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Introduction To Sociology (Sost 131) 2Nd Trimester 2014 Question Paper

Introduction To Sociology (Sost 131) 2Nd Trimester 2014 

Course:Bachelor Of Education

Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers

Exam Year:2014



Introduction to sociology (SOST 131) 2nd trimester 2014
KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY

END OF 2'ND 'TRIMESTER 2014 (PT) EXAMINATION

FACULTY : EDUCATION AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT : EDUCATION
UNIT CODE : SOST 131
UNIT TITLE : INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY
TIME : 2 HOURS


INSTRUCTIONS

Answer any Three questions
All Questions carry equal marks
Exam is 2 Hours
Question One

Define Sociology.
(2 Mks)
Giving examples explain why people believe the way they do.
(10 Mks)
State and briefly explain the main elements of a society.
(8 Mks)
Question Two

Discuss the following terms:

Sociology imagination
(5 Mks)
Social fats
(5 Mks)
Social Darwinism
(5 Mks)
Functionalism.
(5 Mks)
Question Three

Discuss any five characteristics of culture.
(10 Mks)
Differentiate between fork ways and mores.
(4 Mks)
Differentiate between primary agents of socialization and secondary agents of socialization.
(6 Mks)
Question Four

Briefly discuss the following terms:

(i) Culture lag (4 Mks)
(ii) Culture shock (4 Mks)
(iii) Popular culture (4 Mks)
(iv) Assimilation (4 Mks)
(v) sub-culture (4 Mks)
Question Five

Discuss the various types of socialization.
(9 Mks)
State and briefly explain the three main agents of socializations.
(6 Mks)
What are the consequences of socialization.
(5 Mks)




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