La Salette of Quezon, Inc.

Samonte, Quezon, Isabela

SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

SY 2020-2021

LEARNING MODULE
Understanding Culture,
Society and Politics 11
Semester 1, Midterm, Week 1
Prepared By: Mark Louie A. Ferrer
Contact Details:

1. Mobile No. 0935-445-4574

2. E-Mail: marklouief.a@gmail.com
3. Facebook Messenger Account: mark louie alonsagay ferrer

LSQ: ONE WITH YOU!

La Salette of Quezon, Inc. SY 2020-2021 Senior High School

Understanding Culture, Society and Politics 11
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 Self-Learning Module (SLM)
Quarter 1, Week 1
Hello Salettinian! One with you. I am Mr. Mark Louie A. Ferrer. I will be your Understanding
Culture Society and Politics teacher, and you will be the learner. For this school year 2020-2021, LSQ has
adopted the Modular Distance Learning (MDL) modality. You are given a plastic envelope for your Module
Kit (MK) which includes the following:
1. Self-Learning Module (SLM) – This contains the discussion of the lesson you will be learning.
This is written for you to read in a conversational manner, like a teacher “speaking” with you.
2. Learning Activity Sheets (LAS) – These will be for your use to answer the exercises indicated in
the SLM.
3. Answer Key (AK) – This contains the correct and possible answers to the practice exercises in
your LAS. You put a check mark (✓) on the item you got right or correct, or put a cross mark
(X)on the item you got wrong or incorrect. Don’t worry so much about your wrong answers.
Study those items you marked X until you understand the correct answer. But please answer first
the exercises before looking at the Answer Key.
4. LAS Assessment Sheet (AS) – This contains the quiz material, the answer of which is NOT found
in the AKS. This will be checked by the teacher.

Note: You have to answer the LAS with your marking (✓ or X ) and the AS because you will put
these sheets in the plastic envelope which your parent/guardian will pass or submit to me when
they get your MK for Week 2.

In case you need to ask about our lessons, I have my contact details toward the end part of this
I. Course Name
Understanding Culture Society and Pilitics 11
II. Introduction to the Course
A. Course Description of First Quarter
This course uses insights from Anthropology, Political Science, and Sociology to develop
students’ awareness of cultural, social and political dynamics, and sensitivity to cultural diversity;
provide them with an understanding of how culture, human agency, society and politics work; and
engage them in the examination of the country’s current human development goals. At the end of the
course, students should acquire ideas about human cultures, human agency, society and politics;
recognize cultural relativism and social inclusiveness to overcome prejudices; and develop social
and cultural competence to guide their interactions with groups, communities, networks, and
institutions.
B. Content Standard
The learner demonstrates an understanding of:
1. Human culture variation, social differences, social changes, social and political identities
2. The significance of studying culture, society, and politics
3. The rationale for studying anthropology, political science and sociology.
C. Performance Standard
The learner is able to
1. Discuss regression analysis on real-life problems in different disciplines.
2. Adopts an open and critical attitude toward different social, political, and culture phenomena
through observation and reflection.
3. Appreciates the value of disciplines of Anthropology, sociology, and political science as
social science.
D. Learning Outcomes
The learner discusses the nature, goals and perspective in/of anthropology, sociology and political
Science.

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Now we are set. We are on your Week 1, Quarter 1. This module will help you understand the Nature and
Goals of Anthropology, Sociology and Political Science. Sociology is the study of human social relationships and
institutions. Sociology’s subject matter is diverse, ranging from crime to religion, from the family to the state. While
anthropology is a branch of sociology, it always describes human, human behavior and human societies around the
world. Political science, by nature, is a social science that deals with humans and their interactions.
These are the competencies included in this module: 2
1. The Nature and Goals of Anthropology, Sociology and Political Science (UCSP11/12SPUIb -5)
2. The Perspective of Anthropology, Sociology and Political Science (UCSP11/12 DCS-Ic-6)
Week 1

