A level Sociology is an exciting course which gives a detailed insight into the study of our society – how it works, what happens when there is conflict and major issues such as income, social class, the family and education. Students study textbooks, surveys and newspapers and use both primary and secondary data. Students who have not previously studied Sociology can capably study the A level and are welcomed and encouraged to do so. Year 1 Introducing socialisation, and culture. • What is culture, socialization, and identity? • Families and relationships • Family Diversity • Changing roles and relationships within families Research methods & social inequalities • What is the relation between theory and methods? • What are the main stages of the research process? • What methods are used in sociological research? Understanding social inequalities • What are the main patterns and trends in social inequality in relation to Class and Gender? • How can patterns and trends be explained? • Functionalism/Marxism/Feminism Year 2 Understanding social inequalities (Cont.) • What are the main patterns and trends in social inequality in relation to Ethnicity and Age? • How can patterns and trends be explained? • Weberianism/New Right Globalisation and the digital social world • What is the relationship between globalisation and digital forms of communication? • What is the impact of digital forms of communication in a global context? Education • What is the role of education in society? • What are the patterns and trends of educational inequalities? • How can differential educational achievement be explained? • How has the UK education system changed?