University of Santo Tomas

COLLEGE OF SCIENCE
Espaa Blvd., Manila, Philippines
Tel. No.: (63-2) 7315728, (63-2) 406-1611 loc. 8224
FAX: (63-2) 740-9730
Website: http://science.ust.edu.ph

GENERAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT

COURSE OUTLINE

Course: Principles of Sociology and Anthropology

Units: 3
Academic Year: 1st Semester, 2014-15
Professors: Asst. Prof. Frederick Rey, M.S, M.A and Ms. Praksis Miranda, M.A.
Consultation Hours: 2-4pm MWF

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This is an introduction to the origin, development, scope, basic concepts, theories and methods of Sociology and Anthropology, as the scientific study of human
beings in society. Focusing on the Philippines, the course gives emphasis on culture, human evolution, human group, socialization, social
stratification, rural and urban communities, social institutions and social change. It aims to expand the student's view and understanding of both local and global social
realities.

OBJECTIVES:
Achieve critical and creative thinking that can be utilized in addressing academic as well as life difficulties.
Achieve a thorough understanding of the social world through the use of sociological and anthropological theories.
Participate in advocacies that promote social responsibility, ethical conduct and Christian moral values.
Communicate sociological and anthropological concepts in a clear and concise manner.
Collaborate efficiently and effectively in individual and group-oriented activities.

COURSE OUTLINE:
Chapter 1: Background in the Study of Sociology and Anthropology
TOPICS:
1. Sociology, meaning, concern, areas and relevance
2. Anthropology, meaning, concern, branches and relevance
3. Relationships between Sociology and Anthropology
4. Relationship with Other Social Sciences
5. Methods of Inquiry in the Two Sciences
Chapter 2: Origin and Development of Sociology and Anthropology
TOPICS:
1. Early Beginnings of Anthropology
2. Development of Sociology
3. Pioneers in the Two Disciplines
4. Development of the Two Disciplines in the Philippines
Chapter 3: Culture
TOPICS:
1. Culture, meaning, types, components, characteristics, adaptations, functions and modes of transmission
2. Cultural Variability
3. Other Cultural Concepts
Chapter 4: Early Beginnings of Culture and Society
TOPICS:
1. The Human Evolution and Fossil Evidence
2. Early Varieties of the Genus Homo
3. Man's Place in Nature
4. Early Discovered Fossil Men
Chapter 5: Human Society
TOPICS:
1. Society, nature, characteristics and types
Chapter 6: Community
TOPICS:
1. Community, meaning, nature, functions, classifications, characteristics
2. Approaches in the study of community
3. Criteria for Classification
4. Background of rural and urban communities
5. Rural Community, features, culture, socio-cultural dynamics
6. Trends in the Rural Family
7. Folk Societies
8. Cities, factors, development, evolution and classification
9. Urbanization
10. Urban Community, culture, social structure, ecological structures and processes
11. Theories of Urban Impact
12. The growth of Metropolitan Manila and Other cities
13. The Future of the City
14. Folk-Urban Continuum
15. Rural-Urban Interaction Pattern
Chapter 7: Human Group
TOPICS:
1. Group, concept, characteristics, common bases, basic classifications, linkages, dimensions
2. The Group's influence on the individual
3. Bureaucracy, formal structure, Weber's Model and realities
Chapter 8: Socialization
TOPICS:
1. Becoming a Person: Biology and Culture
2. The Social Frame of Reference
3. Social learning
4. Types of Social Interaction
 University of Santo Tomas
COLLEGE OF SCIENCE
Espaa Blvd., Manila, Philippines
Tel. No.: (63-2) 7315728, (63-2) 406-1611 loc. 8224
FAX: (63-2) 740-9730
Website: http://science.ust.edu.ph

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5. Socialization, process, importance, components, dynamics, agencies and stages

Chapter 9: Social Processes

TOPICS:
1. Relations among people
2. Social process, meaning, nature, content, universality
3. Classification of Processes-conjunctive and disjunctive
Chapter 10: Social Stratification
TOPICS:
1. Social Stratification, meaning, nature, dimensions, theories
2. Basic concepts of inequality
3. Social Stratification Systems
4. Methods of Determining Class Division
5. Open and Closed Systems
6. Classes in Some Countries
7. Social mobility, indicators, types, factors, effects
Chapter 11: Social Institutions
TOPICS:
1. Social Institutions, meaning, nature, characteristics, functions, classification, network
2. Traits of Major Institutions
3. Pivotal Institutions
4. The Institutional System as a Total Culture
Chapter 12: Family
TOPICS:
1. Family, definition, characteristics, classification, functions
2. The Art of Parenting and Child Rearing in the Philippines
3. Modernization of the family
4. Changing Marital Roles
5. The Kinship System and its basis
Chapter 13: Education and Society
TOPICS:
1. Bridging the Gap between the Community and the School
2. Education, meaning, nature, goals and functions
3. The Meaning of Education in Society
4. Educational Institutions
5. Formal Education and Teaching
6. The Emerging Functions of the School
7. Effects of Schooling on Individuals
8. Socialization and Educational career
9. Education in the Philippines
10. The Community School Movement
11. Education and Employment
12. The School as a distinctive social system
Chapter 14: Religion and Society
TOPICS:
1. Religion, nature, elements, universality, techniques, functions, variations, major types
2. Behavior Affecting the Supernatural
3. Magic and Religion
4. Sorcery and Witchcraft
5. Organization of Religious Life
6. Secularization, Sects and cults
7. Types of Religious Institutions
8. Innovation: Cult Formation
9. Charisma
10. Major Religions of the World
Chapter 15: Social Change
TOPICS:
1. Social change, meaning, nature, internal sources, theories, effects, dilemmas
2. Culture change and its elements
3. Technological change and social change
4. Computer technology, effects in the society

TEXTBOOK: Palispis, Epitacio. Introduction to Sociology and Anthropology . Manila: Rex Printing Company, Inc. 2007.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS: Cultural Immersion, Reaction Papers, Film Viewing, Audio Presentation, Group Dynamics, Illustrations, Role Playing

GRADING SYSTEM: Class Standing - 60%

(Quizzes, long examinations, recitations
take home tasks, group works, etc.)
Preliminary / Final Examination - 40%

Total - 100%

CLASS POLICIES: Daily quizzes will be given only to students present during the session. This will also monitor the attendance of students.
Late submissions will not be tolerated.
The class will adhere to the rules and regulations specified in the student handbook of the University.

EXTENDED READING: Refer to the Syllabus

 University of Santo Tomas
COLLEGE OF SCIENCE
Espaa Blvd., Manila, Philippines
Tel. No.: (63-2) 7315728, (63-2) 406-1611 loc. 8224
FAX: (63-2) 740-9730
Website: http://science.ust.edu.ph

GENERAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT

Prepared by: Frederick Rey and Praksis Miranda