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Sociology GCSE

Home Schooling GCSE Sociology – The Course

Each lesson of the GCSE Sociology course begins with a set of clearly stated objectives and an explanation of its place in the overall programme of study. Effective learning is encouraged through frequent activities and self-assessment questions, and there is guidance for the preparation of coursework. There are six tutor-marked assignments. No previous knowledge of the subject is assumed or required.

Key Topics Covered

The course covers the entire syllabus in 20 lessons, which deal with the following topics:

  • What is Sociology?
  • The Family
  • Education and Stratification
  • Social Differentiation
  • The Welfare State and Poverty
  • Politics, Work and Unemployment
  • Population and Urbanisation
  • Social Control and Deviation

The Syllabus

Our GCSE Sociology courses prepare students for AQA GCSE Sociology syllabus  4192 for exams in 2012 and later years. Assessment  is  by two written papers (50% each). We have chosen this syllabus as the most suited to home schooling.

Coursework and controlled assessment are not required for GCSE Sociology.

Within GCSE Home Schooling there are the following subjects

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Supporting Texts for Sociology GCSE

No additional textbook is required to study the Sociology GCSE course, although there are recommendations for supplementary reading with the course pack.