Topical Discussion Outline for SCOSCI 113

TOPICAL DISCUSSION OUTLINES for SOCSCI113


Topic: THEORETICAL PERSPECTIVES IN SOCIOLOGY

I. What is a theory?
What is a theoretical paradigm?

Levels of analysis:
a. Macro-level analysis
b. Micro-level analysis

II. Three (3) Major Theories
a. Symbolic-Interactionism
b. Structural-Functionalism
c. Conflict Theory


Topic: SOCIO-CULTURAL EVOLUTION OF SOCIETIES

I. What is a society?
What does it mean by socio-cultural evolution?

II. Types of Societies
a. Hunting and Gathering Society
b. Horticultural Society
c. Pastoral Society
d. Agrarian Society
e. Industrial Society
f. Post-Industrial Society

III. Range and Limits of Technology



Topic: GROUPS AND ORGANIZATIONS

I. What is a social group?
What is a category?
What is a crowd?
What is an aggregate?

How are the above-named collections of people different from each other?
What are the characteristics of a social group?

II. Types of Social Groups
a. Groups according to social ties
b. Groups according to self-identification
c. Groups according to purpose
d. Groups according to geographical location and degree or quality of relationship
e. Groups according to form of organization

III. Group Size
a. Dyad
b. Triad
c. Social Network

IV. Group Leadership
a. 2 Kinds of Leadership
b. 3 Leadership Styles

V. Formal Organizations
a. Types of Formal Organizations



Topic: SOCIALIZATION

I. What is socialization?
What is personality?

II. Nature vs. Nurture
a. Charles Darwin: The Role of Nature
b. Social Sciences: The Role of Nurture

III. Understanding Socialization
a. The Elements of Personality: Sigmund Freud
b. Cognitive Development: Jean Piaget
c. Moral Development: Lawrence Kohlberg
d. Bringing in Gender: Carol Gilligan
e. The Social Self: George Herbert Mead
f. Eight Stages of Development: Erick Erikson

IV. Agents of Socialization
a. Family
b. School
c. Peer Groups
d. Mass Media
e. Religious Organizations
f. Workplace

V. Socialization and the Life Course



Topic: CULTURE

I. What is culture?
What does it mean by enculturation?

II. Components of Culture
a. Symbols
b. Values
c. Beliefs
d. Norms (Mores, Folkways, Laws)

III. Characteristics of Culture
a. Learned
b. Shared
c. Symbolic
d. All-encompassing
e. Stable yet Dynamic
f. Integrated
g. Transmitted
h. Adaptive and Maladaptive
i. Patterned
j. Compulsory
k. Essential for Life
l. A Social Product
m. Accumulated

IV. Levels of Culture
a. National Culture
b. International Culture
c. Subculture

V. Issues in understanding Culture
a. Ethnocentrism
b. Xenocentrism
c. Cultural Relativism
d. Cultural Rights vs. Human Rights

VI. Mechanisms of Cultural Change
a. Diffusion
b. Acculturation
c. Independent Invention
d. Globalization
e. Globalization
f. Discovery

VII. Other Principles that Characterize Culture
a. Cultural Universals
b. Particular Culture
c. General Cultures


Topic: Basic Social Institutions
a. Religion and Society
b. Government and Law
c. Economy
d. Education
e. Marriage and Family



Topic: Family Planning and Responsible Parenthood
a. Reproductive Health
b. Family Planning
c. Responsible Parenthood

Topical Discussion Outline for SCOSCI 112

Topic: THEORETICAL PERSPECTIVES IN SOCIOLOGY

I. What is a theory?
What is a theoretical paradigm?

Levels of analysis:
a. Macro-level analysis
b. Micro-level analysis

II. Three (3) Major Theories
a. Symbolic-Interactionism
b. Structural-Functionalism
c. Conflict Theory


Topic: SOCIO-CULTURAL EVOLUTION OF SOCIETIES

I. What is a society?
What does it mean by socio-cultural evolution?

II. Types of Societies
a. Hunting and Gathering Society
b. Horticultural Society
c. Pastoral Society
d. Agrarian Society
e. Industrial Society
f. Post-Industrial Society

III. Range and Limits of Technology



Topic: GROUPS AND ORGANIZATIONS

I. What is a social group?
What is a category?
What is a crowd?
What is an aggregate?

How are the above-named collections of people different from each other?
What are the characteristics of a social group?

