SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Quarter 1- Module 1
The Nature and Goals of
Anthropology,
Sociology and
Political Science
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SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Understanding Culture,
Society and Politics
Quarter 1- Module 1
The Nature and Goals of
Anthropology, Sociology and Political
Science
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page No.
Overview
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Content
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Competencies
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Pretest
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Lesson 1
Activity 1
Activity 2
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4 Activity 3
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Activity 4
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Lesson 2
Activity 1
7 Activity 2
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Activity 3
Activity 4
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10 Activity 5 11
Reflective Questions
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Post Test
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Answer Key
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References
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OVERVIEW
For the Learners
Welcome to the journey of Understanding Culture, Society and Politics! Prepare
yourself to discover how far you have gone in developing your essential life skills
in Understanding Culture, Society and Politics particularly in The Nature and Goals
of Anthropology, Sociology and Political Science and the Perspectives of
Anthropology, Sociology and Political Science. As a Senior High School learner,
you have to deal with a variety of learning skills in
your daily life.
This module will help you face the rigors of the curriculum aligned with the K to 12
features. The primary goal of this module is not only to further enhance your skills,
but more importantly to ensure that you are able to use these skills to develop your
capacity to think critically and logically.
The objectives of this module are best achieved if the learners fully understand the
importance of understanding the nature and goals of anthropology, sociology and
political science and the perspectives of anthropology, sociology and political science.
Additionally, learners are required to:
1. Read and understand the instructions properly;
2. Write your answers in your notebook;
3. Answer the pretest prior to the lesson proper;
4. Take note of the terminologies (mark and labeled as bold) cited relevant to the
study of Social Sciences;
5. Self–check and compare your answers against the key answer found at the end
of this module;
6. Perform critically the activities instructed in this module; and
7. Answer the given assessment test after thorough study of the lessons.
WHAT I NEED TO KNOW
This module will help you understand the Nature and
Goals of Anthropology, Sociology and Political Science.
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. While
anthropology is a branch of sociology, it always describes
human, human behavior and human societies around the world. Political science, by
nature, is a social science that deals with humans and their interactions.
These are the competencies included in this module:
1. The Nature and Goals of Anthropology, Sociology and Political Science
(UCSP11/12SPUIb -5)
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2. The Perspective of Anthropology, Sociology and Political Science
(UCSP11/12 DCS-Ic-6)
WHAT I KNOW (PRETEST)
This activity will enable you to assess your prior
knowledge from the topic that will be discussed in this lesson.
Directions: Choose the letter of the best answer and write
your answer in your activity notebook.
A. Politics
1.
It defines how people relate to nature and their
physical environment.
B. Anthropology
C. Culture
D. Sociology
2. It always describes human, human behaviour and human societies around the
world.
A. Sociology B. Anthropology
C. Political Science D. Culture
3. It is a social science that deals with humans and their interactions.
A. Sociology B. Anthropology
C. Political Science D. Culture
4. It is the study of human social relationships and institutions.
A. Politics
B. Anthropology
C. Culture
D. Sociology
5. It is a state or habit of mind in which trust or confidence is placed in some person or
thing.
A. Beliefs
B. Customs
C. Traditions
D. Norms
6. This term means scientific study of man or human beings.
A. Politics
B. Anthropology
C. Culture
D. Sociology
7. It refers to a theoretical foundation of contemporary anthropology.
A. Nature of politics
C. Nature of culture
B. Nature of anthropology
D. Nature of sociology
8. It attempts to explain how the social world operates.
A. Political theory
C. Anthropological theory
theory
D. Cultural theory
B. Sociological
9. It is used to analyse and explain objects of social study, and facilitate organizing
sociological knowledge.
A. Theoretical perspective
C. Cultural perspective
B. Conflict perspective
D. Functionalist perspective
10. It sees social life as a competition, and focuses on the distribution of resources,
power, and inequality.
A. Theoretical perspective
C. Cultural perspective
B. Conflict perspective
D. Functionalist perspective
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Lesson
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The Nature and Goals of Anthropology, Sociology
and Political Science (UCSP11/12SPUIb -5)
WHAT I NEED TO KNOW
At the end of the lesson, you are expected to:
1. identify the nature of Anthropology, Sociology and Political Science;
2. know the goals of Anthropology, Sociology and Political
Science.
