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Course Description:
The course will introduce to the students concepts, theories and perspectives vital in the
understanding of society and culture. An in depth discussion of basic social institutions forming
the social structure will be emphasized in order to increase the awareness of students of the
current issues confronting the present social structure. In so doing, the students are also expected
to understand their individual and collective functions in confronting such issues.
Furthermore, a special discussion will be devoted on family planning, taking into account family
planning and reproductive health concepts and issues that are significant agendum of the
societys project on social order.
Course Objectives: At the end of the semester, the students are expected to:
1. Discuss the varied concepts related to the study of society and culture.
2. Explain the roles of social institutions as bases of order in the society
3. Comprehend the factors which lead to social change
4. Discuss varied concepts on reproductive health and family planning
Course Outline
I. INTRODUCTION
1. Conflict Perspective
II SOCIETY
a. Socio-cultural Evolution: Transformation of Societies
c. Socialization
1. Understanding Socialization
2. Agents of Socialization
III CULTURE
A. What is Culture?
B. Components of Culture
C. Characteristics of Culture
PRE FINALS
D. Education
FINALS
A. Reproductive Health
B. Family Planning
C. Responsible Parenthood
Class Activities:
References:
1. Broom L and Selznick P (1995) Sociology: A text with adapted Reading, 2nd Edition Row,
Paterson and Company USA
2. Farganis, James (2000). Readings in Social Theory: The Classic Tradition to Post
Modernism
3. Hebiding D and Glick L (1992), Introduction to Sociology: A text with Adapted Readings,
McGraw-Hill Inc. USA
4. Henslin, J (2001) Sociology: A Down to Earth Approach, 5th Edition. A Pearson Education
Company, Massachusetts
8. Panopio I and Rolda R.S. (2000) Soxciety and Culture: Introduction to Sociology and
Anthropology. JMC Press Inc. Quezon City.
10. San Juan, W et al (2007) Sociology, Culture and Family Planning, Unlad Publishing, Pasay
City
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