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DIASS12 - Q1 - Mod1 - Social Sciences and Applied Social Sciences - v2
DIASS12 - Q1 - Mod1 - Social Sciences and Applied Social Sciences - v2
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To the Teacher:
In this part of the lesson, the teacher presented the stages of work settings
of counseling as well as the processes, methods and tools in counseling. The
primary goal of this module is to help learners engaged in some interesting and
practical activities in order to deeply understand how the methods and processes of
counseling applied in individuals, groups, organizations and communities
To the Learners:
The objectives of this module are best achieved if the learners fully
understand the important functions of social and political organizations as part in
the process of socialization. Additionally, learners are required to:
1. Read and understand the instructions properly;
2. Write the answers in your notebook.
3. Answer the pretest prior to the lesson proper;
4. Take note of the terminologies (mark and labeled as bold) cited relevant to
the study of Social Sciences;
5. Self–check and compare your answers against the key answer found at the
end of this module;
6. Perform critically the activities instructed in this module; and
7. Answer the given assessment test after thorough study of the lessons.
The Authors
Lesson Disciplines and Ideas in the Applied
Social Sciences
1 (HUMSS_DIASS12-Ia-2)
SUBJECT DESCRIPTION:
This course introduces some Applied Social Sciences, namely counselling,
social work, and communication, which draw their foundation from the theories
and principles of Psychology, Sociology, Anthropology, and other Social Sciences.
The course highlights the seamless interconnectivity of the different applied social
science disciplines while focusing on the processes and applications of these
applied disciplines in critical development areas.
_____5. The scientific study of humans and human behavior and societies in
the past and present.
a. history
b. momentary
c. economics
d. anthropology
_____9. The study of places and the relationships between people and their
environments.
a. Geography
b. Demography
c. Political science
d. Physical geography
_____11. Studies human life in the past through the examination of things
left behind by the people.
a. Labor
b. Archeology
c. Urban sociology
d. Labor economics
_____13. The study of society and the manner in which people behave and
influence the world around us.
a. Social science
b. Political science
c. Human geography
d. Physical geography
_____14. The scientific study of human populations across time.
a. Geography
b. Demography
c. Political science
d. Physical geography
Social Science and applied Social Science are basically the same thing.
Social Science is about people how they interact with others in their society and
how societies interact with each other. It seeks to explain interactions forms
hypothesis test them and suggest potential actions. While, applied social science is
about putting theories in to practice and interfacing directly with the public. This
doesn’t mean an applied social society practitioner i.e. a social worker is isolated
from the body of practice far from it they give feedback on the various strategies
developed and identify areas where further research could be focused (Jones (2018).
Guide Questions:
1. What are the disciplines under applied social sciences?
2. What are the disciplines under pure social sciences?
3. How do they differ from one another?
Pure Social
Sciences
2. History
Systematic study of human past events in order to understand the
meaning, dynamics, and relationship of the cause and effects of events in
the development of societies.
The discipline that studies the chronological record of events (as affecting
a nation or people), based on a critical examination of source materials
and usually presenting an explanation of their causes.
The discipline that studies the chronological record of events (as affecting
a nation or people), based on a critical examination of source materials
and usually presenting an explanation of their causes.
3. Economics
Studies the allocation of scarce resources and the production
and exchange of goods and services in society.
A social science concerned with the production, distribution, and
consumption of goods and services.
4. Geography
The study of places and the relationships between people and their
environments.
5. Linguistics
The scientific study of language and its structure.
It involves analyzing language form, language meaning and language in
context.
6. Psychology
The scientific study of the mind and behavior. It is a multifaceted
discipline and includes many sub-fields of study such areas as human
development, sports, health, clinical, social behavior and cognitive
processes.
7. Sociology
Sociology is the study of human social relationships and institutions.
Sociology’s subject matter is diverse, ranging from crime to religion, from
the family to the state, from the divisions of race and social class to the
shared beliefs of a common culture, and from social stability to radical
change in whole societies.
