New GCEs for 2008
GCE Sociology (2190)
AS outline
At AS, candidates studying this specification will acquire knowledge of contemporary social processes and social changes. Candidates will be encouraged to develop their own sociological awareness through active engagement with the contemporary social world.
The AS specification has 2 units:
Unit 1: Culture and Identity; Families and Households; Wealth, Poverty and Welfare
Topic list
- Culture and Identity
- Families and Households
- Wealth, Poverty and Welfare.
Assessment
| Written Paper: | 1 hour |
| Weighting: | 40% of total AS / 20% of total A Level marks |
Candidates choose one topic from three and answer one question. Each question consists of five parts.
Unit 2: Education; Health; Sociological Methods
Topic list
- Education
- Health
- Sociological Methods.
Assessment
| Written Paper: | 2 hours |
| Weighting: | 60% of total AS / 30% of total A Level marks |
Candidates choose one topic (Education or Health) and answer:
(a) one question on the chosen topic. This question consists of four parts
(b) one question on sociological research methods in the context of the chosen topic. This question consists of one part.
In addition, candidates answer one question on free-standing research methods. This question consists of four parts.