ALLAMA IQBAL OPEN UNIVERSITY, ISLAMABAD
(Department of Sociology)
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Course: Introduction to Sociology: Culture and Society (9410) Semester: Autumn,
2022
Level: BS Credit Housrs:03
Please read the following instructions for writing your assignments. (AD, BS, Bed,
MA/MSc, MEd) (ODL Mode).
1. All questions are compulsory and carry equal marks but within a question the
marks are distributed according to its requirements.
2. Read the question carefully and then answer it according to the requirements of the
questions.
3. Avoid irrelevant discussion/information and reproducing from books, study guide
or allied material.
4. Hand-written scanned assignments are not acceptable. However, the students who
attempt their assignments in Urdu/Arabic may upload a scanned copy of their hand
written assignments (in PDF format) on University LMS. The size of the file
should not exceed 5MB.
5. Upload your typed (in Word or PDF format) assignments on or before the due date.
6. Your own analysis and synthesis will be appreciated.
7. Late submission of assignments will not be accepted.
8. The students who attempt their assignments in Urdu/Arabic may upload a scanned
copy of their hand written assignments (in PDF format) on University LMS. The
size of the file should not exceed 5MB.
Total Marks: 100 Pass Marks: 50
ASSIGNMENT No. 1
(Unit 1–4)
Q.1 How sociology developed as a social science? Illustrate from early origin to
modern development. (20)
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Q.2 Differentiate between material and non-material culture. How sanctions are
important? Are these sanctions being fruitful for Pakistan norms and culture? (20)
Q.3 What is society? Industrial societies have an economic condition for poor
community? Discuss with reference to the ideas of Karl Marx. (20)
Q.4 Differentiate between social interaction in space and time and social interaction in
conflict society. Also elaborate structural components of social interaction. (20)
Q.5 Write notes on following: (20)
1) Elements of Culture
2) Social group and its types
Total Marks: 100 Pass Marks: 50
ASSIGNMENT No. 2
(Unit 5-9)
Q.1 Elucidate bureaucracy with hierarchy of authority and impersonality. Also discuss
jean Piaget theory of cognitive development. (20)
Q.2 Explain the System of Stratification Further elaborate the “Criminal justice system”
as an important component of society for the rehabilitation of criminals. (20)
Q.3 Define social Mobility as per your understanding. Also discuss in detail the types
of social mobility with example from Pakistan. (20)
Q.4 “Self is a learned phenomenon”. Elaborate the statement with reference to child
socialization perspectives. (20)
Q.5 Write notes on following: (20)
1) Politics in Pakistan.
2) Functions of Deviance