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UNDERSTANDING CULTURE,
SOCIETY AND POLITICS
QUARTER 1, WEEK 1

WEEKLY LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEETS

Nature, Goals and Perspective of

Anthropology, Sociology, and Political
Science
 Development Team

Writer: Mary Jean E. Eclipse

Content Editor: Jasmin Jamisola

Language Editor: Ofelia Duarte

Reviewers: Jasmin Jamisola, Nanette Bomediano, Jan Dreb Deseo

Rhena Amor Dinerman, Roslyn Doliente,
Carmencita Dinerman, Stiffi Apple Valdehueza,
Ofelia Duarte, Glearyzel Sarita

Cover Page
Illustrator: Neil J. Arado

Management Team: SDS Romeo O. Aprovechar, CESO V

ASDS Love Emma B. Sudario
CID Chief Rayfrocina T. Abao, Ph.D
 Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
Caraga Administrative Region
DIVISION OF AGUSAN DEL NORTE

WEEKLY LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEETS

Name of Learner: _________________________________________ Section: _______________

School: ___________________________________________________ Date: _________________

I. Learning Competency
1. Discuss the nature, goals and perspectives in/of anthropology, sociology, and political
science.

II. Key Concepts

1. ANTHROPOLOGY – it is a social science discipline that study man in his entirely. It is

the branch of knowledge which deals with the scientific study of mankind, his works,
his body, his behaviour and values, in time and space (Palipis, 2007 p. 6). Also, it
includes man’s physical, social, and cultural development that describes and explains
the phenomenon of human life. In short, anthropology studies man and analyses his
behaviour as a member of society (Zulueta & Maglaya, 2005 p. 40).
Goals of Anthropology:
✓ Understand our biological origin
✓ Analyze our traits and our species
✓ Recognize the ways of human
✓ Understand the impact of this cultural significant to our civilization
Key Personalities
Charles Darwin – established the “Theory of Evolution”
Edward Burnett Tylor- according to him “Progression of Civilization”. He believed that
the more modernized civilization, the more higher intellectual capabilities in every
human.
Franz Boas – “Father of Modern Anthropology”
Henry Otley Beyer – “Father of Philippine Anthropology”
Perspectives in Anthropology
1. Holism – it analyzes anthropological concepts on holistic approach.
2. Cultural Relativism – it analyzes culture by relating it to other cultures.
3. Fieldwork – immersion or a need to go to area and need to discover and study
particulaar culture

2. SOCIOLOGY – it is a social science discipline that focus study on society. It is the

scientific study of patterned, shared human behaviour. It analyses human interaction
which is essential in understanding man’s cultural make-up. It may focus its attention
on all kinds of social interactions: social arts, social relationships, social organization,
social structures, and social processes (Palispis, 2009 p. 3)
 Goals of Sociology
✓ Unlock social patterns thru analysis of social events, structures and changes in
the society.
✓ Understand different social behaviors.
✓ Individual behavior and its impact to the society.
Key Personalities

• Auguste Comte – “Father of Sociology”

• Emile Durkheim – integrates empirical research to social analysis
Perspectives of Sociology
Based to Mooney, Knox & Schacht(2007)
1. Functionalist Perspectives – it analyzes the “interconnectedness, sustainability and
balance” of society
2. Conflict Perspectives – “Battle of interest and competitions”, also studying the
history not just the society
3. Symbolic Interactionist Perspectives- it emphasizes “individualism”, more deviating
the individual as members of the society.
3. POLITICAL SCIENCE – it is a social science discipline that study the nature, causes,
and consequences of collective decisions and actions taken by groups of people
embedded in cultures and institutions that structure power and authority. In other
words, it is a social science discipline that deals with systems of governance, and the
analysis of political activities, political thoughts, associated constitutions, and political
behaviour.

Goals of Political Science

Based to Purtell (2018)
✓ Addition to the political knowledge
✓ Arts of politics
✓ Improvement of thinking process
✓ Better society
Key Personalities
▪ Plato – the writer of “The Republic”.
▪ Aristotle – “Man is a political animal”, man has a great part in the society wherein
voices should be heard
Perspectives in Political Science
1. Family -basic unit of society, first to establish decision making of every member
of society.
2. Gender- what will be your role in the society in the future
3. Religion- it also affects how we made decision based to our moral standards
4. Race and Geographical Location
5. Social Classes
III. Activity 1:

ESSAY WRITING: Expound the following statement with a minimum of 150 words. Write it in a
whole separate sheet of paper. See attached rubrics.

