Tribhuwan University

Institute of Science and Technology

2078

Bachelor Level / First Year / First Semester / Science

Bachelors in Information Technology (SCO105)

(Sociology)

Full Marks: 60

Pass Marks: 24

Time: 3 Hours

Candidates are required to give their answers in their own words as for as practicable.

The figures in the margin indicate full marks.

Section A

Long Answers Questions

Attempt any TWO questions.
[2*10=20]
1.
Define sociological perpective. Critically analyse the key notions of functional and conflicet perspective in sociology.[10]
2.
What are the main components of culture? Critically discuss on symbols, language, cultural values, Norms and cultural beliefs.[10]
3.
Describe major forms of social structure with key features in relation to the effects of information technology.[10]
Section B

Short Answers Questions

Attempt any Eight questions.
[8*5=40]
4.
Discuss the impact of information technology in the existing social structure of Nepal. [5]
5.
Explain the changing trends of Nepalese culture in 21st century. [5]
6.
What is social structure? Discuss its types. [5]
7.
What is social differentiation and stratification? Discuss with special references of Nepalese society. [5]
8.
Critically discuss the effect of information technology in social change? [5]
9.
'Information technology is one of major forms of social structure'. Justify. [5]
10.
What is social change? What are the factors responsible for social change? [5]
11.
What is social problem? How does sociological knowledge contribution in coping with these social problems? Clarify. [5]
12.
Write short notes on a.) Social class and caste b.) Mass Communication [5]