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Preparing to Study…

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

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  1. Preparing to Study… Social Sciences

  2. 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

  3. What Skills will I need to Study the Social Sciences? Analysing, evaluating and coming to conclusions Assessing sources of information Independent study and research Develop knowledge, understanding and ideas Writing essays

  4. 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

  5. A good attitude and desire to achieve your potential!! 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)

  6. Psychology

  7. AS Psychology • Module 2 • Stress • Abnormality • Social Influence • 1 ½ hour exam taken in Summer Module 1 • Research Methods • Attachment • Memory • 1 ½ hour exam taken in January

  8. A2 Psychology • Module 4 • Research Methods • Anomalistic OR Addiction • Phobias • 2 hour exam taken in Summer Module 3 • Aggression • Relationships • Sleep • 1 ½ hour exam taken in January

  9. 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 Books • Reflect upon: • The behaviour of those around you. Can you think of explanations which account for this behaviour?

  10. Sociology

  11. AS Sociology • Module 2 • Education 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 Module 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

  12. A2 Sociology • Module 4 • Crime & 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 Module 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

  13. Preparing for A level Sociology • Read: • Newspapers • Sun • Mirror • Watch: • News programmes • Current affairs programmes • Eastenders • Reflect upon: • Your own experience in education and in your family

  14. Politics

  15. AS Politics • Module 2 • Governing the UK • Areas covered include: • Prime Minister & Cabinet • Parliament • Constitution & Judiciary • 1 hour 20 minutes exam taken in Summer Module 1 People & Politics • Areas covered include: • Political parties • Pressure groups & protest movements • Electoral systems & voting behaviour • 1 hour 20 minutes exam taken in Summer

  16. A2 Politics • Module 4 More Political Ideologies • Areas covered include: • Nationalism • Multiculturalism • Feminism • Ecologism • 1½ hour exam taken in Summer Module 3 Political Ideologies • Areas covered include: • Conservatism • Socialism • Liberalism • Anarchism • 1½ hour exam taken in Summer

  17. Preparing for A level Politics • Read: • Quality newspapers • Guardian • Daily Telegraph • Times • Watch: • News programmes • Channel 4 news • News Night • Keep up to date on: • Current political issues, terrorism, Europe/Euro-zone, Economy

  18. Where can Social Sciences qualifications take me? Political Researcher & Activist Social Work Care Work Careers in law & criminology Degree Courses Teaching Police & Fire Service Nursing Psychologist

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