Understanding Culture, Society, and Politics (UCSP - SOCIOLOGY) PDF

UNDERSTANDING CULTURE, SOCIETY, AND Christoper A. Olino, POLITICS LPT Social Science Teacher 5R  Activity 1: Directions: Choose the answer that the definition on each item describes. 1. Unlike other disciplines in the human sciences, this discipline studie...

UNDERSTANDING CULTURE, SOCIETY, AND Christoper A. Olino, POLITICS LPT Social Science Teacher 5R  Activity 1: Directions: Choose the answer that the definition on each item describes. 1. Unlike other disciplines in the human sciences, this discipline studies the diversity and similarity of the way people live and make connections as social and cultural beings. a. Sociology b. Political Science 2. It refers to the acquired, cognitive, and symbolic aspects of existence. a. Anthropology b. Society c. Politics d. Culture 3. The word culture is derived from the _________ word “colere”. a. Greek b. Latin c. French d. German 4. What is the method of inquiry used in Anthropology? a. scientific experiments b. participant observation c. social survey d. survey experiment 5. The word anthropology is derived from the two _________ word “anthropos” and “logos”. a. Greek b. Latin c. French d. German Basic concepts in Sociology Today’s Expectations 1. Define the meaning of Sociology with self-explanatory perspective; 2. Appreciate the importance of social imagination in understanding personal troubles and public issues; and 3. Complete a retrieval chart with necessary  Activity 2: SHARE IT! Directions: The students will be grouped into four (4). In their groups they will do the following: 1. Designate a leader who will interview his/her group members. The former will ask about some personal problems that they know or they experienced. Another group member will take down notes. Then; 2. They will determine some social issues that they can relate to the personal problems they know or What is Sociology? - came from the Latin word “socius” – means companion and Greek word “logos” – means to study. - It is a systematic study of human relationship along with human society and interaction - Auguste Comte is the father of Sociology. What is Sociological imagination? - was developed by the American sociologist C. Wright Mills in his 1959 book titled The Sociological Imagination. - It refers to the ability to see the connection between individual experiences and the larger social forces that shape them. Troubles vs. Issues A "trouble" is a personal or individual problem that affects a person directly. It is often seen as a private matter or a personal difficulty. An "issue" is a broader social problem that affects larger groups or society as a whole. It is often viewed as a public matter rather than a private Processing Questions: 1. Why is sociological imagination important?? 2. In what way does Sociology affect you as a student? 3. How do you solve your personal problems?  Activity 3: RETRIEVAL CHART! Directions: Provide necessary information in the retrieval chart  What is Sociology? What is Sociological Imagination? What’s the difference between personal trouble and public issue?  Assessment: IDENTIFY IT! Directions: Choose the correct answer that the definition on each item describes. 1. It refers to personal challenges or difficulties that individuals face in their own lives. a. social issues b. social inequality c. personal bias d. d. personal problem Directions: Choose the correct answer that the definition on each item describes. 2. It came from the Latin word “socius” – means companion and Greek word “logos” – mean to study. a. Culture b. Society c. Sociology Directions: Choose the correct answer that the definition on each item describes. 3. It refers to the vivid awareness of the relationship between experience and the wider society. a. social stratification b. social imagination c. social interaction d. society Directions: Choose the correct answer that the definition on each item describes. 4. These are problems or challenges that affect individuals, communities, or societies at large. a. personal problem b. social issue c. society d. sociology Directions: Choose the correct answer that the definition on each item describes. 5. Who is the father of Sociology? a. Karl Marx b. Auguste Comte c. Emile Durkheim d. Franz Boas Additional activity: Directions: Find a specific photo on the internet that depicts a certain social issue happening in the country/world. Analyze it and write an essay on how the discipline of sociology can help us in addressing this issue. SOCIAL SCIENCE DEPARTMENT