II. Types of Social Groups
a. Groups according to social ties
b. Groups according to self-identification
c. Groups according to purpose
d. Groups according to geographical location and degree or quality of relationship
e. Groups according to form of organization

III. Group Size
a. Dyad
b. Triad
c. Social Network

IV. Group Leadership
a. 2 Kinds of Leadership
b. 3 Leadership Styles

V. Formal Organizations
a. Types of Formal Organizations



Topic: SOCIALIZATION

I. What is socialization?
What is personality?

II. Nature vs. Nurture
a. Charles Darwin: The Role of Nature
b. Social Sciences: The Role of Nurture

III. Understanding Socialization
a. The Elements of Personality: Sigmund Freud
b. Cognitive Development: Jean Piaget
c. Moral Development: Lawrence Kohlberg
d. Bringing in Gender: Carol Gilligan
e. The Social Self: George Herbert Mead
f. Eight Stages of Development: Erick Erikson

IV. Agents of Socialization
a. Family
b. School
c. Peer Groups
d. Mass Media
e. Religious Organizations
f. Workplace

V. Socialization and the Life Course



Topic: CULTURE

I. What is culture?
What does it mean by enculturation?

II. Components of Culture
a. Symbols
b. Values
c. Beliefs
d. Norms (Mores, Folkways, Laws)

III. Characteristics of Culture
a. Learned
b. Shared
c. Symbolic
d. All-encompassing
e. Stable yet Dynamic
f. Integrated
g. Transmitted
h. Adaptive and Maladaptive
i. Patterned
j. Compulsory
k. Essential for Life
l. A Social Product
m. Accumulated

IV. Levels of Culture
a. National Culture
b. International Culture
c. Subculture

V. Issues in understanding Culture
a. Ethnocentrism
b. Xenocentrism
c. Cultural Relativism
d. Cultural Rights vs. Human Rights

VI. Mechanisms of Cultural Change
a. Diffusion
b. Acculturation
c. Independent Invention
d. Globalization
e. Globalization
f. Discovery

VII. Other Principles that Characterize Culture
a. Cultural Universals
b. Particular Culture
c. General Cultures


Topic: RACE AND ETHNICITY

I. Race
Uses of the term “race”

Racial Classification
a. Based on phenotype
b. Bases on social race

II. Ethnicity
What is an ethnic group?
a. 4 elements that make up an ethnic group
b. Characteristics of an ethnic group
Ethnicity
a. 2 Types of ethnicity
b. 3 Stages of ethnicity

Ethnic Status and Stratification
a. 2 Types of ethnic statuses
b. Dimensions of stratification
c. Ethnic stratification system

III. Race and Ethnic Relations
Patterns and Consequences of Contact

Race Relations Cycle
a. According to Robert E. Park
b. According to W. O. Brown

2 Major Types of Race Relations
a. Peaceful coexistence
b. Conflict
Roots of Conflict
5 Levels of Negative Action
4 Categories of People
Social Psychological Approaches in Understanding Prejudice
Acts of Discrimination



Topic: SOCIAL STRATIFICATION

I. What is social stratification?
Systems of Social Stratification
a. Slavery
b. Caste
c. Estate
d. Class

II. What determines Social Class?
Karl Marx: The Means of Production
Max Weber: Property, Prestige, and Power

III. Why is Social Stratification Universal?
According to Kingsley Davis and Wilbert Moore
According to Melvin Tumin
According to Gaetano Mosca
According to Gerhard Lenski


