UCSP – 11 Self-Learning Module (SLM) Quarter 1 – Module 1: Nature, Goals and Perspectives of Anthropology, Sociology and Political Science First Edition, 2020 Republic Act 8293, section 176 states that: No copyright shall subsist in any work of the Government of the Philippines. However, prior approval of the government agency or office wherein the work is created shall be necessary for exploitation of such work for profit. Such agency or office may, among other things, impose as a condition the payment of royalties. Borrowed materials (i.e., songs, stories, poems, pictures, photos, brand names, trademarks, etc.) included in this module are owned by their respective copyright holders. Every effort has been exerted to locate and seek permission to use these materials from their respective copyright owners. The publisher and authors do not represent nor claim ownership over them. Development Team of the Module Writers: Amormia J. Dela Pena, Joel P. 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Carpenter Hill, City of Koronadal Telefax: (083) 2288825/ (083) 2281893 E-mail Address: region12@deped.gov.ph Introductory Message This Self-Learning Module (SLM) is prepared so that you, our dear learners, can continue your studies and learn while at home. Activities, questions, directions, exercises, and discussions are carefully stated for you to understand each lesson. Each SLM is composed of different parts. Each part shall guide you step-by-step as you discover and understand the lesson prepared for you. Pre-test are provided to measure your prior knowledge on lessons in each SLM. This will tell you if you need to proceed on completing this module, or if you need to ask your facilitator or your teacher’s assistance for better understanding of the lesson. At the end of each module, you need to answer the post-test to self-check your learning. Answer keys are provided for each activity and test. We trust that you will be honest in using these. In addition to the material in the main text, Notes to the Teachers are also provided to the facilitators and parents for strategies and reminders on how they can best help you on your home-based learning. Please use this module with care. Do not put unnecessary marks on any part of this SLM. Use a separate sheet of paper in answering the exercises and tests. Read the instructions carefully before performing each task. If you have any questions in using this SLM or any difficulty in answering the tasks in this module, do not hesitate to consult your teacher or facilitator. Thank you. 3 What I Need to Know This module was designed and written with you in mind. It is here to help you master the Nature, Goals and Perspectives of Anthropology, Sociology and Political Science. The scope of this module permits it to be used in many different learning situations. The language used recognizes the diverse vocabulary level of students. The lessons are arranged to follow the standard sequence of the course. But the order in which you read them can be changed to correspond with the textbook you are now using. The module is divided into three lessons, namely: • Lesson 1 - Anthropology Lesson 1.1 – The Four Major Fields of Anthropology • Lesson 2 – Sociology Lesson 2.1 – Purpose of Sociology • Lesson 3 – Political Science Lesson 3.1 – Control and Politics Relationship Lesson 3.2 – Types of Major Political Ideologies After going through this module, you are expected to: 1. Articulate observations on human cultural variation, social differences, social change and political identities 2. Explore the origins and dynamics of culture and society and political identities 3. Identify the subjects of inquiry and goals of anthropology and sociology 4. Explain the present human biological diversity 4 What I Know Before we proceed to our lesson proper let us check first your prior knowledge about this lesson by answering the following questions below. Rest assured that your scores for this test will not be recorded, but this serves as basis for the teacher to determine your prior knowledge about the topic. A. MULTIPLE CHOICE Directions: Read and analyze each item carefully. Encircle the letter of the correct answer. 1.It refers to the totality of what man has learned as a member of society. a. Sociology b. Anthropology c. Culture d. Psychology 2. It is the systematic study of politics which Andrew Heywood describes as the activity through which people, make, preserve and amend the general rules under which they live. a. Public Administration b. Sociology c. Political Science d. Politics 3. It is "an attempt to reduce to something like measurable terms the grade and degrees of understanding and intimacy which characterizes personal and social relations generally" the measure of nearness or intimacy that an individual or group feels towards another individual or group in a social network or the level of trust one group has for another and the extent of perceived likeness of beliefs. a. Social Distance b.Social Differences c. Stratification d. Functionalist Approach 4) Which of the following best describe how anthropologists primarily learn new information about humans? a. b. c. d. field work laboratory experiments reading travelers accounts none of the above 5 5. It is the ability or right to control people or things. a. Regime b. Authority c. Power d. Politics B. MATCHING TYPE Directions: Match Column A with Column B. Write your correct answers on the space provided for each. COLUMN A COLUMN B _____1. Father of sociology and advocate of positivism . _____2. Coined the term survival of the fittest . _____3. Father of Modern Anthropology . _____4. An American sociologist who coined the term sociological imagination . _____5. Coined the term social change a. b. c. d. e. f. g. h. Emile Durkheim Auguste Comte Talcott Parsons Franz Boas Herbert Spencer C. Wright Mills Peter Ludwig Berger Max Weber . C. TRUE OR FALSE Directions: Write TRUE if the statement is CORRECT and FALSE if the statement is INCORRECT. Write your answers on the space provided before each number. ____1.Military rule is a form of government where political power resides with the military. ____2. It is through fieldworks whereby anthropologist primarily learned new information about humans. ____3. Democracy bases its authority on the will of the people. ____4. Laws are customary patterns of everyday life that specify what is socially correct and proper in everyday life. ____5. Talcott Parsons is the one who coined the term Sociological Imagination Good Job! I know you are now ready for the first lesson in this module. 