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Cambridge International A & AS Level Sociology
Syllabus code 9699
For examination in June and November 2011
AS Level candidates take only Papers 1 and 2 (in the same examination session).
Candidates take:
Paper 1 1 hour 30 minutes Paper 2 1 hour 30 minutes
Candidates answer two essay questions from a choice of six.
Candidates answer two data response questions from a choice of three.
50% of total marks 50% of total marks
A Level
A Level candidates have two choices. Candidates who want to take the whole of the A Level qualification
at the end of a course of study take all three papers together. Candidates who want to get the A Level
qualification in two stages take the AS Level first. If they pass AS Level, they then only need to take Paper 3 in order to complete the A Level.
Candidates take:
Paper 1 1 hour 30 minutes Paper 2 1 hour 30 minutes
Paper 1 for A Level is the same as Paper 1 for
AS Level.
Paper 2 for A Level is the same as Paper 2 for
AS Level.
25% of total marks 25% of total marks
and:
Paper 3 3 hours
Candidates answer three essay questions from a choice of 12.
50% of total marks
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Cambridge International A & AS Level Sociology 9699. Examination in June and November 2011.
3. Aims and assessment
3.1 Aims
The aims of the Cambridge International A & AS Level Sociology syllabus are for candidates to develop:
• knowledge and understanding of sociological concepts, theories, methods and research findings, as well
as sociological principles, perspectives and applications
• an awareness of the range and limitations of sociological theory and research
• an understanding of the relationship between sociological findings and everyday life, including
contemporary social, cultural and political issues
• an appreciation and understanding of individual, social and cultural diversity, and of continuity and change
in social life
• an understanding of sociological methods, including the collection, analysis and interpretation... [continues]

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