Families and Households

Overview

Framework:
Access to HE 2024
Level:
Level 3
Unit No:
Not available
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
Not available

Qualification Grading Type

Graded

Unit Learning Outcomes

1.

Be able to apply sociological theories to explain the role of the family in society.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1

    Explain the features of at least two theories on the role of the family in society.

  • 1.2

    Evaluate the relative strengths and weaknesses of different theories.

2.

Be able to give a sociological analysis of changes in the family, households, and personal relations.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1

    Outline key changes in family, personal relations and households.

  • 2.2

    Discuss different explanations of these changes.

3.

Be able to examine research evidence on an aspect of family life.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1

    Interpret selected data on an aspect of family, households, and/or personal relations.

  • 3.2

    Evaluate evidence on an aspect of family life in relation to sociological theories.