MSOE-001 Sociology of Education in English Solved Question Paper December 2022

MSOE-001 Sociology of Education in English Solved Question Paper December 2022

Sociology of Education
Course Code: MSOE-001

MASTER OF ARTS (SOCIOLOGY)
Term-End Examination
December, 2022

MSOE-001 : SOCIOLOGY OF EDUCATION
Time : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 100
Note : Answer any five questions in about 500 words
each. Answer at least two questions from each
section. All questions carry equal marks.

SECTION I

1. Discuss Antonio Gramsci’s perspective on
education. 20
2. Examine the role of schools in society with
reference to the writings of Ivan Illich. 20
3. Compare the Functionalist and Conflict
approaches to the understanding of education. 20
4. What do you understand by ‘equality of
educational opportunity’ ? Discuss its social
implications. 20
5. ‘Education is subservient to political system.’
Discuss. 20

SECTION II

6. Explain the significance of education in
knowledge economy. 20
7. Discuss the strategies adopted by the Indian
Government towards achieving Education for
All. 20
8. What do you understand by ‘commercialization
of education’ ? Discuss its social impact. 20
9. Discuss the major concerns of educational
reforms in SAARC countries. 20
10. Write short notes on any two of the following : 10+10
(a) Open and Distance Learning (ODL)
(b) Digital Divide
(c) Non-Formal Education
(d) Multicultural Education