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PAMANTASAN NG LUNGSOD NG MUNTINLUPA
University Road, Poblacion, Muntinlupa City, Philippines
UNDERGRADUATE COURSE SYLLABUS
MUNTINLUPA CITY VISION
We envision Muntinlupa City as one of the leading investments hubs in the country with educated, healthy and God-loving people living
peacefully and securely in a climate change adaptive and disaster resilient community under the rule of transparent, caring, and accountable
leadership.
MUNTINLUPA CITY MISSION
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To promote a broad-based economic growth and business-friendly environment for sustainable development;
To protect every person from natural and man-made hazards by ensuring strict enforcement of necessary safety measures;
To provide quality social services that include education, health care, livelihood and employment, socialized housing, and social assistance,
among others; and
To institutionalize community participation in local governance, environmental protection, and economic development.
PLMUN VISION
A dynamic and highly competitive higher education institution committed to people empowerment towards building a humane society
PLMUN MISSION
To provide quality, affordable and relevant education responsive to the changing needs of the local and global communities through effective
and efficient integration of instruction, research and extension; to develop productive and God-loving individuals in the society.
COLLEGE VISION
The College of Arts and Sciences envisions itself as a Center of Development in the field of languages, literature, communication, behavioral
and social sciences, history and art studies where faculty and students thrive in an environment conducive to lifelong learning, produce
outstanding researches and creative works, thus giving local, national and international recognition.
COLLEGE MISSION
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Provide an excellent lifelong experience though innovative teaching.
Provide excellent knowledge and skills to meet industry requirements.
Advance knowledge through critical thinking, creative works and relevant action research
Humanize students through active involvement and participation in the fine arts, performing arts and visual arts
Produce glocally competitive 21st century graduates embodying the PLMun core values.
A. COURSE INFORMATION
Course Code:
Course Title:
Course Units:
Prerequisites:
Department:
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Instructor/s:
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SOC104
Socio-Cultural Anthropology
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Bachelor of Secondary Education
College of Teacher Education
First Semester
2022-2023
Edsel Ravino Umali, Ed.D.
GCR
BSED2i
WS/7:00-8:30PM
B. COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course deals with kinship, political economy and other social dimensions of human society. It aims
to familiarize the learners to the basic ideas, concepts, issues, and principles of anthropology. This will
provide an introduction to the evolution of socio-cultural anthropology over the past centuries. Adopting
the chronological approach, the course will trace developments in theory, methodology and subject matter,
identifying the key insights, debates, and controversies that confronts the discipline today.
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WHERE IS THE COURSE SITUATED IN THE FRAMEWORK
OF THE PLMUN CURRICULUM?
GROUNDING: Establishing fundamental knowledge, skills, and values
IMMERSING: Deepening understanding and engaging localities
EXPLORING: Reconnoitering globalities and rethinking the complex world
POSITIONING: Forging identity toward sustainability, justice, and social transformation
C. PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES
PLO1:
PLO2:
PLO3:
PLO4:
PLO5:
PLO6:
PLO7:
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES
Utilize appropriate various socio-cultural and historical materials in explaining current issues.
Organize communities towards self-reliance and self-sufficiency.
Demonstrate leadership skills that will help in teaching or training students who will empower
their community.
Integrate local and global perspectives in teaching the principle of the common good.
Employ principles of sustainable development in teaching and learning.
Show scholarship in research and further reading
Display the qualities of an innovative teacher who has mastery of the subject matter.
Note: This section applies to a student who is a major of the program under which the course is administered.
D. COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES
By the end of the course, students should be able to
CLO1:
CLO2:
CLO3:
CLO4:
CLO5:
CLO6:
CLO7:
CLO8:
CLO9:
COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES
Understand the relationship between sociology, anthropology and political science and its
relevance to other areas of study and the professional field;
Describe how evolutionary and historical processes have shaped primates and human ancestors
and lead to biological, behavioral, and cultural diversity seen in the present;
Describe how cultural systems construct reality differently for various human groups;
Decide which process will be used in the collection of varying data that can be analyzed,
synthesized and interpreted to achieve the course’s goal;
Communicate socio-anthropological knowledge effectively through written, oral and data
presentation in varying formats for diverse audiences;
Articulate knowledge on human diversity and how knowledge about human diversity should lead
to a better understanding of and therefore respect for people whose culture differs from ours;
Broaden perspective and understanding about social conditions through the value of social
research;
Realize that to understand other culture, they must gain deeper construct about ethnocentrism and
cultural relativism;
Be acquainted with the sub-discipline of linguistics and its relevance to the study of man’s cultural
dimension as well as how man perceive the world through language.
