Saint Louis University School

LABORATORY HIGH SCHOOL – SENIOR HIGH Seal

Department of Social Sciences

RF-LSH-003

COURSE GUIDE

I. Course Title: Understanding Culture, Society, and Politics

II. Course Overview

A. Introduction

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. Course Learning Outcomes

The learners are expected to demonstrate an understanding of the following: human cultural
variation, social differences, social change, and political identities; the significance of studying
culture, society, and politics; the rationale for studying anthropology, political science, and sociology;
culture and society as anthropological and sociological concepts; perspectives in/approaches to the
study of culture and society; the human origins and the capacity for culture; the role of culture in
human adaptation; processes of cultural and sociopolitical evolution; how individuals learn culture
and become competent members of society; cultural, social, and political institutions as sets of
norms and patterns of behavior that relate to major social interests; social stratification as the
ranking of individuals according to wealth, power, and prestige; and, social and political inequalities
as features of societies and the global community.

C. Module, Unit Topics, and Study Schedule

MODULE 1 Studying Culture, Society and Politics
Unit 1 - Defining Culture, Society and August 30 – October 15
Politics
Unit 2 - The social Sciences: Sociology, August 30 – October 15
Anthropology and Political
Sciences

MODULE 2 Human Bio- Cultural Social Evolution

Unit 1 - Bio and Cultural Evolution August 30 – October 15
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Unit 2 - Sociocultural and Political August 30 – October 15

Evolution
MODULE 3 Individual and Society
Unit 1 - Enculturation and Socialization August 30 – October 15
Unit 2 - Conformity and Deviance August 30 – October 15
Unit 3 - How Society is Organized August 30 – October 15

MODULE 4 Stratification and Its Impact to Social Inequality

Unit 1 - Social Stratification October 25 – December 10
Unit 2 - Social Mobility System October 25 – December 10
Unit 3 - Social Inequality October 25 – December 10
Module 5 Cultural, Social and Political Change
Unit 1 - Defining Social, Cultural and October 25 – December 10
Political Change
Unit 2 - New challenges to Human October 25 – December 10
Adaptation and Social Change
Unit 3 - Responding to Social, Political, October 25 – December 10
and Cultural Change

III. Disclaimer

The modules are solely intended for learning purposes. The ideas and materials borrowed
from other authors are not claimed to be properties of the writers and/or of the school. Hereof, use
and misuse of any part of the modules is hereby not warranted. Misuse includes, but is not limited to
any purposes which does not support the intended learning experiences of the teacher-student
dynamics.

IV. Course Study Guide

1. Manage your time. Properly schedule your reading assignments and activity
accomplishments. Have your planner or calendar of activities ready. Remember that you
have other modules to accomplish for this semester. Try to anticipate possible conflicts
between personal and course schedules and make appropriate adjustments. Be very
conscious of your study schedule and always remind yourself of deadlines.
2. Focus your attention. Make sure that you do things one at a time.
For offline learners, read each material over and over until you are able to get the point of
the lesson.
For online learners, log in to the course site at least thrice a week (if you can log in daily, do
so) or as scheduled to keep abreast of important announcements, discussions, and other
class activities.
3. Owe it to yourself. In doing the assessment tasks, whether formative or summative, target
the highest standards because you are a better learner. You have the knowledge and skills
needed to finish a quality work. I believe in you.
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4. Work independently. It is expected that you work on the module on your own. You can ask
help from others but do your best to do it first.
5. Answer confidently. In answering the assessment and evaluation activities you are expected
to do the following:
a. Write neatly and legibly. Write only on the module if you are sure of your answers.
b. Make sure to give your answers completely and concisely. If questions need to be
answered in essay form, stick to the point. Follow the specific number of words
given in the instruction. Also, give proofs of your claim or point-of-view. Cite
correctly the references you use in your work.
6. Motivate yourself. Whatever knowledge or skill you are gaining from this course will
definitely help you in your career. Enjoy what you are doing and everything else will follow.
7. Submit on time. The three (3) written works and three (3) Performance Tasks per grading
period, must be submitted through correspondence or online (highly encouraged) on the
following dates:
a. Date of Submission for First Grading Outputs: October 11-15, 2021
b. Date of Submission for Second Grading Outputs: December 6-10, 2021
8. Be patient. I will make sure to give you my feedback on your work to ensure that you are on
the right track. While waiting for my feedback, you can continue working on the other
activities. Make sure that you do not miss any important part of each module.
9. Observe proper decorum at all times. Respond appropriately. Be polite or respectful in
arguing a point or in defending your opinion. Use proper language and ponder before you
post. If you wish to share something confidential, do it by email or private chat.
10. Contact me. If you need my help or guidance in any part of the modules, do not hesitate to
contact me through our Facebook Messenger Group Chats (FB GC) from 8:00 a.m to 4:00
p.m within Mondays to Fridays; however, please be considerate when you get delayed
replies.

