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[HUMSS_DIASS / Disciplines and Ideas in the Applied Social Sciences]

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[Course Introduction]

Course Introduction (Applied Social Sciences)

This course introduces some Applied Social Sciences namely, Counseling, Social Work, and
Communication, which draw their foundation from the theories and
principles of Psychology, Sociology, Anthropology, and other Social Sciences.
The course highlights the seamless interconnectivity of the different applied
social science disciplines while focusing on the process and applications of
these applied disciplines in critical development areas.
The first topic is definition of social sciences and applied social sciences.
At the end of the topic the students should be able to:
1. Define the social sciences in their own words,
2. Define what is applied social sciences in their own idea based on the
topic,
3. Differentiate between social sciences from applied social sciences,
4. Write the importance of applied social sciences in your life, and
5. Enumerate the example of applied social sciences.

What is social science?

Definitions of Social Sciences


According to Merriam Webster:

1. a branch of science that deals with the institutions and functioning of


human society and with the interpersonal relationships of individuals as
members of society
2. a science (as economics or political science) dealing with a particular
phase or aspect of human society
According to Wikipedia:
” Social science is a major category of ​academic disciplines​, concerned with
society​ and the ​relationships​ among ​individuals​ within a society. It in turn
has many branches, each of which is considered a "social science". The main
social sciences include ​economics​, ​political science​, ​human geography​,
demography​, and ​sociology​. In a wider sense, social science also includes
some fields in the ​humanities​,​ such as ​anthropology​, ​archaeology​,
jurisprudence​, ​history​, and ​linguistics​. The term is also sometimes used to
refer specifically to the field of sociology, the original 'science of society',

Course Module
established in the 19th century. A more detailed list of sub-disciplines within
the social sciences can be found at ​Outline of social science​”

Definitions of Applied Social Sciences


According to the New Thesaurus:

“Applied Social Science is the discipline dealing with the art or science of
applying scientific knowledge to practical problems”

Glossary
Academic Disciplines – this refers to the general subjects like social science.
Economics – a branch of social science that deals with production of the economy of the country or state.
Political Science – this refers to the branch of social science that deals with politics and governance.

References
Dela Cruz, A. et al. (2017), Disciplines and ideas in Social Sciences (Padayon) Series) Rex Book Store, Inc.
Sampa, E.M. (2017) Discipline and Ideas in Applied Social Science, Rex Bookstore, Inc. First Edtion.

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