Course Title: SOCIETY AND CULTURE WITH FAMILY PLANNING Course Description: The course will introduce to the

students concepts, theories, and perspectives vital in the understanding of society and culture. An in depth discussion of basic social institutions forming the social structure will be emphasized in order to increase the awareness of students of the current issues confronting the present social structure. In so doing, the students are also expected to understand their individual and collective functions in confronting such issues. Furthermore, a special discussion will be devoted on family planning, taking into account family planning and reproductive health concepts and issues that are significant agendum of the societys project on social order. Course Objectives: At the end of the semester, the students are expected to: 1. Discuss the varied concepts related to the study of society and culture. 2. Explain the roles of social institutions as bases of order in the society. 3. Comprehend the factors which lead to social change. 4. Discuss varied concepts on reproductive health and family planning. Course Outline: I. INTRODUCTION A. Nature and Beginnings of Sociology and Anthropology B. Perspectives in Understanding the Society 1. Conflict Perspective 2. Symbolic-Interactionist Perspective 3. Structural-Functional Analysis II. SOCIETY A. Socio-cultural Evolution: Transformation of Societies B. Social Groups and Organizations C. Socialization 1. Understanding Socialization Sigmund Freud: Elements of Personality Jean Piaget: Cognitive Development Lawrence Kohlberg: Moral Development Carol Gilligan: Bringing Gender George Herbert Mead: The Social Self Erick Erikson: 8 Stages of Development 2. Agents of Socialization III. CULTURE A. What is Culture?

B. Components of Culture C. Characteristics of Culture D. Issues in Understanding Culture IV. BASIC SOCIAL INSTITUTIONS A. Religion and Society B. Government and Law C. Economy D. Education E. Marriage and Family V. FAMILY PLANNING AND RESPONSIBLE PARENTHOOD A. Reproductive Health B. Family Planning C. Responsible Parenthood