Course syllabus in sociology with anthropology

CENTRAL COLLEGES OF THE PHILIPPINES College of Arts, Sciences, and Education Aurora Boulevard Quezon City COURSE SYLLABUS in GENERAL SOCIOLOGY WITH FAMILY PLANNING I. Course Code: SocSc321 II. Course Title: General Sociology with Anthropology & FP III. Credit: Three (3) units IV. Total No. of Weeks/Hours: 18 weeks / 54 hrs. V. Textbook: Pasigui, Ronnie, et. al. 2006. Applied Sociology: A Modular Approach. Valenzuela City: Phil. Mutya Publishing House. VI. References: Books: Eitzen, D. Stanley and Maxine Baca Zinn. 2001. In Conflict and Order: Understanding Society. ninth edition. Boston: Allyn and Bacon Henslin, James M. (2000). Essentials of Sociology: A Down to Earth Approach, Fourth Edition. Boston, MA. Allen and Bacon. Hollis, Shirley A. (ed.) 2001. Intersections: Readings in Sociology A Customized Sociology Reader to Accompany In Conflict and Order. Boston: Pearson Custom Publishing. Tischler, Henry L. 2004. Introduction to Sociology. Fort Worth: Harcourt Brace Publishers. Websites: www.sdsmt.edu/online-courses/is/soc100/course.html www.uwgb.edu/sociology www.siu.edu/~socio/soc10836.htm people.westminstercollege.edu/.../Introduction to Sociology-f2004.htm www.umsl.edu/~rkeel/010/010lec.html www.outopia.org/teach/in VII. Course Description: This course is designed to give students background information on the concepts and theories of the field of sociology. Careful attention will be given to stratification, social class, gender, race and ethnic relations, and theory to name a few. Upon successful completion of this course, students will have a strong understanding of sociological concepts, theories, and be able to critically analyze social issues. Students will have the ability to apply sociological perspectives to practical situations. VIII. Course Objectives: General Objective: The goal of this course is to provide the student with a better understanding of the basic concepts, terms and theory of Sociology Specific Objectives: To gain a basic knowledge of terminology, theories and concepts used in sociology. To gain an understanding of and acquire “the sociological imagination.” To think critically about social issues the people encounter on a micro and macro level. To apply the concepts learned through lecture and text to “real life” application. IX. Course Content: PRELIMINARY PERIOD 4 WEEKS Nature and Scope of Sociology . 1.1 Definition of Sociology Pioneers in the Study of Sociology Chronological Development of Sociology in the Philippines Sociological Ways of Investigation Sociology and other sciences Goals of Science Theoretical Perspectives in Sociology Culture . 2.1 Definition of Culture 2.2 Culture and Society 2.3 Forms of Culture 2.4 Symbolic Components of Culture 2.5 Growth & Spread of Culture 2.6 Characteristics of Culture 2.7 Cultural Integration and Variation 2.8 Aspects of Cultural Variation 2.9 Attitudes towards Cultural Variation 2.10 Cultural Lag and Cultural Survival Values & Socialization 3.1 Definition of Values 3.2 Qualities of Values 3.3 Filipino Values 3.4 Definition of Socialization 3.5 Role of Socialization 3.6 The self and Socialization 3.7 Theoretical Approaches to the Development of Self 3.8 Types of Socialization 3.9 Agents of Socialization Social Structure and Social Interaction 4.1 Definition of Social Structure 4.2 Elements of Social Structure 4.3 Dimensions of Social Structure 4.4 Analysis of Social Structure 4.5 Definition of Social Interaction 4.6 Social Interaction in Everyday Life 4.7 Social Construction of Reality Preliminary Examination MIDTERM PERIOD 4 WEEKS Social Groups and Societies 5.1 Definition of Group 5.2 Structure of Social Group 5.3 Types of Social Group 5.4 Group Dynamics 5.5 Group Size 5.6 Human Associations 5.7 Formal Organization and Bureaucracies 