This document provides a course outline for a Sociology-Anthropology 101 class. The course is an introductory class covering basic concepts in both sociology and anthropology over two quarters. It will focus on anthropology in the first half and sociology in the second half. Students will learn about key topics like culture, socialization, and groups/organizations through readings, assignments, and exams. They will also demonstrate knowledge of cultures in western Mindanao, Philippines.

1. Ateneo de Zamboanga University
College of Liberal Arts
Social Sciences Department
Course Outline in So-An 101
Title of the Course: Sociology-Anthropology 101 (So-An 101)
Course Description: This is an introductory course, which highlights the basic concepts and
dynamic processes of the individual and society as well as culture. This 3-unit
course will be divided into two: the first half will focus on Anthropology while the
second half on Sociology.
Course Objectives: At the end of the course, the students are expected to:
a. describe, compare, and contrast the different basic concepts related to Anthropology and
Sociology;
b. apply the anthropological and sociological perspectives in analyzing some human
phenomena as well as their implication to the culture of peace;
c. demonstrate/perform at least one cultural practice of any western Mindanao cultures; and
d. demonstrate deeper appreciation on the different cultures in the Philippines, specifically
western Mindanao.
Course Requirements:
Attendance Reports/Presentations
Assignments Seat-works/group-works/artworks
Quizzes (objective, essay, etc.) Mid-term Exam
Oral participation Final Exam
Grading System:
Class Standing (CS) = Quizzes + Class-works/presentations + other considerations
Midterm Grade (MG) = [2/3 (CS) + Midterm Exam] /3
Second Quarter Grade (2ndQG) = CS of the second quarter period
Final Grade = (MG + 2ndQG + Final Exam Grade)/3
Course Content References
Part I. SOCIOLOGY
1. Understanding Sociology
a. What is sociology? Meriam Webster, Wikipedia
b. Areas/Subfields of Sociology Internet
Palispis, Epitacio S. 1996. Introduction
To Sociology and Anthropology.
Manila, Phil.: Rex Book Store, Inc.
c. Sociology and the Social Sciences Schaefer, Richard T. 2005. Sociology, 9th
Edition. New York: The McGraw-Hill
Companies, Inc.
Palispis, Epitacio S. 1996.
d. The Development of Sociology Schaefer, Richard T. 2005;
(Pioneers in the study of Sociology) Palispis, Epitacio S. 1996;
Cabalu, Danilo Hipolito, et.al. 2006.
Applied Sociology: A Modular Approach
(Textbook in General Sociology).
Valenzuela City, Philippines: Mutya
Publishing House.
e. Methods of Inquiry in Sociology Palispis, Epitacio S. 1996.
f. The Sociological Imagination Massey, Garth (ed.). 2000. Readings
for Sociology, 3rd Edition. New York:
W.W. Norton & Company, Inc.;
Internet
g. Major Theoretical Perspectives Schaefer, Richard T. 2005.
(Functionalist, Conflict, Interactionist)
2. Groups and Organizations
a. Understanding groups Schaefer, Richard T. 2005;
Palispis, Epitacio S. 1996;
Cabalu, Danilo Hipolito, et. al. 2006.

2. b. Understanding organizations Schaefer, Richard T. 2005.
3. Socialization
a. The role of socialization Schaefer, Richard T. 2005.
b. Importance of Socialization Palispis, Epitacio S. 1996.
c. The Social Frame of Reference Palispis, Epitacio S. 1996.
d. Components of Socialization Palispis, Epitacio S. 1996.
e. Types of Social Interaction Palispis, Epitacio S. 1996.
f. Functions of Socialization Schaefer, Richard T. 2005.
g. The self and socialization Schaefer, Richard T. 2005;
Palispis, Epitacio S. 1996.
h. Socialization and the life course Schaefer, Richard T. 2005.
i. Agents of socialization Schaefer, Richard T. 2005;
a. Palispis, Epitacio S. 1996.
Part II. ANTHROPOLOGY
2. Anthropology
a. What is Anthropology? Whitten, Philip & David E.K. Hunter (eds.).
1990. Anthropology: Contemporary
Perspectives (Sixth Edition). USA:
Harper Collins Publishers;
Internet
b. Branches of anthropology Whitten & Hunter (eds.). 1990;
Palispis, Epitacio S. 1996. Introduction
To Sociology and Anthropology.
Manila, Phil.: Rex Book Store, Inc.
c. Specific Subfields of Anthropology Montalvan, Antonio J. II. 2006.
Anthropology of Transculturalism:
Understanding Context & Diversity in
Health Care. Cagayan de Oro City,
Phil.: Capitol University Press;
d. Relationship between Sociology and Palispis, Epitacio S. 1996.
Anthropology
3. Culture
a. What is culture? Palispis, Epitacio S. 1996.
b. Aspects/Types of Culture Palispis, Epitacio S. 1996.
c. Components of Culture Cabalu, Danilo Hipolito, et.al. 2006.
Applied Sociology: A Modular Approach
(Textbook in General Sociology).
Valenzuela City, Philippines: Mutya
Publishing House.
d. Characteristics of Culture Palispis, Epitacio S. 1996.
e. Aspects of Cultural Variation Cabalu, Danilo Hipolito, et.al. 2006.
f. Growth and Spread of Culture Palispis, Epitacio S. 1996;
Cabalu, Danilo Hipolito, et.al. 2006.
g. Functions of Culture Palispis, Epitacio S. 1996.
h. Modes of acquiring culture Palispis, Epitacio S. 1996.
i. Attitudes Towards Cultural Variation Cabalu, Danilo Hipolito, et.al. 2006.
4. Cultures in the Philippines & Western Mindanao
a. A Glimpse of the Ethno-Linguistic Groups Peralta, Jesus T. 2000. Glimpses: Peoples
in the Philippines of the Philippines. Manila, Phil.: National
Commission on Culture and the Arts
b. Subanen
c. Sama-Bajau
d. Yakan Internet, books, magazines, pictures,
e. Tausug
f. f.Chabacano videos, journals, etc