III. How do elites maintain stratification?
Controlling ideas
Controlling information
Technology
Social Network



Topic: COLLECTIVE BEHAVIOR AND SOCIAL MOVEMENTS

I. What is collective behavior?
What is the meaning of collectivity?
a. 2 Kinds of Collectivities
b. Difference between Collectivities and Social Group

Localized Collectivities
a. Crowd
b. Mobs
c. Riots

Dispersed Collectivities
a. Mass Behavior
b. Rumor
c. Gossip
d. Public Opinion
e. Propaganda
f. Panic
g. Mass Hysteria
h. Fashions
i. Fad

Explaining Crowd Behavior
a. Contagion Theory
b. Convergence Theory
c. Emergent-norm Theory


II. What is a social movement?
Types of Social Movements
a. Alternative
b. Redemptive
c. Reformative
d. Revolutionary

Explaining Social Movements
a. Deprivation Theory
b. Mass-Society Theory
c. Structural-Strain Theory
d. Resource-Mobilization Theory
e. Culture Theory
f. New Social Movements Theory

Gender and Social Movements

Stages in Social Movements
a. Emergence
b. Coalescence
c. Bureaucratization
d. Decline

GRADE REQUIREMENTS for SOCSCI 113

1. Class Participation/ Oral recitation = 20%

How can I be graded in my class participation?
A. News Reporting
• The first ten (10) minutes of the class will be devoted to news reporting.
• Five (5) students will be randomly chosen to report on a news article that he have read in the newspaper, seen on television, or heard over the radio.
• Each student will be given two (2) minutes to report. In the first minute, he will report on the news article; while on the second minute, he must make an analysis, insight, or reaction regarding the news article that he reported.
• He is only allowed to bring with him a maximum of 1/8th sheet of yellow paper while delivering the news report.

B. QIP (Question, Issue, Problem)
• The last ten (10) minutes of the class will be devoted to QIP.
• Another five (5) students will be randomly selected to give a question, issue, or a problem regarding the topic discussed for the day.
• He will be given only two (2) minutes to raise the question, or state the issue or problem.

C. Topical Discussion
• The student can take advantage of an automatic 1.0 grade in class participation by volunteering to discuss on a topic.
• The volunteer discussant will be given a reading material to study on.
• After a period of time of preparation, he will discuss the topic in the class.
• He must be able to provide a visual aide (manila paper, chalk and black board, overhead projector, powerpoint presentation).
• He need not bring the reading material in front. He is only allowed to bring a maximum of three (3) index cards as discussion reference.
• He must make an analysis or reaction or throw questions to his audience as a conclusion of his discussion.


2. Short Papers = 30%

• Two (2) short papers will be required for midterm, and another two (2) short papers for the final period of the semester.
• The student will be given a question to answer based on his own idea. He must answer in a manner that shows critical thinking by making an objective essay.
• Questions will be based on the reading material provided for the specific topic that is subject to analytical scrutiny.
• Answers must be encoded observing the following standard format of encoding:
Font: Times New Roman
Font Size: 12
Line Spacing: 1.5
Margins: 1 inch on all sides
Paper: 8.5 x 11inch
Number of Pages: 1
(fasten with a stapler; no need to be submitted with a folder)
• Deadline will be announced as to reasonably give time to the student to research and work on his short paper.
• WARNING: NO TO PLAGIARISM. Write your paper according to your own idea resulting from your own research and investigation. DO NOT copy and paste any idea of any other authors/people posted in the internet. You can quote authors of any related books but never copy their own writings.
• Late papers will NEVER be accepted.


3. Quizzes = 10%

• An announced ten (10) to twenty (20) item quiz will be given after every topic discussed.
• Quizzes will be highly objective.


4. Project = 20%

A. Midterm Project
Cultural Presentation

B. Final Project
Research Work


5. Midterm and Final Examination = 20%

GRADE REQUIREMENTS for SOCSCI 112

1. Class Participation/ Oral recitation = 20%

How can I be graded in my class participation?
A. News Reporting
• The first ten (10) minutes of the class will be devoted to news reporting.
• Five (5) students will be randomly chosen to report on a news article that
he have read in the newspaper, seen on television, or heard over the radio.
• Each student will be given two (2) minutes to report. In the first minute,
he will report on the news article; while on the second minute, he must
make an analysis, insight, or reaction regarding the news article that he
reported.
• He is only allowed to bring with him a maximum of 1/8th sheet of yellow
paper while delivering the news report.

