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Introduction To Sociology Question Paper

Introduction To Sociology

Course:Bachelor Of Arts In Sociology

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2009

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2008/2009
SECOND SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR
OF ARTS
ASC100:
INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY

DATE:
Thursday 9th April 2009

TIME: 8.00am-10.00am
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INSTRUCTIONS:
Answer any three questions. All questions carry equal marks
1. a) Define
sociology
b)
Using examples, explain the scientific basis of sociology as a social
science.
2.
a)
What is social interaction.
b)
Describe the major modes of social interaction. Use examples to elaborate
your description.

3.
Trace the origin and development of sociology as an academic discipline.

4.
Write short notes on any three of the following:
i)
Socialization
ii)
Norms
iii)
Social control
iv)
Mores
5.
Using examples, bring out the theoretical and methodological contributions of
any one of the following gurus of sociology.
i)
Augustine Comte
ii)
Emile Durkheim
iii)
Max Webber

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