WHAT’S NEW
Activity 1. What you do
Directions: List down activities that exemplify the nature and
goals of Anthropology, Sociology and Political Science.
Write your answers in your notebook.
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Activities that shows
the nature and goals
of Anthropology,
Sociology and
Political Science.
Questions:
1. How do you find the activity?
2. What are the nature of anthropology, sociology and political science?
3. How do you relate this nature to your daily life?
WHAT IS IT
Why do you write those words? Here are things to learn
about the nature and goals of Anthropology, Sociology and
Political Science.
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The nature of culture refers to a theoretical foundation
of contemporary anthropology.
 It has been observed that the terms "nature" and "culture" that can not necessarily
be translated into non-western languages.
Anthropology relates to sociology, it always describes human, human behaviour and
human societies around the world. It is a comparative science that examines all
societies. The term anthropology means scientific study of man or human beings.
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. The purpose of sociology
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is to understand how human action and consciousness both shape and are shaped
by surrounding cultural and social structures.
Political Science is a social science that deals with humans and their interactions. It
is a branch of sociology; it essentially deals with the large-scale actions of humans,
and group mentality.
WHAT’S MORE
Activity 2. Petal Web Organizer
Directions: Using the petal web organizer, write the most
important details about the nature and goals of Anthropology,
Sociology and Political Science in your activity notebook.
Questions:
1. How do you find the activity?
2. What are the important details you find out about the topic?
3. Do you find it helpful to know about the details of the topic?
Activity 3. Jumbled Letters
Directions: There are five words that you can find below; however, the letters are
jumbled. A short description is provided to help you identify the words. Kindly write the
correct word/phrase on the blanks provided. Write your answer in your notebook.
1. GYOLOPORTHAN
-Scientific study of man or human beings.
__ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __
2. GYOLOICOS
__ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __
-Study of human social relationships and institutions.
3.
- A social science that deals with humans and their
CALITILOP ECNEICS
interactions.
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__ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __
__ __ __ __ __ __ __
4. ERUTLUC
- Consists of beliefs, behaviours, objects, and other
characteristics common to the members of a particular group or society.
__ __ __
__ __ __ __
5. SFEILEB
- A state or habit of mind in which trust or confidence is placed
in some person or thing.
__ __ __ __ __ __ __
Activity 4. Reflection
Directions: Write a reflection learned from the discussion. In writing your reflection,
you have to complete the sentence below on a separate sheet of paper.
I learned that________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
I realized that________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
If given a chance_____________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
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WHAT I CAN DO
Directions: C reate a poster a dvertisement that shows the
nature and goals of anthropology, sociology and political
science. Use ¼ size illustration board.
WHAT I LEARNED
The study of Man and its various aspects is known
as Anthropology. It may be a subject of science and art
s.
It is a branch of sociology. It describes human, human
behaviour and human societies and it examines all societies
around the world. It also describes the ancestors through
time and space in relation to its environmental, social
relations, and culture.
Cultural anthropology studies, human societies and elements of cultural life. An
example of cultural anthropology is the Linguistic anthropology which focuses on
language in a certain society. The goal of studying anthropology is to understand the
origin human evolution and the diverse forms of its existence throughout time.
Sociology is a social science; it belongs to the family of social sciences. As a
social science, focuses its aspects on man, his social manners, social activities and
social life. The goal of sociology is to help you understand how human action and
consciousness both shape and are shaped by the surrounding cultural and social
structures.
Political science is a social science, it is a discipline that deals with several
aspects such as the study of state and government. It deals with the nature and
formation of the state and attempts to understand its forms and functions. The goal of
Political Science is to constantly deepen the knowledge, discover progress and protect
the quality of life within a group, community, country, and the world. Thus, it is the
study of power relationships and competing interests among states around the
world.(Hudelson, Patricia M. “Culture and quality: an anthropological perspective” International
Journal for Quality in Health Care, Volume 16, Issue 5, October 2004, Pages)
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Great! You have successfully completed the previous lesson and indeed you
have understood the nature and goals of anthropology, sociology and political
science. By this time, you will explore the perspectives of anthropology, sociology
and political science. What do you think are these perspectives and how
important they are with anthropology, sociology and political science ? Now let’s
find out in this lesson.
