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Introduction to Sociology
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Introduction to Sociology
Sociological imagination and theory
Sociological imagination and theory: concepts and methodsSociological imagination and theory: practice and feedback
Introduction to Sociology
Research methods and ethics
Research methods and ethics: concepts and methodsResearch methods and ethics: practice and feedback
Introduction to Sociology
Culture, media and socialisation
Culture, media and socialisation: concepts and methodsCulture, media and socialisation: practice and feedback
Introduction to Sociology
Groups, organisations and institutions
Groups, organisations and institutions: concepts and methodsGroups, organisations and institutions: practice and feedback
Introduction to Sociology
Deviance, crime and social control
Deviance, crime and social control: concepts and methodsDeviance, crime and social control: practice and feedback
Introduction to Sociology
Social stratification and inequality
Social stratification and inequality: concepts and methodsSocial stratification and inequality: practice and feedback
Introduction to Sociology
Race, ethnicity and migration
Race, ethnicity and migration: concepts and methodsRace, ethnicity and migration: practice and feedback
Introduction to Sociology
Gender, sexuality and family
Gender, sexuality and family: concepts and methodsGender, sexuality and family: practice and feedback
Introduction to Sociology
Education, work and economy
Education, work and economy: concepts and methodsEducation, work and economy: practice and feedback
Introduction to Sociology
Health, medicine and population
Health, medicine and population: concepts and methodsHealth, medicine and population: practice and feedback
Introduction to Sociology
Politics, globalisation and social change
Politics, globalisation and social change: concepts and methodsPolitics, globalisation and social change: practice and feedback
Introduction to Sociology
Evidence-based sociological writing
Evidence-based sociological writing: concepts and methodsEvidence-based sociological writing: practice and feedback
Introduction to Sociology
Core theories and vocabulary
Foundational concepts and frameworksTheory comparison and application
Introduction to Sociology
Research methods and evidence
Variables, sampling and designValidity, reliability and ethics
Introduction to Sociology
Data and case application
Using data in short responsesApplying concepts to real scenarios
Introduction to Sociology
Argument structure and evaluation
Claim-evidence-reasoning paragraphsBalanced judgement and limitations
Introduction to Sociology
Current context and policy links
Connecting concepts to institutionsPolicy, inequality and social outcomes
Introduction to Sociology
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Short-answer and essay repairRevision schedule and weak-topic rescue
Sample original practice
Explain one way social stratification can affect access to education.
What is unequal?
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Sociological imagination and theory: concepts and methods
What to know
- Sociological imagination and theory answers need accurate concepts and evidence-based application.
- Research methods, data and limitations should be linked to the specific claim being made.
Common mistake
Defining a concept without applying it to the case, data or study.
Worked example
A Sociological imagination and theory prompt asks for evaluation. What should one paragraph contain?
- 1. State the concept or claim
- 2. Use relevant evidence or a research design point
- 3. Explain a strength, limitation or alternative explanation
Sociological imagination and theory: practice and feedback
What to know
- Sociological imagination and theory answers need accurate concepts and evidence-based application.
- Research methods, data and limitations should be linked to the specific claim being made.
Common mistake
Defining a concept without applying it to the case, data or study.
Worked example
A Sociological imagination and theory prompt asks for evaluation. What should one paragraph contain?
- 1. State the concept or claim
- 2. Use relevant evidence or a research design point
- 3. Explain a strength, limitation or alternative explanation
Research methods and ethics: concepts and methods
What to know
- Research methods and ethics answers need accurate concepts and evidence-based application.
- Research methods, data and limitations should be linked to the specific claim being made.
Common mistake
Defining a concept without applying it to the case, data or study.
Worked example
A Research methods and ethics prompt asks for evaluation. What should one paragraph contain?
- 1. State the concept or claim
- 2. Use relevant evidence or a research design point
- 3. Explain a strength, limitation or alternative explanation
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Defining a concept without applying it to the case, data or study.
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