Introduction to Sociology Yr11 into 12 Induction Day

What is the definition of Sociology? Identify def of soc. Id first three – what soc is not. Read intro from book.

What is sociology? Read the first page of your booklet. Pick out/highlight interesting points. Share

What is sociology What two basic themes can we identify in the definitions of sociology which you have been given?

Subject content 4.1 Education with Theory and Methods 4.2 Topics in Sociology Option 1 4.2.2 Families and Households Option 2 4.2.7 The Media 4.3 Crime and Deviance with Theory and Methods Look at specs

How is it examined?

Family Which is the correct definition of family? What other definitions are left? There isn’t one – we’ll look at all sorts

Research What do we need to think about before starting research?

What topic? What do people know about Sociology? How would we research this topic?

Create a questionnaire Have you ever heard of sociology? Do you know what sociology is? Age 0-12 13-18 18-35 35+ Level of education School/college/university Sex M/F

Bingo!