University Of Santo Tomas

Faculty of Arts and Letters

Department of Sociology
Espaa Blvd., Manila 1015 Philippines
Tel. Nos. (63-2) 7315728; (63-2) 4061611 local 8224
FAX: (63-2) 7409730

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COURSE SYLLABUS

Course Title: Sociology and Anthropology School Year: 2017-2018

Course Code: SA Semester: First Semester

Credit Units: 3 Prerequisite Course/s: None

Course Facilitator: Asst. Prof. Milrose P. Llenas Class Schedule: Varies according to section

Department: Sociology Room Assignment:

Contact No: 09273129433 / 09236123698 Consultation Time: TTh 8:30am to 10 am

E-mail: llenasmilrose@gmail.com Consultation Room: ( Pharmacy Faculty Room 2nd flr.Main Bldg)

Prepared by: Asst.Prof. Milrose P. Llenas Date Prepared: August, 2017

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COURSE DESCRIPTION:

The course is an introduction to the basic concepts in Sociology and Anthropology with emphasis on Philippine society. It dea ls with basic sociological theories and concepts which
include culture, human groups, contemporary social issues and the various social institutions. The anthropological component will deal on basic concepts on physical and cultural
anthropology.

COURSE GOALS AND OBJECTIVES:

Institutional Intended Learning Outcomes Program Intended Learning Outcomes
(IILO) (PILO)
1. Demonstrate breadth of their knowledge and apply After completing this course students should be able to:
psychological ideas, concepts and frameworks to simple and
1. Scholarship and Research of greater complexity problems.
Equipped with discipline-specific knowledge and research
skills capable of solving problems in a logical, critical and
creative ways.
2. Lifelong Learning 2. Demonstrate personal and professional direction for life
Prepared for life-long learning in pursuit of personal and after graduation.
professional development.
3. Christian Values and Ethics 3. Apply formal regulations that govern professional ethics
Committed to Christian values, and responsive to ethical in psychology and embrace the values that will contribute to
and social concerns. positive outcomes in work settings and in building a society
responsive to multicultural and global concerns.
4. Communication Ability 4. Demonstrate competence in writing, oral, and interpersonal
Effective in appropriate oral and written communication. communication skills using a scientific approach in the
discussion of psychological concepts, and express their own
ideas with clarity.
Course Intended Learning Outcomes
(CILO)
Achieve critical and creative thinking that can be
utilized in addressing as academic as well as life
difficulties.
Achieve a thorough understanding of the social world
through the use of sociological and anthropological
theories.
Participate in advocacies that promote social
responsibility, ethical conduct and Christian moral
values.
Communicate sociological and anthropological
concepts in a clear and concise manner.

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 5. Leadership and Teamwork
Capable of working with confidence independently and
collaboratively.
6. Information Literacy
Capable of responsible use of information and information
technology effectively and appropriately.
5. Demonstrate the ability to work with others and enhance
interpersonal relationships.
6. Embrace positive values in utilizing information and
information technology.
Collaborate efficiently and effectively in individual and
group-oriented activities.
Apply and manage efficiently available information
and technologies in the field of sociology and
anthropology.

COURSE ORGANIZATION:

Intended Learning Outcome
At the end of this chapter, the student Chapter 1: Background in the Study of
should be able to:
Understand the meaning and scope
of sociology and anthropology
Identify the relationships between
sociology and anthropology
Understand the relationship of
sociology and anthropology
Acquire knowledge of the methods
of inquiry in sociology and
anthropology
Appreciate the relevance of
sociology and anthropology
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Content Outline Teaching-Learning Activities Assessment Tasks
Hours
Review of Related Literature Writing assignments 2
Sociology and Anthropology
TOPICS: Paragraph or short essay revision or
1. Definition of Sociology PPT, Audio & Video editing
2. Definition of Anthropology presentations
3. Branches of Sociology/ Short quiz
Anthropology Interactive lecture
4. Relations to other Social Self-assessment
Sciences
5. Methods of Inquiry in
Socio Anthro
6. Relevance of SocioAnthro
to the course ( pharmacy/
medtech/ occupational
thersapy/ psychology)

At the end of this chapter, the student Chapter 2: Origin and Development of Interactive Lecture Essay 3
should be able to: Sociology and Anthropology
Describe the origin and TOPICS: Audio & Video presentations
development of sociology and 1. Early Beginnings of
anthropology Anthropology Assigned reading
Identify and appreciate the

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 pioneers of sociology and
anthropology and their
contributions
2. Development of Sociology
and Anthropology

