National marketing student social science questions

1. GSP 201 and GSP 202 are core courses for which students?
A. Only Direct-Entry first-year students
B. Only UME second-year students
C. All undergraduates in every department
D. Postgraduate students only
Answer: C

2. What is the course code for “Basic Concepts and Theories of Peace & Conflict”?
A. GSP 101
B. GSP 201
C. GSP 202
D. GSP 301
Answer: B

3. How many units is GSP 201?
A. 1 unit
B. 2 units
C. 3 units
D. 4 units
Answer: B

4. What type of examination has the Social Sciences Unit conducted since the 2016/2017 academic session?
A. Oral examinations
B. Take-home examinations
C. Computer-based examinations (CBE)
D. Open-book examinations
Answer: C

5. According to the file, how many weeks of intensive lectures are held before examinations?
A. 10 to 11 weeks
B. 12 to 13 weeks
C. 14 to 15 weeks
D. 8 to 9 weeks
Answer: B

6. The first step in the Unit’s course registration process is:
A. Report to the School of General Studies
B. Report to the Social Sciences Unit
C. Pay relevant University fees and collect receipt(s)
D. Begin to attend lectures
Answer: C

7. Who should students consult if any registration process seems hazy?
A. The Dean only
B. A lecturer or appropriate member of staff of the Unit
C. The Vice-Chancellor
D. Their departmental president
Answer: B

8. Which of the following is NOT listed as the Unit’s expectation from registered students?
A. Attend lectures regularly
B. Submit assignments punctually
C. Pay extra tuition fees
D. Observe the University dress code
Answer: C

9. The course GSP 201 is offered in which semester?
A. First semester
B. Second semester
C. Both semesters
D. Summer semester
Answer: A

10. One objective of GSP 201 is to equip students to analyze:
A. Only economic structures
B. Only political systems
C. Social structures, relationships, and social processes
D. Religious doctrines
Answer: C

11. GSP 202 course title is:
A. Basic Concepts and Theories of Peace and Conflict
B. Issues in Peace and Conflict Studies
C. Advanced Peace and Conflict Theories
D. Introduction to Social Sciences
Answer: B

12. GSP 202 is designed to help reduce:
A. Examination malpractices
B. Intra- and inter-group strife
C. University fees
D. Number of courses per semester
Answer: B

13. Which of the following is a topic in GSP 201 outline?
A. Gang Violence and Terrorism
B. Peace Psychology
C. History of Peace and Conflict Studies
D. Human Trafficking
Answer: C

14. “Theories of Social Conflict” appears under which course?
A. GSP 101
B. GSP 201
C. GSP 202
D. GSP 301
Answer: B

15. “Gender-based Conflict and Empowerment” is a topic in:
A. GSP 201
B. GSP 202
C. Both GSP 201 and GSP 202
D. Neither course
Answer: B

16. Substance Abuse and Trafficking is discussed in which semester course?
A. First semester
B. Second semester
C. Both semesters
D. Elective course
Answer: B

17. According to the file, one aim of Peace Psychology is:
A. Promote war strategies
B. Negative and positive peace
C. Teach criminal justice
D. Study political campaigns
Answer: B

18. Which of the following is listed under GSP 202?
A. Organizational Conflict
B. ICT, Governance and Civil Interest
C. Conflict Resolution in Traditional African Societies
D. Basic Principles of Social Research
Answer: C

19. What is a component of Conflict Analysis?
A. Types of conflict analysis
B. Theories of organizational conflict
C. Peace education challenges
D. Cybercrime management
Answer: A

20. The minimum lecture attendance required to qualify for examination is:
A. 50%
B. 60%
C. 75%
D. 100%
Answer: C

21. Who are mentioned as founding fathers in Peace and Conflict Studies?
A. Marx and Engels
B. Major Founding Fathers and their contribution
C. Freud and Jung
D. Locke and Hobbes
Answer: B

22. The course GSP 202 has how many units?
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
Answer: B

23. Which topic covers “Direct, Structural and Cultural Violence”?
A. Peace Philosophy
B. Peace Psychology
C. Gang Violence
D. Cyber Crime
Answer: B

24. Under GSP 202, “Role of the State in Peace and Security” includes:
A. ICT and governance
B. Peacebuilding and security in a sovereign state
C. Substance abuse
D. Trans-border crime only
Answer: B

25. According to the file, conflict handling styles include:
A. Only compromising
B. Major components and types of conflict handling styles
C. Avoiding only
D. Litigation only
Answer: B

26. The file mentions that students should visit for information:
A. Only the Dean’s office
B. Unit websites and unit notice boards
C. The library
D. The examination office
Answer: B

27. Which of the following is NOT a method of course registration step?
A. Pay University fees
B. Report to the School of General Studies
C. Register directly with the Vice-Chancellor
D. Report to the Social Sciences Unit
Answer: C

28. Peace and Conflict Studies in Nigeria is a topic under:
A. GSP 202 only
B. GSP 201
C. GSP 301
D. None of the above
Answer: B

