Cambridge IGCSE and O Level Sociology Coursebook with Digital Access (2 Years) - Jonathan Blundell, Katherine Roberts

Help learners build a deep understanding of sociological concepts by exploring links between global topics such as identity, family and culture. Varied activities support the development of key research and analysis skills, as learners apply what they have learnt to real-world scenarios. Written with English as second language (ESL) learners in mind, this coursebook includes key word definitions and opportunities for learners to check their understanding. Suitable for the Cambridge IGCSE™ and O Level Sociology syllabuses (0495/2251) for examination from 2025. Answers are available to teachers via Cambridge GO.Develops evaluative and analytical skills with global case studies on topics such as family and identityVaried activities, including group discussions and written tasks, encourage active learning and build research skills‘Think like a sociologist’ feature enables students to apply new skills in a real-world context, particularly making connections with the world of workKey skills exercises at the end of each chapter help learners prepare for assessment by practising skills such as data analysis and essay writingGlobal case studies provide examples from different contexts and across a variety of cultures to help learners engage with key topics‘Stretch and challenge’ feature suggests extra ideas to investigate and discuss, enabling a differentiated approach and supporting every learnerIncludes sample answers to essay writing questions for learners to evaluate and suggest how they would make improvements‘Self-evaluation checklist’ feature encourages learners to work independently and assess their own progressKey term definitions and tips provide support throughout each chapterPractice questions at the end of each chapter help learners prepare for assessmentContents:How to use this seriesHow to use this bookIntroductionIntroduction to command wordsUnit 1 Research methodsUnit 2 Identity: self and societyUnit 3 Social stratification and inequalityUnit 4 FamilyUnit 5 EducationUnit 6 Crime, deviance and social controlPreparing for AssessmentGlossaryAcknowledgements, Index.