Sociology

Course summary

In Sociology, our curriculum intent is: • For students to gain a deep understanding of research methods to be able to design, conduct and evaluate studies into a wide and complex range of social issues. • For students to develop critical and analytical thinking skills. • For students to engage in deep thinking about society to deconstruct social structures to develop a richer understanding of their mechanisms and effects on society. • For students to reflect on societal constructs such as socialization and ideology to relate learning to personal circumstance to deepen understanding of how society affects individuals.