processes of selection and presentation of the content of the news. The final topic is Crime and Deviance. Students analyse methods of crime control, surveillance, prevention and punishment, victims, and the role of the criminal justice system and other agencies. By studying sociology, students will develop transferable skills including how to: • Investigate facts and make deductions • Develop opinions and new ideas on social issues • Analyse and better understand the social world What are the major assessments this year? In addition to their end of term exams, students will be set exam-style questions in their four units of work. Students will complete routine knowledge tests to ensure they are able to recall and retrieve knowledge from previous units of work. What do the assessments test? Assessments target three Assessment Objectives set out in the exam board specification. These are as follows: Demonstration of knowledge and understanding of: sociological theories, concepts and evidence, sociological research methods (AO1) Application of sociological theories, concepts, evidence and research methods to a range of issues (AO2) Analysis and evaluation of sociological theories, concepts, evidence and research methods in order to: present arguments, make judgements and draw conclusions (AO3). Whom should I contact for further advice or information? Curriculum Leader of Sociology, Miss N Winders: nwinders@carshaltongirls.org.uk
6 in English Language and 6 in Sociology
