AN OVERVIEW ON

HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL

SCIENCE TRACK

RAMIL A. ESCASO, EdD

Cantubod National High School
Individual Activity: Any sheet of paper
• Classify the following SHS subjects as Social Science or Humanities. Write
SS only for Social Science and H for Humanities.
• 1. Personal Development
• 2. Philippine Politics and Governance
• 3. Introduction to the Philosophy of the Human Person
• 4. Introduction to World Religions and Belief Systems
• 5. Contemporary Arts from the Regions
• 6. 21st Century Literature from the Philippines and the World
• 7. Creative Writing
•What is your basis in classifying the
subjects as humanities or social science?
•How is humanities and social
science similar?
•Both deal with human as a social
being and their culture
How humanities differs from social science?
What is humanities?

•Disciplines that deal with several human

conditions and the manners in which the
human experiences are processed and
recorded.
•Analytical/Philosophical Approach
•Focus to individual
What is Social Science?
•Society + empirical analysis
•Scientific approach
•A systematic body of knowledge that deals with
the various aspects of the society, social
phenomena, and the impact of these occurrences
on human lives.
•Focus on human being as member of a group
 Basic comparison
Humanities Social Science
• Special element of human culture • elements of human culture which ascertain
seeks to express the spiritual and the general pattern of behavior
aesthetic values and determine the
meaning in life. • Subject: society and interrelationship
between individuals, as member of the
• Subject: Understanding and society.
analyzing the human behavior in all
its depth and scope. (inc. emotion, • all about people living along in groups,
origin) families and communities, i.e. how they
live, how they interact, how they behave,
• Attempt to make a man, more human which language they use for
and for that, it prescribes an ideal communication, what traditions they follow,
behavior for an individual. what do they wear, what is their religious
affiliation, which ideology they promote
Humanities Social Science
• Philosophy • Psychology
• Language • Political Science
• Literature • Demography
• Sociology
How about
ANTHROPOLOGY, is it
Humanities or Social
Science?
HUMSS strand
• Designed for those who wonder what is on the other
side of the wall. In other words, you are ready to take
on the world and talk to a lot of people.
• This strand focuses on improving your communication
skills, you could be looking forward to becoming a
teacher, lawyer, psychologist, writer, social worker, or
reporter someday.
Why Choose HUMSS?
• It’s a strand focused on literature, politics, religion,
and other social sciences. It helps improve students’
reading, writing, speaking, and social skills. It will
help you boost your self-confidence and the ability to
connect with people. It will explore and expand one’s
knowledge and understanding of culture, society, and
self.
•
The Objectives of the HUMSS Strand
• Acquire the appropriate mindset and theorems for
understanding the psyche and behavior of people across
different backgrounds
• Build their confidence in articulating their various ideas and
expressing themselves through both written and spoken
language in both scholarly and secular work
• Provide them with the means to gaining the necessary rapport
with their future patients, clients, audiences, and other
stakeholders depending on their profession of choice.
Makahubog ng mamamayang mapanuri, mapagnilay, mapanagutan, produktibo, makakalikasan, makabansa at
makatao na may Pambansa at pandaigdigang pananaw at pagpapahalaga sa mga usapin sa lipunan, sa nakaraan,
kasalukuyan at hinaharap.
 List of College Courses You Can Pursue
Social Science Humanities
• BS in Economics • AB in Philosophy
BS in Elementary Education AB in English
BS in Secondary Education AB in Language
BS in Psychology AB in Linguistics
BS in Criminology AB in Literature
AB in Political Science AB in Filipino
AB in Broadcasting
AB in Communication
AB in Journalism
AB in Mass Communication
What are HUMSS subjects in the
SHS?
1. Creative Writing
Develop practical and creative skills in reading and writing;
introduce students to the fundamental techniques of writing
fiction, poetry, and drama; and discuss the use of such
techniques by well-known authors in a variety of genres.
2. Creative Nonfiction
• Focusing on formal elements and writing techniques,
including autobiography and blogging, among others, the
subject introduces the students to the reading and writing of
Creative Nonfiction as a literary form. The subject develops
in students skills in reading, and thinking critically and
creatively, that will help them to be imaginative readers and
writers.
3. Philippine Politics and Governance
• Introduces the students to the basic concepts and vital elements of
politics and governance from a historical-institutional perspective.
• In particular, it attempts to explain how the important features of our
country’s political structures/institutions, processes, and relationships
developed across time. In the process, the course helps the learners
gain a better appreciation of their rights and responsibilities as
individuals and as members of the larger sociopolitical community to
strengthen their civic competence.
4. Discipline and Ideas in Social
Science
• Introduces students to basic concepts and subjects and
methods of inquiry in the disciplines that form the Social
Sciences.
• It then discusses influential thinkers and ideas in these
disciplines. It relates these ideas to the Philippine setting and
current global trends.
5. Discipline and Ideas in Applied
Social Science
• 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 processes
and applications of these applied disciplines in critical development areas.
• At the end of the course, students shall demonstrate competencies in
interacting and relating with other individuals, groups, and communities;
apply social sciences principles, practices, and tools in addressing the
development areas identified by the class; and analyze how processes in
these applied disciplines work in specific life situations.
6. Introduction to World Religions and
Belief Systems
• The course explores the main tenets and practices of major
world religions: Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism,
Theravada Buddhism, Mahayana Buddhism, Confucianism,
Taoism and Shintoism. It aims to help learners understand the
historical contexts of nine religions, appreciate their
uniqueness and similarities and promote mutual
understanding among believers of different faiths. They are
expected to demonstrate understanding and appreciation
of one’s faith and that of others.
 7. Community Engagement, Solidarity,
and Citizenship (CSC)
• This course focuses on the application of ideas and methods
of the social sciences to understand, investigate, and examine
challenges of contemporary community life. It focuses on
community-action initiatives such as community engagement,
solidarity, and citizenship as guided by the core values of
human rights, social justice, empowerment and advocacy,
gender equality, and participatory development. It aims at
enhancing students’ sense of shared identity and
willingness to contribute to the pursuit of the common
good of the community. It enables students to integrate
applied social sciences into community-action initiatives.
8. Trends, Networks, and Critical
Thinking in the 21st Century
• The course provides opportunities for students to discover patterns and
extract meanings from emerging trends. It aids in developing their
critical and creative thinking skills-- essential tools for decision
making and understanding “ethics of care”. Global trends in the
21st century are examined and are either accepted or rejected on a
sound set of criteria. Students will be asked to create and analyze
scenarios that will challenge them to (1) formulate their stances on
issues or concerns; (2) propose interventions and; (3) formulate
alternative futures. The students will realize the interconnections
between their neural connections and social realities.
9. Contemporary Arts from the Regions

