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- This is the second year of the Government & Politics A level [new OCR specification 2009/2010]
- Who gets, what,where,how and when. Students study how individuals and groups in Britain achieve power and influence. The course explores the way elections work as well as other methods of political participation e.g, through political parties and pressure groups.
- Teacher: Chris Taylor
- Teacher: Richard Christie
- Non-editing teacher: Christine Rogers
COURSE SUMMARY
Sociology is the study of human societies. This site is intended to help students in their studies by providing resources, advice & guidance
Who is this course for?
This course is for students with an interest in our changing world and the factors which affect the individual and social groups in it. If you enjoy investigating topical issues this is the course for you. You will gain a greater understanding of large and small scale processes that impact on who you are as an individual.
What are the entry requirements?
Students should have studied sociology at AS level and gained at least an E in their examinations. It is perfectly possible for students to have studied AS level sociology on a different syllabus (e.g. AQA) and transfer to WJEC A2 sociology.
What will I be doing on the course?
On this course you will develop an understanding of Modern Society and the relationship between the Individual and the wider social structure. The A2 specification consists of two units which include: Unit SY3 - The Sociology of Crime & Deviance. Unit SY4 (Core)- Applied Research Methods and Unit SY4 - Social Inequalities.
How do I study the course?
The skills of analysis, comprehension and evaluation are developed through a wide variety of activities including lectures, small group work, brainstorming, debate, video and written analysis, trips, visiting speakers, student presentations and working through previous exam papers. Workbooks are provided for each topic area. There are five hours supervised tuition each week .
What can I do after this course?
Sociology qualifications at this level are almost universally accepted as an entry qualification by employers, training providers and universities. Students at this level may progress to undergraduate study in a wide range of social science, humanities or vocational subjects. You may take vocational training in a wide range of occupations, including social work and social care, teaching, journalism in all its forms, business administration and management.
COURSE SUMMARY
Sociology is the study of human societies. This site is intended to help students in their studies by providing resources, advice & guidance
Who is this course for?
This course is for students with an interest in our changing world and the factors which affect the individual and social groups in it. If you enjoy investigating topical issues this is the course for you. You will gain a greater understanding of large and small scale processes that impact on the individual.
What are the entry requirements?Most schools do not offer GCSE Sociology and it is not necessary to have any prior learning in the subject before starting A-level. We do have a requirement that students have a grade B in at least one written subject (English, History, Religious Studies etc.) and at least 4 other grade Cs at GCSE.
How do I study the course?
The skills of analysis, comprehension and evaluation are developed through a wide variety of activities including lectures, small group work, brainstorming, debate, video and written analysis, trips, visiting speakers, student presentations and working through previous exam papers. Study booklets for each topic area are provided. There are five hours supervised tuition each week. Students are required to undertake personal study in the form of homework etc. in addition to in-class time.
What can I do after this course?
After successful completion you can progress onto A2 Sociology to achieve the full A Level. Sociology qualifications at this level are almost universally accepted as an entry qualification by employers, training providers and universities. Students at this level may progress to undergraduate study in a wide range of social science, humanities or vocational subjects. You may take vocational training in a wide range of occupations, including social work and social care, teaching, journalism in all its forms, business administration and management.
What is geography?
Geography is a combination of the function and management of coasts, rivers, rural & urban environments, climate, globalisation, natural hazards and ecosytsems and their management. Geography is a combination of science and humanities. It is both theoretical and practical. In other words you will be able to take the knowledge that you learn on this course and apply it in a real life situation.
This site is not a substitute for revision. It will aid revision but the following is suggested:
1. Complete all revision index cards.
2. Complete four weeks revision (approximately 6 hours per day).
3. Make sure your notes are complete.
4. Ask if you do not understand something
- This is a site for students who wish to continue their studies of geology into A2. It provides a cornucopia of useful information for the course. Geology Rocks!!!
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