PSE4801
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Philosophical and Sociological Perspectives of Education
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Question 1 Functionalism and Conflict theory are two very different schools of
thought looking at the same social world. With the focus on Conflict theory in
this instance, discuss how conflict theorists view schooling as social construct.
(10) Question 2 Elaborate on the interpretivist approach and how shared
meanings influence how the individual interprets and interacts in a particular
social context. (10) Chapter 2: Functionalist perspective on schooling
Question 3 The Stage Theory has had a significant influence on matters of
educational policy in third world countries. Explain what the Stage Theory is
and briefly analyse the debate both inside and outside of the functionalist
camp on this statement. (10) 28 Question 4 With reference to the functionalist
perspective, critically discuss modernisation and how the modernisation
theory emphasises the importance of human capital. (10) Chapter 3:
Functional theory, policy and problems Question 5 Robert F Merton is on the
one hand an important advocate of Functionalism, but on the other hand he
has specific notions about functions. Explain Merton’s distinction between
functions and reason. (10) Chapter 4: Marxist theory and education Question
6 Briefly explain the Ideological State Apparatuses (ISA’s) of Louis Althusser.
(10) Chapter 5: The hidden curriculum revisited Question 7 Argue the Marxist
point of view in terms of the hidden curriculum in school context and also refer
to Anyon’s analysis of how the Marxist perspective extends to the concept of
the hidden curriculum and how it reproduces the relations of production. (10)
Question 8 The relationship between Feminism and Marxism has not always
been an easy one. Briefly discuss Feminism as a form of Conflict Theory. (10)
Chapter 6: The interpretivist point of view Question 9 Objections to the
interpretivist approach as a superior mode of understanding are many.
PSE4801/101 29 Briefly explain these objections, with particular reference to
functionalist and Marxist arguments. (10) Chapter 7: Meaning and messages:
Schooling and socialisation Question 10 Marxists draw attention to the way in
which social roles are generated in contemporary society. Briefly explain the
concepts of interpretation and legitimisation as portrayed by Marxists. (10)
TOTAL: [100 marks]
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