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

B.A. DEGREE exam – JULY 2008.
First Year
Sociology
FOUNDATION OF SOCIOLOGY
Time : three 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.

define the importance of the study of sociology.
describe Socialization. Specify the functions of socialization.
discuss any 1 of the theories of the origin of society.
describe Competition. Mention its characteristics.
Distinguish ranging from civilization and culture.

PART B — (4 ´ 15 = 60 marks)
ans any 4 ques..
All ques. carry equal marks.
All ans should not exceed five pages.

How is sociology related with other social sciences?
discuss the agencies of socialization.
define briefly the different types of social groups and discuss their importance in everyday life.
describe culture. elaborate its features and elements?
describe accommodation. elaborate the major methods of accommodation?
define any 2 theories of social change.
Examine the role of informal agencies of social control.
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