6 Lesson 1 Anthropology People are really different. Our socio-economic background, political and cultural behavior and phenomenon vary. As the old saying goes, there are different strokes for different folks. Society across the globe are very different. As a species, we are social beings who live out our lives in the company of other humans. We organize ourselves into various kinds of social groupings, such as nomadic bands, villages, cities, and countries, in which we work, trade, play, reproduce, and interact in many other ways. Unlike other species, we combine socialization with deliberate changes in social behavior and organization over time. Consequently, the patterns of human society differ from place to place and era to era and across cultures, making the social world a very complex and dynamic environment. In this module, you are going to articulate observations on human cultural variation, social differences, social change, and political identities; design a life of a person based from social, cultural and political context; and appreciate the activity by describing a successful person. What’s In 1. What is Darwin’s Theory of Evolution? 2. How Anthropologist differ from Archaeologist? 3. What is family? What are the different types of families? 7 ACTIVITY 1 - “LET’S SING TOGETHER “ Direction: Read and analyze the song below. Answer the following questions and write your answer on the space provided. KALEIDOSCOPE WORLD Francis Magalona So many faces, so many races Different voices, different choices Some are mad, while others laugh Some live alone with no better half Others grieve while others curse And others mourn behind a big black hearse Some are pure and some half-bred Some are sober and some are wasted Some are rich because of fate and Some are poor with no food on their plate Some stand out while others blend Some are fat and stout while some are thin Some are friends and some are foes Some have some while some have most Every color and every hue Is represented by me and you Take a slide in the slope Take a look in the kaleidoscope Spinnin' round, make it twirl In this kaleidoscope world Some are great and some are few Others lie while some tell the truth Some say poems and some do sing Others sing through their guitar strings Some know it all while some act dumb Let the bassline strum to the bang of the drum Some can swim while some will sink And some will find their minds and think Others walk while others run You can't talk peace and have a gun Some are hurt and start to cry Don't ask me how don't ask me why Some are friends and some are foes Some have some while some have most Every color and every hue Is represented by me and you Take a slide in the slope Take a look in the kaleidoscope Spinnin' round, make it twirl In this kaleidoscope world Guide Questions: 1. What is the general idea of the song? ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ 2. How can you relate yourself to the circumstance of the song? ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ 3. Does it ignite your personality? ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ 8 What is Anthropology? Anthropology is the study of what makes us human. Anthropologists take a broad approach to understanding the many different aspects of the human experience, which we call holism. They consider the past, through archaeology, to see how human groups lived hundreds or thousands of years ago and what was important to them. They consider what makes up our biological bodies and genetics, as well as our bones, diet, and health. Anthropologists also compare humans with other animals (most often, other primates like monkeys and chimpanzees) to see what we have in common with them and what makes us unique. Even though nearly all humans need the same things to survive, like food, water, and companionship, the ways people meet these needs can be very different. Cultural variation refers to the differences in social behaviors that different cultures exhibit around the world. What may be considered good etiquette in one culture may be considered bad etiquette in another. There are many differences between the various cultures across the planet. These differences include the way people interact, what they wear and what they eat. Many cultural differences can be explained by the environment and resources of the region. Anthropology is the comprehensive study of human development, culture, and change throughout the world, past and present. The comprehensiveness of anthropology stems from its emphasis on context, reflected in the perspectives offered by the discipline’s four fields. Fields of Anthropology 1. Biological Anthropology Biological (or physical) anthropologists carry out systematic studies of the non-cultural aspects of humans and near-humans. Non-cultural refers to all of those biological characteristics that are genetically inherited in contrast to learned. Near-human is a category that includes monkeys, apes, and the other primates as well as our fossil ancestors. The primary interest of most biological anthropologists today is human evolution--they want to learn how our ancestors changed through time to become what we are today. Biological anthropologists also are interested in understanding the mechanisms of evolution and genetic inheritance as well as human variation and adaptations to different environmental stresses, such as those found at high altitudes and in environments that have temperature extremes. 