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ITS511S- INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY-1ST OPP- JUNE 2024 |
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nAm I 8 I A un IVE RS ITV
OF SCIEn CE Ano TECHn OLOGY
FACULTY OF HUMAN SCIENCES,COMMERCE AND EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT OF GOVERNANCEAND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
QUALIFICATION :
BACHELOROF PUBLICMANAGEMENT
BACHELOROF COMMUNICATION
BACHELOROF REGIONALAND RURALDEVELOPMENT
QUALIFICATION CODE: 07BPMA
07BCMM
07BRAR
LEVEL: 5
COURSECODE: ITS511S
COURSENAME: INTRODUCTIONTO SOCIOLOGY
SESSION:JUNE 2024
DURATION: 3 HOURS
PAPER:THEORY(PAPER1)
MARKS: 100
EXAMINER
FIRST OPPORTUNITY EXAMINATION QUESTION PAPER
Ms. Manelia Shakela
MODERATOR: Mr. B. Namabanda
INSTRUCTIONS
1. This question paper consists of 6 (six) questions.
2. Question 1 (one) is compulsory.
3. Answer any 3 (three) questions from the remaining 5 (five) questions.
4. Read all the questions carefully before answering.
5. Number the answers clearly and correctly.
THIS QUESTION PAPERCONSISTSOF 3 PAGES(Including this front page)
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Question 1
With reference to your society, differentiate between the concepts in 1.1 and 1.2 below:
1.1 Global culture and cultural universals
(10)
1.2 Migration and urbanisation
(10)
1.3 Define Industrial revolution.
(5)
[25]
Question 2
Social stratification is defined as a hierarchy of positions regarding economic production
which influences the social rewards in the society. As such, some sociologists are of the
idea that social stratification serves a purpose in the society. With reference to your
society, discuss the role performed by social stratification from the functional and
conflict perspectives.
[25]
Question 3
Social networks have been in existence since time immemorial. The development of the
internet and social media just enhanced them. With reference to your own society,
answer the following questions regarding social networks:
3.1 What is a social network?
(5)
3.2 What are the characteristics of a social network?
(10)
3.3 Why are social networks important?
(10) [25]
Question 4
There are three main theoretical approaches which can be referred to asthe foundation
of sociology. Identify any two theoretical approaches and discuss whether these
theoretical approaches are applicable in your society.
[25]
Question 5
Sociologists have developed theories to understand why people prejudice against
others. Answer the following questions based on prejudice and discrimination:
5.1 In relation to the Namibian society, discuss the theories of prejudice you have
learned.
(16)
5.2 With relevant examples, define the concept of institutional prejudice and
discrimination.
(9)
[25]
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Question 6
Sociologists are interested in religion to study the nature and role it performs in any
society. With reference to your society, discuss the role of religion from a structural
functional perspective.
[25)
END OF PAPER
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