Tamil Nadu Open University (TNOU) 2008 B.A Sociology FOUNDATIONS OF - Question Paper

U.G. DEGREE exam – JUNE 2008.
(AY 2007–08 onwards)
First Year
Sociology
FOUNDATIONS OF SOCIOLOGY
Time : 3 hours Maximum marks : 75


PART A — (3 ´ five = 15 marks)
ans any 3 ques..
All ques. carry equal marks.
every ans should not exceed one page.

How is sociology related with Anthropology and History?
Bring out the relations ranging from Individual and society.
elaborate the differences ranging from community and Institution?
elaborate the characteristics of social groups?
Point out the characteristics of social control.

PART B — (4 × 15 = 60 marks)

ans any 4 ques..
All ques. carry equal marks.
every ans should not exceed five pages.

describe sociology. define its nature and scope.
describe society. discuss social contract theory.
discuss the kinds of social groups.
describe culture. explain its kinds and features.
discuss the factors of social change.
describe social control. explain its kinds.
Write short notes on :
(a) Cyclical theory
(b) Differences ranging from competition and conflict
(c) Agencies of socialization.

Earning:   Approval pending.