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SED2601 Assignment 3 2024 - DUE 25 July 2024
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- SED2601 (SED2601)
- Institution
- University Of South Africa (Unisa)
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SED2601Assignment 3 2024
- DUE 25 July 2024
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,SED2601 Assignment 3 2024 - DUE 25 July 2024
Question 1
1.1 Discuss what is meant by the following: a) Modern democracy (3) b)
Citizenship education (3) 8
1.2 Discuss the two types of citizenship education, and indicate which
approach (active or passive) you think is the best one for learners.
Substantiate your answer. (10)
1.3 Discuss the two main features of the apartheid state in South Africa.
(4)2.1 Explain why it is important that learners understand the notion of
democracy in the new South Africa (after apartheid). (6)
2.2 Explain ‘soft’ and ‘hard’ notions of community participation in citizenship
education. (4)
2.3 Explain what a cosmopolitan approach to citizenship education entails
and indicate how learners could benefit from this approach. (10)
Question 1
1.1 Discuss what is meant by the following:
a) Modern Democracy (3)
Modern democracy refers to a system of government in which power is
vested in the hands of the people, either directly or through elected
representatives. Key features include:
, • Representative Government: Citizens elect officials to make
decisions and create laws on their behalf.
• Rule of Law: Everyone, including government officials, is subject to
the law.
• Protection of Rights: Individual rights and freedoms, such as freedom
of speech and assembly, are safeguarded.
b) Citizenship Education (3)
Citizenship education is the process of educating individuals about their
rights, responsibilities, and roles as citizens within a democratic society. It
includes:
• Knowledge: Understanding of political systems, laws, and civic
institutions.
• Skills: Developing skills for participation in civic life, such as critical
thinking, debate, and decision-making.
• Values: Fostering democratic values like justice, equality, and respect
for diversity.
1.2 Discuss the two types of citizenship education, and indicate which
approach (active or passive) you think is the best one for learners.
Substantiate your answer. (10)
Types of Citizenship Education:
1. Active Citizenship Education:
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