1. If there is no social science, the world will be

_________________________________________________________________________________________
2. Discuss the relevance of politics in understanding the conditions of your society?
3. Why are sociology, anthropology, and politics important in understanding the dynamics of
society?

Activity 2: Remembering Key Concepts

Word Search: Loop the words in the given box above that corresponds what is asked in
every item and write your answers in the space provided.

A U G U S T E C O M T E A C
R E L I G I O N I M E E F A
I O T R O E E O R A O O A S
S O O H E N R Y O R E S M E
T C H A R L E S D A R W I N
O S O C I A L C L A S S L A
T E L A E R P E E N I E Y Y
L F I E L D W O R K G E S I
E O S S O I A L L I H N E I
A I M E R P L A T O T Y E A
E L O E I O R R O S G O S D
S O C S O C I O L O G Y T S

___________________1. He believed that “Man is a political animal”, man has a great part in the
society wherein voices should be heard.
___________________2. It analyzes anthropological concepts on holistic approach.
___________________3. Basic unit of society, first to establish decision making of every member of
society.
___________________4. “Father of Sociology”
___________________5. “Father of Philippine Anthropology”
___________________6. Established the “Theory of Evolution”
___________________7. A perspective of anthropology which needs immersion or a need to go to
area and need to discover and study particular culture.
___________________8. The writer of “The Republic”
___________________9. It is a social science discipline that focus study on society. It is the
scientific study of patterned, shared human behaviour.
___________________10. It is a social science discipline that study man in his entirely.
IV. Application
POEM COMPOSITION: Create a 3- stanzas poem in relevance to the topic of nature, goals and
perspectives in/of anthropology, sociology, and political science. Showcase your realization on
the importance of social science in the society and one’s life. Write it in a separate whole sheet
of paper. See attached rubrics.

V.. Assessment:
Directions: Carefully read the following statements. Encircle the letter of the correct answer.

1. It is a social science discipline that deals with systems of governance, and the analysis of
political activities, political thoughts, associated constitutions, and political behaviour.
A. Sociology B. Political Science
C. Anthropology D. Social Science

2. Who integrates empirical research to social analysis?

A. Aristotle B. Auguste Comte
C. Emile Durkheim D. Franz Boas

3. A perspective of sociology that analyzes the interconnectedness, sustainability, and balance of

society.
A. Cultural Relativism B. Functionalist Perspective
C. Conflict Perspectives D. Symbolic Interactionist Perspectives

4. It is a study that focuses on society

A. Sociology B. Political science
C. Zoology D. Anthropology

5. The Father of Modern Anthropology is __________________________.

A. Aristotle B. Auguste Comte
C. Emile Durkheim D. Franz Boas

VI: Answer Key

1. B
2. C
3. B
4. A
5. D
 ESSAY AND POEM COMPOSITION RUBRICS

FEATURES 30-40 20-30 11- 20 1-10

CAPABLE
EXPERT ACCOMPLISHED BEGINNER

Quality of ✓ Piece was ✓ Piece was written ✓ Piece had a ✓ Piece had no
Writing written in in an interesting little style or style or
extraordinary style and voice voice voice
voice and ✓ Somewhat ✓ Give some ✓ Gives no
style informative and new new
✓ Very organized information information
informative but poorly and very
and organized poorly
organized

Grammar, ✓ Virtually no ✓ Few spelling and ✓ A number of ✓ Several

Usage & spelling, punctuation spelling, spelling,
Mechanics punctuation errors, minor punctuation punctuation
or grammatical or and
grammatical errors grammatical grammatical
errors errors errors that
it interferes
with the
meaning
V. References

Ederlina D. Balena, et. Al. 2016.”Understanding Culture, Society and Politics for Senior High
School”.Educational Resources Corporation.

Francisco M. Zulueta and Elda M. Maglaya. 2005. “Foundations of Education”.National

Bookstore.

Baldo. “The Nature And Goals of Anthropology, Sociology, And Political Science”. August 23,
2021.https://sosgurus.com/nature-and-goals-of-anthropology-sociology-and-political-science/.