Bacj 134:Sociology For Jounalists Question Paper
Bacj 134:Sociology For Jounalists
Course:Communication And Journalism
Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers
Exam Year:2012
KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY
END OF 3''RD ''TRIMESTER 2012 (DAY) EXAMINATIONS
FACULTY : EDUCATION AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT : COMMUNICATION AND JOURNALISM
UNIT CODE : BACJ 134
UNIT TITLE : SOCIOLOGY FOR JOURNALISTS
TIME : 2 HOURS
Instructions:
Answer question one and any other two questions.
Question One
Smith and Preston (1982) describe sociology as "the systematic study of society and social behavior." With examples, give your own interpretation of this definition.
(10 marks)
Explain how the "enlightenment period" initiated the scientific study of society.
(5 marks)
Discuss any three major theoretical perspectives in the study of sociology.
(15 marks)
Question Two
Explain the meaning of the following:
Applied sociology
(5 marks)
Socialization
(10 marks)
Culture
(5 marks)
Question Three
Discuss the value of religion as social institution.
(10 marks)
Explain why Emile Darkheim (1858 – 1971) viewed suicide as not isolated from "social context"
(10 marks)
Question Four
Discuss the following
Social mobility
(10 marks)
Deviance
(10 marks)
Question Five
Discuss the value of the family as a social unit
(10 marks)
Identify any five sub-divisions of sociology.
(10 marks)
Question Six
With examples, discuss any five causes of inequality in the society. (20 marks)
Question Seven
Giving Kenyan examples discuss the social disadvantages of living big towns. (20 marks)
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