High School Department – Basic Education

SY 2018-2019
First Semester

Syllabus in Understanding Culture, Society and Politics

Grade 11

Prepared by:

Ms. Gian Carla S. Rico

Saint Jude Catholic School

Grade Eleven
1. DESCRIPTION OF THE COURSE

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 This course uses insights from Anthropology, Political Science, and Sociology to develop students’ awareness of cultural, social and political dynamics, and
sensitivity to cultural diversity; provide them with an understanding of how culture, human agency, society and politics work; and engage them in the examination of the
country’s current human development goals. At the end of the course, students should acquire ideas about human cultures, human agency, society and politics; recognize
cultural relativism and social inclusiveness to overcome prejudices; and develop social and cultural competence to guide their interactions with groups, communities,
networks, and institutions.

In the advent of technology, the changes in the socio-political condition of the nation directly affect individuals, thus at the end of the course, the learners
shall be able to integrate traditional and contemporary norms which contribute to the betterment of the Philippine society founded on respect for and appreciation of cultural
norms which emphasize human rights and envisage empowerment of the people. Promoting the culture of excellence, the learners will be equipped with the competencies
that go beyond the understanding of culture, society and politics but through social transformation.

II. GENERAL OBJECTIVES

A. Demonstrate understanding of culture and society as a complex whole

B. Analyze social and political structures
C. Analyze one’s roles in the establishment of a just, proactive and safe society and culture
D. Express respect for and appreciation of different cultures and societies
E. Analyze the role of culture in shaping societies
F. Recognize the importance of changes that occur in the society.
G. Raise social responsibility in the midst of the threats prevalent in the society
H. Analyze the importance of the government and other institutions in creating a safe and just society
I. Advocate inclusive and participatory governance through campaigns and proposed activities
J. Raise social responsibility through group led activities such as exhibits, infographics or infomercial
K. Deepen understanding and appreciation of cultures and society through an action research
L. Appreciate diversity of cultures and societies founded on respect
M. Uphold and respect human rights under all circumstances
N. Promote people empowerment through self or group led advocacies

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III. SCOPE AND SEQUENCE

RESOURCES
TEACHING INSTRUCTI
MEASUREMENT
SPECIFIC LEARNING LEARNING STRATEGIES ONALTOOL
VALUES /
OUTCOMES CONTENTS REFERENCES S/ REMARKS
ACTIVITIES TIME OTHER
MATERIALS
FRAME ASSESSMENT TEXTBOOK REFERENCES

Orientation 2 hours
 Class Orientation
 Subject
Orientation


A. Understand human cultural A. Understandin Cultural Lecture – 4 hours Group Contreras et Mobasseri, Powerpoint
variation and the g society, appreciation Discussion exercises al.(2018)Under S.(2017).What is a
significance of studying culture and standing cultural fit?pp1-32 Laptop
culture, society and politics politics Being analytical Group seatwork Culture, Society
activity: and Giddens,
B. Adopt and open and critical Respect for “Share your Assignments Politics.Phoeni A.(2016)Introducti
attitude toward different diversity and culture) x Publishing, on to
cultural, social and political individuals pp.6-26 Sociology.10thed.
phenomena pp 16-38

C. Appreciate the significance

of understanding culture,
society and politics through
different fields of social
sciences

D. Analyze social, cultural and

political phenomena which
directly and indirectly shape
the society and the nation
Contreras et Anthropology Chart
A. Explain anthropological and B. Defining Cultural 4 hours al.(2018)Under and Culture pp1- Powerpoint
sociological perspectives on appreciation Class standing 26 presentation
Culture and Culture, Society
culture and society discussion Reflection Data
B. Describe society as a Society Respect for other and
paper Shoenmackers, collected
complex whole from the cultures Politics.Phoeni
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C. Identify aspects of culture perspectives x Publishing, H.(2012). The
and society of Appreciation of and Group Short test pp.33-71 Power of
D. Raise questions toward a sense of pride for activity: Culture.pp. 4-18
holistic appreciation of anthropology cultural heritage Retrieval Group
cultures and societies and
chart activity (2015).Climate
E. Appreciate the mechanism sociology Change, Culture,
of cultural relativism in
mitigating ethnocentrism and Economics:
F. Identify forms of tangible Anthropological
and intangible heritage and Investigations
the threats to these
G. Promote cultural heritage
through a travelogue

A. Trace the biological C. Looking Appreciation of Museum tour 4 hours Reflection Contreras et
and cultural evolution back at cultural heritage National paper al.(2018)Under Powerpoint
of early modern Human Museum and standing presentation
humans Biocultural Open-mindedness Intramuros Short test Culture, Society
B. Explore the and Social tour and
Politics.Phoeni
significance of human Evolution Being innovative Group tour x Publishing,
material remains and Lecture pp.73-107
artefactual evidence Group
in interpreting Group data activity
cultural and social, consolidation
including political and
and economic presentation
processes
C. Recognize national, experiment
local and specialized
museums, and
archaeological and
historical sites as
venues to appreciate
and reflect on the
complexities of
biocultural and social
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 evolution as part of
being and becoming
human