ALIGNMENT OF THE COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES
TO THE PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES
PLO1
CLO1
CLO2
CLO3
CLO4
CLO5
CLO6
CLO7
CLO8
CLO9
PLO2
PLO3
PLO4
PLO5
PLO6
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✓
PLO7
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
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E. COURSE OUTLINE
WEEK
1
2
3
COURSE TOPICS AND
REFERENCES
Orientation
Classroom Guidelines
The Vision and Mission of the City,
PLMun, and CTE
Orientation (Getting to Know the
Members of the Class)
Introduction to Sociology and
Anthropology
History of Anthropology
Scope of Anthropology
The Sub-fields of anthropology
Linking Sociology, anthropology and
political science
Development and forerunners of
sociology, anthropology and political
science
o Banaag, Lee M.T. 2016
The Anthropological and Sociological
Research
Theories and Research Methods Used in
Socio-cultural Anthropology
Approach perspective and methods in
Sociology and Anthropology
o Palispis, E.S. et.al. 2019
INTENDED LEARNING
OUTCOMES
CLOs
Know the basic details,
guidelines, and significance of
the course
CLO 1
Understand the relationship
between sociology,
anthropology and political
science and its relevance to
other areas of study and the
professional field;
CLOs 5 & 7
Broaden perspective and
understanding about social
conditions through the value of
social research
Communicate socioanthropological knowledge
effectively through written, oral
and data presentation in varying
formats for diverse audiences;
4
Culture
The Concept of Culture
Elements of Culture
Asian and Filipino Values
The Cyber-culture
Cultural Variation and Perception
o Palispis, E.S. et.al. 2019
CLOs 3, 6, & 8
Describe how cultural systems
construct reality differently for
various human groups.
Articulate knowledge on human
diversity and how knowledge
about human diversity should
lead to a better understanding of
and therefore respect for people
whose culture differs from ours;
Realize that to understand other
culture, they must gain deeper
construct about ethnocentrism
and cultural relativism;
5
Human Language
Language and Culture
Linguistics and Language
Variation of Human Language
Cyber Language
o Banaag, Lee M.T. 2016
o Palispis, E.S. et.al. 2019
CLOs 6 & 9
Be acquainted with the subdiscipline of linguistics and its
relevance to the study of man’s
cultural dimension as well as
how man perceive the world
through language.
Articulate knowledge on human
diversity and how knowledge
about human diversity and
language should lead to a better
understanding of and therefore
respect for people whose
culture differs from ours;
6
7-8
Cultural Heritage
Discipline of Archeology
Sources of Archeological Evidences
o Banaag, Lee M.T. 2016
o Palispis, E.S. et.al. 2019
The Human Race
Overview of Man
The Beginning of Life on Earth
Evolution of Man
Race and Ethnicity
Social Implications of Racism
Peopling of the World
Stages of Social Development
o Banaag, Lee M.T. 2016
o Palispis, E.S. et.al. 2019
CLOs 3-4
Describe how cultural systems
construct reality differently for
various human groups;
Decide which process will be
used in the collection of
varying data that can be
analyzed, synthesized and
interpreted to achieve the
course’s goal;
Describe how evolutionary and
historical processes have
shaped primates and human
ancestors and lead to biological,
behavioral, and cultural
diversity seen at present.
Communicate socioanthropological knowledge
effectively through written, oral
and data presentation in varying
formats for diverse audiences.
