BATAN SCL 101

University of santo tomas

Faculty of arts and letters
Bachelor of Arts in sociology (BA Socio)

Course DESIGN
SCL 101: Introduction to Sociology

University of SANTO TOMAS (UST) VISION & MISSION

The University of Santo Tomas, the Pontifical, Royal and Catholic University of the
Philippines, is a Dominican institution of learning founded in 1611, under the patronage of
St. Thomas Aquinas. UST is a premier institution in Asia and a leader in the nations social
transformation.

Vision
Faithful to its centuriesold tradition of excellence, the University of Santo Tomas envisions
itself as a premier institution of learning in Asia, committed to the professional and moral
formation of her stakeholders and effecting social transformation.

MISSION
The University, in the pursuit of truth guided by reason and illumined by faith, dedicates
itself to the generation, advancement, and transmission of knowledge to form competent
and compassionate professionals, committed to the service of the Church, the nation, and
the global community.

Faculty of Arts and Letters Vision & mission1

Vision
The Faculty of Arts and Letters envisions to produce learned and wise individuals who,
motivated by the Christian faith, Thomasian ideals, and the highest standards of excellence,
shine in their chosen fields and become role models and leaders in society transforming
both the temporal and spiritual spheres for the greater glory of God and the Church.

Mission
The Faculty of Arts and Letters is an institution of learning geared towards the development
and fulfillment of total person, the Universal Man, focusing mainly on the Arts and the
Humanities, but also encompassing the sciences, social and natural, guided by the Christian
faith, Thomasian ideals and global standards of excellence.

1Online source: http://www.ust.edu.ph/academics/overview/faculties-and-colleges/faculty-of-arts-

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Course information
Course Code & Title SCL 101: Introduction to Sociology
Course Description The course introduces the discipline of Sociology as a
social science, as a profession and as way of life. It
explores selected fundamental concepts in the study of
society and some social theories with an emphasis on
Philippine society and its relations with the global
world. It introduces basic research methodologies and
strategies defining the scientific practice of sociology
as a social science. It exposes the students to the
various practices of sociology as a profession. Overall,
the course envisions providing a unique sociological
perspective that maybe useful, relevant, practical, and
meaningful to the lives of students, no matter what life
choices and trajectories they would take or endure in
the future.
Placement 1st Term, First year
Credit Units 3 credit units
Prerequisite/s None; introductory course
Facilitator Dr. Clarence M. Batan
Schedule 1SCL2: TTHS 7-8 AM Rm. 119 St. Raymunds building
1SCL1: TTHS 8-9 AM Rm. 117 St. Raymunds building
Contact information Email: cbatan@hotmail.com
Consultation day, time & place Wednesdays; 8:00 AM -12:00 PM; Research Center on
Culture, Education and Social Issues (RCCESI), Thomas
Aquinas Research Complex (TARC), UST

AB Institutional Outcomes
That Thomasian students of Arts and Letters will be able to:
a) Acquire adequate knowledge in the Humanities, Social Sciences and other
related disciplines, and apply it in various academic researches and creative
endeavors;
b) Engage in theories and facts, in the light of reason, towards solving theoretical
and practical problems;
c) Exhibit a work ethic anchored on honesty, responsibility and accountability
among students, and hone their leadership skills to both lead and work in
cooperation with others;
d) Articulate ideas and express positions as steeped on the Thomasian value of
truth, guided by faith and reason;
e) Demonstrate awareness and understanding of relevant social issues and
respond to the needs of the global community through concrete social action;
and
f) Exhibit highest standards of integrity in both personal behavior and
professional decorum.

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BA Socio Program Outcomes2

Upon graduation, students must be analytical and critical thinkers who are able to:
a) Explain and apply sociological concepts and theories;
b) Apply research skills in designing, implementing, and assessing social
programs and projects in academic, government, corporate, development
and other settings;
c) Analyse and address social problems and issues;
d) Communicate ideas effectively in relevant settings; and
e) Practice professional and ethical standards of Sociology and the social
sciences.

