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Sociology 9699

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Cambridge International AS & A Level Sociology (9699) is designed for learners who are interested in understanding how societies function and how social relationships shape individual and group behaviour. The course is suitable for learners aged 16–19 and encourages a critical and analytical approach to social issues.

Learners study key sociological concepts, theories and research methods, applying them to topics such as identity, family, education, media, religion and globalisation. The syllabus develops the ability to interpret sociological data, evaluate competing explanations and construct well-reasoned arguments.

The course progresses from foundational sociological knowledge and methods at AS Level to more in-depth thematic analysis at A Level. This progression supports exam readiness while providing a strong academic foundation for further study in sociology and related social science disciplines.

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Syllabus overview – Sociology 9699 (AS & A Level)

STARTING OF AS LEVEL (PAPER 1 and 2)

PAPER 1: Socialisation, Identity and Methods of Research (Module 1 and 2)
This topic area has two central aims: first, to examine the role of socialisation in the creation of social identities;second, to introduce the basic methods of research, including concepts that can be used to evaluate therelevance and accuracy of sociological findings.

Module 1: Socialisation and the creation of social identity

Module 2: Methods of research
Candidates will examine the different research methods and types of data used in sociological research,exploring the strengths and limitations of these. They will look at the process of designing research, and atkey ideas for assessing the value of different research methods. Candidates will examine questions such aswhether sociology can and should be based on the natural sciences.

PAPER 2: The Family (Module 3 and 4)
This topic area develops candidates’ understanding of the family in a social context. The aim is to explore different sociological perspectives on the role of the family and family diversity, and to understand the way social change influences family life and different family members.

Module 3: Theories of the family and social change
Candidates will explore different perspectives of the role of the family in society, giving an opportunity for them to reflect on the key concepts of Power, control and resistance, and Socialisation, culture and identity. Candidates will examine the effects of social change on the diversity of family and household forms, which link to the key concept of Social change and development.3.1 Perspectives on the role of the family• Functionalist accounts of how the family benefits its members and society and how the functions of families have changed over time, including the ‘loss of functions’ debate.• Marxist accounts of how the family benefits capitalism, including ideological control, reproduction oflabour and consumption.• Feminist responses to functionalist and Marxist accounts of the role of the family.

Module 4: Family roles and changing relationships
Candidates will consider different ways in which the behaviours of some family members are controlled by others, and will examine equality in the family. These issues provide a context for the key concepts of Power, control and resistance, and Inequality and opportunity.

COMPLETION OF AS LEVEL SYLLABUS: LET’S PREPARE FOR THE EXAM

STARTING OF A LEVEL (PAPER 3 and 4)

PAPER 3: EDUCATION

Module 5: Education and society

Module 6: Education and inequality

PAPER 4: Globalisation, Media, and Religion

Module 7: Globalisation

Module 8: Media

Module 9: Religion

COMPLETION OF A LEVEL SYLLABUS: LET’S PREPARE FOR THE EXAM (copy)

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