I. Course Description:
This course uses insights from Anthropology, Political Science, and Sociology to develop students’ awareness of cultural, social and political dynamics and sensitivity to cultural diversity; provide them with an understanding of how culture, human agency, society and politics work and engage them in the examination of the country’s current human development goals.
II. Course Objectives:
At the end of the course, students should be able to:
- Cognitive – acquire ideas about human cultures, human agency, society and politics.
- Affective – recognize cultural relativism and social inclusiveness to overcome prejudices.
- Psychomotor – develop social and cultural competence to guide their interactions with groups, communities, networks and institutions.
III. Course Requirements:
- Reflection Notebook
- Compilation of Test Papers, Rubrics & Activity Sheets
IV. Academic Performance Evaluation System:
Written Works…………………………………………………………….… 25 %
Performance Tasks………………………………………………………… 50 %
Quarterly Assessment…………………………………………..………… 25 %
100%
V. References:
Schaefer, R. T. (2005). Sociology (Ninth Edition). New York: McGraw-Hill International
Kottak, C. P. (2008) Anthropology, The Exploration of Human Diversity (Twelfth Edition). New York: McGraw-Hill International
Corpuz, R. M., Leaño, R. Jr. D. (2012) Society and Culture with Family Planning. Quezon City: C & E Publishing, Inc.
Coloma, T. M., Llenas, M.P., Meer, T. C., Villamil, A. T.,(2012) Essentials of Sociology and Anthropology (An Interactive Study). Quezon City: C & E Publishing, Inc.