Lesson
Perspectives of Anthropology, Sociology and
Political Science (UCSPC11DCS-Ic6)
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WHAT I NEED TO KNOW
At the end of the lesson, you are expected to:
 identify the perspectives of Anthropology, Sociology
and Political Science;
 explain the different perspectives.
WHAT’S NEW
Activity 1. Power Organizer
Directions: Fill out the diagram below with your
perspective of anthropology, sociology and political
science. Do the activity in your notebook.
Perspective of
Anthropology,
Sociology and
Political
Science
Process questions:
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1. How do you find the activity?
2. What important role does the activity emphasize?
3. Why you need to know about the perspectives of Anthropology, Sociology and
Political Science?
WHAT IS IT
It was not easy to fill in the diagram. To be able to
understand, read the following concepts:
Anthropological perspectives are culture, cultural
relativism, fieldwork, human diversity, holism, bio-cultural
focus. The four main perspectives of Anthropology are the
cross-cultural or comparative emphasis, its evolutionary/historical emphasis, its
ecological emphasis, and its holistic emphasis (Dudgeon). An example for this is the
analysis and solutions of the different aspects of the society such as the environment
issues of pollution, the issues on health and medicine and other issues related to the
human activities.
Sociological perspective introduces the discipline of sociology, including
something about its history, questions, theory, and scientific methods, and what
distinguishes it from other social science disciplines. Central features include social
interaction and relationships, social contexts, social structure, social change, the
significance of diversity and human variation, and the critical, questioning character of
sociology. It also explores what sociologists do.
Sociology includes three major theoretical perspectives:
1. the functionalist perspective;
2. the conflict perspective; and
3. the symbolic interaction perspective.
Theoretical perspective is used to analyse and explain objects of social study,
and facilitate organizing sociological knowledge. In functionalist perspective, societies
are thought to function like organisms, with various social institutions working together
like organs to maintain and reproduce societies. The conflict perspective sees social
life as a competition, and focuses on the distribution of resources, power, and
inequality.
Political science perspective studies the tendencies and actions of people
which cannot be easily quantified or examined. Political science is more focused than
most social sciences. It sticks to the political arena and to the realm of politics, either
dealing with situations with two competing sides or the lateral decisions that affect the
group as a whole. An example is the study of democracy as a form of government and
why is democracy considered as the best form of government.
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Directions: Draw and complete the diagram in your
notebook by writing
the importance of knowing the
perspective of anthropology, sociology and political science.
ANTHROPOLOGY
SOCIOLOGY
POLITICAL
SCIENCE
WHAT’S MORE
Activity 2. Converging Radial
Questions:
1. What is the importance of knowing the perspective of the ff:
a. Anthropology
b. Sociology
c. Political Science
Activity 3. Give me the details
Directions: Enumerate the perspectives of anthropology, sociology and political
science. Then, give examples of how they are being used in society. Write your
answers in your activity notebook.
A.
Anthropology
Perspectives
Examples
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B.
C.
Sociology
Perspectives
Examples
Political Science
Perspectives
Examples
Activity 4. Where I can use it
Direction: Give a certain situation happening in your barangay where you can apply
any of the given perspectives. Explain it with clear descriptions in your notebook.
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WHAT I CAN DO
Activity 5. My Own Collage
pictures in
Directions: Using various materials like
magazines, newspapers and brochures. Create a collage
that reflects your understanding of anthropology, sociology
and political science. Use illustration board 1/8 in size. Refer
to the rubric for scoring.
Congratulations! You finish the module! Before you take off, let’s do some
reflection by filling out the box below with your insights and what you feel about
the discussions and tasks provided.
Reflective Questions: Write your answer in your activity notebook.
1. How the perspective of Anthropology, Sociology and Political Science help
you?
2. Now that you have learned about these concepts, what will you do next?
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3. How can you apply these concepts in your daily life?
Post Test
Directions: True or False. Analyze each statement. Write
T If the statement is true and write F if the statement is false.
Write your answer in your activity notebook..
