DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY AND ANTHROPOLOGY
FIRST SEMESTER, 2011 – 2012
TENTATIVE COURSE OFFERINGS
UNDERGRADUATE / GRADUATE
SA 102
Sociological Analysis (MWF 1130–1230, K303)
Dr. Lim
(3 units) A discussion on the concepts, approaches, and themes of sociological inquiry; beginning with the
philosophical origins of sociology and ending with its ascendancy as a major social science discipline. The course
discusses how these approaches view social reality from different yet complementary points of view. Pre-requisite:
SA 101
SA 103
Quantitative Methods in the Social Sciences (TTH 1200–1330, SS284)
Dr. Abad
(3 units) A research methodology course that presents the concepts and tools of quantitative social research –
particularly the survey – for gathering data. Students learn to design and conduct a survey, analyze the data,
interpret the results, and present the conclusions. Pre-requisites: SA 21, SA 100
SA 109/
Soc 296/
Anthro 262
Theories of Development (S 0900-1200, Bel206)
Dr. Lim
(3 units) A survey and analysis of socio-cultural, political, and economic theories of development. Topics include
theoretical models such as modernization, dependency, world-system and neo-Marxist/neo-Weberican versions;
neo-functionalist theories; governance/democratization models; and postmodernist critiques.
SA 112
Health, Culture, and Society (TTH 0900-1030, B102)
Ms. Roldan
(3 units) An exploration of the cultural, social, and psychological underpinnings of health, sickness, and healing, in
various contexts. Topics include illness representations; personhood and suffering; the dynamics of power;
sickness and therapy; and the production, reproduction, and legitimation of authoritative knowledge.
SA 119/
SA 210
Cultural Anthropology (M 1800-2100, CTC106)
Dr. Zialcita
(3 units) A study of the concept of “culture” and patterns of behavior. The course presents the practical aspect of
learning to understand why people think and act the way they do in order to make sense of both one’s self and
society. / A course that provides a multi-faceted perspective of humanity through the discussion of various human
activities, attitudes and beliefs that revolve around economic and political life, family and kinship, and those that
result in social/cultural change.
SA 126/
SOC 275
ANTHRO 275
Social Inequality (T 1200-1500, SOM 104)
Dr. Eviota
(3 units) A study of inequality as a matter of patterned structures, not as something
randomly distributed between individuals. The course looks at inequalities between nations and between groups,
and examines the intersections of these inequalities and how controlled and exploited groups respond to social
inequality.
SA 148/
SA 240.41
Special Topics in Sociology and Anthropology: Feminist Theory (T 1630-1930, CTC104)
Dr. Eviota
(3 units) A survey course on the major theoretical perspectives of feminism; the interconnections between specific
recommendations for change and their theoretical presuppositions; and how feminist knowledge is produced.
SA 157/
SA 240.35
Introduction to Cultural Heritage (TTH 1030-1200, B308)
Dr. Zialcita
(3 units) An introduction to the knowledge and skills that are basic to the preservation and promotion of dakilang
pamana, or one’s cultural heritage.
SA 199.11/
SA 240.34
Sp. Topics: Presentational Skills in the Social Sciences (TTH 1500-1630, G306)
Dr. Abad
(3 units) A seminar on the use of voice, body, and mind to communicate ideas in the social sciences at the
classroom, confere3nces, meetings, lectures, forums, and related public assemblies.
SA 199.2/
Ch 24
Special Topics in the Social Sciences: Introduction to Chinese Society (MWF 1130-1230, Bel310) Dr. Bata
(3 units) An exploration of the role of Chinese-Filipinos in Philippine life from pre-Hispanic times to the present.
The course covers the impact and influence of the Chinese in education, religion, arts, business, and other aspects
of contemporary Philippine life.
SA 201
Fundamental Statistics [TH 1630-1930, CTC114]
Ms. Lopez
(3 units) A course on the basic concepts and operations of statistics. Focus is on univariate and bivariate measures
of association and inferences, and basic multivariate analysis. It also introduces students to SPSS for Windows and
emphasizes on the understanding and application of statistical concepts in social science situations.
SA 205
Research Strategies [W 1630-1930, SEC-A123A]
Dr. Abad
(3 units) A course on the logic of empirical research in sociology and anthropology. The course examines the
suitable approaches to a variety of typical research problems; their advantages and limitations; and their
translation into specific plans for investigation.
SA 208
The Social Research Report [Tutorial]
MASA students only (final / submission of publishable paper)
SA 211
Introduction to Sociological Perspectives (T 1630-1930, Bel206)
Fr. Rivera, SJ
(3 units) An introduction to the classical and contemporary sociological theories. Topics include the role of theories
in social science research; influential schools of thought in the sociological discipline; and the context within which
they emerge.
SA 218
Research in Social Systems [Tutorial]
Dr. Porio
(3 units) An integrated graduate seminar course with SA 219 where students develop their research prospectus.
Students are guided in planning and writing their thesis proposal: identifying research questions; developing
research frameworks; selecting appropriate data collection techniques and analytical tools; and designing a time
frame for their study.
SA 219
Readings in Social Systems [Tutorial]
Dr. Porio
(3 units) An integrated graduate seminar course with SA 218 where students develop their research prospectus.
The courses walk the students through the process of planning and writing their seminar paper and/or thesis
proposal.
SA 136 /
SA 230
Urban Community Development (F 1700-2000, SOM 104)
(Post Development / Engaged Anthropology)
TBA
Dr. Racelis
Ph.D.
SA 301
Seminar in Anthropological Analysis (M 1800-2100, CTC 106)
Dr. Zialcita
(3 units) An analysis of a wide range of studies in social and cultural anthropology in order to assess how
anthropologists deal with important theoretical issues, using various methods, sources of data, and philosophical
assumptions.
SOC 300.1
Proseminar on Methodology (F 1530-1830, CTC 106)
Dr. Abad
(3 units) A critical examination of sociological and anthropological methodology as used in existing empirical
works.
SOC 302
Seminar on Issues in Sociological Theory (T 1630-1930, Bel 206)
Fr. Rivera, SJ
(3 units) An intensive examination of classical and contemporary issues in sociological theory. A critical analysis of
selected texts is done.