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A/S Topics and Assesment |
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The course is divided up into three sections as outlined below:
| Module |
Topics available |
Topics taught |
Individual and Society
Ref. 2532 |
o Gender Identity
o National Identity
o Ethnic Identity
o Class Identity |
All topics taught |
Culture and Socialisation
Ref. 2533 |
o The Family
o Mass Media
o Religion
o Youth and Culture |
o The Family
o Mass Media |
Research Report
Coursework
Ref. 2535 |
o Coursework based on a piece
of old A Level students work |
n/a |
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Scheme of Assessment |
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The AS course is designed to give the pupils a rounded
view of Sociology, that will help them in the A Level course.
The Syllabus is assessed with two exams and the coursework, the weighting
and length of the papers is highlighted below
| Unit |
Name |
Duration of exam |
Weighting %Of AS |
Weighting %Of Advanced GCE |
| 2532 |
Individual & Society |
1 hour |
30 |
15 |
| 2533 |
Culture and Socialisation |
1 hour 30 mins |
40 |
20 |
| 2535 |
Research Report Coursework |
n/a |
30 |
15 |
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Exam Structure |
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The two AS exams have two different formats though both challenge and
stretch the individual. Students are asked to relate their study of sociology
to their every day life, substantiate their ideas with literature, demonstrate
sociological thought.
Individual and Society 2532
This is the first exam that the students sit (January). The examination
paper consists of two four- part structured questions, of which the candidates
must answer one. The structured question is divided into parts in a manner
that provides a logical sequence for development of the answer. In the
case of the Individual and Society paper the candidates usually have a
stimulus that relates the first two sections of the question and then
two essay type sections.
Culture and Socialisation 2533
This exam is set on the same day as the 2532 (if 2532 is retaken in May).
The examination paper consists of eight two part structured questions,
two for each option. Candidate must answer two questions, chosen from
either one or two options.
Research Report: 2535
The Research report is offered as an alternative to the written examination
unit 2534 (Sociological research skills). The coursework requires students
to write a 1000 word report on a short piece of sociological research
which they have chosen. |
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