2. Cultural Anthropology Cultural (or socio-cultural) anthropologists are interested in learning about the cultural aspects of human societies all over the world. They usually focus their research on such things as the social and political organizations, marriage patterns and kinship systems, subsistence and economic patterns, and religious beliefs of different societies. Most cultural anthropologists study contemporary societies rather than ancient ones. 9 3. Linguistic Anthropology Linguistic anthropologists study the human communication process. They focus their research on understanding such phenomena as the physiology of speech, the structure and function of languages, social and cultural influences on speech and writing, nonverbal communication, how languages developed over time, and how they differ from each other. 4. Archaeology Archaeologists are interested in recovering the prehistory and early history of societies and their cultures. They systematically uncover the evidence by excavating, dating, and analyzing the material remains left by people in the past. Archaeologists are essentially detectives who search through many thousands of pieces of fragmentary pots and other artifacts as well as environmental data in order to reconstruct ancient life ways. In a sense, this makes archaeology the cultural anthropology of the past. Archaeology is also related to biological anthropology in its use of the same methods in excavating and analyzing human skeletal remains found in archaeological sites. Lesson 2 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. Unifying the study of these diverse subjects of study is sociology’s purpose of understanding how human action and consciousness both shape and are shaped by surrounding cultural and social structures. The differences among the individuals on the basis of social characteristics and qualities are known as social differences. Social differences are the complex differences and they include class, race, culture, age, ability, sex etc. Social differences can create discrimination among the individuals on the basis of their social characteristics. For example, if in a society, individuals with high status are given more respect and importance as compare to the poor or homeless people then it is a social difference. Social differences can create a lot of problems in a society because discrimination always result in inequality, inferiority complex and other social problems 10 What is It Sociology is the systematic study of social behavior and human groups. It focuses primarily on the influence of social relationships upon people’s attitudes and behavior and on how societies are established and change. Hence, social institutions are the major spheres of social life or societal subsystems, organized to meet human needs. Social stratification is a system by which a society ranks categories of people in a hierarchy. The 3 commonly recognized systems of stratification are estate, caste and class. As such “sociology in this context is a science which attempts the interpretative under-standing of social action in order to arrive at a casual explanation of its causes and effects.” Sociology studies the functioning of a society focusing on its development and structure. What is the purpose of Sociology? Sociology is a vast area of study, with hundreds of officially recognized sub fields which examine human thought, actions, structures, and systems. Virtually every type and purpose of human thought and activity and action is studied in one field of sociology or another. Human action and thought are on one side of the equation. The cultural and social structures that people have around them are on the other side of the equation. Sociology’s purpose is to understand how the cultural and social structures shape human action and thought; and, conversely, how human action and thought shape cultural and social structures. The purpose of sociology is to study at all levels of human thought and activity, from the individual and personal level to the global level. Human thought about race, romance, friend, family or foe is studied at the interpersonal level, where the surrounding social structure, family structure, community and legal system shape their beliefs and attitudes, and eventually determine what is and is not allowed under the law. Furthermore, sociology can be to study in order to classify, quantify, identify, and perform functions that are very anthropological in their construct in observing societies in the whole. Finally, the ultimate purpose of Sociology is to formulate a discipline of thought and methodology that leads to objective, comprehensive, effective, honest, and critical thinking when observing and describing human thought, interaction, systems, structures, and action. 11 Dynamics of Culture in the goals of Anthropology and Sociology Culture is dynamic and thus complex. Culture is fluid rather than static, which means that culture changes all the time, every day, in subtle and tangible ways. Because humans communicate and express their cultural systems in a variety of ways, it can be hard to pinpoint exactly what cultural dynamics are at play. Anthropology is the study of humans and the ways they live. Sociology studies the ways groups of people interact with each other and how their behavior is influenced by social structures, categories (rage, gender, sexuality), and institutions. While both fields study human behavior, the debate between anthropology versus sociology is a matter of perspectives. Anthropology examines culture more at the micro-level of the individual, which the anthropologist generally takes as an example of the larger culture. In addition, anthropology hones in on the cultural specificities of a given group or community. Sociology, on the other hand, tends to look at the bigger picture, often studying institutions (educational, political, religious), organizations, political movements, and the power relations of different groups with each other. Activity 2. BIOGRAPHICAL ESSAY Directions: Write a biographical essay on the most important people and events that shaped your lives. Why do you think these people and events are important in what you have become now? If you could re-write your biography and re-invent your life, will you still want these people and events to shape who you are right now? Explain. Please be guided with the following criteria. Criteria Excellent Very Good 20pts 15pts Completely Completely Quality of discussed the topic discussed the topic Content in a in a highlyorganized highlyorganized flow, with a flow, with a few number of clear clear examples to examples to support the support the argument. argument. 