Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
REGION IV-A
SCHOOLS DIVISION OFFICE OF CAVITE PROVINCE
GENERAL MARIANO ALVAREZ TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL

DISCIPLINE AND IDEAS IN THE APPLIED SOCIAL SCIENCE

(4TH QUARTER-MELC WEEK 2)
FUNCTIONS OF APPLIED SOCIAL SCIENCE

In this module, you are expected to: discuss the functions of applied social science.

Objectives:
1. Identify the functions of applied social sciences.
2. Show how applied social sciences processes affects to individual, group and society’s perspective
Through filling up the matrix, poster analysis and narrative essay
3. Appreciate how applied social sciences play a vital role in day to day living

Directions: Write the letter of the correct answer for the following questions.

1. It is a function of applied social science that can be able to help resolve a range of serious problems
in person’s life.
a. Self-development b. persuasion c. art and entertainment d. news and
information
2. It means being able to convince other people to change their attitudes or behavior regarding an
issue through the communication of messages in an atmosphere of free choice.
a. Self-development b. persuasion c. art and entertainment d. news and
information
3. What is the function of applied social science that emphasizes the need for a balanced, objective,
and truthful rendering of the political and other important events as they actually happened?
a. Self-development b. persuasion c. art and entertainment d. news and
information
4. It is a function that educates the public about the realities of life and the problems that country
faces
a. Education and socialization b. persuasion c. art and entertainment d. news and
information
5. What is the reflections of a country’s culture and society?
a. Education and socialization b. persuasion c. art and entertainment d. news and
information
Review:
The early definitions of communication regard it as a process by which message is moved or
transmitted from one point to another. These definitions fall under the so-called model of
communication which contains most of the following elements such as sender, message, channel,
receiver, encoding, decoding, noise, context, feedback, effects. According to RingCentral,
communication media channels are mediums through which you can send a message to its intended
audience, and generally categorized as: verbal, non-verbal, written, visual. Surveillance,
interpretation, socialization, entertainment, and mobilization are the main function of communication

TOPIC DISCUSSION:

Functions of Applied Social Science

The applied social science developed as a reaction to the specialization of the social science knowledge that
dominated twentieth and early twenty-first centuries. The applied social science has different functions and uses. It’s
considered as a lucrative career path. Served as a response to the compartmentalization of the social science
knowledge that was common during the late 90s and until the end of the 20thcentury. A multi-disciplinary approach to
the study of different issues in society. Also provides alternative solutions to diverse societal problems

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 SELF-DEVELOPMENT
Applied social science can be able to help resolve a range of serious problems in people’s live. They engage in
counseling or professional guidance of the individual through psychological methods like collection of case history
data, personal interview and interests and aptitude test.
PERSUASION
In careers related to communication like mass media, advertising, and business, persuasion is very essential; To persuade
someone means being able to convince other people to change their attitudes or behavior regarding an issue through
the communication of messages in an atmosphere of free choice.
ART AND ENTERTAINMENT
Applied social science are also used in the arts and entertainment industry. Arts and entertainment are reflections of a
country’s culture and society. To be able to understand and analyze the development and new trends in the arts and
entertainment. It is important to be knowledgeable about the people’s social culture and conditions. The applied social
science looks into these important aspects as it studies the anthropological and sociological conditions of the society.
NEWS AND INFORMATION
Applied social science is also important in the field of journalism. The news and current affairs sector emphasizes the
need for a balanced, objective, and truthful rendering of the political and other important events as they actually
happened.
ORGANIZING, ADVOCACY AND MOBILIZATION
Advocacy groups are organized to inform and educate on public issues, and influence people on the development
policies. Advocacy groups also play important roles in the development of political and social system. Applied social
science in a good background for advocacy organizing and mobilization because this multidisciplinary field studies
politics, governance, social and political dynamics. These areas are very important background for advocacy work.
EDUCATION AND SOCIALIZATION
The applied social science educates the public about the realities of life and the problems that country faces. Through
mass media, the applied social science educates people about different events and phenomena that is happening.
People are updated with the recent developments in the sciences, technology, and other relevant fields of knowledge.

APPLICATION OF APPLIED SOCIAL SCIENCE IN LOCAL SITUATIONS

Applied social science allows us to understand better and probe deeper into the different problems and issues
that affects individual. Group, and society through social work. Like for example, provides awareness and
understanding of community issues because social workers provide knowledge on community organizing and
mobilization. Community social workers also provide people with information that can help them make important
attitude and values change so that the impact of disasters can be reduced. For example, the climate change to
society and its overarching effects on our country has become clearer and can easily be understood through the
information communicated to us by media. social workers also play vital role in peace negotiations and resolution of
political tensions and violence through the application of peace-building processes and conflict management
mechanism. Most importantly, problems regarding to social, family or mental health can be addressed through the help
of social workers.

