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Discipline and Ideas in Applied
Social Science (DIASS)
QUARTER 2 – WEEK 3
The Functions of Applied Social Sciences
I. The Functions of Applied Social Sciences
After your encounter with this module, you are expected to:
● Content Standards: The learners will comprehend the functions of applied social sciences.
● Performance Standards: propose suggestions on how needs can be effectively addressed assess
objectively through an individual project how the functions of the applied social sciences have been
fulfilled in any of the following:
1. case study of counselee
2. case study on integrative social work
3. comparison of the programming of any two television networks
● Most Essential Learning Competencies:
● explain each of the functions of applied social sciences. (HUMSS_DIASS 12-IIb-d-42)
This module generally describes the different topics on ways of separating mixtures:
● Lesson 1: _Comprehend what are the functions of the applied social sciences and recognizing the
importance of studying applied social sciences, and creating a short essay.
II. CONCEPTS NOTES
THE IMPORTANCE AND THE FUNCTIONS OF APPLIED SOCIAL SCIENCES
The applied social sciences develop as a reaction to the specialization of the social science knowledge
that dominated twentieth and early twenty first centuries. Scholars argued that there is a need for more
collaboration within the disciplines of the social sciences and a practical application of the different
social science disciplines. This new approach to understand and solve personal, community, or societal
issues through the use of the social science is the main focus of the applied social sciences. Applied
social sciences use different concepts and theoretical models and theories of the social science
disciplines apply social science knowledge to understand society and address different personal and
social problems and issues.
The social sciences refers to the various disciplines that study society and examine how people interact
and develop culture. It is a big umbrella of disciplines that include history, political sciences, sociology,
psychology, economics, geography, demography, anthropology and others. The applied social sciences,
on the other hand, was developed as a response to the compartmentalization of the social sciences
knowledge that was common during the late 90s and until the end of the twentieth century Scholars
argued that there is a need for more collaboration within the disciplines of the social sciences. This
means that the different fields of the social sciences must effectively work together in addressing issues.
This multidisciplinary approach to the study of different issues in society is the main focus of the applied
social sciences. Applied social sciences use to barrow different concepts, theoretical models, and
theories of the social science disciplines which can help them understand society and the different
problems and issues that it faces. The applied social sciences can also provide alternative solutions of
these diverse societal problems (Gouldner, 1989). Students who peruse courses on the applied social
sciences give them sufficient background and training to have careers in counseling, social work, and
communication. These careers give practitioners opportunities to help underprivileged, marginalized,
and the voiceless sectors of society like the poor and the indigenous peoples to improve their conditions
and protect their rights. Graduates of applied social sciences can also work in nongovernmental
organizations, historical sites and museums, and government agencies. They can also find jobs in the
fields of market research, public policy analysis, government research, public relations, and human
resources.
Topics :
Self- Development
Persuassion
Organizing Advocacy and Mobilization
Education
Arts and Entertainment
Socialization
News and information
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I.
In counseling it offers guidance to individuals in varying situations, conflicts,
confusion and crisis and provides the tools for the individual to address issues of
self-development.
Social work offers a wide range of services particularly in the aid of emancipating
the marginalized individuals.
Communication empowers the individual with listening and speaking skills
Learning Task
A. Learning Task 1 Fill up the tree graphic organizer.
The main Idea is why is it important to study applied social sciences?
B. Learning Task 2. Poster Analysis
Analyze the poster and answer the questions below.
Tell a Counselor
Counseling, Mental Health, Therapy and K-12 Student School Guidance Posters - Youth Change (youthchg.com)
Guide Questions.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
What symbols (if any) are used in the poster?
What symbols or picture are used in the poster?
Is the symbol or picture clear (easy to interpret), memorable, or dramatic?
Who do you think is the intended audience for poster?
What does the text and photo in the poster tell you?
How would you interpret the message of the photo and text found inside the photo?
How would you relate the message of the text with the functions of the applied social
sciences?
B. Learning Task 2.1 Analyze the photos.
Choose one and answer the questions.
Guide Questions:
1. What is the photo showing? Give a short description of the photo.
2. What specific function of the applied social sciences is shown or manifested by the photo? Why did
you said so?
3. How does the photo explain the function of the applied social sciences?
4. What other examples can you suggest as other examples of this particular function of the applied
social science?
C. Learning Task 3. Describe what is being portrayed in the following ideas in a short
essay.
1. Counseling
2. Social Work
3. Communication
Guide Question:
1.
How important are these ideas in one’s development?
IV. REFLECTION
Recall any situation that you can be a counselor in your own way, how does it help you grow as a
person? And why?
V. REFERRENCES
Melegrito, Ma. Lourdes F., PhD. Arleigh Ross D. Valdez, PhD., Violet B. Valdez, PhD., Carl G. Fernandez,
RSW, MSW. Discipline and Ideas in the Applied Social Sciences. Quezon City: Phoenix Publishing House,
2016.
