Ateneo de Davao University Department of Social Sciences School of Arts and Sciences SOCIO 111 SOCIETY & CULTURE

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COURSE OUTLI!E )))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))) Instructor Email address Consultation Schedule Contact &umber C+,-SE -.TI+&./E Society and culture are social structures with multi-faceted features and a highly complex nature. Their dynamics and interplay govern and influence peoples daily lives and existence. For most of their lives human beings find themselves caught and entangled in the web of society and culture and are often confused on how to make sense of their lives in the modern world. It is therefore essential that a systematic and well-founded analysis and understanding be accorded to such concepts like society and culture. C+,-SE DESC-I0TI+& This is an introductory social science course that integrates the theoretical and methodological frameworks of both sociology and anthropology in understanding the nature and dynamics of society and culture. It engages a comparative approach of both macro and microsociological perspectives of concepts across societies and cultures with emphasis on hilippine realities particularly the !indanao context. C+,-SE +B1ECTI2ES "t the end of the semester# the students should be able to$ %. explore the multidimensional and complex nature of human society and culture and thus gain valuable insights into the social structures which people create to maintain social order& '. understand how people interact socially within groups# organi(ations# and in the society at large and thus develop sociological imagination so as to better understand their social world and the forces at work therein& and ). ac*uire the essential analytical skills and critical thinking that shall help them broaden their understanding# analysis# and appreciation of the Filipino society and culture. +3erriding /earning +utcomes In addition to the more content related ob+ectives described above# this course has some general liberal learning goals. Successful completion of this course is expected to help improve students ability %. To manage information# which involves such things as sorting data# ranking data for significance# and synthesi(ing facts# concepts and principles& '. To understand and use organi(ing principles or key concepts against which miscellaneous data can be evaluated&
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). To differentiate between facts# opinions and inferences& ,. To frame critical *uestions so as to more clearly clarify a problem topic or issue& -. To compare and contrast the relative merits of opposing arguments and interpretations# moving between the main points of each position& .. To organi(e ones thoughts and communicate them clearly and concisely in a written form and oral presentations& and /. To obtain practice in selecting and presenting information and arguments within a restricted environment# especially the limitations of time in exams.
(Adapted from Dr. Pavlacs HIST282- Asian Civilizations. in!"s Colle!e Histor# Department0

C+,-SE C+&TE&T +,T/I&E Wee*+ Dates

Wee* 1 Nov. 7- 16

To,i# +A#tivity Introduction and Orientation to the Course The Sociolo ical !erspective" p s. 1-## $ssa%& Socio 111 and m% 'ield of Stud%

Wee* & Nov. 1( - )* Wee* ( Nov. )6 - *. Wee* . Dec. * - 7 Wee* / Dec. 1. - 1/

+nderstandin Culture" p s. #7-,,. Investi atin Societ%" p s. ,(-11/. Ter$ ro-e#t& 'ield O0servation 1eport

Sociali2ation" p s. 11#-1/.. Social Interaction in $ver%da% 3ife" p s. 1/1-16/. Activit%& 1ole !la%in Critical 1eflection& 4Sha5espeare Applied6 7The 8hole 8orld is a Sta e9

Wee* 0 Dec. 17 - )1 Wee* 2 :an. * - 11 Wee* 3 :an. 1/ - 1, Wee* 4 :an. )1 - )# Wee* 1' :an. ), - 'e0" 1 Wee* 11 'e0. / - ,

RELIM E1AMS ;uman <roups and Or ani2ations" p s. 16#-1(.. Critical $ssa%& 4=% !arents> 8orld6 Deviance" p s. )1(-)#.. Ter$ ro-e#t& ?ideo Documentar% 7Short 'ilm9 Social Stratification" p s. )#1-)76. Communit% Immersion& 'ield Stud% 1eport 1ace and $thnicit%" p s. *#7-*,,. Critical 'ilm 1evie@& ;otel 1@anda SeA" SeAualit%" and <ender" p s. 1(1-)(,. ?ideo Output& 4SeA" 3ies" and ?ideo6 1eproductive ;ealth and 'amil% !lannin

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MIDTERM E1AM The Social Institutions& 'amil%" 1eli ion" and $ducation" p s. /6*-#//. The Social Institutions& $conom%" !olitics" and <overnment" p s. /1*-/6). Ori inal Son 8ritin & <roup !resentation !opulation" +r0ani2ation" and $nvironment" p s. #7*-6./. Slo anB!oster =a5in & Creative <roup !resentation Collective Cehavior and Social =ovements" p s. 6.#-6*.. Interpretative-Creative <roup Dance !resentation Social Chan e& <lo0ali2ation" Social !ro ress and Development" p s. 6*1-6#/. Ter$ ro-e#t5 T-Shirt Slo an !arade& 4The 8a% 'or@ard6

Wee* 12 =arch 1, - ))

FI!AL E1AM

(Note: This scheduled outline is a general reference. There may be changes with the schedule due to unforeseen circumstances. There may also be additional inputs like films, and other materials and activities as the class progresses.)

REFERE!CE5 Macionis, John J. Sociology, 12th edition. 2008. New Jersey:

Pearson Education, Inc.

COURSE RE6UIREME!TS 1. 1eadin s. The reference teAt0oo5 and all other readin materials for this course @ill 0e made availa0le on-line. Students are eApected to read and comprehend the assi ned readin s 0efore comin to class. This is essential for an active participation in the discussion. ). Class Activities. =aDor activities of the class comprise 719 field@or5s and communit% immersions" 7)9 intervie@s and case studies" and 7*9 assi ned roup @or5s @ith a specified output. =inor activities include all other class d%namics such as roup presentations" small roup discussions" de0ates" film vie@in s" simulations" role pla%in " and the li5e. These are all raded activities measured throu h actual performance" reflection papers" critical essa%s" and position papers" as prescri0ed. *. $Aams. There are three maDor term eAams for the course& the prelim" midterm and the final eAam. Special arran ement for these t@o eAams can 0e iven for failure to ta5e them on scheduled date 0ut onl% upon presentation of valid proof of a0sence. All other Eui22es shall have no special eAams. "RADI!" MECHA!ICS Fui22es and Assi nments Term $Aam Term !roDect Active class participation & & & & /.G *.G ).G 1.G

!relim <rade H =idterm <rade H 'inal Term <rade B * I Course 'inal <rade