#1: FILL –UP THE MATRIX

Directions: Fill up the correct response with regards to the effect of applied social science processes an
individual, group or society’s perspective to contemporary issues in civilization such as poverty, illiteracy,
famine and many more? Put a check on the column if you think it has an effect. Use the table to answer the
question.

Applied social science Does it have an effect on Does it have an effect on Does it have an effect on
processes individual’s perspective to group’s perspective to society’s perspective to
contemporary issues in contemporary issues in contemporary issues in
civilization? civilization? civilization?
Counselling
Social work
communication

#2: POSTER ANALYSIS

Directions: analyze the poster and answer the following questions below.
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1. Who do you remember in these posters?

2. How would you interpret the photo?
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 3. What kind of jobs does the man in the photo do?
4. What are his contribution to society?
5. Did he make a little change to our society? How and why?

Assimilation: Narrative Essay

Direction: Think of a relative, acquaintance who works as a social worker? Create a narrative essay of his/her everyday
work and determine under what functions of applied social science does his/her work fall.

Example:

I’ve known Maria since I was little. Maria is my idol journalist and my cousin. She works at a local TV network, not
a big one but she still gets to report some news. Maria is always at her work, working till late night for a TV report that will
only air for a few minutes. But, she still loves her job and what she would always say is no matter how hard it is, as long as
I’m informing and stating facts and truth to people, I would always love this job. And she’s Maria, my journalist cousin and
my idol. Functions of applied social science: News and information

Rubrics for fill up the matrix, poster analysis and narrative essay.

Element Indicator Score

Text to support Strong Grasp – All statements are supported by facts. (10)
statements( 10 pts) Progressing – Most statements are supported by fact (8)
Not in Evidence – Few or none of the statements are supported by fact. (6
Placement of Strong Grasp- All statements are relevant and real (10)
statements Progressing – Most statements are relevant and real (8)
(10points) Not in Evidence – Few statements are not relevant (6)
Number of quality Strong Grasp – Student is able to make at least 3 example (10)
statements Progressing – Student is able to make 2 example (8)
(10points) Not in Evidence – Student makes I example (6)

TOTAL ______/30

Direction: Write the letter of the correct answer for each question. Put your answers in a one whole sheet of
paper.

1. It plays important role in the development of political and social system.

a. Entertainment b. advocacy group c. education d. journalism
2. This function of applied social science also looks into these important aspects as it studies the
anthropological and sociological conditions of the society.
a. Self-development b. persuasion c. art and entertainment d. news and information
3. Applied social science is also important in the field of______________.
a. Entertainment b. advocacy group c. education d. journalism
4. the applied social science educates people about different events and phenomena that is happening is
conveyed through what channel?
a. Mass media b. advocacy group c. education d. journalism
5. A function of applied social science that engage in counseling or professional guidance of the individual
through psychological methods like collection of case history data, personal interview and interests and
aptitude test.
a. Self-development b. persuasion c. art and entertainment d. news and information
6. This is the function that is very important background for advocacy work.
a. Self-development b. organizing, advocacy and mobilization
c. art and entertainment d. news and information
7. It is important function that enable to understand and analyze the development and new trends in the arts
and entertainment.
a. Self-development b. persuasion c. art and entertainment d. news and information
8. It means being able to convince other people to change their attitudes or behavior regarding an issue
through the communication of messages in an atmosphere of free choice.
a. Self-development b. persuasion c. art and entertainment d. news and information
9. What is the reflections of a country’s culture and society?
a. Education and socialization b. persuasion c. art and entertainment d. news and information
10. provide knowledge on community organizing and mobilization.
a. Community workers b. applied social scientist c, social thinkers d. social workers
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dela cruz, A. R. L. E. I. G. H. (2016). Discipline and Ideas in the Applied Social Science. In C. A. R. L. fernandez, R.S.W., &
M.S.W. (Eds.), Discipline and Ideas in the Applied Social Science (k-12 compliant ed., pp. 247–257). Phoenix Publishing
House.

Prepared by Checked and Evaluate by:

GERALDA L. PAPA GIAN CARLO C. VILLAGRACIASHS

SHS GMATHS Master Teacher II SHS GMATHS Teacher II