Ecd521:Social Thought And Analysis Question Paper
Ecd521:Social Thought And Analysis
Course:Master Of Environmental Studies
Institution: Kenyatta University question papers
Exam Year:2010
KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2010/2011
FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINATIONS FOR THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES(COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT)
ECD521:SOCIAL THOUGHT AND ANALYSIS
DATE: WED 1ST DECEMBER 2010 TIME:2.00PM-5.00PM
INSTRUCTIONS:Answer question ONE and any other THREE.
Q1.
(a)Discuss the role of social thought and analysis in elucidating key features of environmental discourse (12.5mks)
(b)To what extent is the concept of a "community" useful in contemporary development studies in Africa (12.5mks)
Q2."An understanding of the diversity and unity of the human species is the hallmark of environmental discourse" Discuss this assertion citing relevant examples (15mks)
Q3.Discuss how societies define and demarcate access to resources using social institutions.Illustrate your answer with clear examples (15mks)
Q4.Explain the concept of culture under the following topics:(15mks)
(a)Culture as an integral system of meanings
(b)Culture as a system of values and standards of behavior
(c)Culture as borne by society and transmitted through socialization
Q5.To what extent is culture a boost or hindrance to national and community development (15mks)
Q6.To what extent is East Africa's cultural diversity a reflection of its biological diversity? What are the unique environmental challenges that face various cultural categories in the region?(15mks)
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