8. Demography
According to the Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research (2016)
demography is the scientific study of human populations across time.
The study of a population based on factors such as age, race and sex.
Governments, corporations and nongovernment organizations use
demographics to learn more about a population's characteristics for
many purposes, including policy development and economic market
research.
10. Counseling
Empowers diverse individuals, families, and groups to accomplish
mental health, wellness, education, and career goals.
It involves helping people make needed changes in ways of thinking,
feeling, and behaving.
12. Communication
Focuses on how humans use verbal and nonverbal messages to create
meaning in various contexts across cultures using a variety of channels
and media.
2. Comparative politics
o Studies politics within countries and analyzes the similarities and
differences between among countries.
3. International Relations
o Focuses on the study of political relationship and interaction between
and among countries.
4. Public administration
o Studies national and local governance and bureaucracy.
5. Public law
o examines legal systems, civil rights, and criminal justice
6. Psychology
o Studies how the human mind works in consonance with the body
to produce thoughts that lead to individual actions.
Psychology subfields:
Experimental psychology - studies of humans and animals
examines how and why learning takes place.
7. Sociology
o a systematic study of people’s behavior in groups
Sociology subfields:
Applied sociology - focus on the use and proper application of
sociological theories, methods and skills to examine data, solve
problems and communicate research to the public.
Geography subfields:
a. Physical geography - studies the natural features of the
earth, including land, water, and atmosphere.
Major subfield:
a. Population studies or social demography
Analyze demographic data to define, explain, and foresee
social phenomena. It also studies social.
Status composition and population distribution.
Applied Social Sciences - branch of study that applies the different concepts,
theoretical models, and theories of the social science disciplines to help understand
society and the different problems and issues. The applied social sciences
is utilized to provide alternative solutions to the diverse problem of the society.
Life coach - analyzes the present condition of the client, discovers different
obstacles or challenges that a client faces, and provides a certain course of
action to make the client’s life better.
Direction: This activity is called 3-2-1. Answer each question in a brief and concise
way.
Directions: Produce a group infomercial that will promote awareness to the public
about the important work and functions of a social scientist an applied social
science practitioner. The infomercial must also explain the main differences of
social scientist and an applied social science practitioner. An infomercial is a
communication strategy that aims to inform the public about an issue / topic.
It serves as an information strategy and a promotional commercial. It is often
referred to as paid programming and are usually shown on televisions and the
Internet.
Mechanics:
1. The class will be divided into 5 groups.
2. Each group must brain storm and discuss the contents of their infomercial.
Guide Questions:
1. What is the difference between counseling and social work?
2. Why do we consider journalism and communication studies as fields of the
applied social sciences?
Rubric for an Infomercial Campaign
Excellent Very Good Good Poor
Criteria Grade
(10) (8) (6) (4)
Infomercial Infomercial Infomercial Infomercial
demonstrated demonstrated demonstrated did not
exceptional excellent some demonstrate
knowledge of knowledge of knowledge of d knowledge
the important the important the important of the
Content
DIRECTIONS: Read the statement carefully and identify what is being defined.
Choose your answer from the words inside the box. Write your answer on the space
provided.
_______________1. Studies human life in the past through the examination of things
left behind by the people.
_______________3. The study of society and the manner in which people behave and
influence the world around us.
_______________5. The scientific study of humans and human behavior and societies
in the past and present.
_______________14. The study of places and the relationships between people and
their environments.
BOOKS
Eller, Jack David (2014). Social Science and Historical Perspective: Society, science,
and ways of knowing
Strydom, Piet and Delanty, Gerard (2003). Philosophies of social science: The
classic and contemporary readings.
WEBSITE
https://www.academia.edu/37131995/DISCIPLINES_AND_IDEAS_IN_THE_
APPLIED_SOCIAL_SCIENCES
https://www.jyu.fi/hytk/fi/laitokset/yfi/en/disciplines/political-science
https://journals.whitingbirch.net/index.php/SWSSR
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NYEjqAJr3cQ
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