IGNOU RANE-002 Research Methodology Question Paper

IGNOU RANE-002 Research Methodology Question Paper


Ph.D. IN ANTHROPOLOGY (PHDAN)
Term-End Examination
December, 2018
RANE-002 : PERSPECTIVES IN SOCIAL
ANTHROPOLOGY
Time : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 100

SECTION - A

1. Briefly describe the philosophical principles of Age 20
of Enlightenment and its influence on
anthropology.
2. Discuss family in relation to kinship and marriage 20
taking into account the changing dynamics in
them.
3. Critically assess the thesis of Functionalism. 20
4. Is fieldwork necessary for social anthropological 20
research. Critically examine.
5. Write short notes on any four of the following : 4x5
(a) Ethnicity
(b) Animism
(c) Margaret Mead
(d) Enculturation
(e) Domestic Domain

SECTION - B

6. What is the comparative method in anthropology ? 20
How valid is it in present anthropological setting ?
Discuss.
7. Discuss analytically any two prominent tribal 20
movements in India.
8. Provide a detailed anthropological reading of the 20
concept of minority.
9. Discuss in detail about the growth of Medical 20
anthropology in India.
OR
Describe and differentiate between any two of the
following : 2x10=20
(a) Caste and Class
(b) Patrilineal and Matrilineal Societies
(c) Structuralism and Post-structuralism