Sociology and Anthropology with Family Planning & Population Education sYLLABUS

SAINT JUDE COLLEGE
URC Avenue , Salitran IV, City of Dasmariñas, Cavite


COURSE TITLE : Sociology and Anthropology with Family Planning & Population Education
COURSE DESCRIPTION : This course is an in-depth inquiry in the field of Sociology and Anthropology. This is an
Attempt to understand and explain social behavior, and the result of this interaction
brought about by the group life. Moreover, it includes the study of the origin of man
and how he developed his culture along the history of civilization, and the relevant
sociological concept in the analysis of the nature, processes and problems of the
contemporary Philippine Society and social change. Furthermore, population education
and family planning will also be discussed to understand social issues and problems.

COURSE CODE :
Subject Title : Sociology and Anthropology with Family Planning & Population Education
No. of Units : 3 Units
No. of Hours per week: 3 Hours

COURSE OBJECTIVES AND RELATIONSHIP TO PROGRAM OUTCOMES:
1, Ability to identify the areas of the study.
2., Ability to discuss the scope and nature of Sociology and Anthropology.
3. Ability to come up with a simple sociological and anthropological research by the following the
procedure learned..
4, Ability to identify existing Philippine values that greatly influence contemporary values.
5. Ability to explain why members of the society at times are resistant to change.
6. Ability to appraise the effect of stratification to the development of society..
7. Ability to identify processes in society
8. Ability to list the functions of family to determined family disintegration and family life.
9. Ability to apply concepts on population as one of the factor of the social development .
10. Ability to synthesize urbanization and social problems.
Week Learning Objectives Topics Methodology Assessment
1 -3
9 Hours

To provide an introduction to the nature /concept of
Sociology and Anthropology, and discuss Its origin and Development.
A. The Study of Sociology and Anthropology.
1. Definition of Sociology
2. Sociology as a Science.
3. Areas of Sociology
4, Definition of Anthropology
5. Main Concern in
Anthropology
6. Branches of Anthropology
7. Anthropology as a Science
8. Relationship with others
Sciences
9. Relationships Between
Sociology and Anthropology.
10. Methods of Inquiry in the
Two Sciences.


Lecture,
Discussion

Graded Recitation
Quiz
2-4
6 Hours
To state the importance of the values in the development of our society.
B. Culture, Groups, and
Social behavior.
1.Concept and Characteristics
of Culture.
2. Types of Culture
3. Components of Culture
4. Adaptation of Culture
5. Function of Culture
6. Modes of Acquiring Culture
7. Cultural Variability
Lecture
Participative Discussion
Long Quiz
Graded Paper
Output
6-7
6 Hours
To discuss the concepts on social change and the factors that affects the change
C. Philippines Values
1. Definition and Nature of
Values
2. Importance and function
of values.
3. Biological and Cultural
Origin of Filipino Values.
4.Types of Societies
5. Rhythms in Social Change
6. Barriers to Change
7. Stimulants to Change
Lecture
Participative
Discussion
Graded Recitation
Long Quiz
8 PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION
9
3-Hours
To determine important role of groups and organizations that form part of Philippine Society
D. Human groups and Social Organizations
1. The Concept of a group
2. Kinds and Characteristics
Group
3. Social Organizations
4. Group Dynamics
Lecture
Class Discussion
Graded Recitation
10 -12
6 Hours
To discuss the concept of Ethnic Groups, Race and Gender E. Ethnic groups, Race and
Gender
1. Meaning and nature of
Race, Ethnicity and gender.
2. Minority group and its
Type
3. Problems in Race and Ethic
group Relations
4. Patterns of racial and
Ethnic Intergroup Relations
5. Ethnic Groups in the
Philippines.
6. Ethnicity, Race and gender
Issues.

Lecture
Graded Recitation
Quiz
13
3 Hours

To determine the importance stratification
System.
F. Social Interaction and Social Process.
1. Meaning and nature of
Social Interaction
2. Sociological Approaches to
Social Interaction
3. nature, Scope, and
Classification of Social
Process.
Lecture
Participative
Discussion
Analysis of
Example
Graded Recitation
Long Quiz
Research Paper
14
3 Hours
To discuss Deviant Behavior and Social Control G. Deviant Behavior and Social Control
1. Concept and Theories
Of Deviant Behavior
2. Social Deviation
3. Modes of Individual
Adaptation
4. Sanction and Social
Control.
Lecture
Participative
Discussion
Graded Recitation
Long Quiz
Research Paper

15
3 Hours

To explain and appraise collective behavior and its function in the society.

H. Collective Behavior
1. Crowd
2. Hysteria and Panic
3. Mass Interaction
4. Public
5.Propaganda

Lecture
Participative
Discussion
Class Forum

Graded Recitation
Long Quiz
Research Paper
17 MIDTERM EXAMINATIONS

18
3 Hours

To discuss Social
Stratification and Social
Mobility I.Social Stratification and
Social Mobility
1.Meaning, Nature and
Components of Social
Stratification
2. Theories of social
stratification.
3. Types of Social
Stratification.
4. Meaning, nature and
factors affecting social
mobility
5. Poverty and inequality

Lecture

Graded Recitation
Quiz

19
3 Hours
To explain the nature,
types and evolution of
communities. J. Rural and Urban
Communities
1.Nature of Community
2.Types and evolution of
Community.
3. Social ecology
4. Urban Planning and
Migration.
Lecture

Quiz

20
3 Hours

To determine and explain population and environment in the developing society. K.Population and Demography
1. Nature and source of
Demography and data.
2. Theories of Population
Growth and Decline.
3. Population Change
4. World Population Growth
5. Phil. Population Growth
6. Population Control

Film Showing

Reaction Paper with Rubrics to rate

1
3 Hours
To discuss the Religious,
Social and Educational
Institutions, and explain
the essential concept of politics and economic
institution L. Social Institutions
1. Family
2. Religion
3. Economic and Political
System
4. Education and Society
5. Society and Globalization

Discussion

Long Quiz
22 FINAL EXAMINATIONS

COURSE REQUIREMENTS
Major Exams (Prelims, Midterm and Finals)
Academic Paper
Quizzes
Recitations
Attendance

COURSE POLICY
1. Students are expected attend class on a regular basis.
2. Proper Classroom order must be observed.
3. Absences due to medical reasons : submit medical certificates to the clinic for notation,
4. Cheating and Plagiarism: refer to students handbook.
5. Uniform Guidelines: refer to student handbook.

GRADING SYSTEM
Recitation 30%
Quizzes 30%
Major Examinations 40%
Final Grade
Prelims Grade 30%
Midterm Grade 30%
Final Period Grade 40%

REFERENCES
Palispis, Epitacio (Revised Edition) Intro to Sociology and Anthropology, Manila; Rex Books Store
Calhoun.Sociology, 7th Edition. McGraw-Hill
Havilandet.al, Essentials of Cultural Anthropology, 2nd Edition, 2008
Henslin, et.al. Sociology “ A Down to Earth Approach. Third, Canadian Edition. 2004 Pearsion.
Kendall. Sociology in our Times. 2nd Edition. Wadsworth
Macionis. Sociology. 2nd Edition. 1989. Prentice Hall