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Zds 3113: Contemporaray Social Theory Question Paper

Zds 3113: Contemporaray Social Theory

Course:Bachelor Of Arts In Development And Policy Studies

Institution: Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University Of Science And Technology question papers

Exam Year:2017

JARAMOGI OGINGA ODINGA UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

SCHOOL OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCE

UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF ARTS IN DEVELOPMENT AND POLICY STUDIES

1ST YEAR 1ST SEMESTER 2017 DECEMBER EXAMS

MAIN CAMPUS (REGULAR)

COURSE CODE: ZDS 3113
COURSE TITLE: CONTEMPORARAY SOCIAL THEORY
EXAM VENUE: STREAM: BA ARTS

DATE: EXAM SESSION:

TIME: 2 HOURS
Instructions:
1. Answer Question ONE (COMPULSORY) and ANY other 2 questions
2. Candidates are advised not to write on the question paper.
3. Candidates must hand in their answer booklets to the invigilator while in the examination room.

1. (a). Explain the following concepts. (10Mks).
i. Theory
ii. Concept
iii. Perspective
iv. Feminism
v. Conflict
(b). Define Sociological theory and elaborate on its main characteristics. (10Mks).
(c). Identify functions of sociological theory in the interpretation of a given social phenomenon. (10Mks).
2. (a). What is functionalism in Sociology? (5Mks).

(b). Elaborate on Emile Durkheim’s emphasis on causes and effects of social phenomena. (15Mks).

3. Discuss the contributions and criticisms of Auguste Comte to positive philosophy. (20Mks).

4. Explain the basis of Karl Marx’s theoretical contributions to sociology and his idea of class struggle. (20Mks).

5. Explain ways in which any two of the following sociological theories relate to human development. (20Mks)

i. Structural functionalism
ii. Systems theory
iii. Social Exchange
iv. Symbolic interactionism.

Zds 3113: Contemporaray Social Theory Question Paper

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