Sociology "A" Level
Sociology "A"
Level - Course IntroductionThe course is split into two major components AS and A2. The AS level can be sat in its own right. (See "An explanation of the new AS A2 Levels" for more information)
Each lesson begins with a set of clearly stated objectives and an explanation of its place in the overall programme of study.
Effective learning is encouraged through frequent activities and self-assessment questions.
The AS Level has 7 tutor-marked assignments (known as TMAs). The A2 has a further 8 TMAs.
Key Topics Covered
The course covers the syllabus in six modules of the following titles:
AS Level
- Culture and Identity; Families and Households
- Education, Wealth, Poverty and Welfare
- Mass Media: Work and Leisure; Sociological Methods
A2 Level
- Religion; Power and Politics; World Sociology
- Theory and Methods
- Crime and Deviance; Health; Stratification and Differentiation
This course prepares candidates for the AQA Sociology AS level syllabus 5191, for examination in 2004 and later years.
Most candidates will then study the A2 syllabus 6191, which was first examined in 2002. The full Advanced Level qualification comprises AS and A2.
Assessment is by three written papers for the AS Level and three written papers for the A2 level.
Recommended Textbook
You will be required to obtain a copy of the following books:
Sociology: Themes and Perspectives, M.Haralambos and M. Holborn (5th edition, Collins Educational, 2000)
ISBN 0-000327507-8
To purchase this book please click on the link below.
There are also some suggestions for supplementary reading in the course introduction.
Coursework
There is no coursework with this syllabus.
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