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Department of Education
Regional Office IX, Zamboanga Peninsula
Understanding Culture,
Society and Politics
Second Semester – Module 1: The Nature
and Goals of Anthropology, Sociology
and Political Science
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At the end of the lesson, you are expected to:
o identify the nature and goals of anthropology, sociology, and
political science.
o identify the perspectives of Anthropology, Sociology, and Political
Science.
o explain the different perspectives.
What I Know
Pretest
Multiple Choice: Encircle the letter that corresponds to your chosen answer.
1. This term which means the scientific study of man or human beings.
A. Anthropology B. Culture C. Politics D. Sociology
2. It always describes human, human behavior and human societies around
the world.
A. Anthropology B. Culture C. Politics D. Sociology
3. It attempts to explain how the social world operates.
A. Anthropological theory C. Political theory
B. Cultural theory D. Sociological theory
4. It defines how people relate to nature and their physical environment.
A. Anthropology B. Culture C. Political D. Sociology
5. It sees social life as a competition, and focuses on the distribution of
resources, power, and inequality.
A. Conflict perspective C. Functionalist perspective
B. Cultural perspective D. Theoretical perspective
6. It is the study of human social relationships and institutions.
A. Anthropology B. Culture C. Politics D. Sociology
7. It is used to analyze and explain objects of social study and facilitate
organizing sociological knowledge.
A. Conflict perspective C. Functionalist perspective
B. Cultural perspective D. Theoretical perspective
8. It is a social science that deals with humans and their interactions.
A. Anthropology B. Culture C. Political Science D. Sociology
9. It is a state or habit of mind in which trust or confidence is placed in some
person or thing.
A. Beliefs B. Customs C. Norms D. Traditions
10. It refers to a theoretical foundation of contemporary anthropology.
A. Nature of Anthropology C. Nature of Politics
B. Nature of Culture D. Nature of Sociology
11. It is a theoretical perspective of sociology that focuses on understanding
the relationship between humans and society.
A. Conflict perspective C. Symbolic interaction perspective
B. Functionalist perspective D. Theoretical perspective
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12. What perspective that used to analyze and explain objects of social study
and facilitate organizing sociological knowledge.
A. Anthropological Perspective C. Sociological Perspective
B. Political Science Perspective D. Theoretical Perspective
13. What perspective that studies the tendencies and actions of people which
cannot be easily quantified or examined.
A. Anthropological Perspective C. Sociological Perspective
B. Political Science Perspective D. Theoretical Perspective
14. What is an example of anthropological perspective?
A. Environment issues of pollution C. Democracy
B. Form of government D. Phenomenon
15. The following are the examples of Political Science. EXCEPT:
A. Federal Concept
B. Issues on health and medicine
C. Study of democracy as a form of government
D. Why democracy as the best form of government
What’s In
This self-learning module will assist you with understanding the ideas of
culture and society. Especially, you will learn culture and society as an unpredictable
entire, just as different angles. This module will assist you with understanding
society as that field which incorporates convictions, rehearses, values, mentalities,
laws, standards, antiques, images, information, and all that an individual learns and
offers as a citizen. Likewise, the module will assist you with understanding the
highlights of culture and society, and the critical changes or change occurring in the
current society.
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Activity 1. Let us Review
ANTHROPOLOGY
SOCIOLOGY
POLITICAL SCIENCE
What’s New
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What Is It
Here are the things to learn about the nature and goals of Anthropology,
Sociology and Political Science.
Sociology is the scientific study of human society and social behavior. Sociology is
a discipline in social sciences concerned with human society and human social
activities. The focus is on understanding and explaining society which ranges from
the individual in social interaction to groups to societies and global social processes.
The ultimate goal of sociology is to acquire knowledge about society like all the other
social sciences discipline, as Samuel Koenig has pointed out the ultimate aim of
sociology is” to improve man’s adjustment to life by developing objective knowledge
concerning social phenomena which can be used to deal effectively with social
problems”. In addition, it also aims to
• Understand how membership in one’s social group affects individual
behavior.
• Understand the meaning and consequences of modernity, postmodernity
and the new globalization.
• Understand the meaning and consequences of modernity, postmodernity
and the new globalization.
• Understand how cultures and institutions interact in different societies.
• Understand the causes and consequences of social change in terms of
general causes and effects as well as unique historical circumstances.
• Understand the causes and consequences of population composition and
pressures and how population affects the environment and development
of societies.
