Sociology of the Family

Overview

Framework:
Access to HE
Level:
Level 3
Unit No:
Not available
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
Not available

Qualification Grading Type

Graded

Grade Descriptors

  • GD2-Application of knowledge
  • GD7-Quality

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Understand different family structures.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1

    Critically examine historical and contemporary notions of family.

2

Understand different theoretical approaches to the family.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1

    Compare and assess a range of sociological perspectives of the family.

3

Understand sociological factors on the notion of family.

This may include age, culture, class or ethnicity.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1

    Evaluate a range of factors that have produced these changes.