AS/A Level GCE (for first teaching in 2008) Sociology - H181 H581

Mandatory

G671: Exploring socialisation, culture and identity

This unit looks at the formation of culture, the process of socialisation and its role in forming identity. It also explores the research process in context, exploring methods of data collection, analysis of data and research concepts. The examination will utilise pre-released material which will contain an adapted article or piece of research. The questions will be unseen but will relate to and develop concepts, themes and methods contained in the pre-release.

1 hour 30 min exam

AS - 50%

A Level - 25%

Mandatory

G672: Topics in socialisation, culture and identity

The themes of culture and socialisation are developed through the study of a choice of one substantive topic from:

• Sociology of the family
• Sociology of health
• Sociology of religion
• Sociology of youth

The unit explores the influence of these themes on the attitudes, values and social experiences of both individuals and society.

1 hour 30 min exam

AS - 50%

A Level - 25%

Mandatory

G673: Power and control

The themes of power and control are developed through the study of one substantive topic from:

• Sociology of crime and deviance
• Sociology of education
• Sociology of the mass media
• Sociology of power and politics

Included within the topic area covered would be an overview of the theoretical approaches to the study of that topic.

1 hour 30 mins exam

A Level - 25%

Mandatory

G674: Exploring social inequality and difference

This unit builds upon the knowledge and skills acquired to develop links between the nature of sociological thought and methods of sociological enquiry and core sociological themes such as power, social inequality, culture and identity.

2 hour exam

A Level - 25%