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07/19/2023

Here's a lesson on vocabulary related to "Social Sciences" for the IELTS band score 3.0-4.5:

I. Sociology:

  • Society: A group of individuals who share common values, norms, and behaviors.

  • Social Structure: The patterned social arrangements and relationships within a society.

  • Socialization: The process by which individuals learn and internalize the values, norms, and roles of society.

  • Social Inequality: The unequal distribution of resources, opportunities, and privileges in society.

  • Social Change: The transformation of societal structures, institutions, and values over time.


II. Psychology:

  • Behavior: Observable actions, responses, or conduct of individuals.

  • Cognitive Processes: Mental processes such as perception, memory, thinking, and problem-solving.

  • Personality: The unique set of traits, characteristics, and patterns of behavior that define an individual.

  • Motivation: The internal or external factors that drive or direct behavior.

  • Developmental Psychology: The study of human growth and development across the lifespan.

 

III. Anthropology:

  • Culture: The beliefs, customs, values, and practices shared by members of a group or society.

  • Ethnography: The systematic study and description of cultures and social groups.

  • Cultural Relativism: The understanding and evaluation of another culture based on its own cultural norms and values.

  • Archaeology: The study of human history and prehistory through the excavation and analysis of artifacts.

  • Human Evolution: The study of the biological and behavioral changes that have occurred in humans over time.

 

IV. Political Science:

  • Government: The system or institution responsible for making and enforcing laws and policies.

  • Democracy: A political system in which power is vested in the people, who exercise it through elected representatives.

  • Political Ideology: A set of beliefs and values that shape political opinions and guide political behavior.

  • International Relations: The study of relationships between countries, including diplomacy and foreign policy.

  • Political Participation: The engagement of citizens in political activities, such as voting, protests, or joining political parties.

 

V. Economics:

  • Supply and Demand: The fundamental forces that determine prices and quantities of goods and services in a market.

  • Macroeconomics: The study of the overall economy, including national income, inflation, and unemployment.

  • Microeconomics: The study of individual economic behavior and decision-making.

  • Economic Development: The process of improving economic well-being and quality of life in a society.

  • Globalization: The increasing interconnectedness and integration of economies on a global scale.

 

VI. Geography:

  • Physical Geography: The study of Earth's physical features, such as landforms, climate, and natural resources.

  • Human Geography: The study of human activities, cultures, and their impact on the Earth's surface.

  • Urbanization: The process of population growth and the development of cities and urban areas.

  • Migration: The movement of people from one place to another, often for economic or social reasons.

  • Environmental Sustainability: The practice of using resources in a way that meets current needs without compromising future generations.

 

VII. Communication Studies:

  • Verbal Communication: Communication through spoken or written words.

  • Nonverbal Communication: Communication through gestures, facial expressions, and body language.

  • Interpersonal Communication: Communication between individuals, typically in face-to-face interactions.

  • Mass Communication: Communication to a large audience through media channels such as television, radio, or the internet.

  • Communication Skills: The ability to convey information effectively and understand others' messages.

 

 

Remember to practice using these vocabulary words in sentences and conversations to improve your understanding and fluency in English.

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