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Bacj 134:Sociology For Jounalists Question Paper

Bacj 134:Sociology For Jounalists 

Course:Communication And Journalism

Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers

Exam Year:2012



KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY

END OF 3''RD ''TRIMESTER 2012 (DAY) EXAMINATIONS
FACULTY : EDUCATION AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT : COMMUNICATION AND JOURNALISM
UNIT CODE : BACJ 134
UNIT TITLE : SOCIOLOGY FOR JOURNALISTS
TIME : 2 HOURS




Instructions:

Answer question one and any other two questions.

Question One

Smith and Preston (1982) describe sociology as "the systematic study of society and social behavior." With examples, give your own interpretation of this definition.

(10 marks)

Explain how the "enlightenment period" initiated the scientific study of society.

(5 marks)

Discuss any three major theoretical perspectives in the study of sociology.

(15 marks)

Question Two

Explain the meaning of the following:

Applied sociology

(5 marks)

Socialization

(10 marks)

Culture

(5 marks)

Question Three

Discuss the value of religion as social institution.

(10 marks)

Explain why Emile Darkheim (1858 – 1971) viewed suicide as not isolated from "social context"

(10 marks)

Question Four

Discuss the following

Social mobility

(10 marks)

Deviance

(10 marks)

Question Five

Discuss the value of the family as a social unit

(10 marks)

Identify any five sub-divisions of sociology.

(10 marks)

Question Six
With examples, discuss any five causes of inequality in the society. (20 marks)

Question Seven
Giving Kenyan examples discuss the social disadvantages of living big towns. (20 marks)






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