B. QIP (Question, Issue, Problem)
• The last ten (10) minutes of the class will be devoted to QIP.
• Another five (5) students will be randomly selected to give a question,
issue, or a problem regarding the topic discussed for the day.
• He will be given only two (2) minutes to raise the question, or state the
issue or problem.

C. Topical Discussion
• The student can take advantage of an automatic 1.0 grade in class
participation by volunteering to discuss on a topic.
• The volunteer discussant will be given a reading material to study on.
• After a period of time of preparation, he will discuss the topic in the
class.
• He must be able to provide a visual aide (manila paper, chalk and black
board, overhead projector, powerpoint presentation).
• He need not bring the reading material in front. He is only allowed to bring
a maximum of three (3) index cards as discussion reference.
• He must make an analysis or reaction or throw questions to his audience as a
conclusion of his discussion.


2. Short Papers = 30%

• Two (2) short papers will be required for midterm, and another two (2) short
papers for the final period of the semester.
• The student will be given a question to answer based on his own idea. He
must answer in a manner that shows critical thinking by making an objective
essay.
• The question will be based on the reading material provided for the specific
topic that is subject to analytical scrutiny.
• Answers must be encoded observing the following standard format of encoding:
Font: Times New Roman
Font Size: 12
Line Spacing: 1.5
Margins: 1 inch on all sides
Paper: 8.5 x 11inch
Number of Pages: 1
(fasten with a stapler; no need to be submitted with a folder)
• Deadline will be announced as to reasonably give time to the student to
research and work on his short paper.
• WARNING: NO TO PLAGIARISM. Write your paper according to your own idea
resulting from your own research and investigation. DO NOT copy and paste
any idea of any other authors/people posted in the internet. You can quote
authors of any related books but never copy their own writings.
• Late papers will NEVER be accepted.


3. Quizzes = 10%

• An announced ten (10) to twenty (20) item quiz will be given after every
topic discussed.
• Quizzes will be highly objective.


4. Project = 20%

A. Midterm Project
• The class will only be making only one (1) project for the entire semester.
• By forming a group of ten (10), each groups will have to research on an
ethnic group/ indigenous people (IP) group in Mindanao. The IP Group to be
researched on will be assigned by the teacher.
• The groups will make a written output observing the following guidelines:

I. Description of the assigned IP Group (history, customs, tradition,
language, geographical location, number, etc.)

II. What are the social and cultural issues that confront this IP group?

III. From what theoretical perspective are you going to understand the issues
that confront them?

IV. Recommendation


• Written output will be encoded observing the following standard format of
encoding:
Font: Times New Roman
Font Size: 12
Line Spacing: 1.5
Margins: 1 inch on all sides
Paper: 8.5 x 11inch

• Date of submission: One (1) week before the midterm exam.


B. Final Project
• The students will make a powerpoint presentation of the written output of
their midterm project where artistry and presentation will be highly valued.
• Presentations will be graded according to the following criteria:
Content 40%
Artistry 30%
Delivery/Presentation 30%
(mastery of subject matter)
Total 100%
• Date of presentation: To be announced


5. Midterm and Final Examination = 20%

Course Syllabus for Social Science 113

SOCIETY AND CULTURE WITH FAMILY PLANNING
2nd Semester, SY: 2009-2010


Faculty: Florie Jane M. Tamon Class Email Address:
fjtamon@gmail.com socioandphilos@gmail.com
Consultation Hours: Class Blogspot:
MWF 9-11am http://socioandphilos.blogspot.com



Course Title:
SOCIETY AND CULTURE WITH FAMILY PLANNING

Course Description:
The course will introduce to the students concepts, theories, and perspectives vital in the understanding of society and culture. An in depth discussion of basic social institutions forming the social structure will be emphasized in order to increase the awareness of students of the current issues confronting the present social structure. In so doing, the students are also expected to understand their individual and collective functions in confronting such issues.
Furthermore, a special discussion will be devoted on family planning, taking into account family planning and reproductive health concepts and issues that are significant agendum of the society’s project on social order.

