At the endof the lesson, you should be able to:
1. Articulate observations on human cultural variation, social differences, social
change and political identities by studying social science;
2. Recognize the common concerns or intersections of anthropology, sociology and
political science with respect to the phenomenon of change; and
3. Identify the subjects of inquiry and goals of anthropology, sociology and political
sciences.
OBJECTIVES
SOCIAL SCIENCE
Definition, Branches
0103 SOCIOLOGY
Definition, Branches and its
importance
02
Definition, Branches and its
importance
04 POLITICAL SCIENCE
Definition, Branches and its
importance
ANTHROPOLOGY
TOPICS:
5.
1. What isscientific about Social Science?
2. When, where, and how did humans evolve? How do people
adapt to different environments?
3. To what extent is the individual shaped by society?
4. How are governments created, structured, maintained, and
changed?
THOUGHT TO PONDER
What is SocialScience?
2
Changes in human
relationship brought
about by events.
1
“Science of Society”
“Humanities”
4
Social systems,
processes, and
institutions- and how
humans relate to
these.
3
Interactions between
humans and their
social and physical
environment.
8.
(American historian and
professor)
(Americanpsychologist,
educator)
“Social Science deal
with the activities
of the individual
as a member of the
group.”
“Scholastic
discipline or
scientific field that
investigates
human society.”
“Social Science is
any study
concerning man
and society. “
(American geographer, Professor of
Sociology and the Dean of the
Social Sciences , University of
California)
SEVERAL DEFINITIONS OF SOCIAL SCIENCE:
Martin Seligman Katharyne Mitchell Charles Beard
9.
(Father of SocialScience)
(American Sociologist)
“Social Science as a
general term for all
the sciences which
are concerned with
the human
affairs.
Social Science is the
branch of science
devoted to studying
human sciences and
the relationships
among individuals
within those societies.
“Social Sciences are
concerned with the laws
that govern society and
the social department of
man.” So, we can say that
social sciences embrace
all those subjects which
deal with the human
affairs.
(American Professor of
Philosophy)
SEVERAL DEFINITIONS OF SOCIAL SCIENCE:
Henry Pratt Fairchild Peter Lewis David Emile Durkheim
10.
● He tracesthe roots of
the words “social” and
“society.”
● socius- a member of a
trading partnership
● societas- a partnership
or association between
merchants.
ORIGIN OF THE
TERM SOCIAL
SCIENCE
AUSTIN HARRINGTON
Associate professor of sociology
at the University of Leeds.
HENREY CHARLES CAREY
“MAN,THE MOLECULE OF
SOCIETY, IS THE SUBJECT OF
SOCIAL SCIENCE”
SOCIAL SCIENCE AS A REFERENCE
POINT FOR THE UCSP:
How do you start an interpretation of a quote?
13.
Abstraction: How SocialSciences and Humanities
research can help overcome global pattern?
Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xnSbJQ1to4A
14.
BRANCHES OF
SOCIAL SCIENCES
Geography
Psychology
Political
Science
Sociology
AnthropologyEconomics
History
Philosophy
Art/Humanities
and Linguistics
“Love of wisdom”
“Science of man”
“Study of society”
“Study of relevant
past event”
“Science of mind
and behavior”
“Earth’s description
“Household management”
“Politics and power”
“Science of art and
communication”
Importance:
Helps byproviding insights into “strange
aspects” of past or even present
societies.
Anthropology
– branch of knowledge which deals with the
scientific study of man, his works, his body,
his behavior and values in time and space
(Palispis, 2007).
Branches:
Archeology, Biological, Cultural and
Linguistic Anthropoly,
Importance:
Strange aspects: conflict and violence,
superstition and witchcraft, fashion,
courtship and marriage, etc.
ANTHROPOLOGY, SOCIOLOGY AND
POLITICAL SCIENCE: INTRODUCTION
17.
Importance:
Helps makeinformed decisions
Aids in understanding diversity
Sociology
– analyze human interaction which is
essential in understanding man’s cultural
make-up. Scientific study of patterned,
shared, human behavior (Joseph Fichter).
