Sociology is the systematic study of society. Sociology will teach you how to look at social issues from different perspectives. Sociology challenges common-sense knowledge. Students need to become familiar with sociological knowledge and theoretical concepts which emerged from sociological research.
No, you do not need any specific requirements for Sociology courses.
No. Although Sociology and Social Studies both focus on social issues, Sociology is based on the findings of research studies and has significant theoretical content.
5 hours of lectures and 1 tutorial every week.
2 hours of lectures every week.
No
No, Sociology is assessed only in English.
Most Sociology assessment is essay-based. However, students may be given other tasks in order to learn different skills. Assessment tasks may be given both as homework as well as classwork and may include tasks such as class presentations and text-based structured questions.
At Advanced Level, you will study the following 8 subject areas:
1. Culture, Identity and Socialisation
2. Religion
3. Families and Intimate Relationships
4. Poverty, Social Exclusion and Welfare
5. Environment
6. Crime and Deviance
7. Information Society
8. Race, Ethnicity and Migration
At Intermediate Level, you will study the following 6 subject areas:
1. Culture, Identity and Socialisation
2. Families and Intimate Relationships
3. Poverty, Social Exclusion and Welfare
4. Environment
5. Crime and Deviance
6. Information Society
Sociology is a very vast topic which requires reading and the ability to understand, analyse, discuss, develop arguments, compare ideas, and apply knowledge to social situations.
The syllabus will be assessed by means of TWO written examination papers. Each of the written papers will be of THREE hours duration. The two papers will carry equal marks.
In these papers, students will be required to write answers in essay form. Assessment will be based on the candidates’ demonstrated grasp of the learning outcomes outlined in the syllabus.
Paper I – 3 hours
Paper I will consist of FOUR essay type questions covering the first four topics, from which candidates will answer THREE. Each question will carry equal marks.
Paper II – 3 hours
Paper II will consist of FOUR essay type questions covering the remaining four topics, from which candidates will choose THREE. Each question will carry equal marks.
The syllabus will be assessed by means of ONE written examination paper. The written paper will be of THREE hours duration.
In this paper, students will be required to write their answers in essay form. Assessment will be based on the candidates’ demonstrated understanding of the learning outcomes.
The Paper will consist of SIX essay type questions covering all Learning Outcomes outlined in the syllabus, from which candidates will have to answer any THREE. Each question will carry equal marks.
For both Advanced and Intermediate Level Sociology, the main textbook is the following:
The following are additional reading suggestions. All books may be found at the JC library.
Sociology opens the door to a wide range of careers in areas such as Social Work, Social Policy, Youth Work, Media, Tourism, Criminology, Education, International Relations, Law, Marketing, Research and Statistics.
A basic knowledge of sociology will help you in any career path.
You may send an email to our subject coordinator on sociology.jc@um.edu.mt.