Zhengzhou University Master's Degree Entrance Examination
Sociological Theory exam syllabus
Faculty of Propositions (Seal): Faculty of Politics and Public Administration
Exam subject code and name: 753 Sociological Theory
I. Overview of the basic requirements and scope of application of the examination
This "Sociological Theory" examination syllabus is applicable to the entrance examination for master's degree students majoring in sociology at Zhengzhou University
try. The "Sociological Theory" course examination mainly includes two courses: "Introduction to Sociology" and "Sociological Theory"
journey. The main contents of "Introduction to Sociology" include: the research objects and methods of sociology, and the microcosm of social operation
and macroscopic analysis; "Sociological Theory" mainly includes representative figures and theories in the development of Western sociology
On the new developments in the school and Chinese sociology. Candidates are required to fully and systematically understand and master Western sociological theories
On the main ideas and their views, master the micro-level and macro-level analysis of social operation, and understand western society
The new progress and trend of huixue and Chinese sociological theory can comprehensively apply sociological theory to analyze problems in detail
and solve the problem.
2. Examination format
The Sociological Theory Examination for Master's Degree Admission is a closed-book, written exam with an exam time of 180 minutes
The volume has a full score of 150 points.
Test paper structure (question type): noun explanation, short answer questions, essay questions
3. Examination content
1. Introduction to Sociology section
Exam Content:
Objects of study in sociology;
Sociological research methods;
Social systems and social operations;
Social operation and socio-culture;
Socialization and individuation;
Social interaction;
Social networks and social groups;
Social organization;
Community;
Social systems;
Social stratification and social mobility;
Social change and social modernization;
Urbanization;
Collective behavior and social movements;
Social issues;
social control;
Social policy;
Social construction;
Exam requirements
Understand the object of study in sociology;
Mastery and application of sociological research methods;
Master the micro-level analysis of social operation such as socialization and social interaction; master the macro-level analysis of social operation such as social organization and social mobility;
Understand the social problems in the process of social transformation in China, and use sociological theories to analyze them; understand the relevant theories of social construction and their Chinese practice; and understand the important role of social policies.
2. Sociological Theory Section
Comte's social positivism;
Spencer's theory of social organisms;
Durkheim's theory of social solidarity;
Marx's Theory of Social Practice;
Simmel's theory of social forms;
Weber's theory of social action understanding;
Pareto's irrational positivism;
Parsons' structural functionalism;
Merton's theory of middle-level functionalism;
The theory of social conflict in Cossé et al.;
The social critique of Adorno et al.;
The theory of social exchange in Brau et al.;
Brummer et al. Symbolic interaction theory;
Schutz's phenomenological sociological theory;
Gaffenkel's ordinary methodology;
Alexander's theory of new functionalism;
Habermas's Theory of Communicative Action;
Giddens' structural theory;
Coleman's Rational Choice Theory;
Bourdieu's theory of practical sociology;
Foucault's theory of postmodern society;
Bell's theory of post-industrial society;
Baudrillard's Sociology of Consumption;
Social Trust Theory and Social Justice Theory;
Institutional theories of sociology;
Theory of organizational sociology;
Contemporary Western and Chinese sociological theories are concerned with new issues.
Grasp the historical context of the development of sociological theory;
Master classical sociology related theories;
Understand and master modern sociological theories;
Understand and master contemporary sociological theories;
Apply sociological theories to analyze specific problems;
Understand the new issues of concern in contemporary Western sociological theory;
Understand the new trends in the development of Sociological Theory in China.
IV. Examination Requirements
The subject of the master's entrance examination "Sociological Theory" is a closed book, a written test, the examination time is 180 minutes, and the full score of this paper is 150 points. Be sure to write the exam paper clearly. The answer must be written on the answer sheet, and writing on the question paper is invalid.
5. Main reference textbooks
1. "New Revision of Introduction to Sociology" (January 2019, fifth edition), edited by Zheng Hangsheng, Chinese Min University Press.
2. Courses in Western Sociological Theory (July 2017, 4th Edition), edited by Hou Junsheng, Nankai University Press.
3. Sociological Theories Abroad (First Edition, August 2006), edited by Liu Shaojie, Higher Education Press.
Compilation unit: Zhengzhou University
Date of preparation: September 2021