Intent
Across RET schools the sociology curriculum is both academic and ambitious. Students will
- acquire knowledge and a critical understanding of contemporary social processes and social
- appreciate the significance of theoretical and conceptual issues in sociological debate.
- understand and evaluate sociological methodology and a range of research methods through active involvement in the research process.
- develop skills that enable individuals to focus on their personal identity, roles and responsibilities within society.
- develop a lifelong interest in social issues.
The subject is taught in Bristol, King's (AQA) and Becket Keys (OCR). It is only taught at KS5.
Implementation
Students will be taught to:
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:
- sociological theories, concepts and evidence.
- sociological research methods.
- Apply sociological theories, concepts, evidence and research methods to a range of issues.
- Analyse and evaluate sociological theories, concepts, evidence and research methods in order to:
- present arguments.
- make judgements.
- draw conclusions.
Key Themes/Concepts
AQA
All students study
- education
- methods in Context
- theory and methods
- crime and deviance
and at least one from each list below
|
culture and identity families and households health work, poverty and welfare |
beliefs in society global development the media stratification and differentiation |
OCR
All students study
- socialisation, culture and identity
- social inequality and difference
- research methods
- digital world and globalisation
and at least one from each of the lists below:
|
media youth subcultures family |
education crime and deviance religion, belief and faith |
Links to KS4:
Sociology is not taught at any RET school prior to embarking on the A level
course. However, knowledge and skills from history, geography and PSHE/citizenship are useful.
The A level course provides excellent preparation to further study of the subject in higher education.
Extra-Curricular
Examples include:
- Karl Marx Walking Tour
- Museum of Childhood and investigation at Roman Road Market
- Sociology student conferences
- Speakers: Police, researcher from YouGov