________1.Culture is defined as how people relate to nature
and their physical
environment.
_______ 2. The term “Politics” means scientific study of man or human beings.
________3. Theoretical perspective is used to analyse and explain objects of social study,
and facilitate organizing sociological knowledge.
________4. Anthropology always describes human, human behaviour and human
societies around the world.
________5. Beliefs refer to the state or habit of mind in which trust or confidence is placed
in some person or thing.
________6. Cultural perspective sees social life as a competition, and focuses on the
distribution of resources, power, and inequality.
________7. Sociology is the study of human social relationships and institutions.
________8. Sociological theory attempts to explain how the social world operates
________9. Political Science, social science that deals with humans and their
interactions.
________10. Nature of politics refers to a theoretical foundation of contemporary
anthropology.
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ANSWER KEY
Rubric for poster making
Category
Coverage of the
Topic
Use of Graphics
4 points
3 points
Details on the poster
Details on the poster
capture the
include important
important
information but the
information about
audience may need
the topic and
more information to
increase the
understand fully.
audience’s
understanding.
All graphics are All graphics are related
related to the topic
to the topic and most
and make it easier to
make it easier to
understand.
understand.
2 points
1 point
Details on the poster
relate to the topic but
are too general or
incomplete. The
audience needs more
information to
understand.
Details on the poster
have little or nothing to
do with main topic.
All graphics relate to the
topic.
Graphics do not relate
to the topic.
Organization
Information is very
Information is organized
Information is
organized, but titles and
organized with clear
with titles and
subheadings are
titles and subheadings.
subheadings.
missing or do not help
the reader understand.
The information
appears to be
disorganized.
Layout and
Design
All information on the
Most of the information
poster is in focus and on the poster is in focus
can be easily viewed
and the content easily
and identified from 6 ft. viewed and identified
away.
from 6 ft. away.
Much of the information
on the poster is unclear
or too small.
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Most of the information
on the poster is in focus
and the content is easily
viewed and
identified from 4 ft.
away.
Presentation
The presentation was The presentation was at The presentation was at The presentation was too
at the appropriate
the appropriate length
the appropriate length
long or too short. The
length. It did not seem
but seemed slightly
but seemed very hurried presenter did not speak
hurried or too slow.
hurried or too slow. The
or too slow. The
clearly most of the time
The presenter spoke
presenter spoke clearly
presenter spoke clearly and established little eye
most of the time and
clearly and distinctly
and distinctly only some contact with the audience.
established eye contact
of the time and/or
and established eye
with the audience.
established little eye
contact with the
contact with the
audience.
audience.
Rubric for collage making
CATEGORY
5 points
3 points
2 points
1 points
All of the graphics or
Most of the graphics or Only a few graphics or
objects used in the
objects used in the
objects reflect student
collage reflect a degree of collage reflect student creativity, but the ideas
student creativity in their creativity in their display. were typical rather than
display.
creative.
None of the graphics
or objects reflects
student creativity.
Design
Graphics are cut to an
appropriate size, shape
and are arranged neatly.
Care has been taken to
balance the pictures
across the area. Items
are glued neatly and
securely.
1-2 graphics are lacking 3-4 graphics are lacking
in design or placement. in design or placement.
There may be a few
Too much background
smudges or glue marks. is showing. There are
noticeable smudges or
glue marks.
Graphics are not an
appropriate size
shape. Glue marks
evident. Most of the
background is
showing. It appears
little attention was
given to designing the
collage.
Number of Items
The collage includes 10 or
more items, each different.
The collage includes 7
different items.
The collage includes 5
different items.
The collage contains
fewer than 5 different
items.
Time and Effort
Much time and effort went
into the planning and
design of the collage.
Class time was used
wisely. Student could
have put in more time
and effort at home.
Class time was not
always used wisely, but
student did do some
additional work at home.
Class time was not
used wisely and the
student put in no
additional effort.
Title and explanation
are incomplete and
partially relate to the
collage.
No title or explanation!
Creativity
Title and
Explanation
{ON BACK OF
COLLAGE}
The title is catchy and
A title is provided that
creative and related to the relates to the collage.
collage. The explanation
The explanation
provides insight
describes the purpose of
and meaning.
creating the collage.
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