The Rationale of Studying

Anthropology, Sociology,
and Political Science
Anthropology
 is the branch of knowledge which
deals with the scientific study of
human, his works, his body, his
behavior and values, in time and space.
(Palispis, 2007 p.6)
Also, it includes man’s physical,
social, and cultural development
that describes and explains the
phenomenon of human life.
“Anthropos”- human and reason, “logos”-
study.
 Study of human.
 Hence, anthropology give us information
concerning man’s behavior in relation to
his social environment.
helps by providing insights into
strange aspects of past and present
societies which historians and
sociologist find difficult to
comprehend and explain.
Sociology
 is the scientific study of patterned,
shared human behavior. It analyzes
human interaction which is essential
in understanding in man’s cultural
make-up.
 It may focus its attention all kinds of social
interactions; social arts, social relationships, social
structures, and social processes. (Palispis, 2009 p.3)
 This social relationship will provide sociologist
information that will help in understanding society
objectively through the use of scientific
investigation or methodology.
 Social
Arts

Social
Social
Processes Relationship
Social
Interaction

Social
Social Organiza-
Structures tion
Political Science
isa systematic study of a state and its
government, with the relationships of men in
the community, with relations of men and
groups to the state itself, and with the relations
of a state with other sovereign states board.
 It emphasizes the use of power, interest,
influence, and diplomacy which is important in
creating a well-ordered society.
 Political scientist analyze how people attain
political position in society, how they maintain
their position, and the outcomes of their policy
implementation within a definite social territory.
According to Ricardo Lazo,
the primary goal of Political science is
citizenship education. It requires the
student to understand and appreciate the
duties and obligations of being a member
of a society.
Political Science includes core
competencies, knowledge and skills
that helps learners become
participative and productive members
of the community.
 IMPORTANCE OF POLITICAL
Knowledge Based
SCIENCE
It provides the students the knowledge and understanding or a government, with all
its component curricula like public law, political theory, public administration,
political philosophy, and political dynamics.

Inculcates the objectives and underlying principles of the state that should be abided
Competence Based by the officials and its citizens.

Prepares the students for future career path, be it in legal profession, government
Skills Based service, politics, teaching, and many more.