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Course Outline Sociology
Course Outline Sociology
Course Outline Sociology
M.H. Del Pilar St., Brgy. Zone IV, City of Koronadal, South Cotabato, Philippines, 9506
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Course Description:
The course will introduce to the students concepts, theories and perspectives vital in the understanding of
society and culture. An in depth discussion of basic social institutions forming the social structure will be
emphasized in order to increase the awareness of students of the current issues confronting the present social
structure. In so doing, the students are also expected to understand their individual and collective functions in
confronting such issues.
Furthermore, a special discussion will be devoted on family planning, taking into account family planning and
reproductive health concepts and issues that are significant agendum of the society’s project on social order.
Course Objectives: At the end of the semester, the students are expected to:
1. Discuss the varied concepts related to the study of society and culture.
2. Explain the roles of social institutions as bases of order in the society
3. Comprehend the factors which lead to social change
4. Discuss varied concepts on reproductive health and family planning
Course Outline
(PRELIM)
I. INTRODUCTION
II. SOCIETY
c. Socialization
d. Social Stratification
e. Social Class
f. Social Mobility
(MIDTERM)
A. Nature of Deviance
D. Social Control
A. Collective Behavior
B. Social movement
C. Social Change
III. CULTURE
B. Components of Culture
C. Characteristics of Culture
(FINALS)
C. Economy
D. Education
A. Introduction to demography
F. Family Planning
References:
Broom, L. and Selznick, P. (1995) Sociology: A text with adapted Reading, 2nd Edition Row,
Paterson and Company USA.
Estoque, R and Leaňo, R. (2006) College Sociology, Mindshapers Co., Inc. Intramuros, Manila.
Panopio, I and Rolda, R.S. (2000) Society and Culture: Introduction to Sociology and
Anthropology. JMC Press Inc. Quezon City.
San Juan, W et al (2007) Sociology, Culture and Family Planning, Unlad Publishing, Pasay City.