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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