VI. ANSWER KEYS: answers may vary
Learning Task 1
Learning Task 2
Learning Task 2.1
Learning Task 3
Compiled by Jessica B. Sabang
Teacher 1
11
Discipline and Ideas in Applied
Social Science (DIASS)
QUARTER 2 – WEEK 3
The Functions of Applied Social Sciences
II. The Functions of Applied Social Sciences
After your encounter with this module, you are expected to:
● Content Standards: The learners will comprehend the functions of applied social sciences.
● Performance Standards: propose suggestions on how needs can be effectively addressed assess
objectively through an individual project how the functions of the applied social sciences have been
fulfilled in any of the following:
1. case study of counselee
2. case study on integrative social work
3. comparison of the programming of any two television networks
● Most Essential Learning Competencies:
● explain each of the functions of applied social sciences. (HUMSS_DIASS 12-IIb-d-42)
This module generally describes the different topics on ways of separating mixtures:
● Lesson 1: _Comprehend what are the functions of the applied social sciences and recognizing the
importance of studying applied social sciences, and creating a short essay.
II. CONCEPTS NOTES
THE IMPORTANCE AND THE FUNCTIONS OF APPLIED SOCIAL SCIENCES
The applied social sciences develop as a reaction to the specialization of the social science knowledge
that dominated twentieth and early twenty first centuries. Scholars argued that there is a need for more
collaboration within the disciplines of the social sciences and a practical application of the different
social science disciplines. This new approach to understand and solve personal, community, or societal
issues through the use of the social science is the main focus of the applied social sciences. Applied
social sciences use different concepts and theoretical models and theories of the social science
disciplines apply social science knowledge to understand society and address different personal and
social problems and issues.
The social sciences refers to the various disciplines that study society and examine how people interact
and develop culture. It is a big umbrella of disciplines that include history, political sciences, sociology,
psychology, economics, geography, demography, anthropology and others. The applied social sciences,
on the other hand, was developed as a response to the compartmentalization of the social sciences
knowledge that was common during the late 90s and until the end of the twentieth century Scholars
argued that there is a need for more collaboration within the disciplines of the social sciences. This
means that the different fields of the social sciences must effectively work together in addressing issues.
This multidisciplinary approach to the study of different issues in society is the main focus of the applied
social sciences. Applied social sciences use to barrow different concepts, theoretical models, and
theories of the social science disciplines which can help them understand society and the different
problems and issues that it faces. The applied social sciences can also provide alternative solutions of
these diverse societal problems (Gouldner, 1989). Students who peruse courses on the applied social
sciences give them sufficient background and training to have careers in counseling, social work, and
communication. These careers give practitioners opportunities to help underprivileged, marginalized,
and the voiceless sectors of society like the poor and the indigenous peoples to improve their conditions
and protect their rights. Graduates of applied social sciences can also work in nongovernmental
organizations, historical sites and museums, and government agencies. They can also find jobs in the
fields of market research, public policy analysis, government research, public relations, and human
resources.
Topics :
Self- Development
Persuassion
Organizing Advocacy and Mobilization
Education
Arts and Entertainment
Socialization
News and information



II.
In counseling it offers guidance to individuals in varying situations, conflicts,
confusion and crisis and provides the tools for the individual to address issues of
self-development.
Social work offers a wide range of services particularly in the aid of emancipating
the marginalized individuals.
Communication empowers the individual with listening and speaking skills
Learning Task
C. Learning Task 1 Fill up the tree graphic organizer.
The main Idea is why is it important to study applied social sciences?
D. Learning Task 2. Poster Analysis
Analyze the poster and answer the questions below.
Tell a Counselor
Counseling, Mental Health, Therapy and K-12 Student School Guidance Posters - Youth Change (youthchg.com)
Guide Questions.
8. What symbols (if any) are used in the poster?
9. What symbols or picture are used in the poster?
10. Is the symbol or picture clear (easy to interpret), memorable, or dramatic?
11. Who do you think is the intended audience for poster?
12. What does the text and photo in the poster tell you?
13. How would you interpret the message of the photo and text found inside the photo?
14. How would you relate the message of the text with the functions of the applied social
sciences?
C. Learning Task 2.1 Analyze the photos.
Choose one and answer the questions.
Guide Questions:
5. What is the photo showing? Give a short description of the photo.
6. What specific function of the applied social sciences is shown or manifested by the photo? Why did
you said so?
7. How does the photo explain the function of the applied social sciences?
8. What other examples can you suggest as other examples of this particular function of the applied
social science?
C. Learning Task 3. Describe what is being portrayed in the following ideas in a short
essay.
4. Counseling
5. Social Work
6. Communication
Guide Question:
2.
How important are these ideas in one’s development?
IV. REFLECTION
Recall any situation that you can be a counselor in your own way, how does it help you grow as a
person? And why?
V. REFERRENCES
Melegrito, Ma. Lourdes F., PhD. Arleigh Ross D. Valdez, PhD., Violet B. Valdez, PhD., Carl G. Fernandez,
RSW, MSW. Discipline and Ideas in the Applied Social Sciences. Quezon City: Phoenix Publishing House,
2016.
VI. ANSWER KEYS: answers may vary
Learning Task 1
Learning Task 2
Learning Task 2.1
Learning Task 3
Compiled by Jessica B. Sabang
Teacher 1