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DISCIPLINES AND IDEAS IN THE SOCIAL SCIENCES
QUARTER 3, WEEK 3 & 4
Nature and Functions of Social Sciences Disciplines

Competencies: 1. Explain the major events and its contribution that led to the emergence of the
social science disciplines. (MELCS)

A. REVIEW:
Let us recall what you’ve learned in our previous topic. Discuss the following.
1. What is social science?
2. What is natural science?
3. What is humanities?

B. FACTS:

LESSON 1: INTRODUCING THE DISCIPLINES WITHIN THE SOCIAL SCIENCES

Social sciences consist of a variety of disciplines, subject areas, and methods, and there is no
reason to expect that these disciplines will eventually add up to a single unified theory of society.
Political science, sociology, history, anthropology, economics, geography, and area studies all
provide their own, largely independent, definitions of scope, research agenda, and research methods.
Furthermore, there is no grand plan according to which the disciplinary definitions jointly capture all
that is of scientific interest about the social.

DISCIPLINES OF THE SOCIAL SCIENCE

1. Anthropology 5. Demography

2. Economics 6. Geography
3. History 7. Linguistics
4. Political Science 8. Psychology
9. Sociology

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 Table 1: Etymologies of Social Science Disciplines and Definitions

SOCIAL SCIENCE
DISCIPLINES ETYMOLOGIES DEFINITIONS

“anthopos” (human), “logos” Scientific study of man or human

Anthropology
(study of) being and their societies in the past and present

“demos” (people), Study of human population and

Demography
“graphein” (description) dynamics
Study of what constitutes rational
Economics “oikanomia” (household human behavior in the endeavor to fulfill needs
management)
and wants
Deals with the study of the
Geography “geo” (Earth), relationship between the earth
“graphein”(description) and people.
“lingua” (tongue, Study of languages and focuses
Linguistics language) on the three aspects of language.
“histoire” (recorded and The study of the past and its
History documented events) records about events.
“politika,” “polis” (affairs Deals with the system of
Political Science
of the cities) Governance.
“psyche” (mind), Scientific study of the mind and
Psychology
“logos” (study of) Behavior.
Study of groups - how they are formed, how they
Sociology “socius” (people together, associate), change, and how the group impacts individual
“logos” (study of) Behavior.

Table 2: Function of Social Science Disciplines

DISCIPLINES FUNCTION
Essentially to understand as many aspects of human life as can possibly be studied, to record
its findings, and contribute to both historical understanding as well as to ascertain current
Anthropology states of the human condition in an attempt to better understand and/or act upon those
findings. (Fethe, 2017)
To understand basic physical systems that affect everyday life (e.g. earth-sun
relationships, water cycles, wind and ocean currents). To learn the location of places and
Geography
the physical and cultural characteristics of those places in order to function more
effectively in our increasingly interdependent world. (Bonnett, 2008)
A useful for work. Its study helps create good businesspeople, professionals, and political
History leaders. The number of explicit professional jobs for historians is considerable, but most
people who study history do not become professional historians. (Evans, 2001)
Can study society with a wide variety of focuses. From studying the power elite, to the
interaction of the economy, society and the environment, to the examination of various rights
Sociology
movements, Sociology examines the way different aspects of society behave and function.
(San Juan, 2011)
A social study concerning the allocation and transfer of power in decision making, the roles
Political
and systems of governance including governments and international organizations, political
Science
behavior and public policies. (Mortel et al. 2003)
The three most important functions of economics are as follows: Just as feeding, digestion
Economics and growth are the vital processes of living beings; similarly, production, consumption and
growth are the essentials of economies. (Leaňo, 2012)

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 Refer to the general social uses of language, such as requesting objects and activities,
Linguistics initiating social interactions, expressing personal feelings, describing aspects of the world,
requesting information, and pretending. (Bernardez, 2013)
To know the population of a particular area; To ascertain as to which factor are influencing
Demography the population of that particular area; To explain the factors relating to changes in population;
and to study the population trends on the basis of the above three factors.
According to earlier psychologists, the function of psychology was to study the nature, origin
Psychology and destiny of the human soul. But soul is something metaphysical. It cannot be seen,
observed and touched and we cannot make scientific experiments in soul. (Kendra, 2020)

Table 3: Nature of Social Science Disciplines

DISCIPLINES NATURE
The aim of modern social anthropology is just not to study human society but also
Anthropology
to understand the complex issues of modern human life.

