During the course the following areas will be covered:

AS Unit 1: Acquiring Culture

Written examination: 1 hour 15 minutes, 60 marks - 15% of A level qualification (37.5% of AS qualification).

This unit focuses on the theme of socialisation, identity and culture and is divided into two sections:

Section A of the unit is the compulsory section and examines the main concepts and processes of cultural transmission, including socialisation and the acquiring of identity. In the examination, Section A is worth 15 marks and consists of one structured question on the key concepts and processes of cultural transmission, socialisation and acquisition of identity.

Section B of the unit develops students’ understanding of the key concepts and processes of socialisation and culture through the detailed study of families and households.

Here students develop a depth of knowledge and increased understanding of the subject content and an ability to analyse, apply and evaluate sociological theories and evidence. In the examination, Section B is worth 45 marks and consists of a compulsory question and a choice between two essay questions.

AS Unit 2: Understanding Society and Methods of Sociological Enquiry

Written examination: 2 hours 90 marks - 25% of A level qualification (62.5% of AS qualification).
Unit 2 places a focus on the themes of socialisation, identity and culture and methods of sociological enquiry, and is divided into two sections:

Section A of the unit - Methods of Sociological Enquiry – is compulsory and examines methods of sociological enquiry and is worth 35 marks. Students will have to show a knowledge and understanding of sociological concepts and key methodological issues and use examples from contemporary sociological research with reference to Welsh examples to demonstrate their knowledge and understanding.

Section B of the unit – Understanding Society – develops understanding of the key themes of socialisation, culture and identity. The student is asked to consider the themes of differentiation, power and stratification through the detailed study of education.

Individual Subject Entry Requirement English Language minimum: B

• Two written exams

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