UNDERSTANDING CULTURE, SOCIETY & POLITICS

Module 1

Module 1
The Nature and Goals of Anthropology,
Sociology and Political Science

MR. AL CHEENO O. AÑONUEVO

Teacher
UNDERSTANDING CULTURE, SOCIETY & POLITICS
Module 1

Module 1

The Nature and Goals of Anthropology,

Sociology and Political Science
 UNDERSTANDING CULTURE, SOCIETY & POLITICS
Module 1

Lesson The Nature and Goals of Anthropology, Sociology

and Political Science (UCSP11/12SPUIb -5)
1
WHAT I NEED TO KNOW
At the end of the lesson, you are expected to:
1. identify the nature of Anthropology, Sociology and Political
Science;
2. know the goals of Anthropology, Sociology and Political
Science.

WHAT’S NEW
Activity 1. What you do
Directions: List down activities that exemplify the nature and
goals of Anthropology, Sociology and Political Science. Write
your answers in your notebook. Anthropology –

Comparative science that

Anthropology–
examines all societies. The term
Always describes human, human anthropology means scientific
behavior, and human societies study of man or human beings.
around the world
Activities that shows Sociology –
Sociology –
the nature and goals To understand how human
Study of human social of Anthropology, action and consciousness both
relationships and institutions. Sociology and shape and are shaped by
Political Science. surrounding cultural and social
Political Science – structures.
Is a Social science that deals Political Science–
with humans and their
interactions and is a branch It essentially deals with the
of psychology large-scale actions of
humans, and group mentality.
Questions:
1. How do you find the activity?
2. What are the nature of anthropology, sociology and political science?
3. How do you relate this nature to your daily life?
 UNDERSTANDING CULTURE, SOCIETY & POLITICS
Module 1

WHAT’S MORE
Activity 2. Petal Web Organizer
Directions: Using the petal web organizer, write the most
important details about the nature and goals of Anthropology,
Sociology and Political Science in your activity notebook.

The branches It focuses on

of sociology and the the different types
specific areas that of human interactions

they focus on. that occur

It deals with large scale understand how human

Anthropology,
action and consciousness both
Human Interactions Sociology and Political
shape and are shaped by
and mentality Science surrounding cultural and social
structures.

Examines all Ranges from crime

To religion, family to
societies and is the
State, divisions of race
specific study of man
And social class, and to
and human beings
Shared Beliefs of a
common culture

Activity 3. Jumbled Letters

Directions: There are five words that you can find below; however, the letters are
jumbled. A short description is provided to help you identify the words. Kindly write the
correct word/phrase on the blanks provided. Write your answer in your notebook.
1. GYOLOPORTHAN -Scientific study of man or human beings.
ANTHROPOLOGY

2. GYOLOICOS -Study of human social relationships and institutions.

SOCIOLOGY
 UNDERSTANDING CULTURE, SOCIETY & POLITICS
Module 1

3. CALITILOP ECNEICS - A social science that deals with humans and their
interactions.

POLITICAL SCIENCE

4. ERUTLUC - Consists of beliefs, behaviours, objects, and other

characteristics common to the members of a particular group or society.

CULTURE

5. SFEILEB - A state or habit of mind in which trust or

confidence is placed in some person or thing.

BELIEFS

Activity 4. Reflection
Directions: Write a reflection learned from the discussion. In writing your reflection, you
have to complete the sentence below on a separate sheet of paper.
I learned that there are many forms of sociology that all focus on the different aspects of
human interaction and mentalities. I also learned that these specific aspect also have
very different impacts and influences to the actions and mindsets of the people it affects.

I realized that Human emotions and relations are much more complex and diverse than
I might have initially thought. Humans have such a vast and diverse way of thinking,
conversing, and interacting with others, and these could have so many other different
forms and meetings, which is why we need sociology to better understand these.___ _ _

If given a chance I would like to further learn about these studies and further expand my
knowledge about these so that I may possible use these learnings in my day-to-day life.

Great! You have successfully completed the previous lesson and indeed you
have understood the nature and goals of anthropology, sociology and political
science. By this time, you will explore the perspectives of anthropology,
sociology and political science. What do you think are these perspectives and
how important they are with anthropology, sociology and political science? Now
let’s find out in this lesson.
UNDERSTANDING CULTURE, SOCIETY & POLITICS
Module 1

Lesson Perspectives of Anthropology, Sociology and

Political Science (UCSPC11DCS-Ic6)
2
WHAT I NEED TO KNOW
At the end of the lesson, you are expected to:
 identify the perspectives of Anthropology, Sociology and
Political Science;
 explain the different perspectives.
UNDERSTANDING CULTURE, SOCIETY & POLITICS
Module 1

WHAT’S NEW
Activity 1. Power Organizer

Directions: Fill out the diagram below with your perspective of

anthropology, sociology and political science. Do the activity in your
notebook.

