University of Calcutta 2008 B.A Sociology -PART I (NEW SYLLABUS) - Question Paper

N (1st)-New-Sociology-H-1
2008
(New Syllabus)
SOCIOLOGY – HONOURS
1st PAPER
Full Marks-100
Candidates are needed to provide their answers in their own words as far as practicable
The figures in the margin shows full marks

Group – A
ans Q. No. five and any 2 from the rest

1. Point out the distinctiveness of sociological perspective vis-à-vis
the perspective of other Social sciences. [Marks-15]

2. What is meant by culture in sociology? elaborate its universal
features? What is meant by Cultural specificity? [Marks-5+5+5]

3. Compare and contrast the characteristics of pre-modern and modern
societies? [Marks-15]

4. Define social change. Identify the factors of social change. [Marks-15]

5. Write short notes on any 4 : [Marks-5*4]
(a)Sociology and common sense
(b)Social Interaction
(c)Micro-sociology and macro sociology
(d)Practical significance of sociology
(e)Socialization and individual freedom
(f)Traditional states
(g)Importance of symbol and language in human culture.






Group – B
ans Q. No. 10 and any 2 from the rest

6. Discuss the worldwide modifications in family in family system. [Marks-15]

7. Evaluate labeling theory as an explanation of criminal behavior.[Marks-15]

8. What do you mean by ethnicity? elaborate the major reasons behind
ethnic antagonism? [Marks-15]

9. Write a note on ‘Gender-stratification’. [Marks-15]

10. Write short notes on any 4 : [Marks-5*4]
(a)Gender-socialization
(b)Divorce and separation
(c)Social deviance
(d)Social mobility
(e)Characteristics of bureaucratic organization
(f)Domestic violence
(g)Poverty and inequality











N (1st)-New-Sociology-H-2
2008
(New Syllabus)
SOCIOLOGY – HONOURS
2nd PAPER
Full Marks-100
Candidates are needed to provide their answers in their own words as far as practicable
The figures in the margin shows full marks

Group – A
ans ques. No. five and any 2 from the rest
1. Discuss the impact of Industrial Revolution and French Revolution
On the development of sociological thought. [Marks-15]

2. Examine the contribution of Saint-Simon to the development
of Sociology. [Marks-15]

3. Examine, after comte, the place of sociology in the hierarchy of the
sciences,and the implications of this view for sociology. [Marks-15]

4. Analyse Spencer’s contribution to the theory of social evolution.[Marks-15]

5. Write short notes on any 4 : [Marks-5*4]
(a)French revolution
(b)The University Revolution
(c)Comte on the theological stage of social development
(d)Positivism
(e)Social dynamics
(f)Spencer on society as super organism
(g)Spencer’s distinctions ranging from Military and Industrial kinds of society.





Group – B
ans ques. No. 10 and any 2 from the rest
6. Examine the rules of sociological method as explained by Durkheim? [Marks-15]

7. Asses Durkheim contribution to the sociology of religion. [Marks-15]

8. What are the principles of the Marxian dialecties? How do they
help the study of society? [Marks-10+5]

9. Discuss, after Marx the relationship ranging from the Base and the
Superstructure. [Marks-15]

10. Write short notes on any 4 : [Marks-5*4]
(a)Mechanical solidarity and Organic solidarity
(b)Function of Restitutive legal regulations
(c)Anomic suicide
(d)mode of Production
(e)Alienation and objectification
(f)Class struggle
(g)Relative autonomy of the state.

Earning:   Approval pending.