Discuss the development of 3. Pioneers in the Two

sociology and anthropology in the Disciplines
Philippines 4. Development of the Two
Disciplines in the
Philippines

Long Test No. 1

At the end of this chapter, the student Chapter 3: Culture Gapped Lecture Long Quiz 4
should be able to: TOPICS:
Understand the meaning of culture 1. Culture, meaning, types, Audio & Video presentations Peer assessment of socio-drama
Identify the types, components, components,
characteristics, adaptations, characteristics, Socio-drama Reaction Paper
functions and transmission of adaptations, functions and
culture modes of transmission Film showing
Appreciate the development of the 2. The Filipino Culture
Filipino culture 3. Cultural Variability
Understand and appreciate cultural 4. Other Cultural Concepts
variability and other cultural
concepts Long test No. 2

Readings: Moral Recovery Program by

Patricia Licuanan

First Shifting Examination

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At the end of this chapter, the student Chapter 4: Early Beginnings of Culture Interactive Lecture Written assignments 3
should be able to: and Society Short quiz
Trace and understand the evolution TOPICS: Assigned reading
of man 1. The Human Evolution and
Identify the tools used by Early Fossil Evidence Audio & Video presentations
Men 2. Early Varieties of the
Identify the race mixture and Genus Homo
classification 3. Man's Place in Nature
4. Early Discovered Fossil
Men
5. The First Filipino
6. Tool Tradition in Early Men
7. New Stone Age
8. Race Mixture and
Classification
Long Test No.3

At the end of this chapter, the student Chapter 5: Human Society Assigned reading Peer assessment of debate performance 3
should be able to: TOPICS:
Understand the nature, 1. Society, nature, Debate discussion
characteristics and types of characteristics and
societies types
2. The Philippine Society
At the end of this chapter, the student Chapter 6: Community Interactive lecture Long quiz 4
should be able to: TOPICS:
Understand the meaning, nature, 1. Community, meaning, Debate discussion Peer assessment of debate performance
functions, classifications and nature, functions,
characteristics of communities classifications, Audio & Video presentations
Differentiate the rural communities characteristics
from urban communities
Trace the growth of Metropolitan
Manila and other cities 2. Approaches in the study
Understand the rural-urban of community
interaction pattern 3. Criteria for Classification

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At the end of this chapter, the student
should be able to:
Describe the concept,
characteristics, common bases,
basic classification, linkages,
dimensions of groups
Explain the influence of the group
on the individual
Understand the structure of
bureaucracy
4. Background of rural and
urban communities
5. Rural Community,
features, culture, socio-
cultural dynamics
6. Trends in the Rural
Family
7. Folk Societies
8. Cities, factors,
development, evolution
and classification
9. Urbanization
Long Test No.4
Group Presentation on Social Issues
Readings :Topics to be chosen by
students
Interactive lecture Written assignments 4 1/2
Chapter 7: Human Group
TOPICS: Assigned reading Short quiz
1. Group, concept,
characteristics, common Audio & Video presentations
bases, basic
classifications, linkages,
dimensions
2. The Group's influence
on the individual
3. Bureaucracy, formal
structure, Weber's
Model and realities
Second Shifting Examination
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At the end of this chapter, the students Chapter 8: Socialization Gapped lecture Group Essay 4 1/2
should be able to: TOPICS:
Identify the social frame of 1. Becoming a Person: Spontaneous collaboration Short quiz
reference Biology and Culture
Understand the concept of social 2. The Social Frame of Role playing
learning Reference
Identify the types of social 3. Social learning Audio & Video presentations
interaction 4. Types of Social
Understand the process, Interaction
importance, components, dynamics, 5. Socialization, process,
agencies and stages of socialization importance, components, dynamics,
agencies and stages

At the end of this chapter, the students Chapter 9: Social Processes Interactive lecture Short quiz 3
should be able to: TOPICS:
Understand the meaning, nature, 1. Relations among people Assigned reading
content and universality of the 2. Social process,
social processes meaning, nature, Audio & Video presentations
Understand the classification of content, universality
social processes 3. Classification of
Processes-conjunctive
and disjunctive

Long test No.5

At the end of this chapter, the Chapter 10: Social Stratification Interactive lecture Reaction Paper 3
students should be able TOPICS:
to: 1. Social Stratification, Film showing Short quiz
Understand the meaning, nature, meaning, nature,
dimensions, theories of social dimensions, theories Audio & Video presentations