• Provide information that reflects upon different policy initiatives
Political Science is a social science discipline that deals with systems of governance,
and the analysis of political activities, political thoughts, associated constitutions
and political behavior. Politics is not only a mere institution of governance but also
a mechanism for achieving societal goals. It includes matters concerning the
allocation and transfer of power in decision-making, the roles and systems of
governance including governments and international organizations, political
behavior and public policies.
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The main goal of political science is the concern with the process of growth,
industrialization and change and the impact on government forms and policies. It
describes how various political systems function, and to find more effective political
systems. In addition, the goal of political science is to measure the success of
governance and specific policies by examining many factors, including stability,
justice, material wealth, peace and public health.
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What’s More
Activity 3. Cloud Web Organizer
Directions: Using the cloud web organizer, write the most important details about
the nature and goals of Anthropology, Sociology, and Political Science in your activity
notebook.
Anthropology
Sociology
Political Science
Process Questions:
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3. CALITILOP ECNEICS A social science that deals with humans
__ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ and their interactions.
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Directions: Draw and complete the diagram in your notebook by writing the
importance of knowing the perspective of anthropology, sociology, and political
science.
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What I Can Do
Activity 6. My Poem
Directions: Create a 4-stanza poem reflecting the nature, goals, and perspectives of
anthropology, sociology, and political science.
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Activity 7. Frayers Organizer
REFLECTION
3. How can you apply these concepts 4. How can you impact your
in your daily life? community about the concepts you
have learned?
Great Job! You finish the module! Before you take off, let’s answer the Assessment
(Post-test).
Assessment
Multiple Choice: Encircle the letter that corresponds to your chosen answer.
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4. It is a theoretical perspective of sociology that societies are thought to function
like organisms, with various social institutions working together.
A. Conflict perspective C. Symbolic interaction perspective
B. Functionalist perspective D. Theoretical perspective
5. It is a theoretical perspective of sociology that sees social life as a competition,
and focuses on the distribution of resources, power and inequality.
A. Conflict perspective C. Symbolic interaction perspective
B. Functionalist perspective D. Theoretical perspective
6. It is a theoretical perspective of sociology that focuses on understanding the
relationship between humans and society.
A. Conflict perspective C. Symbolic interaction perspective
B. Functionalist perspective D. Theoretical perspective
7. What perspective that used to analyze and explain objects of social study and
facilitate organizing sociological knowledge.
A. Anthropological Perspective C. Sociological Perspective
B. Political Science Perspective D. Theoretical Perspective
8. What perspective that studies the tendencies and actions of people which
cannot be easily quantified or examined.
A. Anthropological Perspective C. Sociological Perspective
B. Political Science Perspective D. Theoretical Perspective
9. What is an example of anthropological perspective?
A. Democracy Environment issues of pollution C. Form of government
B. Environment issues of pollution D. Phenomenon
10. The following are the examples of Political Science. EXCEPT:
A. Federal Concept
B. Issues on health and medicine
C. Study of democracy as a form of government
D. Why democracy as the best form of government
11. This term which means the scientific study of man or human beings.
A. Anthropology B. Culture C. Politics D. Sociology
12. It always describes human, human behavior and human societies around the
world.
A. Anthropology B. Culture C. Politics D. Sociology
13. It attempts to explain how the social world operates.
A. Anthropological theory C. Political theory
B. Cultural theory D. Sociological theory
14. It defines how people relate to nature and their physical environment.
A. Anthropology B. Culture C. Political D. Sociology
15. It sees social life as a competition, and focuses on the distribution of resources,
power, and inequality.
A. Conflict perspective C. Functionalist perspective
B. Cultural perspective D. Theoretical perspective
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Additional Activities
Activity 8. Give me the details.
ANTHROPOLOGY
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Activity 1
Answer may vary
Post-test Activity 2
1. A Answer may vary
2. B Pre-test Activity 3
3. C 1. A Answer may vary
4. B 2. A Activity 4(Jumbled
5. A 3. D Letters)
6. C 4. B 1. ANTHROPOLOGY
5. A 2. SOCIOLOGY
7. D 3. POLITICAL SCIENCE
8. B 6. D
7. D 4. CULTURE
9. B 5. BELIEFS
10. B 8. C
Activity 5
11. A 9. A Answer may vary
12. A 10. B Activity 6
13. D 11. C Answer may vary
14. B 12. D Activity 7
15. A 13. B Answer may vary
14. B Activity 8
15. B Answer may vary
Answer Key
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