2SOC

2SOC - Level 2 Sociology of Deviance

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Miss R. Queree, Ms A. King.

The study of deviant behaviour is one of the most interesting but complex areas of sociology. 

It teaches us that none of us are quite as 'normal' as we might like to think we are. 

It also helps us to see that people whose behaviour might appear odd can be viewed as rational beings when we understand why they act as they do. 

The study of deviance, like other areas of sociology, directs our attention to social power, gender, race /ethnicity and social class. 

This helps us to explain why some people conform to social rules or norms, and why some people do not. 

We use case studies that cover cults, bodybuilding, moral panics, football hooliganism and sociological theories that explain deviance.

This course is highly recommended for those wishing to take Level 3 Criminology.




Recommended Prior Learning

10 Level 1 credits achieved in one Social Science course or English.

Pathway

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

Total Credits Available: 22
Internal Assessed Credits: 18
External Assessed Credits: 4
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
U.S. 8990 v5
NZQA Info

Examine sociological theories


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 8998 v5
NZQA Info

Examine a social structure


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 28120 v3
NZQA Info

Examine a social process


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91279 v2
NZQA Info

Social Studies 2.1 - Demonstrate understanding of conflict(s) arising from different cultural beliefs and ideas


Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91280 v2
NZQA Info

Social Studies 2.2 - Conduct a reflective social inquiry


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 5r
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 22
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 5
Total Numeracy Credits: 0