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 stratification 2. Basic concepts of
Understand the basic concepts of inequality
inequality 3. Social Stratification
Identify the social stratification Systems
systems 4. Methods of Determining
Identify the methods of determining Class Division
class division 5. Open and Closed
Describe the open and closed Systems
systems 6. Classes in Some
Understand the indicators, types, Countries
factors and effects of social mobility 7. Social mobility,
indicators, types,
factors, effects

At the end of this chapter, the students Chapter 11: Social Institutions Gapped lecture Group Essay 1
should be able to: TOPICS:
Understand the meaning, nature, 1. Social Institutions, Spontaneous collaboration Short quiz
characteristics, functions, meaning, nature,
classification of social institutions characteristics, Audio & Video presentations
Identify the traits of major functions, classification,
institutions network
2. Traits of Major
Institutions
3. Pivotal Institutions
4. The Institutional
System as a Total Culture

Long Test
long

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At the end of this chapter, the students
should be able to:
Understand the meaning,
characteristics, classification and
functions of the family
Know the art of parenting and child-
rearing in the Philippines c.
Understand the kinship system
At the end of this chapter, the students
should be able to:
Understand and appreciate the
meaning, nature, goals and
functions of education
Identify the educational institutions
Describe the importance of
education in relation to the holistic
formation of the individual and
employment
Identify the functions of the school
Socio-drama Peer assessment of socio-drama 3
Long Test No.6
Audio & Video presentations
Chapter 12: Family
TOPICS:
1. Family, definition,
characteristics,
classification, functions
2. The Art of Parenting and
Child Rearing in the
Philippines
3. Modernization of the
family
4. Changing Marital Roles
5. The Kinship System
and its basis
Chapter 13: Education and Society Debate discussion Peer assessment of debate performance 4 1/2
TOPICS:
1. Bridging the Gap Audio & Video presentations
between the Community
and the School
2. Education, meaning, Reflection Papers on Family and
nature, goals and functions Education
3. The Meaning of
Education in Society
4. Educational Institutions
5. Formal Education and
Teaching
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 6. The Emerging Functions
of the School
7. Effects of Schooling on
Individuals
8. Socialization and
Educational career
9. Education in the
Philippines
10. The Community School
Movement
11. Education and
Employment
12. The School as a
distinctive social system

At the end of this chapter, the students
should be able to:
Understand the nature, elements,
universality, techniques, functions,
variations and major types of
religion
Identify the types of religious
institutions
Understand the concept of
secularization, sects and cults d.
Identify the major religions of the
world
Chapter 14: Religion and Society Interactive lecture Short quiz 3
TOPICS:
1. Religion, nature, Audio & Video presentations
elements, universality,
techniques, functions,
variations, major types
2. Behavior Affecting the
Supernatural
3. Magic and Religion
4. Sorcery and Witchcraft
5. Organization of Religious
Life
6. Secularization, Sects and
cults
7. Types of Religious
Institutions
8. Innovation: Cult

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 Formation
9. Charisma
10. Major Religions of
the World
At the end of this chapter, the students Chapter 15: Social Change and Social Long test no.7 4 1/2
should be able to: Movement
Understand the meaning, nature, TOPICS: Socio-drama Peer assessment of socio-drama
internal sources, theories, effects 1. Social change, meaning,
and dilemmas of social change nature, internal sources, Audio & Video presentations
Identify the elements of culture theories, effects,
change dilemmas
Identify the relationship of 2. Culture change and its
technological change and social elements
change 3. Technological change
Appreciate the effects of computer and social change
technology in the society 4. Computer technology,
effects in the society

COURSE REFERENCES:
Palispis, Epitacio. Introduction to Sociology and Anthropology. Manila: Rex Printing Company, Inc. 2007.
Coloma et al. Essentials of Sociology and Anthropology an Interactive Study C and E , 2012

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COURSE REQUIREMENTS: GRADING SYSTEM:
Class Standing - 60%
Reaction Papers long test 30%
Reflection Papers take home tasks, 15%
Group Presentations( documentaries / visual outputs/ projects ) group work/project 15%
Major Examination ( shifting exams) - 40%

Total - 100%

CLASSROOM POLICIES:
Special tests will be given only to students with excused absences ( illness, emergency cases ) upon submission of appropriate letter/document
Late submissions of projects or take home tasks will not be accepted.
Any form of cheating in the course requirements and in examinations will automatically mean zero 0 point/ grade
Policies in the student handbook as regards attendance and student proper decorum shall be strictly observed

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