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Hist 311: Seminar In Theories And Methods Of History Question Paper

Hist 311: Seminar In Theories And Methods Of History

Course:Bachelor Of Arts In History And International Studies

Institution: Egerton University question papers

Exam Year:2016

EGERTON UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSIITV EXAMINATIONS REGULAR-NJORO CAMPUS
FIRST SEMESTER 2016/2017 ACADEMIC YEAR
THIRD YEAR EXAMINATION FOR THE BACHELOR'S DEGREE OF EDUCATION (ARTS) AND FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF ARTS (HISTORY AND INTERNATIONAL STUDIES) HIST 311: SEMINAR IN THEORIES AND METHODS OF HISTORY
STREAM: BED (HISTORY), B.A (HISTORY & INST) TIME: 2 HRS
EXAMINATION SESSION: DECEMBER
INSTRUCTIONS
(i) Answer question ONE and any other TWO Questions
(ii) Do not write on the question paper
Question One YEAR: 2016
i) Define the term research (5 Marks)
ii) Whatis the purpose of research (5 Marks)
iii) Analyze the various components of a research proposal
Question Two
Using specific examples
(9) Discuss the following theories (20 Marks)
a) The Great Man theory (10 marks)
b) Great Idea perspective (10 marks)

OR
ii) Discus the characteristics or properties of a scientific research.
Question Three
i) Discuss any one theoretical framework in the study of history: (20 Marks)
Modernization theory (20 Marks)
b) Underdevelopment theory (20 Marks)
OR
ii) Critically examine four theories that are used either in international studies or history (20 Marks)
Question Four
i) Analyse the significance of either of the following theoretical approaches to the study of history
a) Racist doctrines. (20 marks)
Materialist concept (20 marks)
OR
ii) Differentiate between Quantitative Research, Qualitative research and mixed research
(15 Marks)
iii) What is historical research (5 Marks)
Question Five
In relation to methods and techniques of historical research discuss either:
in any age is a reflection of the beliefs and purposes of a particular society. Discuss this statement in relation to theological explanation of history.
(20 Marks)
OR
ii) What are the methods of data collection (10 Marks)

iii) From the topic/title you choose for your class project7 what are the challenges you faced?
(10 Marks)
END

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