THE FISHER VALLEY COLLEGE

“A Christ-Centered Institution”
No. 5, Manuel L. Quezon St., Hagonoy, Taguig City

1st Semester, A.Y. 2018-2019

Course Syllabus
in
SOCIETY AND CULTURE WITH FAMILY PLANNING

CLASS SCHEDULE: Thursday, 1:00-4:00 Room 208

PROFESSOR: Marlon B. Raquel

 Juris Doctor, Polytechnic University of the Philippines
College of Law
 Doctor in Business Administration, Olivarez College
 Certificate in Teaching Program, The Fisher Valley College
 Master in Business Administration, Taguig City University
 Master of Arts in Demography, University of the Philippines
 Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences (major in Political
Science), University of the Philippines
 Licensed Professional Teacher & Civil Service Professional

EMAIL ADDRESS: tfvcdbaa@gmail.com

TELEPHONE NUMBER: (02) 839-1903

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course is an introduction to sociology as a way of understanding the

world. Topics include sociology as a branch of social science, culture,
socialization, social groups, social organization, deviance, crime, race and
ethnicity, gender, family, social change, and population studies.

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COURSE OBJECTIVES:

By the end of the course, students will be able to:

1. Understand the main sociological perspectives and theories and how to apply
these perspectives and theories to contemporary social problems;

2. Gain insight into the critical link between social structures, social forces and
individual circumstances; and

3. Understand how you shape the society as a member and how society shapes
you.

COURSE OUTLINE AND TIME FRAME:

One (1) semester is equivalent to eighteen (18) weeks, or its equivalent of normally
six (6) school days a week, or one hundred (100) days.

1ST WEEK INTRODUCTION

Getting to Know Each Other
Course Orientation and Discussion of Syllabus
Sociology as a Field of Discipline in Light of the Changes in
Philippine Education Curriculum vis-à-vis K to 12 Program and
ASEAN Integration

2ND WEEK: THE STUDY OF SOCIOLOGY AND ANTHROPOLOGY

Definition of Science
The Beginning of Anthropology and Sociology
The Development of Anthropology and Sociology in the Philippines
What is Sociology?
The Sociological Imagination
What is Anthropology?
The Relationship between Sociology and Anthropology
The Relation of Sociology and Anthropology to Social Sciences
Social Research Procedure
Other Approaches in Research

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3RD WEEK: PREHISTORY OF THE PHILIPPINES
Status of Archeology in the Philippines
Dating Techniques in the Philippines
Geological Foundations of the Earth
Relationship between Biology and Culture
Theories on Biological Evolution
FAMILY TREE OF MAN
Dryophithecus
Proconsul
Ramapithecus
Australopithecus
Java Man and Peking Man
The Neanderthal Man
Ancient Filipino Communities
Barangay
Leadership
Social Class

4TH WEEK: SOCIETY AND CULTURE

The Concepts of Society and Culture
The Meaning of Culture
Behavior as Biologically Based
The Characteristics of Culture
The Elements of Culture
Material Culture and Technology
Language and Culture
Subculture
Culture Shock
Culture Universals and Diversity
Ethnocentrism
Cultural Relativism

5TH WEEK PRELIM EXAMINATION

6TH WEEK: PHILIPPINE VALUES

Definition of Values
The Basis of Philippine Value Orientation
The Study of Values
Filipino Values
Filipino Values and The February 22-25, 1986 Revolution

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 Indigenous Filipino Values
Centennial Values of Philippine Independence
The Shaping of Social Values in Schools
The DECS Values Education Program Framework
The Need for a Moral Recovery Program

7TH WEEK: PERSONALITY AND SOCIALIZATION

The Meaning of Personality
Freud’s Theory of Personality
Culture and Personality
Symbolic Interactionism
The Process of Socialization
Agencies of Socialization
Socialization for Sex Roles
Deviant Behavior
Drug Abuse and Drug Addiction
Prostitution

8TH WEEK: SOCIAL- CULTURAL CHANGE

What is Social Change? Cultural Change ?
Theories of Social Change
Characteristics of Socio – Cultural Change
Sources of Social Change
Processes of Social Change
Barriers and Stimulants to Change
Development and Social Change
The NGOs and Development
Modernization
Globalization : A Socio – Cultural and Economic Issue
Global Culture

9TH WEEK: SOCIAL ORGANIZATION

Marriage : Definitions and Views
Marriage as the Formation of Alliances
Marriage as an Exchange
The Marriage Process
The Marriage Ceremony
Securing the Marriage
Residence after Marriage
Forms of Marriage

