IMMANUEL BIBLE COLLEGE

P.O. Box 170, Banawa Hills

Cebu City, Philippines

A.Y. 2008-2009 First Semester

COURSE SYLLABUS

I. COURSE CODE: Soc 4143

II. COURSE TITLE: Society and Culture with Family Planning
III.COURSE UNITS: 3 units

IV. COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course is an introduction to the basic concepts in sociology and anthropology with stress on the study of culture, social organizations and
institutions, rural and urban problems, family life, socio-cultural change and population education. Focus will be given on to analysis of current
sociological phenomena in the Philippines today.

IV. COURSE OBJECTIVES:

At the end of the course, students should be able to:

A. Cognitive
 Demonstrate understanding of the major concepts in sociology and anthropology.
 Explain the importance of culture and how it influences a person’s behaviour and relationships in the society.
 Evaluate Filipino culture in light of the teachings of the Scriptures.
 Discuss the importance of family planning and how various birth control methods are used.

B. Affective
 Demonstrate appreciation other cultures and societies.
 Value Filipino cultural traits that are in agreement with the standard of the Scriptures.

C. Psychomotor
 Make an assessment of prevalent problems in the Philippine society today and design appropriate course of actions to solve to those
problems.
 Respond effectively to various anthropological and sociological concepts learned in the course by applying them to specific situations in
their lives and ministry.
Session Specific Learning Objectives Learning Content Time Learning Strategies & Evaluation
Number Frame Techniques Measures
During and after the class, the PRELIM
students are expected to:
1-3 1. Define Sociology, Introduction to Sociology and Week 1-2 Lecture Quiz
Anthropology, and key Anthropology (4.5 hours) Video Clip
terminologies in the study.  Sociological Development &
2. Identify the different pioneers of Forerunners
sociology and anthropology and  Nature and Branches of
their major contributions in Anthropology
these fields of science.  Stages of Man’s Cultural
Development

4-6 1. Define terms related to culture. Society and Culture Week 2-3 Research
2. Discuss the characteristics of  Characteristics of Culture (4.5 hours) Reporting
culture.  Components of Culture Lecture
3. Identify the difference of norms, A. Material Film Showing
folkways, and mores. B. Non-Material
4. Explain various cultural  Other Cultural Concepts
concepts

7-8 1. Define Values. The Filipino Cultural Values Week 4 Article Clippings Written Report
2. Discuss the various forces that  Forces that Shape Contemporary (3 hours) Research/Reporting
influence Filipino values. Filipino Values Discussion
3. Describe and evaluate key  Key Values that Dominate the Argumentation
values that dominate Filipinos. Filipino Way of Life

9-10 1. Explain the concept of Personality and Socialization Week 5-6 Lecture Group output
Personality and Socialization  Determinants of Personality (3 hours) Small Groups
2. Evaluate various theories of Formation
personality development.  Theories of Personality
3. Discuss the scope, functions, Development
and contributions of various  Agencies of Socialization
agents of socialization. PRELIM
 EXAM
During and after the class, the MIDTERM
students are expected to:
11-12 1. Define Deviant Behavior. Deviant Behavior Week 6-7 Lecture Short Check-up
2. Explain the various explanations  Explanations for Deviant (3 hours) Reporting Test
and theories for deviant Behavior Current Issues
behaviour.  Two Serious Forms of Deviant Video Clip
3. Design strategies to deal with Behavior
deviant behaviour. A. Drug Abuse
B. Crimes

13-14 1. Compare and contrast various Social Groups, Stratification, and Week 7-8 Research Group Output
types of social groups. Organizations (3 hours) Reporting
2. Discuss bureaucracy.  Types of Social Groups Chart: Descent Groups
3. Identify the various types of  Formal Organizations &
descent groups. Informal Groups
4. Describe the various classes in  Bureaucracy
the society.  Kinship Ideologies & Descent
Groups
 Social Structure: Stratification

15-16 1. Explain the various forms of Collective Behavior and Social Week 8-9 Lecture Quiz
collective behaviour. Movements (3 hours) Discussion
2. Discuss the theories of crowd  Types of Collective Behavior Video Clip
behaviour.  Theories of Crowd Behavior
3. Explain what a social movement  Social Movements
is.

