Question of Classical Sociological Theory

Third Year, First Term Examination 2015

Sociology Discipline

Khulna University

Session: 2013-2014

Course No.: Soc 3101

Title of the Course: Classical Sociological Theory

Full Marks: 60                                                                Time: 03 Hours

• The figures in the right margin indicate full marks. The questions are of equal value.
• Use separate answer script for each section.

Section A

There are four questions in this section. Answer any three questions.

1. Discuss the intellectual forces that influenced the emergence of sociology. 10

2. Discuss the importance of Comte’s ‘positivism’ in the development of sociological discourse. 10

3. How does Spencer’s view on social evolution change the society from homogeneous to                                                    heterogeneous? Critically discuss. 10

4. Critically discuss Marxist materialistic interpretation of history. 10

Section-B

There are four questions in this section. Answer any three questions

1. What is Weber’s ideal type? ‘Rationalism is the main modern society’- Explain. 10

2. How did Durkheim use the concept of solidarity to explain the different types of suicide? Discuss. 10

3. What is logico-experimental method? How did Pareto use the method in analyzing residues and derivation? Explain. 10

4. What is objective culture? How is it used in social structure? Discuss with example. 10