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 Beyond Monogamy
Other Forms of Relationship
Dual Career Family
Changing Role of Women
The Family: Development Cycle
Forms of Family
Incest Regulation
Causes of the Changing Family
The Nuclear Families in Contemporary Philippine Society
Changing Role of Women
The Future of the Family in the Philippines
Kinship System
The Social Universe
Social Allies
Ritual Relationships
Kinship Terminologies
Principles of Kinship Identification
Bilateral and Unilineal Systems
Kinship and Gender

10TH WEEK: MIDTERM EXAMINATION

11TH WEEK: GENDER : CONCEPTS, THEORIES & VIEWS

Nineteenth Century View on Gender
Contemporary Developments on Gender
Feminists Critics

12TH WEEK: SOCIAL STRATIFICATION

Origin of the Concept of Inequality
Class, Status and Powers
Elements of Social Stratification
Approaches in the Study of Social Stratification
Characteristics of Social Stratification
Lifestyles

13TH WEEK: ETHNIC GROUPS

Definition and Criteria
The Philippine Ethnic Groups
Some Important Issues Regarding Ethnicity
Positive Effects on Family Member of having a Parent Working Abroad

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 Negatives Effects on Family Members of having a Parent Working Abroad
Race and Ethnicity
Ethnic Absolutism
Ethnic Distribution in Contemporary Plural Societies
Ethnic Identity
Ethnic Symbols
Ethnic Relations
Problems and Issues Confronting Ethnic Groups

14TH WEEK: PREFINAL EXAMINATION

15TH WEEK: ECONOMIC ORGANIZATION

Infrastructural vs. Structural Aspects of Economies
Modes of Production
Reciprocal Exchange
Reciprocal and Freeloaders c
Reciprocity and Trade
The Kula Ring
Redistributive Exchange
Potlatch
Price Market Exchange Buying and Selling
The Rural Household and Its Contribution to Economic Production
The Economic Value of Children
Javanese Case: Role of Children in Economic Productivity
The Land Reform of 1972 ( Philippine Case)
Changes Brought About by the Land Reform
Land Reform Programs in Other Countries
Criticisms on the Land Reform Program
The CARP: 1988
Industrialization

16TH WEEK: POLITICAL ORGANIZATIONS

Concept of Power
Theories of Political Power
Ruling Class Model
Ruling Elite Model
Pluralist Model
Pressure Groups
Bureaucracy
Political Norms

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 Political Ideology
The Political Elite
Political Organization of Societies
States
Warfare
Feuding
The Muslim Political Organization
Custom Law
Council of Elders
Law
Nation –State

RELIGION AND SOCIETY

The Functions of Religion
Religion and Magic
Religious Practitioners
Religious Pluralism
Revitalization Movements
Separation of Church and State
Religion and Social Change
Summary
Study Helps
Topics for Research

WEEK 17: RURAL AND URBAN COMMUNITY

Definition of Community
Rural Society and Culture
Urbanization in Historical Perspectives
Urban Society and Culture
Urban Ecological Processes
Rural Government
The Metropolitan Area
Rural Problems
Rural Change and Rural Development
Urban Social Problems
Urban Renewal and Development
Summary
Study Helps
Topics for Research

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 POPULATION DYNAMICS AND CHANGE
Why Study Population
The Global Population Situation
The Demographic Transition
The Philippine Population Situation
Processes in Population Change
Biological Structures in Population
Consequences and Implications of Rapid Population Growth
Population Policy and Programs

18TH WEEK: FINAL EXAMINATION

COURSE REQUIREMENTS:

Note: Submissions of academic papers and assignments beyond the deadlines

will not be entertained/accepted/approved!

Midterm exam and final exam will be a combination of different types of tests to
be given such as multiple-choice questions, enumeration, true-or-false questions,
essays, etc. This will be a 100-point test. These exams will be administered on
DURING THE REGULAR EXAMINATION WEEKS as scheduled by the
College Office.

Online Quizzes – All quizzes will be submitted online. Register an account at

www.easyclass.com and follow the instructions to be given by your professor
during the first day of classes. Make sure you have a working email address.

Portfolio – At the end of each chapter of our textbook is a section of “Topics for
Research”. Each student shall submit what is required in each chapter. Not all
items will be answered. Each student will select two (2) items per chapter.
Compile your works in a clear book.

