F- Sociology Of Eduacation

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SOURCES:
First read through the following sources and then answer the questions.
Prescribed textbook (SoE): Chapters 1 to 4 and recommended readings
Wrap-around guide for this module
Assignment 2:
All the following questions are taken from Chapters 1 and 2 in your textbook, Sociology of
Education (SoE).
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Question 1
1.1 Discuss what is meant by the concept school of thought. (3)
1.2 What is the sociology of education? (3)
1.3 Explain what is meant by the following terms: and give one example of each.
a) Bourgeoisie (3)
b) The proletariat (3)
1.4 One of the functions of sociology of education is the assimilation and the transmission of culture,
whereby learners are taught to respect others (see p5 in SoE). Briefly discuss how this aim could
be taught in the classroom. (3)
1.5 Identify the basic principles of symbolic interactionism about schools. (5)
[20] Question 2
2.1 Discuss how symbolic interactionism is applied to society. Use examples in the discussion.
(6)
2.2 Briefly explain the two divisions within the theory of symbolic interactionism. (4)
2.3 Discuss, from a symbolic interactionism perspective, how families transmit norms and values to
learners through socialisation. Provide examples of this transmission. (5)
2.4 What are the five assumptions about the theory of symbolic interactionism? Give a short
description of each assumption. (5)
[20] Question 3
3.1 How does functionalist theory view the role of schools concerning norms for functioning in modern
society? (6)
3.2 How does functionalism theory differ from conflict theory? (See pp 11 & 16, SoE.) (4)
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3.3 Discuss the neo-Marxist interpretation of schooling. (See p 45, SoE.) (4)
3.4 Explain how functionalism theorists see the role of the family in society. (3)
3.5 Discuss THREE criticisms of functionalism theory. (3)
[20] Question 4
4.1 Discuss government and political structures as social institutions in a democratic context.Include
examples in your discussion. (6)
4.2 Define the concept of social integration within the school context. (4)
4.3 What is the hidden curriculum? Provide two examples of the hidden curriculum in the classroom.
(6)
4.4 Choose ONE of the three theories covered in Sociology of Education (functionalism, conflict
theory, symbolic interactionism). Discuss why your chosen theory provides the best explanation
of schools in South Africa. (4)
[20] Question 5
5.1 Discuss the role of religion as a social institution. (5)
5.2 Discuss the role of the economy as a social institution. (5)
5.3 According to Bronfenbrenner, what is the mesosystem in a society? (3)
5.4 According to Bronfenbrenner, what is the exosystem? (3)
5.5 Define socialism (2)
5.7 What is meant by the transmission of culture and traditions? (2)
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