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Soci 102: Anthropology Question Paper

Soci 102: Anthropology

Course:Bachelor Of Science In Community Development

Institution: Chuka University question papers

Exam Year:2013

CHUKA

UNIVERSITY

UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
FIRST YEAR EXAMINATION FOR THE AWARD OF
DEGREE IN BACHELOR OF SCIENCE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

SOCI 102: ANTHROPOLOGY

STREAMS: BSC (COMDEV) Y1 TIME: 2 HOURS

DAY/DATE: FRIDAY 9/8/2013 2.30 PM- 4.30 PM
INSTRUCTIONS:

• Answer questions from two sections of this examination
• Section A is compulsory and ALL questions in this section must be answered.
• Answer TWO question in section B. Section A carries 30 marks and section B carries 40 marks.

Section A

1. (a) Define the term anthropology [5 marks]

(b) Discuss in depth the various sub fields of anthropology. [10 marks]

2. Demonstrate relationship between: [10 marks]

(i) Anthropology and sociology
(ii) Anthropology and the physical sciences
(iii) Anthropology and psychology
(iv) Anthropology and geography

3. What is the significance of studying anthropology? [5 marks]

Section B

4. Discuss the following theories and demonstrate their relevance in the field of anthropology

(i) Structural functionalism
(ii) Symbolic interaction
(iii) Division of labour
(iv) Social structure
(v) Social conflict [20 marks]

5. Discuss the theory of social class by Karl Marx and using relevant examples demonstrate how social class and class consciousness has manifested itself in today’s society.
[20 mark]

6. (a) Define the following concepts in culture [10 marks]

(i) Ethnocentrism
(ii) Ethnography
(iii) Culture shock
(iv) Culture change
(v) Acculturation and Assimilation

(b) Discuss the reasons for rapid culture change in Africa. [10 marks]

7. (a) Describe what a family is and discus its functions. [10 marks]

(b) Discuss the problems affecting the institution of marriage in urban societies. [10 marks]

8. (a) Define the following terms associated with religion. [10 marks]

(i) Magic
(ii) Witchcraft
(iii) Sorcery
(iv) Animism
(v) Taboo

(b) Discuss the evolution of religious systems. [10 marks]

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Soci 102: Anthropology Question Paper

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