SCL101 COURSE Outcomes

After taking this introductory Sociology course, the students must be able to:
a) Understand the discipline of Sociology as a social science, its history,
development and methodologies with an emphasis on understanding
Philippine society and its relations with the global world. (Foundational
knowledge and integration)3
b) Recognize the application of sociology as a profession in various fields of
occupation. (Application)
c) Value the role of sociological perspective in understanding the social realities
in contemporary Filipino and global society. (Human dimension and caring)
d) Develop skills in comprehending specific Philippine and/or global social
phenomenon and to be able to assess its academic and practical relevance.
(Learning how to learn)

2 From the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) POLICIES, STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES FOR
THE BACHELOR OF ARTS in SOCIOLOGY (BA Socio) draft for Public Hearing, July 2014.

3These thematic learning goals in parentheses are adapted from Fink, L. D. (2003). Creating
Significant Learning Experiences: An Integration Approach to Designing College Courses. San Francisco,
CA: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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SCL101 Course Outcomes-based education (OBE) matrix
BA Socio Program outcomes
Explain and apply sociological concepts
and theories;
Apply research skills in designing,
implementing, and assessing social
programs and projects in academic,
government, corporate, development
and other settings;
Analyze and address social problems
and issues;
Communicate ideas effectively in
relevant settings; and
Practice professional and ethical
standards of Sociology and the social
sciences.
BATAN SCL 101
SCL101 COURSE OUTCOMES
Understand the discipline of Sociology as a
social science, its history, development and
methodologies with an emphasis on
understanding Philippine society and its
relations with the global world.
(Foundational knowledge and integration)
Recognize the application of sociology as a
profession in various fields of occupation.
(Application)
Value the role of sociological perspective in
understanding the social realities in
contemporary Filipino and global society.
(Human dimension and caring)
Develop skills in comprehending specific
Philippine and/or global social phenomenon
and to be able to assess its academic and
practical relevance. (Learning how to learn)
Recognize the application of sociology as a
profession in various fields of occupation.
(Application)
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SCL101 Course Outcomes-based education (OBE) Content matrix

Assessment
Content Performance Time Teaching & Learning
content Learning competency Tools &
standard standard allotment strategies
rubrics
Sociology as Th e l ea rn e rs Th e l ea rn e r s The l ear n ers 4 w e ek s W ri ti n g W o rk sh o ps Sh or t
es ta bl is h a n sha l l b e a bl e to 1. De f in e Soc iol og y In t e ra c t iv e Pa p e rs
Social un d e rsta n di n g un d e rsta n d a s a d isc i pl i n e . disc ussi o n
Science of S oc iol og y a s soc i ol o gy a s a 2. Un d e rsta n d th e F il m/ Doc u m en ta ry
a S oc ia l soc ia l sc i en c e. or ig i n o f Vi e wi n g
Sc i e nc e soc i ol o gy Ph ot o - essa y a c tiv it y
th ro ugh its 3. In t ro duc e t h e
hist o ry , c on c ep t o f
d ev el o p m e nt Soc iol og ic a l
a nd ima gi na ti o n.
m et ho dol og i es 4. Id e nt if y th e
a s t h ey pu r pos e o f
e xpl o r e th e stu dyi n g
gl o ba l wo rl d Soc iol og y .
foc usi n g to 5. Com pa r e a nd
Phil i pp i n e c on t ra s t ma c ro
Soc i et y. soc i ol o gy a nd
mic r o s oc iol og y
Sociology as Th e l ea rn e rs Th e l ea rn e rs The l ear n ers 3 w e ek s R ea di n g Qu izz es
mus t r ec og n iz e mus t c o n n ec t 1. Com pa r e a nd W ri ti n g w o rk sh op s Pr el i mi na ry
a Profession soc i ol o gy a s a soc i ol o gic a l c on t ra s t In t e ra c t iv e Exa mi na t i on
pr o f essi o n th eo r i es a n d di ff e r e nt Disc ussi o ns
th ro ugh c on c ep ts i n soc i ol o gic a l
un d e rsta n di n g un d e rsta n di n g c on c ep ts a n d
of s oc i ol o gic a l soc ia l th eo r i es.
c on c ep ts, ph e no m e no n i n 2. R el a ti ng o n e
th eo r i es, gl o ba l o r th eo r y to
p er sp ec ti v es Phil i pp i n e a no th e r .
a nd soc i e ty . 3. De m o nst ra t e
m et ho dol og i es. c ri tic a l a na l ys is
of s oc i ol o gic a l

