Activity: What do you see?

Analysis:
• How did you feel about the
activity?
• How are the pictures related
to sociology, anthropology
and political science in the
study of society?
 The
Intersections
of
Anthropology
, Sociology
and Political
Science
 First Intersection:
•They are
classified as
branches of the
social sciences
Second Intersection:
•Empirical proof as basis for
truth
•The need for rational proof
and the recognition that the
basis of truth must be found in
reason, in careful appraisal of
ideas.
 Third Intersection:
• Objectivity in Science
• What we report as
observations actually
“surfaced” not just
what we want to see.
 Application/
Performance
Task:Observati
on Exercise
• For an hour, sit down in a cafeteria
and observe how people conduct
themselves in that place. Take note
of the unwritten rules of decorum
and propriety. Avoid being
observed by those you are
observing, otherwise you may not
get the data you are looking for.
Write down your observations in a
sheet of paper.
1. Are your
observations
empirical? Why do
you say so?
2. Are they objective?
Why do you say so?
3. How do you think the
following fields will
explain your
observations?
• Sociology
• Anthropology
• Political Science
The Sociology Anthropol Political
people ogy Science
in the
cafeteri
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Decoru
m&
propriet
y
3 . After conducting your
research above,
present your findings
through a panel
discussion or
newscasting, or a
report.