Course Objectives: At the end of the semester, the students are expected to:
1. Discuss the varied concepts related to the study of society and culture.
2. Explain the roles of social institutions as bases of order in the society.
3. Comprehend the factors which lead to social change.
4. Discuss varied concepts on reproductive health and family planning.

Course Outline:

I. INTRODUCTION
A. Nature and Beginnings of Sociology and Anthropology
B. Perspectives in Understanding the Society
1. Conflict Perspective
2. Symbolic-Interactionist Perspective
3. Structural-Functional Analysis

II. SOCIETY
A. Socio-cultural Evolution: Transformation of Societies
B. Social Groups and Organizations
C. Socialization
1. Understanding Socialization
Sigmund Freud: Elements of Personality
Jean Piaget: Cognitive Development
Lawrence Kohlberg: Moral Development
Carol Gilligan: Bringing Gender
George Herbert Mead: The Social Self
Erick Erikson: 8 Stages of Development
2. Agents of Socialization

III. CULTURE
A. What is Culture?
B. Components of Culture
C. Characteristics of Culture
D. Issues in Understanding Culture

IV. BASIC SOCIAL INSTITUTIONS
A. Religion and Society
B. Government and Law
C. Economy
D. Education
E. Marriage and Family

V. FAMILY PLANNING AND RESPONSIBLE PARENTHOOD
A. Reproductive Health
B. Family Planning
C. Responsible Parenthood


Class Activities:
Participatory Class Discussion
Film-Viewing
Topical Discussion
Research Works
Class Presentations
QIP (Question, Issue, Problem)

Grade Requirement:
Midterm and Final Grade Semestral Grade
Class Participation 20% Midterm Grade 50%
Short Papers 30% Final Grade 50%
Quizzes 10% 100%
Project 20%
Midterm/Final Exam 20%
100%

References:
1. Broom, L. and Selznick, P. (1995). Sociology: A Text with Adapted Readings. 2nd Edition. Row, Peterson, and Company. USA.
2. Farganis, James. (2000). Readings in Social Theory: The Classic Tradition to Post Modernism. Mc Graw-Hill, Inc. USA.
3. Hebding, D. and Glick, L. (1992). Introduction to Sociology: A Text with Adapted Readings. McGraw-Hill, Inc. USA.
4. Henslin, J. (2001). Sociology: A Down-to-Earth Approach. 5th Edition. A Pearson Education Company. Massachusetts.
5. Kottak, C. (2004). Anthropology: The Exploration of Human Diversity. 10th Edition. McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. USA.
6. Lawrence, R. (1963). Perspectives on the Social Order: Readings in Sociology. McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. USA.
7. Macionis, J. (2001). Sociology. 8th Edition. Prentice Hall, Inc. USA.
8. Panopio, I. and Rolda, R. S. (2000). Society and Culture: Introduction to Sociology and Anthropology. JMC Press, Inc. Quezon City.
9. Ritzer, G. (2000). Sociological Theory. 5th Edition. McGraw-Hill Companies. USA.
10. San Juan, W. et al.(2007). Sociology, Culture, and Family Planning. Unlad Publishing. Pasay City.

