Course Title

Sci 24
Units
Semester
Department

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Sociology with Anthropology with Population Education

3
Second Semester
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Course code

Academic Year
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Subject Coordinator :
Pre-requisite

Soc

2016 - 2017
Mello Jane G. Dedosin
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None

Course description
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This course is intended to develop students knowledge and understanding of the culture in the
Philippines and around the world. This will help them understand and appreciate our cultural heritage and the culture handed to us by our
ancestors. This will introduce concepts and theories to understand society and culture. Family planning, taking into account responsible
parenthood and reproductive health, will also be highlighted in this course.

WEEK

Course Content

Specific
Objectives

Course
Format

Course
References

Course
Requirement

I. THE SOCIOLOGICAL SPIRIT

A. The Sociological Imagination
1. What is Sociology? (The Sociological
Perspective; ; Pure and Applied
Sociology)
2. The Origins and Development of the
Discipline (Science and Sociology;
Social Change and Sociology;
Philippine Sociology)
3. Areas of Sociology
4. Proponents of sociology

1. To understand the
Discussion on:
meaning of Sociology;
What is
2. To identify the different Sociology, its
areas and proponents areas and
of Sociology
proponents.

B.

1.
2

2.

3.
4.
5.

Sociological Investigation
1. To explain historical
1. The Elements of Science
developments in the
2. Methods of Sociological Research
emergence of political
C.
Sociological Theory
parties and ideologies
3. Evolution theory
4. Structural Functionalism
2. To investigate the
5. Social Conflict
6. Symbolic Interactions
prevailing political
7. Exchange theory
ideologies among
D.
Culture
Filipino youth through
Approaching Culture: Cultural Relativity
an informal survey.
and Ethnocentrism
The Components of Culture (Symbols;
3. To observe the
Language; Values and Beliefs; Norms;
Ideal and Real Culture; Material Culture
participation and
and Technology)
behaviour of Filipino in
Theoretical Analysis of Culture
pursuing their political
(Stuctural Functional Analysis; Social
ideology
Conflict Analysis; Sociobiology)
Culture and Individual Freedom (Culture
as Constraint; Culture as Freedom)
Globalization and Glocalization (A Global
Culture: contributory factors and
barriers)

E.
Social Structure
1. To acquaint with the
1. Theories on Society (Durkheims
provisions of the
Functions of Society; The Marxist Model;
Constitution
Webers Disenchantment of the World)

Interactive
Discussion

Interactive
Discussion

Participative Recitation
Quiz

Costales, Rodrigo
et. al. Politics
and Governance
(History,
Government and
Constitution)

Participative Recitation

De Leon, Hector.
1987 Philippine
Constitution

Submit the proposed

amendment or revision of
the Constitution

Informal survey on Filipino

youths political
ideologies
Quiz

2. Status and Role

2. To appreciate the
3. The Presentation of Self in Everyday Life
Constitution as
(Goffman and Dramaturgy)
blessings of
II.
SOCIALIZATION
independence and
1. The Socialization Process (Human
Development: Nature and Nature;
democracy
Theories on Socialization)
2. Agents of Socialization (Family, School, 3. To examine proposed
Peer Group, Mass Media)
amendments to the
3. Gender Socialization (Sex and Gender;
Constitution.
Learning to Become Male and Female)

III. DEVIANCE AND SOCIAL CONTROL

1. Theories on Deviance (Durkheim;

Merton; Lemert, Goffman;
Sutherland; Hirshi; Marx)
2. Forms of Social Control (Formal and
Informal Controls; Resocialization
and Total Institutions)

1. To
determine/demonstrate
understanding ones
right that is protected
by the Constitution;

Costales, Rodrigo Quiz

et. al. Politics
and Governance
(History,
Government and
Constitution)
Munoz, Mauro.
Philippine
Governance and
Constitution
Recitation
Memorize Bill
of Rights

Relate the
provisions of
2. To appreciate the
the Bill of
blessings of
Rights with
independence and
related statutes
democracy as reflected
and
in the Bill of Rights; and
jurisprudence
3. To provide remedies
Role playing on
against human rights
criminal justice
abuses.
system: from
the commission
of human rights
violation to the
filing of
complaint in
court, rendition

De Leon, Hector.
1987 Philippine
Constitution

Participative Recitation
Submit case digest
Presentation of Role Play
Quiz

of judgment,
and service of
sentence

1.

