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What does UCSP stand for?
What does UCSP stand for?
Understanding Culture, Society and Politics
What are the three main focus areas of the UCSP?
What are the three main focus areas of the UCSP?
Which of the following social sciences is NOT a focus of UCSP?
Which of the following social sciences is NOT a focus of UCSP?
According to Henry Charles Carey, what is the subject of social science?
According to Henry Charles Carey, what is the subject of social science?
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The term 'social science' originates from the words 'social' and 'society', traced by Austin Harrington.
The term 'social science' originates from the words 'social' and 'society', traced by Austin Harrington.
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What is the definition of societas?
What is the definition of societas?
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Social science focuses on studying the following EXCEPT:
Social science focuses on studying the following EXCEPT:
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According to Seligman, what does social science deal with?
According to Seligman, what does social science deal with?
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Mitchell defines social science as the study of what?
Mitchell defines social science as the study of what?
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Fairchild describes social science as a general term for all sciences that are concerned with what?
Fairchild describes social science as a general term for all sciences that are concerned with what?
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What does Peter Lewis believe that social sciences are concerned with?
What does Peter Lewis believe that social sciences are concerned with?
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Match the following social sciences with their main focus areas:
Match the following social sciences with their main focus areas:
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Study Notes
UCSP Course Information
- Course: Understanding Culture, Society, and Politics (UCSP)
- Semester: 2nd Semester
- Quarter: Q1
- Year: 2024-2025
- Institution: FEU Roosevelt (7933)
What UCSP Stands For
- Understanding Culture, Society, and Politics
UCSP Objectives
- Articulate observations on human cultural variation, social differences, social change, and political identities
- Recognize the common concerns or intersections of anthropology, sociology, and political science concerning the phenomenon of change
- Identify the subjects of inquiry and goals of anthropology, sociology, and political sciences
Social Science as a Reference Point for UCSP
- "Man, the molecule of society, is the subject of social science" - Henry Charles Carey
Molecule Definition
- A group of atoms bonded together, representing the smallest fundamental unit of a chemical compound that can take part in a chemical reaction
What is Social Science?
- The Science of Society
Origin of the Term "Social Science"
- The roots of the words "social" and "society"
- Socius: a member of a trading partnership
- Societas: a partnership or association between merchants
What Social Science Focuses On
- Changes in human relationships brought about by events
- Interactions between humans and their social and physical environment
- Effects and implications of past events to the present time
- Social systems, processes, and institutions, and how humans relate to these
Several Definitions of Social Science
- Seligman: Social science deals with the activities of the individual as a member of a group
- Mitchell: Social science is any study concerning man and society
- Fairchild: Social science is a general term for all sciences concerned with human affairs
- Peter Lewis: Social Sciences are concerned with the laws that govern society and the social department of man.
Relevance of Anthropology, Political Science, and Sociology in UCSP
- Anthropology: Culture
- Political Science: Politics
- Sociology: Society
Anthropology
- A branch of knowledge dealing with the scientific study of man, his works, his body, his behavior, and values in time and space.
- Helps provide insights into "strange aspects" of past or even present societies, including conflict, violence, superstition, witchcraft, fashion, courtship, and marriage
Political Science
- A systematic study of a state and its government, emphasizing the use of power, interest, influence, and diplomacy in creating a well-ordered society.
- The primary goal is citizenship education.
Importance of Political Science
- Provides knowledge and understanding of government, including public law, political theory, public administration, political philosophy, and political dynamics
- Inculcates objectives and underlying principles of the state for officials and citizens
- Prepares students for future careers in legal professions, government service, politics, teaching, etc.
Sociology
- The scientific study of patterned, shared human behavior.
- Analyzing human interaction is essential to understanding cultural make-up.
- Helps make informed decisions
- Aids in understanding diversity
- Shapes social and public policies and practices
- Develops critical thinking
- Expands career opportunities
Culture, Society and Politics
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Culture: The complex whole encompassing beliefs, practices, values, attitudes, laws, norms, artifacts, symbols, knowledge and everything that a person learns and shares as a member of society
- Etymology: "Cultura" (Latin) – cultivation, agriculture, care, tending
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Society: Organized groups of interdependent people who share common territory, language, and culture and act together for collective survival.
- Etymology: “Societas” (Latin) – companionship, friendly association
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Politics: The theory, art, and practice of Government
- Etymology: “Politique” (Old French) – political; “Politikos” (Greek) – citizen; “Polis” (Greek) – city-state
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Test your knowledge on the fundamental concepts of UCSP, which focuses on human cultural variation, social change, and political identities. This quiz will assess your understanding of the intersections between anthropology, sociology, and political science. Dive into the core objectives of social science and its relevance in today's context.
