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Sociology exam question: Sociologists have never agreed on how

The question (13 marks)

Sociologists have never agreed on how wide their subject should be. Examine the debate between the specialistic and the synthetic schools on the scope of sociology, and state, with reasons, the position you would take. (13 marks)

MU Module I, nature and scope of sociology; pack ch. 01 §§1-2.

Plan your answer on paper before you look at the authorities — issue first, then the rule, then apply it to these facts.

It tests Unit 1 · Introduction to Sociology of Sociology.

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A full-marks answer names the issue in one line, states the rule with its section, cites the authority, applies it to these facts and concludes — in that order. The app's model answer for this question is written in exactly that shape, with a checklist to mark your own attempt against.