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 Chapter Number Page Number
Chapter 1 24
Chapter 2 45
Chapter 3 69
Chapter 4 92
Chapter 5 123
Chapter 6 149
Chapter 7 193
Chapter 8 209
Chapter 9 230
Chapter 10 252
Chapter 11 281
Chapter 12 310
Chapter 13 337
Chapter 14 371
Chapter 15 399

Deadline of Submissions:

Submissions shall be split into two dates. 1st submission is on August 30

covering Chapters 1-8 and 2nd submission is on October 11 covering Chapters
9-15.

Recitation – Class participation will measure your involvement during

discussions. This class is not designed for a one-way process; this is a two-way
communication. Therefore, recitation is of vital importance. If there is something
that is not clear to you, you better ask. You are free to disagree with me or your
classmates even at the middle of my lecture. Exercise your freedom of expression.

GRADING SYSTEM:

2 Online Quizzes (2x5%=10%) 10%

6 Online Quizzes (6x4%=12%) 24% Recitation 10%
Recitation 4% Portfolio 20%
Midterm Exam 12% Final Exam 20%
MIDTERM PERIOD 40% FINAL PERIOD 60%

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 FINAL GRADE (100%) = MIDTERM (40%) + FINAL (60%)

Final Grade Equivalent Grade Remarks

99-100 1.00 Outstanding
96-98 1.25 Excellent
93-95 1.50 Superior
90-92 1.75 Very Good
87-89 2.00 Good
84-86 2.25 Average
81-83 2.50 Satisfactory
78-80 2.75 Fair
75-77 3.00 Passing
74 and Below 5.00 Failed
No Final Exam INC Incomplete
Dropped WF Withdrawal Failure

COURSE ASSESSMENT:

Aside from academic deficiency, other grounds for a failing grade are:

1. Grave misconduct and/or cheating during examinations

2. Unexcused absences of more than 20% of required number of meetings per
semester (4 absences)
3. A failing academic standing

EXPECTATIONS FROM THE STUDENT:

The student’s responsibility is to come to class prepared. He or she is also

expected to take all examinations on the date scheduled. He or she should read the
assigned problems prior to class. He or she is also expected to attend each class
and participate actively in the discussions.

ACADEMIC DISHONESTY:

All students are expected to be academically honest. Cheating, lying and

other forms of unethical behavior will not be tolerated. Any student found guilty
of cheating in examinations or plagiarism in submitted course requirements will
receive a 5.00 grade in the course requirement or in the course. Plagiarism refers to
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the use of books, notes or other intellectual property without giving proper
attribution to its author, or representing the work of another person as one’s own.
Cheating refers to securing help in attest; copying tests, assignments, reports or
research papers; collaborating with other students during examinations or in
preparing academic work; signing another student’s name on an attendance sheet;
or otherwise practicing scholastic dishonesty.

POLICY ON ABSENCES:

The allowed number of absences for students in a three-unit subject (three

hours per week) is 20% of the total number of meetings, i., 4 absences (18 weeks x
20% = 3.6 meetings). Beyond this allowable number of absences, you will be
dropped from the class. Request for excused absences or waiver of absences must
be presented upon reporting back to class with complete name, signature, and
contact number of the parent/guardian/work supervisor and signed by the
student. Special examinations will be allowed only in special cases, such as
prolonged illness. It is the responsibility of the student to monitor his/her own
tardy incidents and absences that might accumulate leading to a grade of 5.00
“failed”. It is also his or her responsibility to consult with the professor or
Department Head should his/her case be of special nature.

Note: Course assessment, expectations from the student, academic dishonesty,

and policy on absences were adopted with TFVC’s own policies.

Index Cards - You are required to submit a ½” index card no later than the 3rd
class meeting. Submit a 1” x 1” recent photo.

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I have read the course syllabus and I understand that I have to comply with the
requirements of the course and the expectations from me as a student of Society and Culture
with Family Planning during the First Semester of Academic Year 2018-2019. I am fully
aware of the consequences of non-compliance with the above-mentioned requirements and
expectations.

____________________________________________________ ______________________
Printed name and signature of the student Date

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I have read the course syllabus and I understand that I have to comply with the requirements of
the course and the expectations from me as a student of Society and Culture with Family
Planning during the First Semester of Academic Year 2018-2019. I am fully aware of the
consequences of non-compliance with the above-mentioned requirements and expectations.

____________________________________________________ ______________________
Printed name and signature of the student Date

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