A. Explain the development of D. Becoming a Effective leadership Lecture and 2 hours Group Contreras et Agu, Journal
one’s self and others as a member of a Camaraderie discussion exercises al.(2018)Under C.(2000).Becomi Articles
product of socialization and society Self-confidence and standing ng a member of a
enculturation a. Enculturat love Interview Formative Culture, Society society.pp1-45 Powerpoint
B. Identify the context, ion/ Respect for others assessment and presentation
content, processes of socializati . Politics.Phoeni
Simulation
enculturation and on Brainstormin x Publishing,
pp.73-107 Universal
socialization b. Conform g
Declaration of
C. Identify and practice the ity and
norms and values to be Human Rights
Deviance
observed when interacting c. Human
with others in the society Kumar,
Dignity,
and the consequences of S.(2017).Promoti
rights
ignoring those ng Human
and the
D. Advocate inclusive Behavior for
common
citizenship Environmental
good
E. Promote protection, respect Sustainability :
for and upholding of human An urgent need
rights, dignity and the for Homeostasis
common good of the
Society.Delhi
Psychiatry
Journal
vol.20.No.1.pp1-
5
Effective
A. Trace kinship ties and E. How society is leadership Lecture – 6hours Group Contreras et Hajnal, Journal
social networks organized Discussion exercises al.(2018)Under PI(2018).Civil articles
Being a good standing Society in the
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B. Describe the organized follower AVP Reflection Culture, Society Information Powerpoint
nature of social life and paper and Age.pp 45-78 presentation
rules governing behavior Respect for Powerpoint Politics.Phoeni
diversity and presentation Short quiz x Publishing, Interactive
others pp.147-150 classroom
Mapping
Setting of moral Assignment
standards

Cooperation

A. Trace kinship ties and F. Cultural, social Develop Exposition 10 hours Group Contreras et Thompson, AVP
social networks and political perseverance exercises al.(2018)Under E.(2017). Family Powerpoint
institutions Group standing complexity and presentation
B. Describe the organized a. Kinship, Cooperation. Activity Quiz Culture, Society kinship.pp.45-52 Online data
nature of social life and marriage and Adarlo,
rules governing behavior and the Sense of Discussion re Politics.Phoeni
household nationalism H.(2017). For
x Publishing,
C. Compare different social b. Political Consolidation pp.160-271 Whom Is K-12
Assignments Education: A
forms of social organization and Assertiveness and Practice
according to their manifest leadership Critical Look
Problem Sets
and latent functions structures Social into Twenty-First
c. Economic responsibility Century
Reflection
D. Analyze social and political institutions Educational
Journals
structures d. Nonstate Creativity Policy and
institutions Innovation Curriculum in
E. Analyze economic e. Education the
organization and its impacts f. Religion
Philippines.Educ
on the lives of people in the and Belief
society system ating for the 21st
g. Health century. Pp16-
F. Differentiate functions of 32.
nonstate institutions in the
society

G. Evaluate how function of

education affect the lives of
people in society

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H. Promote primary education
as a human right

I. Conduct participant
observation on religious
rituals of groups

J. Recognize the practice of

medical pluralism in the
light of cultural diversity
and relativism

A. Examine social
stratification from the G. Social and Observing social Peer tutoring 6 hours Group Contreras et Abinales,P.(2017) AVP
functionalist and conflict Political norms exercises al.(2018)Under State and Society Powerpoint
perspectives stratification Consolidation standing in the Presentation
Being responsible and Practice Quiz Culture, Society Philippines.Rowm Current
B. Identify characteristics of and and Littlefield.
Statistics
the systems of stratification Compassion for Gaming and Drill Politics.Phoeni Pp.156-178.
others simulation x Publishing,
C. Promote ways to address Assignments pp.255-266
social inequalities Social
responsibility
Problem Sets
Empathy
Reflection
Journals
Being critical

A. Identify new challenges H. Cultural, Promote advocacy Lecture- Reflection

faced by human Social and discussion paper
populations in the Political Cooperation
contemporary societies Change:
AVP Long quiz
Sources of Resiliency
social, cultural
Simulation Formative
and political Compassion
assessment
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 change
Upholding human Group Group activity
rights presentation
Upholding law

A. Describe how human I. New Perseverance Lecture- 6 hours Group Contreras et Abinales,P.(2017) Guide
societies adapt to new Challenges to Discussion exercises al.(2018)Under State and Society Questions
challenges in the human Following rules and standing in the
physical, social and adaptation laws Group Graded Culture, Society Philippines.Rowm Scientific
cultural environment and social Activity and and Littlefield. Calculator
activity
change Innovation Politics.Phoeni Pp.188-245
Assignments x Publishing, Powerpoint
Social pp.288-305 Presentation
Responsibility Reflection
paper Charts and
graphs
Short quiz

IV. REFERENCES

Abinales,P.(2017) State and Society in the Philippines.Rowmand Littlefield. Pp.188-245

Adarlo, H.(2017). For Whom Is K-12 Education: A Critical Look into Twenty-First Century Educational Policy and Curriculum in the Philippines.Educating for the 21st
century. Pp16-32.

Agu, C.(2000).Becoming a member of a society.pp1-45

(2013).Anthropology and Culture pp.26

(2015).Climate Change, Culture, and Economics: Anthropological Investigations.pp.48-53

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Giddens, A.(2016)Introduction to Sociology.10thed.pp 16-38

Hajnal, PI(2018).Civil Society in the Information Age.pp 45-78

Kumar, S.(2017).Promoting Human Behavior for Environmental Sustainability : An urgent need for Homeostasis of the Society.Delhi Psychiatry Journal vol.20.No.1.pp1-5

Mobasseri, S.(2017).What is a cultural fit?pp1-32

Shoenmackers, H.(2012). The Power of Culture.pp. 4-18

Thompson, E.(2017). Family complexity and kinship.pp.45-52