5.8 Transformation of Societies Deviance, Social Control, and Conformity 6.1 Definition of Social Control 6.2 Definition of Deviance 6.3 Perspectives on Deviance 6.4 Reactions to Deviants 6.5 Reactions by Deviants 6.6 Neutralizing Deviants Social Class and Social Inequality 7.1 Definition of Social Stratification 7.2 Systems of Social Stratification 7.3 Perspectives on Social Stratification 7.4 Definition of Social Class 7.5 Dimensions of Social Class 7.6 Definition of Social Mobility 7.7 Types of Social Mobility 7.8 Types of Social Inequality The Family 8.1 Definition of Family 8.2 Universal Functions of a Family 8.3 Classifications of Family 8.4 Role of Marriage in Family 8.5 The Filipino Family 8.6 Issues Confronting the Filipino Family 8.7 The Future of the Filipino Family 8.8 Filipino Courtship 8.9 The Laws on Family 8.10 Family Planning a. Definition of Family Planning b. Basic Characteristics of Family Planning c. Objectives of Family Planning d. Different Family Planning Methods e. The Clashing Opinions on Family Planning f. Family Planning versus Morality Midterm Examination SEMI FINAL PERIOD 4 WEEKS Religion 9.1 Definition of Religion 9.2 Elements of Religion 9.3 Magic and Religion 9.4 Faith and Religion 9.5 Science and Religion 9.6 Functions of Religious Systems 9.7 Types of Religious Organizations 9.8 The Future of Religion 9.9 World’s Major Religion The State and the Capital 10.1 Definition of Economics & Economy 10.2 The Concept of Political Economy 10.3 Major Forms of Political Economy 10.4 Relationship Between State and Economy 10.5 Work and Production 10.6 Definition of Work 10.7 The Structural Transformation of Economy 10.8 Structural Transformation of Inequality 10.9 Prospects for Economic Change State and Politics 11.1 Definition of State 11.2 Distinction between State and Nation 11.3 Distinction between State and Government 11.4 Origin of the State 11.5 Power and Authority 11.6 Sources of Power 11.7 Types of Authority 11.8 Forms of Government 11.9 Political Behavior 11.10 Interest Group Education 12.1 Definition of School 12.2 Short History of Education 12.3 Function of Education 12.4 The Philippine Education 12.5 Issues on Philippine Contemporary Education Semi Final Examination FINAL PERIOD 4 WEEKS Demography and Communities 13.1 Definition of demography 13.2 Malthusian Theory 13.3 Anti-Malthusian Theory 13.4 The Philippine Population 13.5 Population Shrinkage 13.6 Urbanization 13.7 Sub-Urbanization Collective Behavior and Social Movements 14.1 Definition of Collective Behavior 14.2 The Early Explanations of Collective Behavior 14.3 The Contemporary Views about Collective Behavior 14.4 Forms of Collective Behavior 14.5 Definition of Social Movements 14.6 Characteristics of Social Movement 14.7 Types of Social Movement 14.8 Why People Join Social Movement? 14.9 The Success and Failure of Social Movement 14.10 Definition of Social Change Social Change, Technology and Modernization 15.1 The World of Change 15.2 Technology and Social Change 15.3 Social Change in Third World Nations 15.4 Social Change in the Philippines 15.5 Looking to the Future 15.6 Why Social Problem Occurs? Anthropology 16.1 Definition of Anthropology 16.2 The Old Idea 16.3 The Dilemma of Science and Religion 16.4 The Theories of Evolution 16.5 The Genus Homo 16.6 The Homo Ways of Life 16.7 The End Note Final Examination X. Methodology: Lecture Cooperative Discussion Board/Class Exercises Stage Play XI. Requirements: Quizzes Recitation Seatwork Assignments Attendance Major examinations (Prelim, Midterm and Final Examinations) XII. Grading System Class Standing = Average of Recitation and Quiz Computed Grade = Prelim + Midterm + Semi Finals + Class Standing / 4 Weighted Average = Computed Grade X .60 + Final Exam X .40 Prepared by: Prof. Ronnie Espergal Pasigui