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Assessment
Content Performance Time Teaching & Learning
content Learning competency Tools &
standard standard allotment strategies
rubrics
th eo r i es
th ro ugh essa ys
a nd t er m
pa p e rs .
4. Cl a ssi fy
di ff e r e nt a r ea s
a nd c a r e e rs i n
soc i ol o gy .
Sociology as Th e l ea rn e rs Th e l ea rn e r m us t The l ear n ers 4 w e ek s In t e ra c t iv e Qu izz es
in t e r na l iz e t h e a ppl y 1. Ap pl y Disc ussi o ns Cr ea tiv e
a Way of life va l u e of soc i ol o gic a l soc i ol o gic a l W ri ti n g W o rk sh o ps Cou rs e
soc i ol o gic a l c on c ep ts a n d c on c ep ts a n d Po r tf ol i o
p er sp ec ti v es p er sp ec ti v e i n th eo r i es i n
a nd d ev el op d ev el o p in g c on t e mp o ra ry
sk il l s i n a c a d em ic pa p e rs soc ia l
un d e rsta n di n g a nd s tu di es in ph e no m e no n i n
soc ia l gl o ba l a nd th e gl o ba l o r
ph e no m e no n Phil i pp i n e Phil i pp i n e
in gl o ba l o r Soc i et y. soc i e ty .
Phil i pp i n e 2. Co m pa r e a n d
soc i e ty t o c on t ra s t
a sses s its pr e vi ous a nd
a c a d em ic o r c ur r e nt s oc ia l
pr a c t ic a l issu es i n l oc a l
r el eva nc e. or gl o ba l us i ng
soc i ol o gic a l
p er sp ec ti v es.

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 T e n t a t i v e C o u r s e ca l end ar
Resources (i.e. readings, songs, video, multimedia materials,
Date & submissions Content/Topic of Interest
etc.)
Module 1: Sociology as social science
Class Survey and introductory reading Survey Questionnaire
week Reading: Sociological Imagination (Mills, 1959)
July 14, 17 & 19
The Forest and the trees (Johnson, 1997)
July 22, 24, 26 Discuss the purpose of studying sociology Reading: E-DUKHA-AKSYON (Batan, 2011)
by reading introduction literatures about (Berger, 2009; Burawoy, 2009; Mills, 2009)
Sociology, understand Sociological Textbook: (Giddens, Duneier, Applebaum, & Carr,
Imagination. Sociological reflection paper 2009) (Chapter 1)
about the documentary. Documentary: Dont English Me
(Severino, 2011)
July 29, 31, & Aug 2 LONG QUIZ, Introduction to Sociology Readings: (Batan & Samaco, 2013; King, 2008;
(history and development of Sociology in Porio, 2009)
the world and the Philippines) & Textbook: (Giddens et al., 2009)
Introduction to Sociological perspectives The Presentation of Everyday life (Goffman, 1959)
Aug 5, 7, & 9 Activity: Photo essay applying sociological
perspective
Module 2: Sociology as profession
Aug 12, 14, & 16 Sociological theories: Parading on the *Poem: The Difference Between Mahirap and
grounds of Political Sociology or Sociology Mayaman
of Politics. Readings: (Rush, 1992)
Textbook: (Giddens et al., 2009)
Aug 19, 21, 23 Understanding Sociology of family, poverty Readings: Batong Bahay (Batan, 2010)
and education The Nanny Chain (Hochschild, 2000)
We dont sleep around like White girls do
Why & how is Sociology?: Sociology as a (Espiritu, 2001)
profession Reading: (Steele & Price, 2008)
Do video games kill? (Sternheimer, 2007)
Aug 26, 28, &30 QUIZ and Review week for PRELIMS
Sept 1 6 PRELIM Week
Module 3: Sociology as a Way of Life
Sept. 9, 11, & 13 How is Sociology?: Introduction to Social Survey/interview/focus group
research methods Reading: (Batan et al., October 19, 2013)
Textbook: (Giddens et al., 2009)
Sept 16, 18, & 20 Squeezing Creative Juices: Sociology Reading: (Giarrusso, Richlin-Klonsky, Roy, &
Creative Writing Workshop Strenski, 1991)
Sept 23, 25, & 27 Culture and Symbols: Socialization *Cultural competence workshop
processes and cultural competence *Reading: (Hanley, Online: nd)
Sept 30 Long quiz
Sept 30, Oct 2 & 4 Social Institution Song: Tatsulok
*Social inequality & stratification
Oct, 7, 9, & 11 FIESTA!: A Celebration of Filipino culture & Songs: Akoy Mabuting Pilipino
culture of Filipinos
Oct. 14, 16, & 18 Creative Sociology Portfolio or Paper individual presentations
Nov. 4 *Submission of Creative Sociology Portfolio
Nov. 17-22 Final Examinations