2.
3.
6

4.
1.
2.

3.
7-8

IV. SOCIAL INEQUALITY

1. To translate the
A. Social Stratification
importance of political
Dimensions of Social Inequality
membership
(Castes and Classes; The DevisMoore Thesis; Marx and Weber on
2. To evaluate the impact
Class; Interpretative Approaches)
of dual citizenship
Studies on Philippine Poverty
The Social Significance of Race and 3. To discuss the
Ethnicity
qualifications for
Gender Stratification
naturalization
B. Global Stratification
Global Economic Development
Global Wealth and Poverty
(Correlates: Technology. Population
Growth, Cultural Patterns, Social
Stratification, Gender Inequality, and
Global Power Relationships)
Global Inequality (Modernization
Theory; Dependency Theory)
V. SOCIAL INSTITUTIONS

A. The Family
1. Basic concepts (Marriage;
Typologies; Residential Patterns;
Kinship Patterns)
2. Theoretical Considerations
(Structural Functionalism; Social
Conflict Analysis; Micro-level
Analysis)
3. Issues and Developments (Divorce;
Family Violence; Single Parenthood;
Same Sex Marriages; In-vitro
Fertilization)
B. Politics and Government

1. To understand the
essence of suffrage
and the long
struggle of the
Filipino people to
attain their right to
vote
2. To appreciate the
electoral system in
the Philippines

Interview dual
citizens and
naturalized
Filipino

De Leon, Hector.
1987 Philippine
Constitution

Submit case digest and

interview output

Simulation of
campaign,
election, and
proclamation of
winners

De Leon, Hector.
1987 Philippine
Constitution

Submit case digest

Quiz

Presentation of the
simulated election
Carlos,
Clarita, conduct
et. al. Election in
Present the interpretation
Song analysis: the
Philippines
of the song Dapat Tama
Dapat Tama
from Pre-Colonial
by Gloc 9 ask Period
to the Quiz
the students to Present. Makati
explain the
City:
Konrad
message of the Adenauer

1. Power and Authority (Traditional

Authority; Rational-Legal Authority;
Charismatic Authority)
2. Theoretical Considerations
(Pluralism; Power-Elitism)
3. Civil Society

3. To participate in
politics in the
conduct of election

song lyric

Foundation. 1996

C. Church and Religion

1. Basic concepts (Religion; Churches;
Sects; Cults; Ecclesias; Denominations)
2. Theoretical Considerations (Durkheim;
Marx; Weber; Symbolic Interactionism
and the Construction of the Sacred)
3. Religious Fundamentalism

1. To analyze the
relationship and
legal basis related to
current issues about
political parties and
interest groups

Current issues
analysis
analysis on the
facts, legal
basis, and
prospects

Zaide, Sonia.
Political Science

2. To understand the
advocacy,
importance, and
backlash of political
dynamics

Compilation of
news clippings
about Political
Parties from the
first Philippine
Assembly to
present

3. To trace the
existence,
development, and
achievement of
political parties and
interest groups

10

IX The Philippine Government

Principle of Separation of Powers
Principle of Checks and Balance
Legislative Branch of the Government
Executive Branch of the Government

1. To identify the
powers and
functions of
government
institutions

Submit political analysis

on current issues
Submit the compilation
of news clippings
Present the interpretation
of the song Tatsulok
Quiz

Song analysis:
Tatsulok by
Bamboo ask
the students to
explain the
message of the
song lyric
Project:
Government
Affairs Class
will form into

De Leon, Hector.
1987 Philippine
Constitution

Submit the narrative of

observation in their
project Government
Affairs

Judicial Branch of the Government

Local Government in the Philippines

2. To assess
groups to visit,
government policy in observe, and
the aspect of
conduct
implementation
interview on a
certain
3. To provide in-depth
Barangay,
analysis on political
barangays
policies of the
located only in
current
the poblacion,
administration
regarding how
the barangay
executes its
duties.

