Our Sociology Department
Department staff:
Mrs S Ravat - Subject Leader for Sociology - sravat@emmausmac.com
To view the curriculum mapping document and the 'learning journey' poster for Sociology, then please click on the links below. If you have any queries then please contact the Subject Leader.
Curriculum Aims
| The aim of A level Sociology here at Hagley Catholic High School is for students to gain an in depth understanding of the world around them. The aim is to develop the student’s sociological imagination so they can develop a critical and reflective way of thinking of the social world around them. Sociologists at Hagley will develop a greater understanding and awareness of social, political, legal and educational changes in society and the impact on individuals and groups. Through the study of Sociology, we aim for our students to develop a greater sense of tolerance and understanding of class, gender and ethnic diversity and differences in society. Students will acquire knowledge and a critical understanding of contemporary social processes and social changes; appreciate the significance of theoretical and conceptual issues in sociological debate. Students will be able to deepen their understanding of the social structure and its institutions such as Families, Education, Beliefs in Society and Crime and Deviance alongside Research methods. The A-level Sociology offers an engaging and effective introduction to Sociology. Students will learn the fundamentals of the subject and develop skills valued by higher education (HE) and employers, including critical analysis, independent thinking and research. Sociology students will develop our key values of respect, responsibility, resilience, kindness, courage, and pride by becoming effective citizens who appreciate diversity and critically assess their own role within it. The course is accessible to a cross-section of students, regardless of whether they have studied the subject before. Students build on skills developed in the sciences and humanities, enabling progression into a wide range of other subjects. |
