Cambridge International AS & A Level Sociology encourages learners to think sociologically about contemporary social, cultural and political issues. The syllabus provides opportunities to explore key concepts and debates that underpin the discipline of sociology and to develop the skills of interpretation, application, analysis and evaluation while studying a range of stimulating topics and real-world issues.
What I should consider before enrolling
All students undertaking this A level must have IGCSE in English Language at Grade B or 6 (or equivalent qualification).
Sociology
Overview of Content
Course
Paper 1 – Socialisation, identity and methods of research
Socialisation and the creation of social identityÂ
- The process of learning and socialisationÂ
- Social control, conformity and resistanceÂ
- Social identity and changeÂ
Methods of research
- Types of data, methods and research designÂ
- Approaches to sociological researchÂ
- Research issuesÂ
Paper 2 – The Family Theories of the family and social change
- Perspectives on the role of the familyÂ
- Diversity and social change Family roles and changing relationshipsÂ
- Gender equality and experiences of family lifeÂ
- Age and family lifeÂ
Paper 3 – Education and society
- Theories about the role of educationÂ
- Education and social mobilityÂ
- Influences on the curriculum Education and inequalityÂ
- Intelligence and educational attainmentÂ
- Social class and educational attainmentÂ
- Ethnicity and educational attainment
- Gender and educational attainment
Paper 4 – Globalisation, Media and Religion
Globalisation Key debates, concepts and perspectivesÂ
- Perspectives on globalisationÂ
- Globalisation and identityÂ
- Globalisation, power and politicsÂ
Contemporary issuesÂ
- Globalisation, poverty and inequalitiesÂ
- Globalisation and migrationÂ
- Globalisation and crimeÂ
Media Ownership and control of the mediaÂ
- Traditional media and the new mediaÂ
- Theories of the media and influences on media contentÂ
- The impact of the new mediaÂ
Media representation and effectsÂ
- Media representations of class, gender, ethnicity, and age groups Â
- Different models of media effectsÂ
- The impact of the media on behaviourÂ
Religion and social orderÂ
- Religion and societyÂ
- Religion and social orderÂ
- Religion as a source of social change
 The influence of religionÂ
- The secularisation debateÂ
- Gender, feminism and religion • Religion and post-modernity
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