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M.Sc. DEGREE EXAMINATION – MEDICAL SOCIOLOGY

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FIRST SEMESTER – April 2009

MS 1801 / SO 1804 – SOCIOLOGICAL THEORY

 

 

 

Date & Time: 28/04/2009 / 1:00 – 4:00   Dept. No.                                                     Max. : 100 Marks

 

 

PART – A

Write a short note on the following in about 30 words each          (10 x 2 = 20 Marks)

 

  1. Objective Idealism
  2. Materialism
  3. Public Sphere
  4. Military-Industrial Complex
  5. Dysfunction
  6. Role Distance
  7. Metaphysics
  8. Dialectics
  9. Anomic Suicide
  10. Monism.

 

 

                                                                       PART – B

            Answer any Five questions in about 300 words each                       (5 x 8 = 40 Marks)

 

  1. Why does sociology rely on theoretical thinking?
  2. What does Foucault mean by clinic?
  3. Why has traditional theory ignored the ‘gendered’ nature of knowledge?
  4. Briefly explain the AGIL model
  5. Explain the law of three stages
  6. Explain the theory of power-elite.
  7. Why is there a ‘legitimation’ crisis?

 

 

PART – C

Answer any Two questions in about 1200 words each         (2 x 20 = 40 Marks)

 

  1. The rise of Post-modernism is due to the grand failure of the meta-narratives. Elucidate.
  2. Critically evaluate Beck’s theory of risk society
  3. Critically analyse Marxian Historical Materialism.
  4. Examine in detail Durkheim’s study on suicide.

 

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             LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI – 600 034  M.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION – SOCIOLOGY

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FIRST SEMESTER – NOV 2006

         SO 1804 – SOCIOLOGICAL THEORY

 

 

Date & Time : 28-10-2006/1.00-4.00           Dept. No.                                                       Max. : 100 Marks

 

 

 

Part-A

Write a short note on the following in about 30 words each:        (2×10 = 20 Marks)

 

  1. Objective Idealism.
  2. Social Fact.
  3. Dialectics.
  4. Dysfunction.
  5. Discourse.
  6. Hyperreality.
  7. Stigma.
  8. Materialism.
  9. Sick Role.
  10. Post-Modernism.

 

Part-B

Answer any FIVE questions in about 300 words each:                 (5×8 = 40 Marks)

 

  1. What do you understand by ‘legitimisation crisis’?
  2. What is the importance of theory in the sociological understanding of phenomena?
  3. Explain briefly the concept of morality as envisaged by Durkhiem.
  4. How can knowledge lead to power and in turn power control what knowledge is? Explain from the Foucauldian perspective.
  5. Write a short note on Goffaman’s concept of ‘dramaturgy’
  6. Explain the importance of social reflexivity.
  7. Write a short note on alienation.

 

Part-C

Answer any TWO questions in about 1200 words each:               (2×20 = 40 Marks)

 

  1. Contemporary society is full of risk. Elucidate in the light of Ulrich Beck’s theory of ‘risk society’.
  2. Critically evaluate the theory of Power-elite.
  3. Write an essay on Marxian Historical Materialism.
  4. ‘Post-Modernism is just a fad used by the mindless’- evaluate.

 

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M.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION – MEDICAL SOCIOLOGY

FIRST SEMESTER – APRIL 2007

SO 1804 / 1801 – SOCIOLOGICAL THEORY

 

 

 

Date & Time: 25/04/2007 / 1:00 – 4:00      Dept. No.                                       Max. : 100 Marks

 

 

 

 

Part-A

Write a short note on the following:                                                (2×10 = 20 Marks)

 

  1. Grand theory.
  2. Social Fact.
  3. Economic determinism.
  4. Latent Function.
  5. Discourse.
  6. Hyperreality.
  7. Stigma.
  8. Military Industrial complex.
  9. Organic Solidarity
  10. Anomic Suicide.

 

Part-B

Answer any FIVE questions:                                                           (5×8 = 40 Marks)

 

  1. Write a short note on Durkheim’s views on crime and punishment.
  2. What is the importance of theory in the sociological understanding of phenomena?
  3. Why is the issue of gender considered as a dilemma in sociological theory? Can it be rectified?
  4. Write a short note on the structural functionalism of Talcott Parsons.
  5. Write a short note on Goffman’s concept of ‘dramaturgy’
  6. Write a short note on power elite.
  7. Write a short note on alienation.

 

Part-C

Answer any TWO questions:                                                           (2×20 = 40 Marks)

 

  1. ‘Modernity is a risk culture. Modernity reduces the overall riskiness of certain areas and modes of life, yet at the same time introduces new risks parameters largely or completely unknown’. Comment.
  2. Write an essay on Marxian Historical Materialism.
  3. Explain in detail the theory of looking-glass self.
  4. Analyse Weberian Bureaucracy in the context of modern day corporate hospital.

 

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M.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION – MEDICAL SOCIOLOGY

FIRST SEMESTER – November 2008

   MS 1801 / SO 1804 – SOCIOLOGICAL THEORY

 

 

 

Date : 06-11-08                 Dept. No.                                        Max. : 100 Marks

Time : 1:00 – 4:00

                                                                            PART – A                                

 

Write a short note on the following in about 30 words each:                          (10 x 2 = 20 Marks)

 

  1. Public Sphere
  2. Military Industrial Complex.
  3. Hyperreality
  4. Civil Inattention.
  5. Idealism
  6. Metaphysics
  8. Role Distance.
  9. Altruistic Suicide.

PART – B

 

Answer any FIVE questions in about 300 words each:                                 (5 x 8 = 40 marks)

 

  1. What does Foucault mean by clinic?
  2. Compare and contrast the Marxist and Weberian perspectives on shaping the modern world.
  3. What does Durkheim mean by morality?
  4. Why is the issue of gender considered as a dilemma in sociological theory? Can it be rectified?
  5. Explain the theory of power elite.
  6. Knowledge becomes a force of control. Elucidate.
  7. List out the five major changes that have precipitated a consideration of the canon of social theory.

PART – C

 

Answer any TWO questions in about 1200 words each:                                (2 x 20 = 40 Marks)

 

  1. Is risk a feature of modern life or nature? Elaborate your views in the light of Ulrich Beck’s postulate of Risk society
  2. Critically analyze Marxian Historical Materialism
  3. Analyze Weberian Bureaucracy in the context of modern day corporate hospital.
  4. The rise of Post-modernism is due to the incredulity of the meta-narratives. Elucidate

 

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