Articulate knowledge on human
diversity and how knowledge
CLOs 2 6,& 7
about human diversity and
language should lead to a better
understanding of and therefore
respect for people whose
culture differs from ours;
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10
11
MIDTERM EXAMINATION
Social Structure, Social Processes and
Socialization
Agents of Socialization
Collective Behavior
Different Theories of Collective Behavior
o Banaag, Lee M.T. 2016
o Palispis, E.S. et.al. 2019
Social Deviance and theories of Social
Deviance
Social Control
o Banaag, Lee M.T. 2016
o Palispis, E.S. et.al. 2019
12
Social Organization and Social System
13
Familial Institution
The Family Code of the Philippines
Kinship, Marriage, and the Family
Sanctity of Marriage and Family
o Banaag, Lee M.T. 2016
o Palispis, E.S. et.al. 2019
Issues on Family
Migration
Annulment, Separation, & Divorce
14-15
16
Political and Economic Institutions
Political Culture
Broaden perspective and
understanding about social
conditions through the value of
social research
CLOs 5&7
Communicate socioanthropological knowledge
effectively through written, oral
and data presentation in varying
formats for diverse audiences
Critique different theories on
Social Deviance and articulate
how deviances directly affect
society in general and in
particular.
Articulate knowledge on human
diversity and how knowledge
about human diversity and
language should lead to a better
understanding of and therefore
respect for people whose
culture differs from ours
Discuss the importance of
Social Organization in
developing the society.
CLO 6
CLO 5
CLO 6
Recognize the valuable
contribution of family and
marriage in the maintenance of
strong society.
CLO 7
Develop a resolute stance and
perspective on the protection of
marriage.
Determine the different
functions of political and
economic institution in the
development of society and
national development.
Communicate socioanthropological knowledge
effectively through written, oral
and data presentation in varying
formats for diverse audiences
CLO 6
17
Gender and Women Empowerment
Issues and opportunities relating to
Gender and People’s empowerment.
Demonstrate and awareness of CLOs 5, 6, 7 & 8
how the intersectional effects of
sex, gender, race, class,
sexuality, age, ethnicity, ability,
and other complex aspects of
identity
influence
social
structures
and
women’s
empowerment.
Analyze the diversity of
gendered experiences and apply
feminist
approaches
to
understanding social structures
and cultural pressures relating to
gender inequality.
18
FINAL EXAMINATION
F. ASSESSMENT AND RUBRICS
Each student will be graded based on the following requirements:
ASSESSMENT TASK
Class Participation
WEIGHT
20%
CLOs
CLOs 1-9
Attendance (Both Face to Face and Online)
10%
Quizzes and Outcomes Based Output
Outcome-based output clearly focuses on what are essential for all students to
be able to do successfully at the end of their learning experiences. It is in the
form of creative or the non-traditional assessments such portfolio, project
applying their theories, and diaries of learning and achievements with
reflections.
30%
See
guidelines
on Absences
and
tardiness
CLOs 1-9
Major Examination (Mid-term and Finals)
This consisted of objective and essay types of test covering the different topics
and competent ices of the course.
40%
CLOs 1-9
Throughout the semester, students are expected to have an active involvement
in class. Students must be sure to study the required readings assigned for each
week or set of weeks because class participation will be assessed in terms of
how students thoroughly understood, convincingly applied, and intelligently
made sense of the insights, ideas, and concepts discussed by the different
authors.
TOTAL
100%
G. TEACHING-LEARNING ACTIVITIES
WEEK
1
2
3
4
5
6
7-8
9
10
11
12
13
14-15
16
17
18
TEACHING-LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND METHODS
 Lecture (powerpoint/google slides presentation, copy of syllabus)
o A short lecture on the specific details of the course syllabus
o An introductory lecture on the nature and purpose of the
course
 Lecture (powerpoint/ google slides presentation, assigned reading
materials)
o Group discussion (oral presentation, powerpoint) on Introduction
to Sociology and Anthropology and different well-known
personalities in the field of sociology and anthropology here and
abroad and their respective contributions.
 Lecture (powerpoint/ google slides presentation, sample research
paper, outline)
Group discussion (oral presentation) on Anthropological and Sociological
Research
o Sharing of experiences in research, new insights learned from the
lesson, how research expectations and standards are different at
the college level, and the distinct qualities of a research paper in
anthropology or ethnography.
