Computer Arts and Technological College, Inc.

Balintawak St., Albay District, Legazpi City

COURSE OUTLINE
Grade 12- Understanding Culture, Society and Politics
2nd Sem.
Subject Description: This course uses insights from Anthropology, Political Science, and Sociology to
develop students’ awareness of cultural, social and political dynamics, and sensitivity to cultural diversity;
provide them with an understanding of how culture, human agency, society and politics work; and engage
them in the examination of the country’s current human development goals. At the end of the course, students
should acquire ideas about human cultures, human agency, society and politics; recognize cultural relativism
and social inclusiveness to overcome prejudices; and develop social and cultural competence to guide their
interactions with groups, communities, networks, and institutions.

UNIT 1: Nature, Goals and Perspectives in Anthropology, Sociology and

Political Science
Chapter 1. Beyond Understanding Culture, Society, & Politics
Lesson 1: Concept Module
Week 1
Week 2

Starting Points for the Understanding of Review Pg. 3-8

Anthropology, Sociology, & Political Science Module
Activity 1.1-1.4
Pg. 8-10
Concept Module
Lesson 2:
Week 2

Review Pg. 12-17

Looking Beyond Culture and Sociology
Activity 2.1-1.3 Module
Pg.17-19
Lesson 3: Concept Module
Cultural Relativism towards Cultural Review Pg. 21-23
Week 3

Understanding
Activity 3.1 Module
Pg. 24
Lesson 4: Concept
Significance of Socio-cultural Symbols and Module
Review Pg. 26-27
Practices
Week 4

Activity 4.1-4.2 Module

Pg. 28
Chapter 2: Becoming a member of the society
Lesson 5.
Concept
The Concept of Socialization: Social Module
Week 5

Review
Processes, Control, Conformity and Deviance Pg. 32-40
Module
Activity 5.1-5.4
Pg. 41-44
Lesson 5.2 Concept
Week 6

Groups and Group Variations Review

Activity
Chapter 3: Forms and Functions of State and Non-State Institutions
Lesson 6: Concept
Week 7-8

State and Non-State Institutions Review

Activity 6.1
Lesson 6:
Social Stratification Concept
Review
Week 9

Activity 6.1
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Lesson 6: Concept
Week 10

Social Stratification Review

Activity 6.1

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