Social Sciences in Action - XPX1084

Assessment 1: Other

Students will be formatively assessed through submission of a practical investigation plan and through end tests on each of the topics.

Other

Assessment 2: In-Class Test

Multiple Choice and Short Answer Timed Teacher Assessment

In-Class Test

Assessment 1: Presentation

Presentation

Assessment 3: Written Assignment

Written Assignment

Social sciences in action introduces students to psychology and sociology. The emphasis is on two key areas in psychology- social psychology and individual differences. In sociology the focus is on two important concepts – culture and identity. Both social sciences are investigated through examining classic research in these areas. Research methods used in both fields are used to carry out a practical investigation into a theme covered in the specification.
Students will be provided with an opportunity to gain an understanding of the world around them and the minds and behaviour of the people in it. They can acquire a broad set of desirable skills including the ability to describe and critically evaluate a range of research, to plan and carry out their own investigation and to interpret and critically assess their findings.

Huddersfield Business School

Key Texts
Brisbane. S, Roberts. K, Taylor. P, Chapman. S, Jacobs-Roth. J and Ali, N. (2015) OCR Sociology for A level. Book 1. (6th Edition). London. Hodder Education.
Bryman. A (2016) Social Research Methods (4th Edition). Oxford. Oxford University Press.
Flanagan. C, Banyard, P and Farnsworth, C. (2015) OCR Psychology for A level Year 1 and As (4th Edition). Cheltenham. Illuminate Publishing.
 
Key Websites
<a href="https://www.simplypsychology.org/">https://www.simplypsychology.org/</a>
<a href="https://www.all-about-psychology.com/">https://www.all-about-psychology.com/</a>
<a href="https://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/a-level/subjects/psychology/">https://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/a-level/subjects/psychology/</a>
<a href="https://revisesociology.com/good-sociology-sites/">https://revisesociology.com/good-sociology-sites/</a>
<a href="https://sociologytwynham.com/">https://sociologytwynham.com/</a>

XPX1084 - Social Sciences in Action

Social Sciences in Action

Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of research methods used in social sciences

Evaluate research in social psychology, individual differences, culture and identity using key issues and debates in social science


Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of key themes and research in social psychology, individual differences, culture and identity


Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of key issues and debates when conducting research in social sciences


Compare and contrast key themes and research in psychology and/or sociology to determine its practical usefulness in everyday life


Describe and evaluate the practical investigation they have carried out including key methodological issues