Branches:
Urban, Criminology, Social Pathology,
Religion and Political Sociology
Importance:
Shapes social and public policies and
practices
Develops critical thinking and
Expands career opportunities
ANTHROPOLOGY, SOCIOLOGY AND
POLITICAL SCIENCE: INTRODUCTION
18.
Importance:
Knowledge based:It provides students an
understanding of how govern’t works with
all its component curricula like public law
and administration.
Political Science
– a systematic study of a state and its
government (Palispis). Emphasizes the use of
power
, interest, influence, and diplomacy
which is important in creating a well-ordered
society.
Branches: Public Law, Public Administration, Political Philosophy and Comparative Government
Importance:
ANTHROPOLOGY, SOCIOLOGY AND
POLITICAL SCIENCE: INTRODUCTION
Competence based: Inculcates the
objectives and underlying principles of
the state that should be abided by the
officials and its citizens.
Importance:
Skills based: Prepares the students for
future career path, be it in legal
profession, government service, politics,
teaching, and many more.
19.
CULTURE SOCIETY ANDPOLITICS
Politics
The complex whole
which encompasses
beliefs, practices values,
attitudes, laws,, and
everything that a person
learns and shares as a
member of society.
–Tylor 1920
Generally defined as
an organized group
of people who share
a common territory,
language, and
culture, and who
act together for
collective survival
and well being.
Refers to the theory,
art, and practice of
Government.
Culture Society
20.
CULTURE SOCIETY ANDPOLITICS
Politics
Etymology:
“Cultura” latin –
Cultivation,
Agriculture: Care,
an honoring.
“Colere” latin – to
tend, guard, till
and cultivate.
“Cultus” latin
(culture) – The
tilling of the land”.
Etymology:
French ”Société”,
Latin ”Societas”,
“Socius”
‘companion’.
Etymology
French ”Politiqu”
‘political’
Greek ”Politikos”,
from ”Politēs”
‘citizen’,
“Polis” ‘city state’.
Culture Society
1. Reflect onhow studying social science can help you develop
leadership skills and gain real-world experience. How do you
think this could benefit you in your future endeavors?
2. Consider the importance of including diverse perspectives in
social science research. How do you think diverse perspectives
contribute to a richer understanding of human societies? Can
you think of any examples where diverse perspectives have led
to significant advancements or changes in society?
OPEN-ENDED PROMPTS
25.
"Social science -Wikipedia"
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Social_science
"Social studies - Wikipedia"
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Social_studies
"Social Sciences: The Study of Human Experience - UNCF"
https://uncf.org/the-latest/social-sciences-the-science-of-human-experien
ce
"Social Sciences | UW College of Arts & Sciences"
https://artsci.washington.edu/academics/social-sciences
"Social Science Bachelor's Degree - K-State Online"
https://online.k-state.edu/programs/social-science-bachelors/
"Social Sciences Major - Towson University"
https://www.towson.edu/cla/departments/interdisciplinary/undergrad/soc
ial-sciences-major.html
REFERENCES
26.
"Anthropology, History, PoliticalScience, & Sociology | Rochester, NY"
https://www.monroecc.edu/depts/ahps/
"Anthropology/Sociology, Political Science and Economics"
https://www.wcsu.edu/admissions/programs/socialsciences/
"Anthropology, History, Political Science, & Sociology"
https://www.monroecc.edu/depts/ahps/anthropology/
"Sociology and Political Science, BA - Northeastern University"
https://catalog.northeastern.edu/undergraduate/social-sciences-humaniti
es/sociology-anthropology/sociology-political-science-ba/
"Political science and sociology double major driven to make ..." Jan 4,
2023
https://news.illinoisstate.edu/2023/01/political-science-and-sociology-dou
ble-major-driven-to-make-communitywide-impact/
"What is anthropology, sociology, and political science in your own ..." Sep
10, 2021
https://www.quora.com/What-is-anthropology-sociology-and-political-scie
nce-in-your-own-understanding
REFERENCES
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