Sociology AS

Duration:

52 - 52 Weeks

Start Date(s)

03/09/2008 - 24/07/2009

Apprenticeship:

No

Can I combine this opportunity with another opportunity?

Yes

Location(s):

Hornsea School & Language College

Qualifications

GCE Advanced Subsidiary Level

What Will I Learn?

Unit 1: Exploring Socialisation, Culture and Identity
In this unit you are introduced to key sociological ideas and concepts that explore issues of identity within society. You will consider how cultures are formed and change over time, how we learn to be human and how society controls our behaviour and thoughts. This will then develop into a consideration of how our gender, age, ethnicity and class contributes to the creation of our own identities. Think about David Beckham wearing that sarong and Alice band - now you wouldn’t have see that a few years ago! Society’s changing rapidly and this unit really helps you to take a look at how you as an individual fit into the world in which you live. Along issues such as these, this unit will also enable you to explore the sociological research process and learn about behaviour and attitudes in society.

Unit 2: Topics in Socialisation, Culture and Identity
One topic that is central to any study of sociology is chose to be studied in depth. At Hornsea School we currently focus on ‘youth’. We consider youth cultures in all of their – from the Punks to the Skins to the Chavs! We then go on to look at delinquent behaviour, considering what it means to be part of a gang and why some young people engage in delinquent behaviour. Finally, we take a look at young people’s experiences of schooling – subject choices and anti-school behaviour, for example. This unit allows you the opportunity to really reflect upon your own experiences of being ‘young’, and to consider how this may be affected by other social influences around you. Lots of interesting, contemporary and at times contentious information is considered here.

What Are The Entry Requirements?

A range of good GCSE grades, including English at grade ’C’ or above. Studying Sociology at GCSE level is clearly helpful but by no means essential. An enquiring mind, a willingness not to accept things at face value and an interest in topical social issues are crucial

Is There Anything Else I Need To Know?

As well as (hopefully!) a good AS grade, studying Sociology should really opened your mind and give you something to think about. You will have a better understanding of both your own life and the society in which you live. The course will allow you the opportunity to build up a far more accurate picture of what society is like, instead of relying on the media for their often biased interpretations. You will develop skills of discussion, debate, data analysis and extended writing throughout your studies and will also be given opportunities to conduct your own sociological research into areas of social life that are of interest to you.

Future Opportunities?

You could use this as a stand alone AS qualification to support University or job applications, or progress to A2 level study in order to achieve a full A-Level in Sociology.