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 A. Course concept map

Understanding Sociology

B. Teaching learning and strategies

a. Assessment tools
Interactive classroom-based or online discussion. Whenever possible, the class will be
provided questions for classroom or online discussion before or after class activity (e.g.,
lecture, workshop, film-showing, power point/prezi presentations, etc.). This aims to
generate meaningful debate and critical discourse about specific topics under discussion.
Synthesis building. When applicable, after the class activity, each student or group will be
given the task to summarize their discussion outputs for plenary sharing in the class.
Short quiz/ one minute essay. In other instances, there will be a quiz or one minute essay
in order to assess the students retention levels of the salient points discussed in the class.
Class attendance. Attendance in this class will be checked and will be the basis for
acquiring an FA (failure due to absences) grade. Arriving 15 minutes late will be
considered absent. Please make sure to sign the attendance sheet every time you attend
the class.

b. Evaluation tools (Addressed to students)

Participation (15% - 5% for prelims and 10% for finals)

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The participation component of the class will be based on the students performance and
participation on interactive classroom-based or online discussion, one-minute essays, short
quizzes, workshop output, (draft) sociology papers, and class discussion.

Long quiz (15% - 5% for prelims and 10% for finals)

This requirement evaluates the students understanding and comprehension of the concepts
learned from class discussions and activities. There will be two long quizzes, which will be given
before each major examination.

Preliminary examination (30%)

Details of examination will be announced later.

Creative Sociology Portfolio (Creative output & final paper) (40%)

This is the final requirement of the course. This is composed of two parts: (1) a creative audio-
video (e.g., songs, video, photo-essay, or any multimedia production), and (2) a three-page final
research paper, which should focus on one important aspect in sociology related to the first
component. The paper should reflect three dimensions of thinking and doing sociology: (a)
theory; (b) research; and (c) application. ***Details of the style and format of the paper will be discussed
in the class.

Guidelines for Short paper Requirements

Short paper should focus only on one argument.
Use APA style for citations (be these from class discussions, electronic sources, journal
articles, etc.)
Short paper will be submitted electronically as a MS Word or RTF file to your class secretary.
S/he will collate all e-files, which would be submitted to me accordingly.
Length: 2-3 pages (12 point Times New Roman font; 1 inch margins on all sides, 1.5 line
spacing), including bibliography.

a. Grading

1. Grading scheme
1.00 96 Excellent 2.00 87 88 Good 3.00 75 78 Pass
100% % %
1.25 94 95 % Very Good 2.25 84 86 Fair 5.00 Failure
%
1.50 92-93 % Very Good 2.50 82 83 Fair INC Incomplete
%
1.75 89-91 % Good 2.75 79 81 Fair WF Withdrew without permission
% Failed
WP Withdrew with permission
FA Failed due to absences
2. Grade composition
The grade for the course is composed of the following:

For prelims
5%

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 Participation (i.e., interactive classroom-based or online discussion, one-
minute essays, short quizzes, workshop output, draft sociology papers, and
class discussion)
Long quiz 5%
Preliminary examination 30%
For Finals
Participation 10%
Long quiz (for Finals) 10%
Creative Sociology Portfolio (Creative output & final paper) 40%
TOTAL 100%

d. Teaching Assistants
Teaching assistants will be available to render assistance particularly during workshops
and on writing/checking paper requirements of this course.

e. Possible guest lectures

Guest lectures will be conducted depending on the confirmation of invited experts
and will be announced accordingly.

f. Plagiarism
In this course, any type or form of plagiarism will not be tolerated.
Plagiarism4 is the submission or presentation of the work of another as if it were
one's own. Some examples of plagiarism are:
failure to attribute authorship when using a broad spectrum of sources
such as written or oral work, computer codes/programs, artistic or
architectural works, scientific projects, performances, web page designs,
graphical representations, diagrams, videos, and images;
downloading all or part of the work of another from the Internet and
submitting as one's own; and
the use of a paper prepared by any person other than the individual
claiming to be the author.