Submit political analysis

on current issues
Quiz

Current issues
analysis
analysis on the
facts, legal
basis, and
prospects

11-12

X International Relations
Definition of Foreign Policy
Requirements of a Foreign Policy
International Relations
Definitions of International Law
Importance of International Law
United Nations Organizations

1. To describe
Philippine
relationship with
other international
entities
2. To evaluate
Philippine situation
in complying with its
international
responsibilities

Political
Analysis
Review of
Philippine
Policy
Discussion of
geopolitical
issues
concerning
Philippine and

UN Charter
ASEAN Code of
Conduct
Coquia and
Santiago
International Law

Submit Political Analysis

regarding International
Agreements and Treaties
Quiz

3. To appreciate the
disputed
importance of
territories
having international
organization
membership
4. To explain the role of
geopolitics in
shaping Philippine
Foreign Policy

13

Course Content

Specific
Objectives

I The Nature, Scope, and Methods of 1. To identify the concept

Political Science
of political science;

14

15

Political Science Defined

Political Science as a Science
Scope of Political Science
The Importance of the Study of Political
Science
Political Science and Its Related Fields

II Nation, State and Government

The Concept of Nation

2. To develop
consciousness on the
importance of political
science;

Course
Format
Discussion on
the foundation
of Politics as a
science.

3. To trace the
Discussion on:
chronological
The latest
development of nation

Course
References
Munoz, Mauro.
Philippine
Governance and
Constitution

Course
Requirement
Participative Recitation
Quiz

Aruego, Jose M.
Principles of
Political Science

1987 Philippine
Constitution

Participative Recitation
Argumentation and Class

The Concept of State

Rights and Obligation of the State
The Fundamental Powers of the State
Similarities Among These Inherent Powers
of the State
Distinction Among Themselves

and state;
4. To identify the
elements of the State
and its fundamental
powers;
5. To understand the
importance of the
powers of the state in
the promotion of the
general welfare.

territorial
dispute
involving the
Philippine
Territory

UNCLOS (United
Nations
Convention on
the Law of the
Sea)

Debate on:

Aruego, Jose M.
Principles of
Political Science

The Legal,
Historical, and
Geographical
bases of the
claims of
different states
in West
Philippine Sea
are.

Debate
Submit the State Powers
list
Quiz

Activity: State
Powers
Identify and list
down the
instances when
or where the
Philippines
exercise its
Three Inherent
Powers.
16

III Government and Political Ideology 4. To explain historical

developments in the
Definition of Government
emergence of political
Forms of Government
parties and ideologies
Best Form of Government
Concept and Definition of Ideology

Interactive
Discussion

Costales, Rodrigo
et. al. Politics
and Governance
(History,
Government and

Participative Recitation
Informal survey on Filipino
youths political
ideologies

Popular Kinds of Ideologies

5. To investigate the
prevailing political
ideologies among
Filipino youth through
an informal survey.

Constitution)

Quiz

De Leon, Hector.
1987 Philippine
Constitution

Submit the proposed

amendment or revision of
the Constitution

6. To observe the
participation and
behaviour of Filipino in
pursuing their political
ideology
IV Constitution

17

4. To acquaint with the

provisions of the
Constitution

Nature and Concepts of the Constitution

Meaning of the Constitution
Purposes and Functions of the Constitution 5. To appreciate the
Classification of the Constitution
Constitution as
Requisites of a Good Written Constitution
blessings of
History of the Philippine Constitution
independence and
democracy

Interactive
Discussion

Costales, Rodrigo Quiz

et. al. Politics
and Governance
(History,
Government and
Constitution)

6. To examine proposed
amendments to the
Constitution.

18

V Bill of Rights
Article III, 1987 Philippine Constitution

4. To
determine/demonstrate
understanding ones
right that is protected
by the Constitution;
5. To appreciate the

Munoz, Mauro.
Philippine
Governance and
Constitution
Recitation
Memorize Bill
of Rights
Relate the
provisions of
the Bill of

De Leon, Hector.
1987 Philippine
Constitution

Participative Recitation
Submit case digest
Presentation of Role Play
Quiz

blessings of
independence and
democracy as reflected
in the Bill of Rights; and

VI Citizenship
Concepts of Citizenship
Kinds of Citizens
Citizens and Aliens Distinguished
Modes of Acquiring Citizenship
Loss of Citizenship
Duties and Responsibilities of Citizens