LESSON 1: The Nature and Goals of Anthropology, Sociology and Political Science
Day 1
Introduction
Welcome to the journey of Understanding Culture, Society and Politics! Prepare yourself to discover
how far you have gone in developing your essential life skills in Understanding Culture, Society and Politics
particularly in The Nature and Goals of Anthropology, Sociology and Political Science and the Perspectives of
Anthropology, Sociology and Political Science.
As a Senior High School learner, you have to deal with a variety of learning skills in your daily life.
This module will help you face the rigors of the curriculum aligned with the K to 12 features. The primary goal
of this module is not only to further enhance your skills, but more importantly to ensure that you are able to use
these skills to develop your capacity to think critically and logically.
The objectives of this module are best achieved if the learners fully understand the importance of
understanding the nature and goals of anthropology, sociology and political science and the perspectives of
anthropology, sociology and political science. Additionally, learners are required to:
1. Read and understand the instructions properly;
2. Write your answers in your notebook;
3. Answer the pretest prior to the lesson proper;
4. Take note of the terminologies (mark and labeled as bold) cited relevant to the study of Social
Sciences;
5. Self–check and compare your answers against the key answer found at the end of this module;
6. Perform critically the activities instructed in this module; and
7. Answer the given assessment test after thorough study of the lessons.

Engagement Activity (EA)

Let’s start our lesson by doing this.
This activity will enable you to assess your prior knowledge from the topic that will be
discussed in this lesson.
Bring out your LAS and do the Pretest in ACTIVITY #1.

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Lesson Presentation:

Let’s Explore!

WHAT I NEED TO KNOW

At the end of the lesson, you are expected to:
1. identify the nature of Anthropology, Sociology and Political Science;
2. know the goals of Anthropology, Sociology and Political
Science.
In this lesson, in order for you to continue what is in this lesson, do Activity #2 in your LAS

LET’S Continue!

WHAT IS IT

Here are things to learn about the nature and goals of Anthropology, Sociology and Political Science.
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➢ The nature of culture refers to a theoretical foundation of contemporary anthropology.
➢ It has been observed that the terms "nature" and "culture" that can not necessarily be translated into non-
western languages.

Anthropology relates to sociology, it always describes human, human behavior and human societies around the
world. It is a comparative science that examines all societies. The term anthropology means scientific study of
man or human beings.

Sociology is the study of human social relationships and institutions. Sociology’s subject matter is diverse,
ranging from crime to religion, from the family to the state, from the divisions of race and social class to the
shared beliefs of a common culture, and from social stability to radical change in whole societies. The purpose
of sociology is to understand how human action and consciousness both shape and are shaped by surrounding
cultural and social structures.
Political Science is a social science that deals with humans and their interactions. It is a branch of sociology; it
essentially deals with the large-scale actions of humans, and group mentality.

Before you continue this lesson, bring out your LAS and do Activity #3.
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NOW LET’S CONTINUE OUR LESSON!
Great! You have successfully completed the previous lesson and indeed you have understood the nature and
goals of anthropology, sociology and political science. By this time, you will explore the perspectives of
anthropology, sociology and political science. What do you think are these perspectives and how important they
are with anthropology, sociology and political science? Now let’s find out in this lesson.

Anthropological perspectives are culture, cultural relativism, fieldwork, human diversity, holism, bio-cultural
focus. The four main perspectives of Anthropology are the cross-cultural or comparative emphasis, its
evolutionary/historical emphasis, its ecological emphasis, and its holistic emphasis (Dudgeon). An example for
this is the analysis and solutions of the different aspects of the society such as the environment issues of
pollution, the issues on health and medicine and other issues related to the human activities.

Sociological perspective introduces the discipline of sociology, including something about its history,
questions, theory, and scientific methods, and what distinguishes it from other social science disciplines. Central
features include social interaction and relationships, social contexts, social structure, social change, the
significance of diversity and human variation, and the critical, questioning character of sociology. It also
explores what sociologists do.

