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Preparing to Study…
Social Sciences
What are the Social Sciences?
• Social sciences examine people and the society they live in
– Psychology focuses on the individual and attempts to explain human behaviour
– Sociology focuses on how individuals function together within society
– Politics focuses on peoples views about individuals and societies and how they think they should be organised
• To study social sciences you MUST have an interest in human behaviour and how society functions
What Skills will I need to Study the Social Sciences?
Assessing sources of
information
Analysing,
evaluating and
coming to
conclusions
Develop knowledge,
understanding and ideas
Independent study and research
Writing essays
What can I expect from Social Sciences outside of class?
• As with all subjects you will be expected to complete certain extended study tasks. These will include:
– Finding real life examples of issues discussed in lessons
– Research– Exam practice– Preparation for videos/presentations– Essay writing– Reading
What will I need?
• Folder for each subject• Highlighters• Pens/Pencils/Lined Paper• Internet Access• Text Books (these will be provided
and must be brought to every lesson)• Revision Guide (optional)
A good attitude and
desire to achieve your potential!!
Psychology
AS PsychologyModule 1
– Research Methods– Attachment–Memory
• 1 ½ hour exam taken in January
Module 2
– Stress– Abnormality– Social Influence
• 1 ½ hour exam taken in Summer
A2 PsychologyModule 3
– Aggression– Relationships– Sleep
• 1 ½ hour exam taken in January
Module 4
– Research Methods– Anomalistic OR
Addiction– Phobias
• 2 hour exam taken in Summer
Preparing for A level Psychology
Watch:
•Derren Brown
•One Flew Over the
Cukoo’s Nest
(movie)
•The Experiment
(movie)
Read:
•‘Psychologies’ magazine•Psychology Review (available from teacher)•Derren Brown BooksReflect upon:
•The behaviour of those around you. Can you think of explanations which account for this behaviour?
Sociology
AS SociologyModule 1
Families & Households
• Areas covered include:
– Is the nuclear family the norm?– Roles of motherhood/fatherhood
& how these change– The dark side of the family –
child & domestic abuse
• 1 hour exam taken in Summer
Module 2Education with Research
Methods
• Areas covered include:
– Different types of schools & teaching
– Pupil subcultures– Success & failure and factors
that contribute
• 2 hour exam taken in Summer
A2 SociologyModule 3
Beliefs in Society
• Areas covered include:
– Religious belief & social change
– Significance of religion in the contemporary world
– Theories of ideology e.g. science & religion
• 1½ hour exam taken in Summer
Module 4Crime & Deviance with
Theory & Methods
• Areas covered include:
– Social distribution of crime & deviance by ethnicity, age, gender & social class
– Crime control, prevention & punishment
– The sociological study of suicide
• 2 hour exam taken in Summer
Preparing for A level Sociology
Watch:
•News programmes
•Current affairs
programmes
•Eastenders
Read:
•NewspapersSunMirror
Reflect upon:
•Your own experience in education and in your family
Politics
AS PoliticsModule 1
People & Politics
• Areas covered include:
– Political parties– Pressure groups & protest
movements– Electoral systems & voting
behaviour
• 1 hour 20 minutes exam taken in Summer
Module 2Governing the UK
• Areas covered include:
– Prime Minister & Cabinet– Parliament– Constitution & Judiciary
• 1 hour 20 minutes exam taken in Summer
A2 PoliticsModule 3
Political Ideologies
• Areas covered include:
– Conservatism– Socialism– Liberalism– Anarchism
• 1½ hour exam taken in Summer
Module 4More Political Ideologies
• Areas covered include:
– Nationalism– Multiculturalism– Feminism– Ecologism
• 1½ hour exam taken in Summer
Preparing for A level Politics
Watch:
•News programmes
•Channel 4 news
•News Night
Read:
•Quality newspapersGuardianDaily TelegraphTimes
Keep up to date on:
•Current political issues, terrorism, Europe/Euro-zone, Economy
Where can Social Sciences qualifications take me?
Degree Courses
Careers in law & criminology
Social Work
Teaching
Psychologist
Police & Fire
Service
Political Researc
her & Activist
Nursing
Care Work