Geography Geography is concerned to provide an accurate, orderly, and rational

description of the variable character of the earth's surface.
A study of the present in the light of the past: The present has evolved out of the
History
past.
Sociology is independent, social, a categorical, pure, abstract, and generalizing;
Sociology
both are a rational and an empirical social science.
Politics is not only a mere institution of governance but also a mechanism for
Political Science achieving societal goals.
Economics is concerned with both theoretical and practical aspects of the
Economics
economic problems which we encounter in our day to day life.
A field of academic scholarship that explores aspects of human societies
Linguistics
related to the languages they speak.
Psychology is the scientific study and practical application of observable behavior
Psychology and mental processes of organisms.

C. ACTIVITY:

PART I: CREATING AN IMAGINARY NATION!

DIRECTIONS: Create a physical map of an imaginary nation. Write the name of the country on the
top of the map. You should include at least five different land or water forms in the map and give each
of them a unique name (e.g. The Shadow Mountain). You should also include at least five major cities
including a capital designated by a star. The cities will be designated by a large black dot and these
must be named. Neatly color the maps with colored pencils or crayons. Explain how your imaginary
nation is conducive to be a productive and developed society. Use separate bond paper.

PART II: USE OF HISTORICAL EVIDENCE: PERSONAL HISTORY

DIRECTIONS: Describe yourself to the future generation by providing clues as to your personality,
character, values, and ideas. Paste five pieces of evidence that best represent you. Only one can be
a description of yourself and explain why the evidence provided describes you as a person. Do this
on a separate bond paper.

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 D. REFERENCES:
Banaag,Lee Mark T.Socio Anthro;An Interdisciplinary Approach to the Study and
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Bernardez, Edisteo B. and Rowena T. Ulalan. Introduction to Linguistics. Malabon City: Jimczyville
Publications.2013.
Bonnett, Alastair (2008) .What is Geography? (p.102). London: Sage Publication.
Economic and social research council. Retrieved July 18, 2016 at www.esrc.ac.uk/about-us/what-is-
social-science.
Gigante - Labiste, Maria Caridad and Tumoroh Caridad and Tumoroh Carin Brazalote. General
Psychology. Mandaluyong City: Books Atbp. Publishing Corp. 2011.
Kendra Cherry Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD Updated on January 05, 2020.Major
Schools of Thought in Psychology
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Leaňo, Roman D and Ronald M. Corpuz. Fundamental of Economics.Mania: Mindshaper
Co.,Inc.2012.
Mortel, Honorardo M. et al. The Basics of Political Science. Manila: Innovative Educational Materials,
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Sagmit Rosario S.and Nora N. Soriano.Geography in the Changing World.Quezon:Rex Printing
Company,Inc.1999.
San Juan, Wilfredo R. and Ma. Luz J. Centeno. General Sociology with Anthropology and Family
Planning. Mandaluyong City: Books Atbp. Publishing Corp.2011.

PREPARED BY:

FRANCIS A. BURAYAG
TEACHER II
NOTED BY:

PATRIA P. ROBLES, PhD

ASSISTANT SCHOOL PRINCIPAL II

MELBA JOY B. TALENS

SCHOOL PRINCIPAL II

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ANSWER KEY:
A. Review (ANSWER MAY VARY)
C. ACTIVITY
PART I & II (ANSWER MAY VARY)

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