Remember, I am here to ensure that we go through the completion of this subject together.

V. Evaluation

Formative Assessment

There will be formative activities to be given in this course. These are highly encouraged to
be accomplished but not required to be submitted.

Summative Assessment for the First Grading Period

A. Written Works
1. Written Work 1: Page 10; To be Detached
2. Written Work 2: Page 10; To be Detached
3. Written Work 3: Page 38; To be Detached

B. Performance Checks
1. Performance Task 1: Page 16; Short bond paper
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2. Performance Task 2: Page 38; Short bond paper

3. Performance Task 3: Page 34; Short bond paper

Summative Assessment for the Second Grading Period

A. Written Works
1. Written Work 1: Page 63; Short Bond Paper
2. Written Work 2: Page 63; To be Detached
3. Written Work 3: Page 72; To be Detached

B. Performance Checks
1. Performance Task 1: Page 63; Short bond paper
2. Performance Task 2: Page 72; Short bond paper
3. Performance Task 3: Page 72; Short Bond Paper

VI. Additional Reminders/ Guidelines

Read all the articles/ supplemental readings provided for you. Equally important shall be
for you to read and understand all instructions provided under this material. Some formative and
summative assessments are embedded within the module itself- thus; the page should be detached.
Moreover, there are also some formative and summative assessments which require the usage of
other materials, please be keen in following instructions. Furthermore, all outputs/ requirements
shall be neatly placed in one long envelope, properly labeled with your name, your section, the title
of the course and the respective grading period (First or Second Grading Period).

VII. Grading System

Grading System for Understanding Culture, Society, and Politics (Core Subject)

First Grading Grade

WW = 40 %
Performance Checks and Task = 60 %

Second Grading Grade

WW = 40 %
Performance Checks and Task = 60 %

Final Grade (First Grading Grade + Second Grading Grade) / 2 = 100%

VIII. Contact Information of the Facilitator

The following are the teachers who handle Understanding Culture, Society, and Politics (UCSP) for
the first semester A.Y 2021-2022.
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DONTOGAN, MARILOU FR Account: Marilou Dontogan

DE GUZMAN, GLENDON FB Account: G De Guzman
SISON, JEFFREY FB Account: Jeff Sison

Basic courtesy dictates that we introduce ourselves to people whom we are sending a message for
the first time and that we DO NOT give our teacher’s contact details to just anybody else.

You can also contact the Principal’s Office with these numbers 09955391234 and (074) 4470664 in
case your subject teacher cannot be reached.

Looking forward to a pleasant teaching-learning experience with you!

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Department of Social Sciences

Prepared By:

DONTOGAN, MARILOU DE GUZMAN, GLENDON SISON, JEFFREY

Subject Teacher Subject Teacher Subject Teacher

Reviewed By:

BULAWE-DONGGAYAO, CJ
Learning Area Coordinator
Department of Social Science

Approved By:

ROMEO E. JAVIER, Ed.D

Principal