VII Suffrage and Election

Nature of Suffrage
Right of Suffrage in the Philippines
Kinds of Election in the Philippines
Qualification of Voters
Disqualification of Voters

Rights with
related statutes
and
jurisprudence

6. To provide remedies
against human rights
abuses.

Role playing on
criminal justice
system: from
the commission
of human rights
violation to the
filing of
complaint in
court, rendition
of judgment,
and service of
sentence

4. To translate the
importance of political
membership

Interview dual
citizens and
naturalized
Filipino

De Leon, Hector.
1987 Philippine
Constitution

Submit case digest and

interview output

Simulation of
campaign,
election, and
proclamation of
winners

De Leon, Hector.
1987 Philippine
Constitution

Submit case digest

5. To evaluate the impact

of dual citizenship

Quiz

6. To discuss the
qualifications for
naturalization
4. To understand the
essence of suffrage
and the long
struggle of the
Filipino people to
attain their right to

Presentation of the
simulated election
Carlos,
Clarita, conduct
et. al. Election in
Present the interpretation

Absentee Voting

vote

Song analysis:
Dapat Tama
by Gloc 9 ask
the students to
explain the
message of the
song lyric

the
Philippines of the song Dapat Tama
from Pre-Colonial
Quiz
Period
to the
Present. Makati
City:
Konrad
Adenauer
Foundation. 1996

4. To analyze the
relationship and
legal basis related to
current issues about
political parties and
interest groups

Current issues
analysis
analysis on the
facts, legal
basis, and
prospects

5. To understand the
advocacy,
importance, and
backlash of political
dynamics

Carlos,
Clarita,
et. al. Political
Parties in the
Philippines from
1900
to
the
Present. Makati
City:
Konrad
Adenauer
Foundation. 1996

Compilation of
news clippings
about Political
Parties from the
first Philippine
Zaide, Sonia.
Assembly to
Political Science
present

5. To appreciate the
electoral system in
the Philippines
6. To participate in
politics in the
conduct of election

VIII Political Parties and Interest

Groups
Definition of Political Party
Functions of Political Parties
Definition of Interest Group
Interest Groups in the Philippines

6. To trace the
existence,
development, and
achievement of
political parties and
interest groups

Song analysis:
Tatsulok by
Bamboo ask
the students to
explain the
message of the
song lyric

Munoz, Mauro.
Philippine
Governance and
Constitution
Aruego, Jose M.
Principles of
Political Science

Submit political analysis

on current issues
Submit the compilation
of news clippings
Present the interpretation
of the song Tatsulok
Quiz

IX The Philippine Government

Principle of Separation of Powers
Principle of Checks and Balance
Legislative Branch of the Government
Executive Branch of the Government
Judicial Branch of the Government
Local Government in the Philippines

4. To identify the
powers and
functions of
government
institutions

Project:

Government
Affairs Class
will form into
groups to visit,
5. To assess
observe, and
government policy in conduct
the aspect of
interview on a
implementation
certain
Barangay,
6. To provide in-depth
barangays
analysis on political
located only in
policies of the
the poblacion,
current
regarding how
administration
the barangay
executes its
duties.

De Leon, Hector.
1987 Philippine
Constitution

Submit the narrative of

observation in their
project Government
Affairs
Submit political analysis
on current issues
Quiz

Current issues
analysis
analysis on the
facts, legal
basis, and
prospects

X International Relations
Definition of Foreign Policy
Requirements of a Foreign Policy
International Relations
Definitions of International Law

5. To describe
Philippine
relationship with
other international

Political
Analysis
Review of
Philippine

UN Charter
ASEAN Code of
Conduct

Submit Political Analysis

regarding International
Agreements and Treaties
Quiz

Importance of International Law

United Nations Organizations

entities
6. To evaluate
Philippine situation
in complying with its
international
responsibilities
7. To appreciate the
importance of
having international
organization
membership
8. To explain the role of
geopolitics in
shaping Philippine
Foreign Policy

Policy
Discussion of
geopolitical
issues
concerning
Philippine and
disputed
territories

Coquia and
Santiago
International Law