Course Syllabus for Social Science 112

SOCIETY AND CULTURE WITH EMPHASIS ON CULTURES OF MINDANAO
2nd Semester, SY: 2009-2010


Faculty: Florie Jane M. Tamon Class Email Address:
fjtamon@gmail.com socioandphilos@gmail.com
Consultation Hours: Class Blogspot:
MWF 9-11am http://socioandphilos/.blogspot.com



Course Title:
SOCIETY AND CULTURE WITH EMPHASIS ON CULTURES OF MINDANAO

Course Description:
The course will introduce to the students concepts, theories, and perspectives vital in the understanding of society and culture. An explanation on why people of different groups or societies have different cultures and behave differently will also e tackled. In so doing, the students are expected to recognize the cultural elements that are distinctly Filipino and choose those that are worth perpetuating.
Corollary to the understanding of society and culture is the ability to identify issues and concerns affecting the society. The students are expected to have an increased level of awareness of oneself and other significant factors around him. To help him develop his awareness, an emphasis of the diverse cultures of Mindanao will be taken as an additional topic.

Course Objectives: At the end of the semester, the students are expected to:
1. Discuss the varied concepts related to the study of society and culture.
2. Compare cultural practices of people with different ethnic origins.
3. Appreciate Filipino society and culture.
4. Explain the roles of social institutions as bases of order in the society.
5. Comprehend the factors which lead to social change.

Course Outline:

I. INTRODUCTION
A. Nature and Beginnings of Sociology and Anthropology
B. Perspectives in Understanding the Society
1. Conflict Perspective
2. Symbolic-Interactionist Perspective
3. Structural-Functional Analysis

II. SOCIETY
A. Socio-cultural Evolution: Transformation of Societies
B. Social Groups and Organizations
C. Socialization
1. Understanding Socialization
Sigmund Freud: Elements of Personality
Jean Piaget: Cognitive Development
Lawrence Kohlberg: Moral Development
Carol Gilligan: Bringing Gender
George Herbert Mead: The Social Self
Erick Erikson: 8 Stages of Development
2. Agents of Socialization

III. CULTURE
A. What is Culture?
B. Components of Culture
C. Characteristics of Culture
D. Issues in Understanding Culture

IV. PRINCIPLES UNDERLYING SOCIAL AND CULTURAL ISSUES
A. Race and Ethnicity
B. Social Stratification
C. Collective Behavior and Social Movements
D. Social Deviance

V. FILIPINO SOCIETY AND CULTURE
A. Development of the Filipino Society and Culture
B. Basic Features of Filipino Society
C. Filipino Values

VI. CULTURES OF MINDANAO
A. Situations of Indigenous People
B. Indigenous People of Mindanao

Class Activities:
Participatory Class Discussion
Film-Viewing
Topical Discussion
Research Works
Class Presentations
QIP (Question, Issue, Problem)

Grade Requirement:
Midterm and Final Grade Semestral Grade
Class Participation 20% Midterm Grade 50%
Short Papers 30% Final Grade 50%
Quizzes 10% 100%
Project 20%
Midterm/Final Exam 20%
100%

References:
1. Broom, L. and Selznick, P. (1995). Sociology: A Text with Adapted Readings. 2nd Edition. Row, Peterson, and Company. USA.
2. Farganis, James. (2000). Readings in Social Theory: The Classic Tradition to Post Modernism. Mc Graw-Hill, Inc. USA.
3. Hebding, D. and Glick, L. (1992). Introduction to Sociology: A Text with Adapted Readings. McGraw-Hill, Inc. USA.
4. Henslin, J. (2001). Sociology: A Down-to-Earth Approach. 5th Edition. A Pearson Education Company. Massachusetts.
5. Kottak, C. (2004). Anthropology: The Exploration of Human Diversity. 10th Edition. McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. USA.
6. Lawrence, R. (1963). Perspectives on the Social Order: Readings in Sociology. McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. USA.
7. Macionis, J. (2001). Sociology. 8th Edition. Prentice Hall, Inc. USA.
8. Panopio, I. and Rolda, R. S. (2000). Society and Culture: Introduction to Sociology and Anthropology. JMC Press, Inc. Quezon City.
9. Ritzer, G. (2000). Sociological Theory. 5th Edition. McGraw-Hill Companies. USA.
10. San Juan, W. et al.(2007). Sociology, Culture, and Family Planning. Unlad Publishing. Pasay City.