CORE SUBJECT

UNDERSTANDING CULTURE,
SOCIETY AND POLITICS
Learner’s Module

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 Republic of the Philippines
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DepEd Learning Activity Sheets (LAS)

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LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET/GAWAING PAGKATUTO

UNDERSTANDING CULTURE, SOCIETY AND POLITICS
MODULE 1

Background Information for Learners/ Panimula (Susing Konsepto)

This Learning Activity Base on the Lesson from the Module it helps the learners to understand the
following:
 The nature, goals and perspectives in/of anthropology, sociology, political science and social change.
 Anthropology studies human life, at the intersection of the sciences and the humanities. A encompasses
human biology and evolution, archaeology, culture, and language.
 Sociology is the study of groups and group interactions, societies and social interactions, from small and
personal groups to very large groups. A group of people who live in a defined geographic area, who
interact with one another and who share a common culture is what sociologists call a society.
 Political science focuses on the theory and practice of government and politics at the local, state,
national, and international levels. We are dedicated to developing understandings of institutions,
practices, and relations that constitute public life and modes of inquiry that promote citizenship.
 Social Change is the law of life, and changes in society are always taking place. Changes may be slow,
so slow that people may not even perceive them; there are times when they are so rapid and drastic. In
all spheres of life things are changing in the economic sphere, in the political fields, in the sphere of
education and so on. Social changes to a great extent are brought about through the process of education.

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Learning Competency:
 Discuss the nature, goals and perspectives in/of anthropology, sociology and political science

LESSON 1: Nature of Anthropology, sociology & political science

ACYTIVIT 1: The learners should be giving the brief reflection the nature of Anthropology, Sociology
and Political science.

Directions/ Instructions: Write your reflection on the Activity sheet provided and read the guidelines
or criteria on reflective Rubric for scoring.

Guide question: How did you understand the nature of Anthropology? How about sociology? What
about the political science?

Rubric Scoring: Reflection

Criteria Needs Developing Strong Excellent Scoring:

1 points 2-3 points 4-5 points Total:_____/ 20
Focus Does not state or Implies but Clearly states the
imply the purpose of does not purpose of the
the activity. clearly state activity
the purpose of
the activity.
Content Lack of development Demonstrate a Demonstrates a
and self-reflection. reflective thorough self-
Does not include a analysis reflective analysis
summary of the including a including a
activity or has summary of summary of the
insufficient details. the activity of activity supported
the supported by specific and
by details illustrative
details.
Organization Presents the Presents the Presents the
reflection in a poorly reflection in a reflection in a
organized manner well-organized compelling,
manner. highly-organized
manner.
Conventional Uses of Uses Uses articulate
unsophisticated word appropriate and appropriate
choices and wrong language, word language,
grammar. choices, sophisticated
sentence word, choices,
structure and sentence structure
correct and correct
grammar grammar.

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LESSON 2: Goals of Anthropology, Sociology and Political science
ACTIVITY 2: Reflect your Self-Goals base on the anthropology, sociology and political science.

Guide question: How do you set your goal as being anthropologist, Sociologist and Political
Science?
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Instructions: Write your reflection on the Activity sheet provided and read the guidelines or criteria
on reflective Rubric scoring.

Rubric Scoring: Reflection

Criteria Needs Strong Excellent Scoring:

Developing 2-3 points 4-5 points Total:_____/ 20
1 points
Focus Does not state or Implies but Clearly states
imply the purpose does not the purpose of
of the activity. clearly state the activity
the purpose
of the activity.
Content Lack of Demonstrate Demonstrates a
development and a reflective thorough self-
self-reflection. analysis reflective
Does not include a including a analysis
summary of the summary of including a
activity or has the activity of summary of the
insufficient details. the supported activity
by details supported by
specific and
illustrative
details.
Organization Presents the Presents the Presents the
reflection in a reflection in a reflection in a
poorly organized well- compelling,
manner organized highly-organized
manner. manner.
Conventiona Uses of Uses Uses articulate
l unsophisticated appropriate and appropriate
word choices and language, language,
wrong grammar. word choices, sophisticated
sentence word, choices,
structure and sentence
correct structure and
grammar correct
grammar.

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LESSON 3: Perspective of Anthropology, sociology and Political Science

Activity 3: Reflection

Guide Question: On your own perspective Ideas, what are differentiating of anthropology, sociology, and
political science perspectives?

Instructions: Write your reflection on the Activity sheet provided and read the guidelines or
criteria on reflective Rubric scoring.
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Rubric Scoring: Reflection

Criteria Needs Developing Strong Excellent Scoring:

1 points 2-3 points 4-5 points Total:_____/ 20
Focus Does not state or Implies but Clearly states the
imply the purpose of does not purpose of the
the activity. clearly state activity
the purpose of
the activity.
Content Lack of development Demonstrate a Demonstrates a
and self-reflection. reflective thorough self-
Does not include a analysis reflective analysis
summary of the including a including a
activity or has summary of summary of the
insufficient details. the activity of activity supported
the supported by specific and
by details illustrative
details.
Organization Presents the Presents the Presents the
reflection in a poorly reflection in a reflection in a
organized manner well-organized compelling,
manner. highly-organized
manner.
Conventional Uses of Uses Uses articulate
unsophisticated word appropriate and appropriate
choices and wrong language, word language,
grammar. choices, sophisticated
sentence word, choices,
structure and sentence structure
correct and correct
grammar grammar.