29. Which topic deals with “Empowerment as a Conflict Management Tool”?
A. Cyber Crime
B. Gender-based Conflict and Empowerment
C. Organizational Conflict
D. Migration and Trans-Border Crime
Answer: B

30. “Gang Violence and Terrorism” includes:
A. Causes of gang violence
B. Peace psychology
C. Conflict analysis models
D. Peace education theories
Answer: A

31. The file mentions that students must do and submit all course assignments:
A. When convenient
B. Punctually
C. Only at semester end
D. Only if requested
Answer: B

32. Traditional African personalities in conflict resolution is a sub-topic under:
A. Peace Philosophy
B. Conflict Resolution in Traditional African Societies
C. Role of International Organizations
D. Cyber Security Management
Answer: B

33. One objective of GSP 202 is to teach:
A. History of mathematics
B. Processes of conflict management and resolution
C. Laboratory techniques
D. Agricultural practices
Answer: B

34. According to the file, examinations are conducted after:
A. 8 weeks of lectures
B. 12 to 13 weeks of intensive lectures
C. 6 weeks of lectures
D. 20 weeks of lectures
Answer: B

35. “Cyber Crime and Cyber Security Management” is part of:
A. GSP 201
B. GSP 202
C. First semester course
D. Electives
Answer: B

36. The course outline for GSP 201 includes:
A. Peace Psychology
B. Peace Philosophy
C. School of Thoughts in Peace and Conflict Studies
D. Human Trafficking
Answer: C

37. Which concept is clarified in GSP 202 under Ethnicity, Identity and Conflict?
A. Only ethnicity
B. Identity only
C. Ethnicity, Identity and Conflict
D. Only conflict
Answer: C

38. The file mentions that students must obey:
A. Only departmental rules
B. All the University rules and regulations
C. Only lecture timings
D. No specific rules
Answer: B

39. A topic under GSP 201 is:
A. Theory and Practice of Peace Education
B. International Organization in Conflict Management
C. Basic Concepts of Peace and Conflict Studies
D. Migration and Trans-Border Crime
Answer: C

40. In organizational conflict, the file lists:
A. Types, stages, levels, causes, effects, and management models
B. Only causes
C. Only effects
D. Only management models
Answer: A

41. The file states that results are published timely through:
A. Manual marking
B. Computer-based examinations (CBE) approach
C. Oral results
D. Postponed results
Answer: B

42. One challenge of Peace Education includes:
A. Too many students
B. Challenges of Peace Education
C. Lack of computers
D. No textbooks
Answer: B

43. The course GSP 201 covers:
A. Only theories of war
B. Theories of social conflict
C. Only peace theories
D. International law
Answer: B

44. Students are required to participate in:
A. Only examinations
B. Seminar classes
C. Only assignments
D. Only lectures
Answer: B

45. The file mentions that sustainable development is impossible without:
A. High technology
B. Harmonious co-existence
C. Foreign aid
D. Military strength
Answer: B

46. “Dichotomous and Inclusive Thinking” is found under:
A. Ethnicity and Conflict
B. Peace Psychology
C. Substance Abuse
D. ICT and Governance
Answer: B

47. According to the file, the Social Sciences Unit uses:
A. University approved textbooks and workbooks
B. No textbooks
C. Only online articles
D. Only foreign textbooks
Answer: A

48. One type of gang violence listed is:
A. Types of Gang Violence
B. Only terrorism
C. Only street fighting
D. None of the above
Answer: A

49. “Measures to Combat Irregular Migration and Trans-border Crimes” is under:
A. Cyber Crime
B. Migration and Trans-Border Crime
C. Gender-based Conflict
D. Peace Philosophy
Answer: B

50. The file encourages students to begin to attend lectures:
A. After mid-semester
B. As the class lecturer may direct
C. Only before exams
D. Only after registration closes
Answer: B

SUMMARY

This document outlines the Social Sciences Unit course guide for two compulsory undergraduate courses:

  • GSP 201 (First Semester): Basic Concepts and Theories of Peace and Conflict
  • GSP 202 (Second Semester): Issues in Peace and Conflict Studies

Both are 2-unit courses for all undergraduates (UME second-year and Direct-Entry first-year students). Teaching uses approved textbooks, workbooks, general classes, and seminar groups. Since the 2016/2017 session, exams are computer-based (CBE) with timely results.

Course registration steps:

  1. Pay fees → 2. Get accredited at the School of General Studies → 3. Register at the Social Sciences Unit → 4. Attend lectures.

Student expectations: regular attendance, punctual assignments, seminar participation, obey university rules/dress code, check notice boards/websites, and consult staff if confused.

GSP 201 topics include: history of peace studies, basic concepts, theories of social conflict, organizational conflict, ICT & governance, etc.

GSP 202 topics include: peace philosophy, peace psychology, ethnicity & conflict, gender-based conflict, gang violence, substance abuse, peace education, conflict analysis, conflict handling styles, traditional African conflict resolution, role of the state, international organizations, migration, cybercrime, etc.

Grading: Minimum 75% lecture attendance required to sit for exams.

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