Sociology

Course summary

Sociology is a fascinating subject which enables students to gain a deeper understanding of contemporary society by studying a range of topics such as Crime and Deviance, Education, Families and Households and Mass Media. These areas are explored through the key sociological theories of Functionalism, Marxism, Feminism, Interactionism and Postmodernism. Students are encouraged to debate sociological issues verbally and in writing. For instance, to what extent is modern childhood toxic and whether new media is having an overall positive or negative impact on society