Sociology includes three major theoretical perspectives:

1. the functionalist perspective;

2. the conflict perspective; and
3. the symbolic interaction perspective.

Theoretical perspective is used to analyse and explain objects of social study, and facilitate organizing
sociological knowledge. In functionalist perspective, societies are thought to function like organisms, with
various social institutions working together like organs to maintain and reproduce societies. The conflict
perspective sees social life as a competition, and focuses on the distribution of resources, power, and inequality.
Political science perspective studies the tendencies and actions of people which cannot be easily quantified or
examined. Political science is more focused than most social sciences. It sticks to the political arena and to the
realm of politics, either dealing with situations with two competing sides or the lateral decisions that affect the
group as a whole. An example is the study of democracy as a form of government and why is democracy
considered as the best form of government.

LESSON TASK

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 For more understanding, answer the WHAT’S MORE A,B, in ACTIVITY #4 in your LAS.

GENERALIZATION /REFLECTIONS

Congratulations! You are about to finish the module! Before you take off, let’s
do some reflection by filling out the box in your LAS with your insights and
what you feel about the discussions and tasks provided in the ACTIVITY#5.

APPLICATION TIME

You are now ready to apply what you have learned. Now, to test if you really understand our
topic this week. Do the Activity#6 in your LAS.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
PHOENIX PUBLISHING HOUSE-The Padayon Series (Understanding Culture, Society, & Politics) Antonio
P. Contreras, PhD, Arleigh Ross D. Cruz, PhD, Dennis S. Eresga, PhD, Cecile C. Fadrigon, PhD Cand. Projrct
Director: Ronaldo B. Mactal, PhD.
https://www.asanet.org/sites/default/files/savvy/introtosociology/UnitPages/UnitISocio lPerspective.html.
Accessed May 28, 2020
https://www.enotes.com/homework-help/nature-scope-political-science-464861. Accessed May 28, 2020
Hudelson, Patricia M. “Culture and quality: an anthropological perspective” International Journal for Quality in
Health Care, Volume 16, Issue 5, October 2004, Pages 345–346, https://doi.org/10.1093/intqhc/mzh076.
https://academic.oup.com/intqhc/article/16/5/345/1822533
www.google.com/search?ei=hVfFXuuFEuWFr7wPkLmA4&q=nature+%2C+goal+and
+perspectives+of+anthropology&oq=nature+%2C+goal+and+perspectives+of+anthropology
&gs_lcp=CgZwc3ktYWIQDDoECAAQ. Accessed May 28, 2020
www.quora.com › What-are-the-differences-between-nature-and-culture
https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Exit-Slip-Ticket-Lesson-Reflection1800033. Accessed June 5,
2020. http://www.unesco.org/new/en/culture/themes/culture-and-development/the-futurewe-want-the-role-of-
culture/the-two-sides-of-the-coin/. Accessed June 1, 2020

End of SLM

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Learning Activity Sheet (LAS)
Quarter 1, Week 1
Activity #1
Directions: Encircle the letter of the best answer .
1. It defines how people relate to nature and their physical environment.
A. Politics B. Anthropology C. Culture D. Sociology
2. It always describes human, human behaviour and human societies around the world.
A. Sociology B. Anthropology C. Political Science D. Culture
3. It is a social science that deals with humans and their interactions.
A. Sociology B. Anthropology C. Political Science D. Culture
4. It is the study of human social relationships and institutions.
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 A. Politics B. Anthropology C. Culture D. Sociology
5. It is a state or habit of mind in which trust or confidence is placed in some person or thing.
A. Beliefs B. Customs C. Traditions D. Norms
6. This term means scientific study of man or human beings.
A. Politics B. Anthropology C. Culture D. Sociology
7. It refers to a theoretical foundation of contemporary anthropology.
A. Nature of politics C. Nature of culture
B. Nature of anthropology D. Nature of sociology
8. It attempts to explain how the social world operates.
A. Political theory C. Anthropological theory
B. Sociological theory D. Cultural theory
9. It is used to analyse and explain objects of social study, and facilitate organizing sociological knowledge.
A. Theoretical perspective C. Cultural perspective
B. Conflict perspective D. Functionalist perspective
10. It sees social life as a competition, and focuses on the distribution of resources, power, and inequality.
A. Theoretical perspective C. Cultural perspective
B. Conflict perspective D. Functionalist perspective

