Higher sociology- what do you think of it?
Is higher sociology a hard subject to do if you've never done it before and don't know much about it? (very limited choice of highers available) What is the assignment like? Do you have to do it supervised in class like the higher English folio or can you work on it a bit at a time over a longer period at home?
I can't find a textbook or any revision stuff available for higher sociology. Are there really no resources for it?
Tell me the good, the bad and anything you think I should know. Thanks.
I can't find a textbook or any revision stuff available for higher sociology. Are there really no resources for it?
Tell me the good, the bad and anything you think I should know. Thanks.
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by Rhubarb&Is higher sociology a hard subject to do if you've never done it before and don't know much about it? (very limited choice of highers available) What is the assignment like? Do you have to do it supervised in class like the higher English folio or can you work on it a bit at a time over a longer period at home?
I can't find a textbook or any revision stuff available for higher sociology. Are there really no resources for it?
Tell me the good, the bad and anything you think I should know. Thanks.
I can't find a textbook or any revision stuff available for higher sociology. Are there really no resources for it?
Tell me the good, the bad and anything you think I should know. Thanks.
Hi, I’m currently sitting higher sociology. I think it’s an easier subject, if you’ve taken modern studies at any point, the answer format is sort of similar to N5 level. (P.E.E) For most of it. Granted, I haven’t covered the entire course but I was able to get 100% in the prelim.
The assignment is 100% in your own time, there’s no timed write up, you just do it and hand it in.
You learn about sociological theories
Functionalism, Feminism, Marxism, Symbolic Interactionism, Weberianism & Labelling. (Labelling not so much)
you learn 3 factors of each theories, and then 2 strengths and weaknesses. Some theories overlap with strengths and weaknesses so it’s easier to remember.
There are some questions where you have to “apply” a theory to a scenario, but they’re not too complicated if you understand the content.
You learn about research methods, like focus groups, semi-structured interviews. You mostly just have to remember pros and cons of them. You also learn about the Research process, which you also may have to apply to certain questions, or explain how 1/5 of the stages work. (these are like 2-4 marks, not even guaranteed to be in the paper I don’t think)
You then learn studies, an optional one and then “Folk Devils & Moral Panics”. I’m sure you just memorise findings (Not word for word, just the general point of it) and then strengths and weaknesses.
There is an “essay” part, but it’s not an essay you’ll need to memorise. - I haven’t learned this yet, but it’s not a major part of the course, considering how far my school have left it.
Also, the exam is just one paper, I don’t think you’ll have to worry about timing OR your wrist hurting by the end of it, lol.
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