Sociology

Sociology is o ered at the Upper and Lower Sixth level. It is a Social Science that aims to o er an insight into human social life. ose reading the subject can expect to cover topics such as family, gender roles, education, media, culture and globalisation. e course asks students to learn sociological theories in tandem with developing research skills, which are examined in Paper 1. e topics o ered by CIE for Lower Sixth are all compulsory, but the Upper Sixth syllabus has some optional topics that candidates can choose from. is makes it easier for students to narrow down and study a few topics, in detail, which prepares them for the in-depth study that they will experience at university level.

e art of Sociology is that it allows students to apply their knowledge to everyday life situations; as well as relate what is happening around them to what they are learning in class. In our classroom, we learn from each other; all of us have been socialised di erently and we thrive in understanding how these experiences we have had a ect how we relate to others and our behaviour as a society. As such, our lessons are full of interesting debates and have a very interactive nature.

We encourage our students to read widely and make reference to several credible sources in their written responses. is is especially helpful when tackling the 26 and 35-mark essay questions. is skill is developed through practice and students will manage to master it, over time.

We are very happy with the good results that the subject has been posting and we look forward to continuing to exceed these grades with future cohorts.