Focus on the
different human
interactions and
emotions
Focuses on large
Focuses on humanity groups or gatherings,
As a whole and group mentality
Perspective of
Anthropology,
Sociology and
Political
Science
Studies the
Puts emphasis on
attitude and tendencies
Culture and beliefs
of people

Studies the
attitude and tendencies
of people

Process questions:
1. How do you find the activity?
2. What important role does the activity emphasize?
 UNDERSTANDING CULTURE, SOCIETY & POLITICS
Module 1
3. Why you need to know about the perspectives of Anthropology, Sociology and
Political Science?

WHAT’S MORE
Activity 2. Converging Radial
Directions: Draw and complete the diagram in your notebook
by writing the importance of knowing the perspective of
anthropology, sociology and political science.

ANTHROPOLOGY
Describes human behavior
and human societies

SOCIOLOGY POLITICAL
Studies human social
SCIENCE
relationships and institutions
Deals with large scale actions
Better and group mentality
understanding of
human action,
emotion, and
Questions: relations

1. What is the importance of knowing the perspective of the ff:

a. Anthropology
b. Sociology
c. Political Science
 UNDERSTANDING CULTURE, SOCIETY & POLITICS
Module 1
Activity 3. Give me the details
Directions: Enumerate the perspectives of anthropology, sociology and political
science. Then, give examples of how they are being used in society. Write your
answers in your activity notebook.
A. Anthropology
Perspectives
The four main perspectives of Anthropology are
the cross-cultural or comparative emphasis, its
evolutionary/historical emphasis, its ecological
emphasis, and its holistic emphasis
B. Sociology
Perspectives
introduces the discipline of sociology, including
something about its history, questions, theory,
and scientific methods, and what distinguishes
it from other social science discipline
Examples
An example of the use of this is in the analysis
and solutions of the different aspects of the
society such as environmental issues of
pollution, health and medicine, and other
human activities
Examples
Is seen in social interaction and relationships,
social contexts, social structure, social change,
the significance of diversity and human
variation, and the critical, questioning character
of sociology
 UNDERSTANDING CULTURE, SOCIETY & POLITICS
Module 1

C. Political Science

Perspectives Examples

is more focused than most social sciences. It An example is the study of democracy as a
sticks to the political arena and to the realm of form of government and why is democracy
politics, either dealing with situations with two considered as the best form of government.
competing sides or the lateral decisions that
affect the group as a whole

Activity 4. Where I can use it

Direction: Give a certain situation happening in your barangay where you can apply
any of the given perspectives. Explain it with clear descriptions in your notebook.

The different sociology perspectives can be used in situations like voting or giving suggestions to help
improve the quality of products and services in your barangay. We could suggest different methods
or products to sell that would focus more on the needs of the citizens.
 UNDERSTANDING CULTURE, SOCIETY & POLITICS
Module 1

Post Test
Directions: True or False. Analyze each statement. Write T If
the statement is true and write F if the statement is false. Write
your answer in your activity notebook..

____F__ 1.Culture is defined as how people relate to nature and their physical
environment.

____F__ 2. The term “Politics” means scientific study of man or human beings.
____T___3. Theoretical perspective is used to analyze and explain objects of social study,
and facilitate organizing sociological knowledge.
____T___4. Anthropology always describes human, human behavior and human societies
around the world.
____T___5. Beliefs refer to the state or habit of mind in which trust or confidence is
placed in some person or thing.
____F___6. Cultural perspective sees social life as a competition, and focuses on the
distribution of resources, power, and inequality.
____T___7. Sociology is the study of human social relationships and institutions.
____T___8. Sociological theory attempts to explain how the social world operates
____T___9. Political Science, social science that deals with humans and their interactions.
____F___10.Nature of politics refers to a theoretical foundation of contemporary
anthropology.
 UNDERSTANDING CULTURE, SOCIETY & POLITICS
Module 1

REFERENCES:
https://www.asanet.org/sites/default/files/savvy/introtosociology/UnitPages/UnitISociolPe
rspective.html. Accessed May 28, 2020
https://www.enotes.com/homework-help/nature-scope-political-science-464861.
Accessed May 28, 2020

Hudelson, Patricia M. “Culture and quality: an anthropological perspective” International

Journal for Quality in Health Care, Volume 16, Issue 5, October 2004, Pages 345–
346, https://doi.org/10.1093/intqhc/mzh076.
https://academic.oup.com/intqhc/article/16/5/345/1822533

www.google.com/search?ei=hVfFXuuFEuWFr7wPkLmA4&q=nature+%2C+goal+and+p
erspectives+of+anthropology&oq=nature+%2C+goal+and+perspectives+of+anthropology&gs_lc
p=CgZwc3ktYWIQDDoECAAQ. Accessed May 28, 2020
www.quora.com › What-are-the-differences-between-nature-and-culture

https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Exit-Slip-Ticket-Lesson-Reflection-
1800033. Accessed June 5, 2020.
http://www.unesco.org/new/en/culture/themes/culture-and-development/the-future-we-
want-the-role-of-culture/the-two-sides-of-the-coin/. Accessed June 1, 2020