Sociology and Mon Wed

Ateneo de Zamboanga University
College of Liberal Arts
Social Sciences Department

SoAn101 Course Outline
Prepared by: Ms. Cindy Quaile

Title of the Course: Sociology-Anthropology 101
Course Description: This is an introductory course that highlights the basic concepts and dynamic processes of the individual and society as well as culture. This 3-unit course will be divided into two: the first half focuses on Sociology while the second half on Anthropology
Course Objectives At the end of this course, the student is expected to: a. Understand how society and its culture affects his way of life b. Improve their social skills in order to interact better with all kinds of people c. Develop appreciation and tolerance towards other people’s way of life in such a way that promotes peace and unity within the Western Mindanao region d. Take concrete steps in improving the society in which they live.
Guiding Principle: …’Love your neighbor as you love your self’ Luke 10:27b
Course Requirements: Attendance; Class Participation
Assignments; seatworks, groupworks, projects
Quizzes; long exams
Midterm Exam and Final exam

* A student may be exempted from the final exam if he/ she earned a grade of 90% or better in the midterm exam and 2nd quarter Class Standing
Grading System: *Before SY 2011-2012 - Old system
*2011-2012 Curriculum - using Percentage Correct Final Grade = (Midterm Grade + 2nd Qtr Class Standing + Final Exam)/3 Midterm Grade = ( 2(1st Quarter Class Standing) + Midterm Exam)/3

*Midterm and Final exams are departmentalized; meaning all Soan101 classes regardless of student course and teacher will take the same test items.

Course Content
Part I. Anthropology A. What is Anthropology? - Source: Author’s name, title, Year; or website 1. Branches of Anthropology 2. Relationship Between Sociology and Anthropology B. Culture 1. What is Culture? 2. Types, Components and Characteristics of Culture 3. Adaptations, Functions, Elements of Culture 4. Modes of Acquiring Culture 5. Culture and Society 6. Development of Culture Around the World 7. Cultural Variation C. Cultures in Western Mindanao 1. Glimpses on the Different Cultures in the Philippines 2. …In Western Mindanao a. Subanen/ Subanon b. Sama/ Badjau c. Yakan d. Tausug e. Chavacano

Part II. Sociology A. Understanding Sociology 1. What is Sociology? 2. The Sociological Imagination 3. Sociology and the Social Sciences 4. What is Sociological Theory? 5. Development of Sociology and Major Theoretical Perspectives B. Understanding Groups and Organizations C. Socialization 1. Its Role; The Self and Socialization 2. Socialization and the Life Course 3. Agents of Socialization D. Social Institutions 1. Meaning and Nature 2. Characteristics, Functions, Classifications and Network 3. Traits of Major Social Institutions 4. The Institutional System as a Total Culture E. Family 1. Defining the Family 2. Characteristics, Classification and Functions 3. The Art of Parenting 4. The Kinship System 5. Basis of Kinship 6. Modernization of the Family

Recommended References: Schaefer, Richard T. Sociology, latest edition. New York: The McGraw- Hill Companies, Inc. Palispis, Epitacio S. 1996. Introduction to Sociology and Anthropology. Manila, Philippines: Rex Bookstore., Inc. Peralta, Jesus T. 2000. Glimpses: Peoples of the Philippines. Manila,Phil.: National Commission on Culture & the Arts.

Other Suggested References: Henslin, James T. 2003. Sociology, A Down-To-Earth Approach Macionis, John J. 2004. Society the Basics.

Index Card; Front Side:
Soan101 1st Sem,SY _________
First name, “Nickname”, Middle Initial, Last name 1 x 1
Year & Course: No. of units this sem: Picture
Birthday: Religion:
City Address:
Provincial Address:
Contact Numbers: Cellphone: Landline:
Email Address:
Name of Father/Guardian/ Spouse (if married)
Occupation:
Name of Mother: Occupation:

June Mon Wed August Mon Wed
2nd Week 1st Week
3rd Week 2nd Week
4th Week 4th Week
July September Mon Wed
1st Week 1st Week
2nd Week 2nd Week
3rd Week 3rd Week
4th Week 4th Week October Mon Wed 1st Week
BackSide

References: Henslin, James T. 2003. Sociology, A Down-To-Earth Approach Macionis, John J