Name of the University : Uttarakhand Open University
Degree : M.A
Department :Sociology
Subject Code/Name : MASO05 Contemporary sociological theory
Year : II
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UOU Contemporary Sociological Theory Old Papers
MASO-10(M.A.Sociology) Second year,examination 2012
Time : 3 Hour
Marks: 60
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Note :The question paper is divided in to three section A, B and C.
Section-A
(Long Answer Question)
Note- Answer any two questions.
1. Define Sociological theory. Describe the Type of Sociological theory.
2. Discuss the functional theory of Robert K. Merton.
3. Critically evaluate Marxian theory of conflict.
4. Write a Short essay on Feminism.
Section-B
(Short Answer Question)
Note- Answer any 4 questions .Each Answer should not be more than
100 Words Each Questions carries 5 marks
4×5=20
1. Discuss the elements of theory building.
2. Write the characteristics of Sociological theory.
3. Write a Short Note on Ethnomethodology.
4. What are the characteristics of evolution-
5. Discuss the Symbolic Interactionism of mead.
6. Write Short Note on Exchange behavioralism of George
7. Discuss Post-Modernism.
8. Write a Short Note on critical theory.
Section-C
Objective Question (Compulsory)
Note- (1) Answer all questions.
Write True/False against the following
MASO-05 Page 4
1. The author of book “ Society” is Merton
2. The theory of Evolulion given by Spencer.
3. A.W. Gouldner is humanitarianist.
4. Post modernism is like a marxian and Functionlism theory.)
5. The Principle Source of Critical theory is Conflict theory.
Choose the correct alternative :
6. Who gave the Concept of Function, Dysfunction-
(a) M.J.Levy (b) Robert k. merton(c) Durkheim (d) Parsans
7. Who wrote the book “Das Capital”.
(a) Karl Marx (b) Herbert Spencer
(c) Emile Durkheim (d) Blumer
8. Who has given the Word “Symbolic Interactionlism”.
(a) G.H.Mead (b) Blumer(c) Moor (d) Garfinkel
9. Who is the Father of Phenomenology-
(a) Luck Mann (b) Wallace and Wolf(c) Afred Schutz
10. Basic Concept of Ethnomethdology is given by.
(a) Garfinkal (b) A.Sheels
(c) Bogardus (d) Morgan
Contemporary Sociological Theory
Second Year Examination-2015 :
MASO-05 :
Time : 3 Hours
Maximum Marks : 60
Note : This paper is of sixty (60) marks divided into three (03) sections A, B, and C. Attempt the questions contained in these sections according to the detailed instructions given therein.
Section – A : (Long Answer Type Questions)
Note : Section ‘A’ contains four (04) long-answer-type questions of fifteen (15) marks each. Learners are required to answer any two (02) questions only. (2×15=30)
1. Discuss the Symbolic Interactional Theory.
2. What is Sociological Theory. Explain the types of Sociological theories according to Don Martindale.
3. Explain the thoughts on Phenomenology of Alfred Schutz’s.
4. Describe the contribution of main thinkers along with explaination of Post modernism.
Section – B : (Short Answer Type Questions)
Note : Section ‘B’ contains eight (08) short-answer-type questions of five (05) marks each. Learners are required to answer any four (04) questions only. (4×5=20)
1. Write short note on feminism perspective.
2. Explain the types of conflicts given by Coser.
3. Differentiate between modernity and post-modernity.
4. Explain the nature of Sociological Theory.
5. Describe the kinds of Ethonomethodology.
6. Discuss the nature of Phenomenology in brief.
7. Explain the basic concept of Homan’s Theory.
8. Explain Critical Theory in brief.
Section – C : (Objective Type Questions)
Note : Section ‘C’ contains ten (10) objective-type questions of one (01) mark each. All the questions of this section are compulsory. (10×1=10)
Choose the correct alternative :
1. Post modernism was first established in which country-
(a) America
(b) Britain
(c) Germany
(d) France
2. The word ‘Phenomenology’ was first used by-
(a) Foucault
(b) Edmond Husserd
(c) Alexander
(d) Schutz’s
3. Cohen classified sociological theories in how many categories-
(a) Three
(b) Four
(c) Five
(d) Six
4. The main concepts of Symbolic Interactionalism are :
(a) Views
(b) Mind
(c) Interaction
(d) All of these
5. Writer of book “Studies in Ethonomethodology” is-
(a) Garfinkel
(b) Goffman
(c) Luckmann
(d) Husserl
Write ‘True’ or ‘False’ :
6. Interpretation and Methodology are the bases of Herbert Blumer’s Theory. True/False
7. Critical Sociology was invented in Frankfurt school. True/False
8. Theory is the basis of hypothesis. True/False
9. Conflict Theory of Dahrendoff is based on Production Relations. True/False
10. Social Exchange Theory of Peter Blau’s is structural. True/False