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Socialogical Theory I  Question Paper

Socialogical Theory I  

Course:Bachelor Of Arts In Sociology

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2009



KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2008/2009
FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF
BACHELOR OF ARTS
ASC 200: SOCIOLOGICAL THEORY I

DATE: MONDAY, 1ST DECEMBER 2008
TIME: 11.00 A.M. ? 1.00 P.M.

INSTRUCTIONS:
Answer question one and any two questions. All questions carry equal marks.

1.
Explain sociological theory, and discuss the reciprocal relationship between theory and research.
2.
Theories are necessary for interpreting social reality. Use at least six criteria and examples to evaluate good or bad theories.
3.
Citing relevant examples, evaluate the principals of functionalism in sociological theory.
4.
Write detailed notes on any TWO of the following:
(i)
Symbolic interactionalism
(ii)
Normative theories
(iii)
Ethnomethodological theoretical perspective
5.
Using suitable examples, examine Max Weber?s views that bureaucracy is the most rational instrument of achieving good governance.






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