CAPE syllabus

CARIBBEAN EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL
Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination®
CAPE®

SOCIOLOGY
SYLLABUS
Effective for examinations from May–June 2014

CXC A27/U2/13

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CXC A27/U2/13

This document CXC A27/U2/13 replaces CXC A27/U2/04 issued in 2005.
Please note that the syllabus has been revised and amendments are indicated by italics.

First published 2004
Reprinted 2013

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CXC A27/U2/13

Contents
ContentsI

INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................... i

ntroducti on AIMS..................................................................................................................................................... 1
RATIONALE........................................................................................................................................... 1

SKILLS AND ABILITIES TO BE ASSESSED ............................................................................................... 2
PRE-REQUISITES OF THE SYLLABUS .................................................................................................... 3
STRUCTURE OF THE SYLLABUS