GRADE LEVEL: SHS 12 WEEK: 2

SUBJECT: UNDERSTANDING CULTURE, SOCIETY AND POLITICS LESSON: 1

TOPIC: THREE FACES OF THE SOCIAL

OBJECTIVES: non-human primates and their extinct hominin

1. Demonstrate an understanding of the rationale ancestors.
for studying anthropology, Sociolo.gy and  Physical anthropologists focus on the evolution
Political Science as Social Science. of human anatomy and physiology, rather than
2. Appreciate the value of disciplines of culture.
Anthropology, Sociology and Political Science as 2. CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY
Social Sciences.  Is a branch of anthropology focused on the
3. Demonstrate a holistic understanding of culture study of cultural variation among humans and is
and society. in contrast to social anthropology which
LESSON PROPER perceives cultural variation as a subset of the
LESSON 1: THREE FACES OF THE SOCIAL anthropological constant.
A. SOCIOLOGY *THREE SUBBRANCH OF CULTURAL
o Is a branch of social science that deals with ANTHROPOLOGY
the study of society, groups, processes, 1. ACHAEOLOGY--is the study of the
norms (unwritten or written rules on how to human activity through recovery and
behave) and organizations. analysis of material remains.
o Also, Sociology is the study of social behavior
and human groups (Schaeffer,2011) 2. LINGUISTIC
o In short, Sociology is the study of human ANTHROPOLOGY--examines
society and social. language of group of people
o Society is a term used by the sociologist to refer and its relation to their
to a group who share a culture and territory culture. It also refers to the
(Henslin, 2003) study of communication,
o It is important to study society because social mainly (but not exclusively)
forces these affect our lives, and in turn, our among humans.
collective behavior define social phenomena. 3. ETHNOLOGY---ethnologist study marriage
Important Terminologies in Sociology customs, kinship
o Society – a group of people involved with each pattern, economic
other through persistent relations. systems and religious
-is the product of human interactions as rites of cultural groups
humans subscribe to the rules other culture. and compare it with the
o Social interaction – compilation of ways and way of life of
means by which humans interact with each contemporary societies.
other within the confines of a society. SIMILARITIES AND
o Roles – set of accepted behaviors that define DIFFERENCES OF SOCIOLOGY AND ANTHROPOLOGY
the individual’s responses and inclinations.  Sociology and Anthropology are related and to
o Group – basic unit of an organization. each because both study people.
o Institutions – it is established when roles,  Sociology focuses on the study of society and
statuses, and groups are perpetuated within the social process.
context of a society.  Anthropology is to understand man’s culture.
B. ANTHROPOLOGY  Anthropology started with the study primitive
o Is the systematic study of and non-literate groups considered exotic queer
humankind. by westerners.
o It is from the words:  Sociology started as the study of Western
Anthropos which mean civilization and later, of advanced and
man and logos which contemporary societies.
mean word/study.  Sociology uses Sampling.
o Anthropology is the scientific study of the  Anthropology make use of holistic approach and
physical, social and cultural development and participant observation.
behavior of human being since their appearance IMPORTANCE OF STUDYING SOCIOLOGY AND
on earth. ANTHROPOLOGY
* ANTHROPOLOGY HAS TWO BROADS  It important for us to study Sociology and
1. Physical Anthropology Anthropology so we can understand society and
2. Cultural Anthropology people’s culture better that will help us find
1. CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY ways on how to address social issues and
Is a scientific discipline concerned with the biological improve our social relationships to one another.
and behavioral aspects of human beings, their related C. POLITICAL SCIENCE
 o According to Jacobsohn (1998) describes
political science as the analyses of the state and
the relations that people have with Sociology
government.
o Bluntsehli state political science is the science of
state.
o According to French writer Paul Janet— political Anthropology Political Science
science is a branch of Social Science which
treats the foundation of the state and the
principle of government.
*THE FOUR INTEGRAL ELEMENTS OF STATE: ASSESSMENT
1. POPULATION I. IDENTIFICATION. Read and answer the following
o People who are make the state statements carefully. And give the correct answer. (2pts
o It is a human political institution. each)
o There are States with very small populations _____1. It is the study of how language influences social
like Switzerland, Canada and others, and there life.
are States like China, India and others, with very _____2. it is the study of human societies and cultures
large populations.  and their development.
2. TERRITORY ______3. The State and the Principles of government.
o There can be no state without a fixed territory. _____4. Study the human activity through material
o People need territory to live and organize remains.
themselves socially and politically. _____5. An area occupies by the people
o It may be remembered that the territory of the _____6. Means supreme and final legal authority
state includes land, water and air – space. _____7. An organization that possesses the legitimate
3. GOVERNMENT mean.
o Is the political through which the collective will _____8. People who are make the state
of the people formulated, expressed and _____9. Examines language of group of people
executed. _____10. Study the marriage customs and kinship
o Government is also defined as an organization pattern.
that possesses the legitimate means of coercion
in a society. ASSIGNMENT: WORD HUNT.
4. SOVEREIGNTY INSTRUCTION: Below are words related to
o The word” sovereignty” means supreme and politics. Find them in the box.
Power Government
final legal authority above and beyond which no
Governance Influence
legal power exists. Authority Politician
o Sovereignty is the basis on which the State Rule State
regulates all aspects of the life of the people Order Affairs
living in its territory.

*IMPORTANCE OF STUDYING POLITICAL SCIENCE

o It is important to study political science because
as citizen we have specific roles and
responsibilities towards the State. The State has
also a duty to uphold the rights of the citizens.
By studying political science, we come to know
our rights and obligations in the State.
o Studying Political Science also helps us realize
the multifarious functions the State.

ACTIVITY # 1: VENN DIAGRAM

INSTRUCTION: Using the Venn diagram below,
list down an issues, events and concerned by classifying
theme according to the discipline that these can be
studied. Write the issue within the circle of the
appropriate discipline. Write your answer in a ½ REFERENCES:
crosswise piece of paper.  UCSP BOOK
MATERIALS:
 NOTEBOOK
 BALLPEN
 PAPER