ASIAN INSTITUTE OF COMPUTER STUDIES-CEBU

SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL MODULE

1ST SEMESTER SY 2022-2023
SUBJECT: UNDERSTANDING CULTURE, SOCIETY, AND
POLITICS

Name: ____________________________ Section/Strand: ______________________

I. OBJECTIVES

A. Acquire basic knowledge about origin, growth, and development of the social
science during the modern period
B. explore the significant personalities that contributed to the development of the
social sciences; and
C. Demonstrates curiosity and openness to explore the influence of globalization
on the development of the social sciences.

II. GENERAL INSTRUCTION

Prepared by: Ms. Febee H. de Silva

 ASIAN INSTITUTE OF COMPUTER STUDIES-CEBU
SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL MODULE
1ST SEMESTER SY 2022-2023
SUBJECT: UNDERSTANDING CULTURE, SOCIETY, AND
POLITICS

I. INTRODUCTION

In the development and progress of human knowledge, the social sciences were the last to
develop after the natural sciences. and while the origin of the social sciences can be traced back
to the ancient Greek philosophers Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle, their development as separate
fields of knowledge only begun in the modern period (Collins 1994, p.7)

Before the birth of modern social sciences in the west, the study of society, culture, and politics
were based on social and political philosophy (Scott 2006, p.9). In return, social and political
philosophies were informed by theological reasoning grounded in revelation based on the bible.
This was largely due to the dominance of religious worldview and authority during this time.
While pre-modern social thinkers employed experiences and personal observation, just like
modern scientists, they fit them within the overall framework of their philosophy and the
overall religious scheme of the church.

Philosophy is distinct from science. Science would have not developed if it remained under the
wings of philosophy and theology. Philosophy is based on analytic understanding of the nature
of truth asserted about specific topics of issues. it asks the questions: “What is the nature of
truth?”, “ How do we know what we know?” Unlike philosophy, the sciences are based on
empirical data, tested theories, and carefully contrived observations. it does not ask the
question about the nature of truth. Science seeks to discover the truth about specific causes of
events and happenings in the natural world. It is inductive. It proceeds from observing
particular cases and moves toward generalizing the properties common to these cases to the
other similar cases under the same specified condition.

This definition of science is a very modern description. Before the modern period, the growth of
the sciences was slowed down because of the dominance of religious authority and tradition.

Prepared by: Ms. Febee H. de Silva

 ASIAN INSTITUTE OF COMPUTER STUDIES-CEBU
SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL MODULE
1ST SEMESTER SY 2022-2023
SUBJECT: UNDERSTANDING CULTURE, SOCIETY, AND
POLITICS
However, with the breakdown of the church and its religious power after the french revolution,
the sciences grew steadily and rapidly to become the most widely accepted way of explaining
the world, nature, and human beings (Harrington 2006)

A. DIAGNOSTIC TEST (15 pts)

Read the following instructions carefully.

Instructions:
● Answer the following question in IBC format. (Intro, Body, Conclusion)
● Cite examples based on personal experiences. (Example: I would like to be
Rene Descartes because his contribution affects my life right now..) then,
elaborate.
● Strictly follow the IBC format. Failure to do so will result in a deduction of
points.

“If you were to be a Scientist, Philosopher, Anthropologist, etc. from the PAST, who would
you be and why?”

Prepared by: Ms. Febee H. de Silva

 ASIAN INSTITUTE OF COMPUTER STUDIES-CEBU
SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL MODULE
1ST SEMESTER SY 2022-2023
SUBJECT: UNDERSTANDING CULTURE, SOCIETY, AND
POLITICS

B. SHORT-RESPONSE ESSAY (5 pts each)

● What are your expectations in this subject? (give atleast 3)

● What are your expectations from your teacher ? (give atleast 3)

II. Resources

Collins, Randall. 1985. Four sociological traditions. New York: Oxford University press, Inc.

Scott, John. 2006. Social Theory: Central issues in sociology. London.Sage.

Prepared by: Ms. Febee H. de Silva