12 Good 10pts Completely discussed the topic in an organized flow but lacks examples to support the argument. Depth of Discussion Lesson 3 The group excellently provides an informative and thorough critical evaluation of the topic. The examples given can be observed in our daily lives. The group delivers an informative angle of the topic. The examples given can be observed in our daily lives. The group delivers an informative angle of the topic with dew examples of it. Political Science Political science is that branch of the social sciences that studies the state, politics, and government. Political Science deals extensively with the analysis of political systems, the theoretical and practical applications to politics, and the examination of political behavior. The Greek thinker, Aristotle, defined political science as the study of the state. Many political scientists view themselves as being engaged in fleshing out the connections between political events and conditions, and by this understanding they hope to construct a system of general principles that posit the way the world of politics works. Political science is not a standalone field and it intersects many other branches like sociology, economics, history, anthropology, public policy among others. Political scientists are much sought after these days because of the changing landscape of politics across the world and since society wants to understand how the political world works, they need someone to explain the nuances of the political economy. Any casual perusal of the newspapers and the television channels reveals that political scientists are at the forefront of debates and discussions for their knowledge and expertise. 13 What’s More Scope of Political Science The scope of political science is vast and experts have divided the field of political science into five sub-disciplines that are political theory, public administration, comparative politics, international relations, and public law. The study of the matters concerning the allocation and distribution as well as the transfer of power is one of the main preoccupations of political scientists. The success or otherwise of the governance structures is gauged by political scientists who examine the multifaceted and multi-layered factors at work that contribute to good or bad governance. The scope of the political scientists has now been broadened to include the realm of the study of the democratic elections across the world. In other words, with the explosion in the political systems all over the world, political scientists, and their scope of study has been considerably enhanced. The Importance of Political Science The importance of political science lies in the fact that all of us live within political systems and we are affected by the changes in the global political economy. With the advent of globalization, there has been a concomitant rise in the interest taken by the people of the world in understanding the political systems of other countries. Hence, political scientists become valued and important as they provide the lens through which we can understand the global political economy. Political ideology A political ideology is a set of ideas, beliefs, values, and opinions, exhibiting a recurring pattern, that competes deliberately as well as unintentionally over providing plans of action for public policy making in an attempt to justify, explain, contest, or change the social and political arrangements and processes of a political community. The concept of ideology is subject to partly incompatible conceptual interpretations. The Marxist tradition views it pejoratively as distorted consciousness, reflecting an exploitative material reality, that can be overcome through unmasking; or, more recently, as a fictitious narrative necessary to maintaining the social order. Non-Marxist approaches are split into three perspectives. The first sees ideology as abstract, closed and doctrinaire, largely impervious to empirical evidence and superimposed on a society. The second sees ideology as a series of empirically ascertainable attitudes towards political issues that can be explored by means of behavioral methods. The third views ideologies as indispensable mapping devices of cultural symbols and political concepts that constitute a crucial resource for understanding and shaping socio-political life. They compete over the ‘correct’ and legitimate meanings 14 of political words and ideas, and by means of that control, over the high ground of politics. Types of Political ideologies and styles of Government 1. Absolutism- System where the rulers have unlimited control. 2. Anarchism- Society without government, laws, police or other authority. A system of self-control. 3. Aristocracy- The privilege of social class whose members possess a disproportionately large percentage of society's wealth, prestige and political influence. 15 4. Autocracy- Supreme political power is in the hands of one person whose decisions are unregulated. 5. Communism- Extreme left-wing ideology based on the revolutionary socialist teachings of Marx. Collective ownership and a planned economy. Each should work to their capability and receive according to their needs. 6. Conservatism- Governmental system where the existing institutions are maintained, emphasising free-enterprise and minimal governmental intervention. 16 7. Democracy- Government by the people, usually through elected representatives. 8. Dictatorship- Government by a single person with absolute control over the resources of the state. Activity 3- TRIAD WEB Directions: Through Triad Web, compare the characteristics of the following political ideologies. Write the similarities of their style of government at the center and the differences in the circle. Are you ready? 