17-19 1. Explain the various functions of The Family & Family Planning Week 9-10 Research
the family.  Functions of the Family (4.5 hours) Reporting
2. Define marriage and discuss  Dissolution of Marriage Drawing/Diagram
grounds for its dissolution.  Family Planning &
3. Explain what family planning is. Contraceptive Methods
4. Describe different contraceptive
methods.
20-21 1. Discuss the various political Government and Law Week 11-12 Lecture
systems.  The State & Political Systems (3 hours) Argumentation
2. Describe the structure and  The Structure and Function of
function of Philippine politics. Philippine Politics
 Power Beyond the Law
MIDTERM
EXAM
FINALS

22-23 1. Discuss the different types of Economy and Work Week 12-13 Research Quiz
economic systems.  Structure of Economy (3 hours) Small Groups
2. Describe the global economy.  Understanding the Global Reporting
3. Discuss the pros and cons of Economy
overseas employment.  The Overseas Filipino Workers

24-25 1. Describe educational structures. Education Week 13-14 Lecture

2. Explain the functions of  Educational Structures (3 hours) Group Discussion
education.  Functions of Education
3. Evaluate education in the  Education in the Philippines
Philippines.

26-27 1. Explain the elements of religion. Religion Week 14-15 Research Group Output
2. Discuss the various functions of  Elements of Religion (3 hours) Reporting
religion.  Functions of Religion Role Playing
3. Trace religious patterns in the  Religious Patterns in the
Philippines. Philippines

28 1. Compare the rural and urban Rural and Urban Communities Week 15 Lecture Short Check-up
communities.  The Rural-Urban Community (1.5 hours) Current Issues Test
2. Discuss the effects of Dichotomy Discussion
urbanization in the Philippines.  Rural Communities in the
Philippines
 Urbanization in the Philippines
 29-30 1. Discuss gender inequality. Women and Children Week 16 Discussion
2. Describe various issues  Gender Inequality (3 hours) Video Clip
affecting women and children.  Issues on Women
3. Recommend solutions to  Child Workers
violence against women and  Violence Against Women and
children. Children

31-33 1. Discuss characteristics of social Social Change Week 17-18 Lecture

change.  Characteristics of Social Change (4.5 hours) Discussion Final Output:
2. Describe the different levels of  Levels of Human Action and Film Showing Term Paper
human action and change. Change
3. Evaluate social change in the  Factors in Social Change
Philippine society.  Modernity
 Social Change in Philippine FINAL EXAM
Society

V. COURSE REQUIREMENTS
1. Attendance and active participation in all sessions.
2. Reading assignments – selected readings from references.
3. Tests, exams and group output.
4. Term Paper – 8-10 pages; double space; with cover page; and following the commonly accepted term paper format of IBC. It must have at least 7
bibliographic references. Students may write about the following:
a. A particular problem in the society and suggested solutions for that problem.
b. A Filipino value or specific topic concerning Philippine culture.
c. A major concept in Sociology or Anthropology.
The paper should show it is well-thought, well-researched, and must cite references properly.

VI. COURSE GRADING SYSTEM

Reports/Assignments/Group Output ---------------------- 20%
Quizzes & Prelim Exam ---------------------- 20%
Mid Term Exam ---------------------- 20%
Final Exam ---------------------- 20%
Term Paper ---------------------- 20%
TOTAL ---------------------100%
VII. COURSE TEXTBOOKS

Javier, Jessie D., Rodrigo D. Costales, Dionesio C. Rivas. Introductory Sociology and Anthropology: A Pedagogy. Manila, Philippines: Rex Book Store
Inc., 2002.

Panopio, Isabel and Adelisa Raymundo. Sociology: Focus on the Philippines, 4th ed. Quezon City, Philippines: KEN Inc., 2004.

VIII. REFERENCES

Abelos, Alex V. Sociology with Introduction to Anthropology in a Global Perspective: A Guidebook in Society and Culture, 2006 ed. Manila,
Philippines: Educational Publishing House, 2006.

The Holy Bible

Prepared by: Rev. Wenifredo O. Capapas, Jr.

June 2008
1. nation could be based only on scientific laws discovered through experimentation, observation, logic, etc.