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NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA
FACULTY OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS AND EXTENSION
2020_2 EXAMINATION 1234
Course Code: AEM 506:
Course Title: Advanced Rural Sociology
Credit Unit: 2
Time Allowed: 2 Hours
Instruction: Answer question 1 (25marks) and any other three (3) (15marks each)
questions
1a (i). Clearly give the definition of sociology 2marks
(ii). What are the significance of rural sociology to the society 3marks
b. Explain the term matrilineal and patrilineal form of inheritance. = 5marks
c. Briefly explain the cause of social change as identifies by conflict theory =5marks
d. Explain two (2) methods used in collecting data for social change. =5marks
e. (i). Give the definition of a group. 2 ½ marks
(ii). Outline Tuckman’s five (5) stages of group development 2 ½ marks
2 (a). Clearly outline the social structure of the agrarian system. 10 marks
(b). Explain the psycho dynamic theory of social change. 5marks
3. Briefly discuss five (5) sources of social change in the society. = 15 Marks
4 (a). List five (5) characteristics of change process. 7 ½ marks
(b). What are the five (5) dimensions of social systems. 7 ½ marks
5. Discuss the factors conducive for change within the social system. =15 Marks.
6 (a) With the help of clear examples, described formal and informal groups of society. 10marks
(b) List five (5) characteristics of the change/innovation in rural societies 5mark
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