After answering your activity #1 in your LAS bring out your Answer key and check your answer by putting
check (✓) if your answer is correct and put ex (X) if your answer is wrong.
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ACTIVITY #2
Directions: List down activities that exemplify the nature and goals of Anthropology, Sociology and Political
Science in the box provided.

Questions:
1. How did you find the activity?
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2. What is the nature of anthropology, sociology and political science? (Short answers)
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3. How do you relate this nature to your daily life?

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After Answering your Activity #2. Continue in your SLM.
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ACTIVITY#3
A. Directions: Using the petal web organizer, write the most important details about the nature and goals of
Anthropology, Sociology and Political Science.

Questions:
1. How did you find the activity?
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2. What are the important details did you find out about the topic?
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3. Do you find it helpful to know about the details of the topic?
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B. Directions: There are five words that you can find below; however, the letters are jumbled. A short
description is provided to help you identify the words. Kindly write the correct word/phrase on the blanks
provided.
1. GYOLOPORTHAN -Scientific study of man or human beings. __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __
2. GYOLOICOS -Study of human social relationships and institutions. __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __
3. CALITILOP ECNEICS - A social science that deals with humans and their interactions.
__ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __
4. ERUTLUC - Consists of beliefs, behaviours, objects, and other characteristics common to the members of a
particular group or society. __ __ __ __ __ __ __
5. SFEILEB - A state or habit of mind in which trust or confidence is placed in some person or thing. __
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ACTIVITY#4
A. Converging Radial
Directions: Draw and complete the diagram in your notebook by writing the importance of knowing the
perspective of anthropology, sociology and political science.

Questions:
1. What is the importance of knowing the perspective of the following:
a.Anthropology_____________________________________________________________________________
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b.Sociology________________________________________________________________________________
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c.PoliticalScience___________________________________________________________________________
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B. Give me the details

Directions: Enumerate the perspectives of anthropology, sociology and political science. Then, give
examples of how they are being used in society.

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ACATIVITY#5
Direction: Answer the following reflective questions:
1. How does the perspective of Anthropology, Sociology and Political Science help you?

2. Now that you have learned about these concepts, what will you do next?

3. How can you apply these concepts in your daily life?

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ACTIVITY#6
Directions: Analyze each statement. On the blank, write T if the statement is true and write F if the statement is
false.
________1. Culture is defined as how people relate to nature and their physical environment.
_______ 2. The term “Politics” means scientific study of man or human beings.
________3. Theoretical perspective is used to analyse and explain objects of social study, and facilitate organizing
sociological knowledge.
________4. Anthropology always describes human, human behaviour and human societies around the world.
________5. Beliefs refer to the state or habit of mind in which trust or confidence is placed in some person or thing.
________6. Cultural perspective sees social life as a competition, and focuses on the distribution of resources, power, and
inequality.
________7. Sociology is the study of human social relationships and institutions.
________8. Sociological theory attempts to explain how the social world operates
________9. Political Science, social science that deals with humans and their interactions.
________10. Nature of politics refers to a theoretical foundation of contemporary anthropology.

END OF LAS

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ANSWER KEY (AK)
Quarter 1, Week 1
ACTICITY #1

ACTIVITY# 2-6
The teacher will check
End of AK

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