General Info
This page contains general information relating to GCSE (and possibly A Level) Sociology.Needless to say it is currently under construction!
Sociology
Needless to say it is currently under construction!
What is Sociology?
From Wikipedia:
"Sociology is the study of society. It is a social science—a term with which it is sometimes synonymous—that uses various methods of empirical investigation and critical analysis to develop and refine a body of knowledge about human social activity, often with the goal of applying such knowledge to the pursuit of social welfare. Subject matter ranges from the micro level of agency and interaction to the macro level of systems and social structures."[Read More on Wikipedia]
Exam Dates (AQA)
January 2011
GCSE Level
Unit 1 (41901 - Family, Education, Research Methods): 1 hour 30 minutesWednesday 26th January 2011, morning
Summer 2011
GCSE Level
Unit 1 (41901 - Family, Education, Research Methods): 1 hour 30 minutesWednesday 15th June 2011, afternoon
Unit 2 (41902 - Mass Media, Crime and Deviance, Power, Social Inequality): 2 hours
Tuesday 21th June 2011, morning
AS Level
SCLY1 Sociology 1: 1 hourWednesday 18th May 2011, morning
SCLY2 Sociology 2: 2 hours
Friday 20th May 2011, afternoon
A2 Level
SCLY3 Sociology 3: 1 hour 30 minutesWednesday 15th June 2011, afternoon
SCLY4 Sociology 4: 2 hours
Monday 20th June 2011, morning
[AQA GCSE Sociology Page]
[AQA A Level Sociology Page]
Ethics (British Sociological Association)
The British Sociological Association has a Statement of Ethical Practice, which outlines the ethical principles to be followed by all sociologists engaged in research.The guidelines can be read online at the following link: BSA Ethics Page.
The full document can also be downloaded by clicking the link below.
[Link to BSA Statement of Ethical Practice (PDF Document)]
Discussion Wall
The Discussion Wall is an online notice board, which can be used for general discussions related to Sociology, but will also be used for specific discussion / research tasks during the year.Click the link below to access the discussion wall.
[Link to Wallwisher Discussion Wall]
Documents and Resources (this site)
There are some documents and resources available on this site - these are not curent, but will be updated in September.Calendar
Below is the calendar for GCSE Sociology lessons taught by Ms McGowan.
Maghull High School Sociology Calendar
Date
Wk No
Wk
Y10 GCSE Sociology
Y11 GCSE Sociology
30th August, 2010
-
-
-
-
6th September, 2010
1
A
-
Unit 2 - Introduction, Mass Media
13th September, 2010
2
B
Unit 1 Research Methods - Introduction, The Research Process
Unit 2 - Mass Media
20th September, 2010
3
A
-
Unit 2 - Mass Media
27th September, 2010
4
B
Unit 1 Research Methods - Research Issues
Unit 2 - Mass Media, Crime and Deviance
4th October, 2010
5
A
-
Unit 2 - Crime and Deviance
11th October, 2010
6
B
Unit 1 Research Methods - Primary and Secondary Sources of Data
Unit 2 - Crime and Deviance
18th October, 2010
7
A
-
Unit 2 - Crime and Deviance
25th October, 2010
-
-
Half Term
Half Term
1st November, 2010
8
B
Unit 1 Research Methods - Secondary Data: Introduction
Unit 2 - Crime and Deviance
8th November, 2010
9
A
-
Unit 2 - Crime and Deviance, Power
15th November, 2010
10
B
Unit 1 Research Methods - Secondary Data: Official Statistics and Opinion Polls
Unit 2 - Crime and Deviance
22nd November, 2010
11
A
-
Unit 2 - Power
29th November, 2010
12
B
Unit 1 Research Methods - Ethical Guidelines
Unit 2 - Power
6th December, 2010
13
A
-
Unit 2 - Power
13th December, 2010
14
B
Unit 1 Research Methods - Ethical Issues
Unit 2 - Power
20th December, 2010
-
-
Christmas Break
Christmas Break
27th December, 2010
-
-
Christmas Break
Christmas Break
3rd January, 2011
15
A
-
Unit 2 - Social Inequality
10th January, 2011
16
B
Unit 1 Research Methods - Sampling Methods
Unit 2 - Social Inequality
17th January, 2011
17
A
-
Unit 2 - Social Inequality
24th January, 2011
18
B
Unit 1 Research Methods - Primary Data: Questionnaires and Structured Interviews
Unit 2 - Social Inequality
31st January, 2011
19
A
-
Unit 2 - Revision
7th February, 2011
20
B
Unit 1 Research Methods - Primary Data: Longitudinal Studies
Unit 2 - Revision
14th February, 2011
-
-
Half Term
Half Term
21st February, 2011
21
A
-
Unit 2 - Revision
28th February, 2011
22
B
Unit 1 Research Methods - Primary Data: Unstructured Interviews and Focus Groups
Unit 1 - Family
7th March, 2011
23
A
-
Unit 1 - Family
14th March, 2011
24
B
Unit 1 Research Methods - Primary Data: Observations
Unit 1 - Family
21st March, 2011
25
A
-
Unit 1 - Education
28th March, 2011
26
B
Unit 1 Research Methods - Primary Data: Evaluation of Observational Methods
Unit 1 - Education
4th April, 2011
-
-
Spring Break
Spring Break
11th April, 2011
-
-
Spring Break
Spring Break
18th April, 2011
27
A
-
Unit 1 - Education, Research Methods
25th April, 2011
28
B
Unit 1 - Research Methods Revision
Unit 1 - Research Methods
2nd May, 2011
29
A
-
Units 1 - Research Methods, Practice Questions
9th May, 2011
30
B
Unit 1 - Research Methods Revision
Units 1 and 2 - Revision
16th May, 2011
31
A
-
Units 1 and 2 - Revision
23rd May, 2011
32
B
Unit 1 - Research Methods Revision
Units 1 and 2 - Revision
30th May, 2011
-
-
Half Term
Half Term
6th June, 2011
33
A
Work Experience?
Units 1 and 2 Revision
13th June, 2011
34
B
Work Experience? / Unit 1 Exam Wed 15/06/11, pm
Unit 1 Exam: Wed 15/06/11 - pm
20th June, 2011
35
A
-
Unit 2 Exam: Tue 21/06/11 - am
27th June, 2011
36
B
Unit 2 - Introduction
-
4th July, 2011
37
A
-
-
11th July, 2011
38
B
Unit 2 - Introduction
-
18th July, 2011
39
A
-
-
