ALLAMA IQBAL OPEN UNIVERSITY



ALLAMA IQBAL OPEN UNIVERSITY, ISLAMABAD

(Department of Sociology)

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Course: Sociological Theory-I (9434)

Level: BS Semester: Spring, 2020

Total Marks: 100

Pass Marks: 50

ASSIGNMENT No. 1

(Units: 1–4)

Q.1 Define theory. What are the different types of sociological theories. (20)

Q.2 Organic model significantly acted as a foundation for structural-functionalism as perspective. Discuss. (20)

Q.3 Write down the core assumptions of Marxist perspective. Explain in detail the causes of conflict among various classes in modern society from Marxist point of view. (20)

Q.4 How society act as a system according to structural-functionalism? Discuss. (20)

Q.5 Define and discuss the capitalism and socialism. Also critically compare the both. (20)

ASSIGNMENT No. 2

(Units: 5–8)

Total Marks: 100

Pass Marks: 50

Q.1 Explain the social exchange theory in detail. (20)

Q.2 How did max weber see Sociology? Discuss the theory of social action with examples. (20)

Q.3 Write down a detailed explanation of AGIL scheme given by Talcott Parsons. (20)

Q.4 Discuss the theory of Blau and Homans with examples. (20)

Q.5 Briefly define and compare the major perspectives in Sociology. (20)

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