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Exam Board: AQA Level & Subject: AS Sociology First teaching: September 2015 First exams: June 2016 AQA approved
Updated for the 2015 AQA sociology specifications, this book covers AS and Year 1 of A-level. It will help students master the knowledge and skills they need to excel in their study and engage with contemporary society.
Exam Board: Cambridge Assessment International EducationLevel & Subject: Cambridge International AS & A Level SociologyFirst teaching: September 2019 First exams: From 2021 The Student's Book provides up-to-date, in-depth and truly international coverage of the Cambridge International syllabus. It is written by a bestselling author team of experienced Sociology teachers, lecturers and examiners. - Up-to-date and international: each chapter presents the latest research and theories, mapped to the Cambridge syllabus. Contemporary issues case studies from a whole range of different societies help students to apply sociological ideas to the world today.- Support and challenge the full range of learners: the book offers the depth, detail and clarity that students need to analyse and evaluate at the highest levels, while regular Summary and Key terms boxes help consolidate understanding.- Develop students' interpretation, application, analysis and evaluation skills with a range of activities ideal for classroom use, including exam-style questions and sample responses at different levels to show students how to improve.- Bring students closer to the practice of sociology with the unique Now and then feature in which leading sociologists, from Paul Willis to Carol Smart, reassess landmark studies in their own words.- Visually engaging: high-impact images with activities help students to visualise and apply sociological ideas and theories.- Trusted author team - Michael Haralambos, Martin Holborn, Steven Chapman, Pauline Wilson, Laura Pountney and Michael Kirby are highly experienced teachers, trainers and examiners, and the authors of bestselling A Level Sociology textbooks.- Supports teachers' planning with a free editable scheme of work, available on our website Collins.co.uk. This clearly maps content to the syllabus and summarises what is covered in each Part and Unit of the book.
Exam Board: AQA Level & Subject: A level Sociology First teaching: September 2015 First exams: June 2016 AQA approved
This 4th edition of Collins’ respected AQA A-level Sociology series is updated for the 2015 AQA Sociology specifications. Covering Year 2 of A-level, it will help students master the knowledge and skills they need to excel in their study and engage with contemporary society. This Student Book has been entered into the AQA approval process.
Exam board: AQALevel & subject: GCSE SociologyFirst teaching: September 2017 First exams: June 2019 Get your students engaging with the 2017 specification: all the knowledge and skills students need to succeed set out in clear, approachable lessons packed full of activities and support. The third edition of this trusted textbook has been fully updated to provide complete coverage of the 2017 AQA Sociology specification, with fresh, contemporary case studies, engaging activities and a focus on research skills, theory and making connections between topics. * Fully matched to the 2017 AQA specification including coverage of all key terms and concepts* New 'Focus on theory' activities get students thinking about the various theories and approaches in sociology* New 'Focus on skills' discussion and written activities equip students with the skills they need for their exams* New 'Focus on research' activities have been carefully developed to equip students to hone their research skills for example by designing research or answering questions on an extract from a piece of research* Coverage of all key sociologists in the 2017 specification readings clearly highlighted in the 'Focus on key thinkers' feature* Exam-style questions, sample answers and helpful examiner commentary for each AQA topic show students how to do well in exams and avoid common pitfalls* Clear differentiation for each lesson including stretch and challenge activities to provide support for students of all abilities* Students are encouraged to identify links between topics and perspectives, and reflect upon them with our new 'Making connections' feature* Written by an author team with significant teaching and examining experience* Accompanying Teacher Guide provides additional activities and exam-focussed support for every chapter in the Student Book.
Exam Board: AQA Level & Subject: AS / A-level Year 1 Sociology (7191, 7192) First teaching: September 2015 First exams: June 2017
Exam Board: AQALevel & Subject: AS SociologyFirst teaching: September 2015 First exams: June 2016 This book contains all the key information for these AQA topics: AS- 3.1.1 Education- 3.1.2 Methods in Context- 3.2.1 Research MethodsA-level- 4.1.1 Education- 4.1.2 Methods in Context. Examiners' tips throughout suggest how students can improve their exam performance. Detailed exam guidance, practice questions and sample answers are provided for each of the following: - AS Paper 1- AS Paper 2 Section A- A-level Paper 1. To cover A-level topic 4.1.3 Theory and Methods in full, students will also need to refer to Collins Student Support Materials for AQA A-level Sociology: Crime and Deviance with Theory and Methods (ISBN 978-0-00-822164-5).
Exam Board: AQA Level: AS/A-level Subject: Sociology First Teaching: September 2016 First Exam: June 2017 Build students' understanding with this concept-driven approach to the 2015 AQA A-level Sociology specification, written by a team of leading subject authors and approved by AQA. - Develop the knowledge required to master Year 2 topics with clear and accessible content coverage - Build confidence in the evaluative skills needed to assess sociological theories and research - Strengthen learning and revision with a wealth of practice and extension questions and activities