 Lecture/Socialized Discussion and Group Dynamics on Culture
 Lecture (powerpoint/ google slides)/Dyadic Presentations on Human
Language, Language and Culture, Linguistics and Language,
Variation of Human Language and Cyber Language
 Lecture (powerpoint/google slides, applied samples, videos,
recordings) and critique on different Cultural Heritage, Discipline of
Archeology and Sources of Archeological Evidences
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Lecture (powerpoint/Google Slides, applied samples, videos,
recordings) on the topics The Human Race, Overview of Man, The
Beginning of Life on Earth,Evolution of Man, Race and Ethnicity
Social Implications of Racism, Peopling of the World, Stages of
Social Development
Midterm Examination
 Group Dynamics and Socialized Discussion on Social Structure,
Social Processes and Socialization, Agents of Socialization,
Collective Behavior, Different Theories of Collective Behavior
 Group Dynamics and Collaborative work to critique different
theories on Social Deviance and articulate how deviances directly
affect society in general and in particular.
 Lecture (powerpoint/Google Slides, applied samples, videos,
recordings) Social Organization and Social System
 Small Group Discussion on The Family Code of the Philippines
Kinship, Marriage, and the Family, Sanctity of Marriage and Family
 Conduct a simple research on Issues on Family, Migration,
Annulment, Separation, & Divorce and report the result of their
studies on the different issues relating to family.
 Group Dynamics and Socialized Discussion Political and Economic
Institutions and Political Culture
 Group Dynamics and Panel/Socialized Discussion on Gender and
Women Empowerment and Issues and opportunities relating to
Gender and People’s empowerment
Final Examination
CLOs
NONE
CLO 1
CLOs 5 & 7
CLOs 3, 6, & 8
CLOs 6 & 9
CLOs 3 &4
CLOs 2,6,& 7
CLOs 1-4
CLOs 5&7
CLO 6
CLO 5
CLO 6
CLO 7
CLOs 3 & 6
CLOs 5, 6, 7 &
8
CLO 5-8
H. COURSE READINGS AND REFERENCES
I. GRADING SYSTEM
The grading system for the undergraduate students at the end of every semester is as follows:
GRADE
97-100
94-96
91-93
88-90
85-87
82-84
79-81
76-78
75
74 and below
Notes:
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RATING
1.00
1.25
1.50
1.75
2.00
2.25
2.50
2.75
3.00
4.00
5.00
6.00
LETTER GRADE
A+
A
B+
B
BC+
C
CP
INC
F
UW
REMARK
Passed
Passed
Passed
Passed
Passed
Passed
Passed
Passed
Passed
Incomplete
Failed
Unauthorized Withdrawal
A student is marked “AW” if he/she followed the Authorized Dropping procedure prescribed by the Office of the Registrar.
A grade of 5.00 (Failed) is given for the following reasons:
a. Inability to satisfy the minimum requirements of the subjects
b. Excessive Absences
c. Cheating during major examinations
A base 60 transmutation table must be used in assessing student performance in examinations.
J. CLASS POLICIES
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4.
Attendance shall be checked regularly. University rules on lateness and absences shall be followed.
Proper classroom decorum shall always be observed.
All mobile phones shall be put on silent mode.
All course requirements shall be submitted on time. Late submissions shall have corresponding
deductions.
5. Students who are caught cheating and plagiarizing in any form shall be punishable by university rules.
6. Class standings shall be posted before they are released as final marks. Questions regarding grades
shall be raised during this period. Once grades are submitted at the end of the semester, they shall be
considered final. Change of grades shall be possible only if there is an error in computation.
7. Consistent with the provisions of Republic Act 11313 or the Safe Streets and Public Spaces Act of
2019, the Pamantasan as a whole and this class in particular will not in any way tolerate any form of
gender-based sexual harassment. Members of the classroom are expected to respect one another
regardless of sexual orientation and gender identity expression.
K. CONSULTATION HOURS
NAME OF FACULTY
EMAIL/CP No.
DAY/S
TIME
Edsel Ravino Umali, Ed.D.
edselumali@plmun.edu.ph
09219274002
FRIDAY
8:00-10:00AM
APPROVAL
Prepared by:
Reviewed by:
Edsel R. Umali, Ed.D.
Instructor
Recommending Approval:
Fermae L. Tamayao, Ph.D.
Department Chair
Approved by:
Danilo B. Solayao, Ed.D.
Dean
Ramonito A. Mesina, MBA
Vice President for Academic Affairs