1SOC - Level 1 Sociology
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Miss R. Queree, Ms A. King.
Sociology is the scientific study of human social life, groups and society. The topics covered in sociology are extremely wide and cover everything from crime, religion, the family, inequality, ethnicity and social class to the shared beliefs of a common culture. Sociology teaches us that what we regard as natural, inevitable, good or true may not be and that we are strongly influenced by historical, cultural, social and even technological forces. This course is an introductory course to sociology, covering many of the current issues facing societies today. It leads on to the Sociology of Deviance at Level 2, and Criminology at Level 3. 10 Level 1 literacy credits are also available through this course.
Topics covered include:
- Socialisation – How we learn how to be human and function in our society
- Gender – What is sex? What is gender? An exploration of the major issues around gender in our society today.
- Black Lives Matter – How a social movement is born: The causes and consequences of the BLM movement.
- Social Media – The good, the bad and the ugly: How social media has changed our world.
Recommended Prior Learning
Achievement in Year 10 Social Studies and English literacy assessments.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
A device is highly recommended
Pathway
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
This course is eligible for subject endorsement.
Total Credits Available: 23 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 5 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 18 credits.
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