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    SED2601/102

    Assessment 02 (Paragraph-type questions)

    o This assessment is compulsory.


    o Contribution towards the year mark: 40%

    First read through the following sources, and then answer the assignment questions.

    Prescribed textbook (SoE): Chapters 1 to 2, and recommended readings Wrap-


    around guide for this module.

    Question 1

    1.1 Discuss what is meant by “sociology”. (3)

    1.2 Define the concept of education. (3)

    1.3 Briefly explain the following terms:

    a) Assimilation (1)
    b) Society (1)
    c) Ecology of a school (1)

    1.4 One of the functions of the sociology of education is the activation of constructive and
    creative forces. How could this aim be taught in the classroom? (6)

    1.5 Discuss the proponents of conflict theory. (5)


    [20]

    Question 2

    2.1 How does conflict theory view the role of families? (6)

    2.2 Briefly outline the role of the family as a social institution. (4)
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    2.3 What are the principles of symbolic interactionism theory? (5)

    2.4 Discuss the criticisms of functionalism theory. (5)


    [20]

    Question 3

    3.1 How does symbolic interactionism theory perceive the role of families? (6)

    3.2 Briefly explain the AGIL model, as proposed by Parsons. (4)

    3.3 How does conflict theory view the role of schooling in society? (4)

    3.4 Discuss how conflict theory is applied to society. (6)

    [20]
    Question 4

    4.1 Discuss the school as a social institution and include examples in your discussion. (6)

    4.2 Discuss the concept of social integration. (5)

    4.3 Discuss assimilation in relation to the social function of a school.


    (4)

    4.4 Discuss functionalism theory with reference to schools in South Africa.


    (5)
    [20]

    Question 5

    5.1 What is the role of the economy as a social institution? (5)

    5.2 Discuss the ecology of a school, and include examples in your discussion. (5)
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    5.3 According to Bronfenbrenner, what is the chronosystem of a society? (3)

    5.4 According to Bronfenbrenner, what is the exosystem? (3)

    5.5 Define the concept “modernisation”. (2)

    5.6 What is meant by “hegemony”? (2)


    [20]
    TOTAL: [100]
    SED2601/102

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