• The subject covers various contemporary arts practices of the region

where the school is located. It aims to provide students with an
appreciation of a broad range of styles in the various disciplines with
consideration on their elements and principles, and engage them to an
integrative approach in studying arts. Through this subject, students
will broaden and acquire the necessary creative tools that open
opportunities in pursuing their individual career goals and aspirations.
10. 21st Century Literature from the
Philippines and the World

• This course aims to engage students in appreciation and

critical study of 21st Century Literature from the
Philippines and the World encompassing their various
dimensions, genres, elements, structures, contexts, and
traditions.
11. Introduction to the Philosophy of the
Human Person
• An initiation to the activity and process of philosophical reflection as a search for
a synoptic vision of life. Topics to be discussed include the human experiences of
embodiment, being in the world with others and the environment, freedom,
intersubjectivity, sociality, being unto death.
• Course objectives: At the end of the course, the student should be able to:
• 1. Reflect on their daily experiences from a holistic point of view
• 2. Acquire Critical and Analytical Thinking skills
• 3. Apply their critical and analytical thinking skills to the affairs of daily life
• 4. Become truthful, environment-friendly and service-oriented
• 5. Actively committed to the development of a more humane society
• 6. Articulate their own philosophy of life
• Over-all Standard for Grade 12: The learner should be able to demonstrate a
capacity for a critical and analytical reflection from the perspective of a holistic
and profound vision of life.
 12. Personal Development
• This course makes senior high school students aware of the developmental stage
that they are in, for them to better understand themselves and the significant
people around them as they make important career decisions as adolescents.
• The course consists of modules, each of which addresses a key concern in
personal development. Using the experiential learning approach, each module
invites students to explore specific themes in their development. Personal
reflections, sharing, and lectures help reveal and articulate relevant concepts,
theories, and tools in different areas in psychology.
13. Understanding Culture, Society and
Politics
• 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. At the end of the course, students
should acquire ideas about human cultures, human agency, society and
politics; recognize cultural relativism and social inclusiveness to
overcome prejudices; and develop social and cultural competence to
guide their interactions with groups, communities, networks, and
institutions.
 Senior High School Core Subjects
hours per
Core Learning Areas and Subjects semester
Oral Communication 80
Reading & Writing 80
Language
Komunikasyon at Pananaliksik sa Wika at Kulturang Pilipino 80
Pagbasa at Pagsusuri ng Iba’t Ibang Teksto Tungo sa Pananaliksik 80
21st Century Literature from the Philippines and the World 80
Humanities
Contemporary Philippine Arts from the Regions 80
Communication Media & Information Literacy 80
General Mathematics 80
Mathematics
Statistics & Probability 80
Earth and Life Science (Lecture and Laboratory) 80
Science
Physical Science (Lecture and Laboratory) 80
Personal Development / Pansariling Kaunlaran 80
Social Science
Understanding Culture, Society and Politics 80
Philosophy Introduction to the Philosophy of the Human Person / Pambungad sa Pilosopiya ng Tao 80
PE and Health Physical Education and Health 80
CORE Total Number of Hours 1,200
TRACK Total Number of Hours 1,280
Total Number of Hours (CORE + TRACK) 2,480
Total Hours (CORE + TRACK) divided by Number of School Days in SHS (400) = average hours/day 6.2

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
 Academic Track
Specialized Subjects
Humanities and Social Sciences Strand
8 HUMSS Strand 1 Creative Writing / Malikhaing Pagsulat
9 HUMSS Strand 2 Creative Nonfiction
10 HUMSS Strand 3 Introduction to World Religions and Belief Systems
11 HUMSS Strand 4 Trends, Networks and Critical Thinking in the 21st Century
12 HUMSS Strand 5 Philippine Politics and Governance
13 HUMSS Strand 6 Community Engagement, Solidarity, and Citizenship
14 HUMSS Strand 7 Disciplines and Ideas in the Social Sciences
15 HUMSS Strand 8 Disciplines and Ideas in the Applied Social Sciences
16 HUMSS Strand 9 Work Immersion/Research/Career Advocacy/Culminating Activity

Each subject will have 80 hours per semester

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
With regards to our SHS students,
where will they immerse themselves
in order to be familiar with the
different disciplines in HUMSS?
DO No. 30 s. 2017
• Classify the following SHS subjects as Social Science or Humanities.
Write SS only for Social Science and H for Humanities.
• 1. Personal Development
• 2. Philippine Politics and Governance
• 3. Introduction to the Philosophy of the Human Person
• 4. Introduction to World Religions and Belief Systems
• 5. Contemporary Arts from the Regions
• 6. 21st Century Literature from the Philippines and the World
7. Creative Writing
Generally, what is the importance of
studying humanities and social science?
Thank you!