17 What I Have Learned In this section let us summarize what you have learned from our lesson. ACTIVITY: I FILL YOU! Fill in the blanks of the correct word/s that will make each statement correct. In this lesson I have learned: that 1.) ___________________ is the study of what makes us human. 2.)____________________take a broad approach to understanding the many different aspects of the human experience, which we call 3.__________________. While 4.________________ is that branch of the social sciences that studies the state, politics, and government. Political Science deals extensively with the analysis of 5._________________. 6.______________________is the systematic study of social behavior and human groups. It focuses primarily on the influence of social relationships upon people’s 7._________________and 8.__________________ and on how societies are established and change. ____________________9. refers to all those biological characteristics that are genetically inherited in contrast to learned. _________________________10. is a category that includes monkeys, apes, and the other primates as well as our fossil ancestors. What I Can Do Activity 4- INSIDE THE CARTOON! Describe through EDITORIAL CARTOONING how politics, political ideologies, cultural variation and social differences affect the government management and response to COVID19 global pandemic. 18 Rubrics in Editorial Cartooning Criteria Points Evidence of 8 Understanding Addresses Issues 5 Graphics 5 Creativity 5 Neatness 2 total 25 Score Assessment Test 1. Identification: Identify the terms being referred to in the following statements. Write your answer on the space provided. ______________________1. Government by a single person with absolute control over the resources of the state. ______________________2. Government by the people, usually through elected representatives. ______________________3. Governmental system where the existing institutions are maintained, emphasizing free-enterprise and minimal governmental intervention. ______________________4. Extreme left wing ideology based on the revolutionary socialist teachings of Marx. Collective ownership and a planned economy. ______________________5. Supreme political power is in the hands of one person whose decisions are unregulated. ______________________6. The privilege of social class whose members possess a disproportionately large percentage of society's wealth, prestige and political influence ______________________7. Society without government, laws, police or other authority. A system of self-control. ______________________8. System where the rulers have unlimited control. ______________________9. is a set of ideas, beliefs, values, and opinions, exhibiting a recurring pattern, that competes deliberately as well as unintentionally over providing 19 plans of action for public policy making in an attempt to justify, explain, contest, or change the social and political arrangements and processes of a political community. _______________________10. deals extensively with the analysis of political systems, the theoretical and practical applications to politics, and the examination of political behavior. _______________________11. He defined political science as the study of the state. _______________________12. is the study of humans and the ways they live. _______________________13. studies the ways groups of people interact with each other and how their behavior is influenced by social structures, categories _______________________14. The differences among the individuals on the basis of social characteristics and qualities. _______________________15. are interested in recovering the prehistory and early history of societies and their cultures. Additional Activities Social change, in sociology, the alteration of mechanisms within the social structure, characterized by changes in cultural symbols, rules of behaviour, social organizations, or value systems. Ask your parents on what they consider to be an ideal politician in terms of character, religious views, values and educational background. Then ask them what they think the ideal politician should believe and advocate in relation to the following issues: 1. Handling the COVID19 Pandemic 2. New normal in Education 3. Unemployment 4. Nationalism Based on your parent’s answers, who among the politicians today qualify as the ideal politician? Do you agree? Explain. 20 References San Juan, W. and Centeno, M.L. (2017). Understanding Culture, Society and Politics.Books atbp.Publishing Corp.Mandaluyong City Websites: https://www.slideshare.net/Kimjoonmyeon21/social-groups-and-socialorganiza https://www.americananthro.org/AdvanceYourCareer/Content.aspx?ItemN umber=2150 http://anthologyoi.com/the-four-fields-of-anthropology/ https://www2.palomar.edu/anthro/intro/fields.htm https://sociology.unc.edu/undergraduate-program/sociology-major/whatis-sociology/ https://www.managementstudyguide.com/political-science.htm https://quizlet.com/14232071/types-of-political-ideologies-and-styles-ofgovernment-flashcards/ https://www.thoughtco.com/anthropology-vs-sociology-4685772 https://www.reference.com/world-view/cultural-variation1f15c91134b45f57 21 DISCLAIMER This Self-learning Module (SLM) was developed by DepEd SOCCSKSARGEN with the primary objective of preparing for and addressing the new normal. Contents of this module were based on DepEd’s Most Essential Learning Competencies (MELC). This is a supplementary material to be used by all learners of Region XII in all public schools beginning SY 2020-2021. The process of LR development was observed in the production of this module. This is version 1.0. We highly encourage feedback, comments, and recommendations. For inquiries or feedback, please write or call: Department of Education – SOCCSKSARGEN Learning Resource Management System (LRMS) Regional Center, Brgy. Carpenter Hill, City of Koronadal Telefax No.: (083) 2288825/ (083) 2281893 Email Address: region12@deped.gov.ph 22