4 Adapted from Dalhousie University, Nova Scotia Canada.

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 g. Course Readings
All required and suggested readings are subject to change. Most of these materials will be available
online course page over UST e-LeAP (or other online means) in PDF format. Some materials will
be available for photocopy. Additional materials will be made available online, whenever possible.

REFERENCES
Batan, C. M. (2010). Batong Bahay: Naratibo ng kahirapan at tagumpay ng isang karaniwang
pamilyang Pilipino (Stone House: A Filipino familys narrative of poverty and success) Manila:
UST Publishing House.
Batan, C. M. (2011). E-dukha-Aksyon: Preliminary Notes on the Sociology of Current Pinoy Students.
Paper presented at the Workshop on Connecting the Youth for Student Affairs Practitioners.,
Jose Rizal University.
Batan, C. M., Alvarez, B. T. A., Buenagua, J. M., De Ocampo, B. C., Magayanes, N. F. S., Martinez, J. M.,
& Perez, C. (October 19, 2013). University Students Perspective on Four Catholic Church Issues
- Women, Priests, Folk Catholicism and Controversial Church-State Issues: Opinion Shifts and
Insights. Paper presented at the 2012 Annual Conference of the Philippine Sociological
Society, Mariano Marcos State University (Batac, Ilocos Norte).
Batan, C. M., & Samaco, F. L. (2013). More Than 100 Years of Sociology? A Historical Reconstruction of
the Teaching of Sociology in the University of Santo Tomas. Philippine Sociological Review,
61(1), 123-145.
Berger, P. L. (2009). Sociology as Individual Pastime (From Invitation to Sociology). In G. Massey (Ed.),
Readings for Sociology (pp. 3-12). New York & London: W.W. Norton Company & Inc.
Burawoy, M. (2009). Public Sociologies: Contradictions, Dilemmas & Possibilities. In G. Massey (Ed.),
Readings for Sociology (pp. 27-33). New York & London: W.W. Norton Company & Inc.
Giarrusso, R., Richlin-Klonsky, J., Roy, W. G., & Strenski, E. (1991). A Guide to Writing Sociology Papers.
New York: St. Martin's Press.
Giddens, A., Duneier, M., Applebaum, R. P., & Carr, D. (2009). Introduction to Sociology (Seventh ed.).
New York and London: W.W. Norton Company & Inc.
Goffman, E. (1959). The Presentation of Self in Every Day Life. New York: Doubleday.
Hanley, J. H. (Online: nd). Beyond the Tip of the Iceberg: Five Stages Toward Cultural Competence.
Retrieved from
http://www.aacu.org/meetings/hips/documents/Beyondthetipoftheiceberg.pdf
Johnson, A. G. (1997). The Forest and the Trees: Sociology as Life, Practice and Promise. Philadephia:
Temple University Press.
King, V. T. (2008). The Sociological Context. The Sociology of Southeast Asia: Transformations in a
Developing Region (pp. 20 - 36). Honolulu: University of Hawai'i Press.
Mills, C. W. (1959). The promise The Sociological Imagination (pp. 3-24). New York: Oxford University
Press.
Mills, C. W. (2009). From The Sociological Imagination. In G. Massey (Ed.), Readings for Sociology (pp.
13-18). New York & London: W.W. Norton Company & Inc.
Porio, E. (2009). Sociology, Society and the State: Institutionalizing Sociological Practice in the
Philippines. The ISA Handbook of Diverse Sociological Traditions (pp. 335-345): Sage.
Rush, M. (1992). What is Political Sociology? Politics and Society: An Introduction to Political Sociology
(pp. 3-13): Harvester Wheatsheaf.
Severino, H. (Writer). (2011). Don't English Me. In GMA News and Public Affairs (Producer), I-Witness.
Philippines.
Steele, S. F., & Price, J. (2008). Applied Sociology: Terms, Topics, Tools and Tasks. United States:
Thomson Wadsworth.

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