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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 2009/2010
FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF
ARTS

ASC 200:
SOCIOLOGICAL THEORY I

DATE: Wednesday, 30th December, 2009
TIME: 11.00 a.m. ? 1.00 p.m.
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INSTRUCTIONS:
Answer question ONE and any other TWO questions. All questions carry equal marks.
1.
Explain sociological theory, and discuss its characteristics.
2.
Discuss the positivist paradigm on the attainment of scientists knowledge.
3.
Discuss the role of industrial revolution, and the rise of capitalism in relation to the development of sociological theory.
4.
Write brief notes on the following:-
i)
Durkheims theory of division of labour
ii)
Karl Marks theory of class structure and wages
iii)
Max Webers theory of bureaucracy
5.
Explain how contemporary sociological theories such as structural and functionalism have been used to explain social problems.






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