DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY AND ANTHROPOLOGY FIRST SEMESTER, 2011 – 2012 ELECTIVES OFFERED 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; 1030-1200, B102; 1330-1500, Bel209) 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 230 / SA 136 Strategies for Community Based Development / Urban Community Development (W 1330-1630, SA DEPT) Dr. Racelis (Post Development / Engaged Anthropology) A course that identifies and tackles the various models of communitybased natural resource management as applied in the Philippine context. (SA 136 FOR SENIORS ONLY) SA 142 Japanese Society and Culture I (MWF 1530-1630, B104) Dr. Zulueta (3 units) The first of two courses covering the physical, social, economic, political, and cultural aspects of Japan. A survey of Japan, her history, culture, and people from a historical and socio-anthropological approach, with a view of Japanese culture through concepts like kinship, worldview, and notions of self and person. 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/ Introduction to Cultural Heritage (TTH 1030-1200, B308) Dr. Zialcita SA 240.35 (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 163 Muslim Societies in Asia (TTH 1030-1200, CTC 303) Dr. Oliveros (3 units) An examination of Islam as a living religious tradition of people reacting to their societal environment and to the tensions of the modern world. Topics include the impact of Muslim revivalism, Muslim separatist movements, and similarities and differences of selected Muslim communities in Asia. SA 199.11/ SA 224 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 199.20/ 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 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. Ph.D. SOC 300.1 Proseminar on Methodology (W 1630-1930, SEC-A123A) 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.