Sociology and social anthropology
Social science modes of thought
The aims of the training are to enable the apprentice to- give an account of modes of thought in sociology and social anthropology, and use them to explain social contexts
- define the term social behaviour, and compare theories that account for social behaviour
- define the term social system, give examples of structure and function in social systems, and give an account of what is required if social systems are to continue
- give an account of the ways in which sociologists and social anthropologists gain knowledge about society
- carry out sociological studies based on the pupils’ own questions, and present their results
Cultural understanding
The aims of the training are to enable the apprentice to- give an account of the different meanings of the term culture, and reflect on the sense of expressions such as “Norwegian culture”
- use social science modes of thought to compare cultures
- analyse the reasons for cultural differences, and identify factors that keep cultures stable make them change
- explain the difference between the terms egocentric and ethnocentric, use these terms to analyse the causes of conflicts between individuals and among groups, and discuss possible solutions to these conflicts
- give an account of family and kinship arrangements, and elaborate on and discuss the functions of marriage in different cultures
- give examples of psychological needs that religion can satisfy, give an account of the cultural functions of religions, and reflect on the role that religion and ethics occupy as a source of norms in modern society
Socialization
The aims of the training are to enable the apprentice to- define key terms related to socialization and use them to compare socialization in different cultures
- compare socialization in primary and secondary groups and reflect on socialization as a lifelong process
- elaborate on and discuss the role of the mass media in socialization
- analyse the schools as a social system, and discuss initiatives for greater pupil participation
- give an account of the various forms of communication between people, discuss the ways in which new technology can lead to changes in means of communication, and elaborate on and discuss the ramifications of such changes
- discuss the reasons for social deviation and reflect on society’s responses to social deviation
Production and labour
The aims of the training are to enable the apprentice to- compare production in different cultures and time periods
- discuss the function of work in society and explain how work can satisfy crucial human needs
- give an account of organizational theories, and use them to assess the hallmarks of a good working environment
- give an account of the reasons for the development of the Knowledge and Information Society, and discuss the effects of this development on the individual and on society at large
- explain the term international division of labour, and elaborate on and discuss the relationships between production and social change from a global perspective
Distribution of goods
The aims of the training are to enable the apprentice to- give an account of principles for the distribution of goods, and discuss how these principles relate to power relationships in a given society
- explain how political ideologies cope with power and distribution issues, and elaborate on and discuss notions of justice and distribution
- locate, process and present information on the distribution of goods in Norway
- recite and make use of theories on layering and class to account for social inequality
- define the term social mobility, give an account of the prerequisites for social mobility, and elaborate on and discuss the ramifications of the impact of high and low mobility
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