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Lesson 4: Social Change

Activity 4: Reflection

Instructions: Write your Answer on the Activity sheet provided and read the guidelines or
criteria on how to scoring the reflection through the Rubric scoring.
Discussed and explain in your own idea the following statement:

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  Enumerate the process of social change and choose one or two.
1.
2.
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5.
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Guide question: How does affected and effect of social change your life style?

Rubric Scoring: Reflection

Criteria Needs Strong Excellent Scoring:

improvement 2-3 points 4-5 points Total:
1 points 15points
Focus Not clear Clear Clear and
explanation explanation concise
and analysis and analysis explanation
the topic. the topic. and analysis
the topic.
Content Superficial and Sufficiently Substantial,
or minimal developed specific and
content. content with demonstrating
adequate strong
explanation. development
of ideas.
Spelling/Grammar Totally errors There are less There are no
the spelling spelling and spelling and
and grammar. grammar grammar
errors. errors.

Total:

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Post-Test
I prepared this assessment to evaluate the learners after finished the whole content of the Module. The students
should be expected to answer more questions correctly based on an increase in knowledge and understanding. 

Instructions: Choose the letter of the best. Write the chosen letter on a separate activity sheet of paper.

Test I-Multiple choice:

1. Aristotle's word for ‘politics’ is politikê, which is short for politikê epistêmê or ‘____________’.
a. Politike episteme
b. Politeke
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 c. State
d. Political science
2. It is the study of the society that we live in. It analyzes the various kinds of behaviors under various
patterns and under sociological influences.
a. Sociology
b. Empiricism
c. Social change
d. Anthropology
3. It is a branch of sociology. It always describes human, human behavior and human societies around the
world.
a. Sociology
b. Social change
c. Anthropology
d. Political Science
4. This theory views society as a system of groups that are not equal, and therefore consistently generate
conflict and change.
a. Social conflict theory
b. Feminism theory
c. Symbolic interactionism
d. Structural-Functional Theory
5. This approach views society as a complex, but interconnected system, where each part works together as
a functional whole.
a. Feminism theory
b. Structural-Functional Theory
c. Social Conflict Theory
d. Symbolic Interactionism
6. Change is an enduring historical force with noticeable variations through. Change may be hardly
discernible or easily observable; it may be constructive or destructive; but whatever its nature it occurs
everywhere and every time.
a. Social change
b. Sociology
c. Anthropology
d. Political Change

7. Who was said “By social change is meant only such alterations as occur in social organization, that is,
structure and functions of society?”
a. Jones
b. David
c. MacIver and Page
d. Gillin and Gillin

Test II: Matching Type

Column A. Column B

8. The Greek term “ethno” a. to writing

9. “graphy” means b. to people
10. “polis” means c. City and State
11. Contemplative science d. with good action
12. Practical science e. with making useful or beautiful objects.
13. Productive science f. Concerned with truth or knowledge for its
own sake.
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Test III- Enumerate

14-18 enumerate the aspects of social change
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19-24 enumerate the factors of social change
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Test-IV: Essay

25-30: Compare and contrast the relationship of Anthropology

Rubrics score: Essay

Criteria Excellent Proficient Needs improvement

3 points
Focus on the topic There is one specific,
well-focused topic. Main
ideas are clear and are
well supported by detailed
and accurate information.
Spelling/Grammar Virtually no spelling,
must be correct. punctuation or grammar
errors
2 points 1 point
There is one clear, There is one topic, but
well-focused topic. main ideas are not
Main ideas are cl ear especially clear.
but are not
supported by
detailed information
or facts.
Few spelling and A number of spelling, and
punctuations errors punctuation or grammar
or minor grammar errors
errors

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SELF-CHECK:
ANSWER KEY

1. d.
2. a
3. c
4. a
5. b
6. a
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8. b
9. a
10. c
11. f
12. d
13. e
14. Economic aspect
15. Political aspect
16. Religious aspect
17. Moral aspect
18. Cultural aspect
19. Physical Environment
20. Demographic (biological) Factor
21. Cultural Factor
22. Ideational Factor
23. Economical Factor
24. Political Factor
25-30 essays

Reference(s):

Understanding Culture, Society and Politics (DIWA Senior High School /textbook)
https://www.quora.com/What-is-the-nature-and-scope-of-sociology
https://www.quora.com/What-is-the-nature-and-scope-of-sociology
https://www.polisci.washington.edu/what-political-science
https://www.slideshare.net/kellykhel/understanding-the-concepts-of-anthropology-sociology
http://sociology-4-all.blogspot.com/2009/03/ulitimate-goals-of-sociology.html
https://sociology.missouristate.edu/program-mission.htm
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Politics
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https://www.studocu.com/en-us/document/de-anza-college/cultural-anthropology/summaries/anthropological-
perspective/3747903/view#:~:text=Anthropological%20Perspective%20focuses%20on%20the,biocultural%20focus.
https://perspectives.pressbooks.com/chapter/introduction-to-anthropology/
https://study.com/academy/lesson/sociologys-four-theoretical-perspectives-structural-functional-social-conflict-
feminism-symbolic-interactionism.html
https://study.com/academy/lesson/symbolic-interactionism-in-sociology-definition-criticism-examples.html
https://www.britannica.com/topic/political-science
https://www.britannica.com/topic/body-politic
https://www.slideshare.net/RahulMahida1/social-change-75805560?qid=dec6ab37-a204-4b8f-8a4c-
73f7bea38a54&v=&b=&from_search=1
https://www.yourarticlelibrary.com/sociology/top-6-factors-of-social-change-explained/35127

Prepared by:

MOKAMAD S. KANAPIA
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TEACHER-II

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