Understanding Culture, Society, and Politics

Learning Module No. 3

Content Standards:
The learner demonstrates an understanding of:
1. the human origins and the capacity for culture;
2. the role of culture in human adaptation;
3. processes of cultural and sociopolitical evolution

Performance Standard:
The learner will analyze the significant interrelationships of biological, cultural and socio political
processes in human evolution that can still be used and developed.
Formation Standard:
The learner becomes culturally sensitive and adaptable members of society.
Learning Objectives:
Guided by these standards, you will explore more on the following learning targets which will tell you
the specific skills and knowledge you need to master for the entire week.
Target:
Analyze the significance of cultural, social, political and economic symbols and practices
Materials:
1. eLibrary (EBSCO)
2. Smartphone / Laptop
3. Notebook
4. Pen / Pencil

Instructional Video Requirement:

No video is required.
 Supplemental video is uploaded in the Learning Management System.
Supplemental video is provided via YouTube or other links below:
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H41erFPG1ZY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uCmhyv8k2is

Internet Access Requirement:

Internet is not necessary throughout the module.
 Internet is required but minimal basis.
 Internet is required for online discussions.
Internet is optional.

In this module, I am expecting that you will be able to:

1. Read everything carefully and thoroughly.
2. Always follow the instructions.
3. Finish each activity before proceeding to the next.
4. Take down notes using note taking strategy used in the module. Process questions will always
be asked to check your understanding.
5. Use a dictionary to look up the meaning of unfamiliar words.
6. Maximize your learning resources to help you work more efficiently and to enhance your
learning.
7. Consult your teacher if you need to clarify or verify something about an activity.
8. Follow the schedule of the activities, remind yourself of deadlines. Read in advance when
necessary.
9. Find time to relax and take a break.
10. Have fun learning.
I am also expecting that your parent/guardian/ or whoever is assisting you at home will:
1. Provide a conducive learning environment.
2. Provide the materials needed for the activity.
3. Assist you in performing learning tasks.
4. Monitor your progress in answering and performing learning tasks.
5. Give feedback/response on your progress in answering and performing learning tasks.

LET US GET STARTED!

From the last two modules that we had, you were introduced to the discipline of Anthropology. In this
module you will learn about cultural, social, political and economic symbols and practices.

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Man is considered to be a symbolic animal. Symbols fill society in all walks of life. We find symbols
everywhere. Symbols are the basis of culture. Culture consists of a system of symbols.

Let us start this weekly module by answering the following questions. Identify whether the symbol is
cultural, social, political, or economic symbol.

Symbol Cultural/ social/ political/

economic symbol

After you have identified the symbols above now you have to answer the following questions.

1. What are the significance of symbols in the society?

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2. Do you think awareness of other culture’s symbol is ncessasary? Why?

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Symbols- are anything that carries meaning, and is recognized by people who shares a culture.
Cultural symbol- is a physical manifestation that signifies the ideology of a particular culture or that
merely has meaning within a culture. Cultural symbols don't have to be actual symbols or signs; they
can also be gestures such as hand shake and hand signals. Additionally, the same symbol can mean
different things in different cultures.
Economic symbol- These are symbols used in production, distribution, and consumption of goods and
services like currency, market, labor, demands and other economic activities.
Political symbol- Political symbolism is symbolism that is used to represent a political standpoint or
party. The symbolism can occur in various media including banners, pictures, and flags. For example,
Red flags have traditionally been flown by socialists, left-wing radicals, and communist groups to
represent the "blood of the workers". Black flags have traditionally been flown by anarchism, and left-
wing radicals to represent the absence of all oppressive structures. A combination of the two colors in a
black flag represents social anarchism, such as anarchist communism and anarchy syndicalism.

Have you ever wondered what society was like thousands of years ago? In module 1, it was mentioned
that society changes overtime. What do you think are the ways society has transformed in the past few
centuries? How do you think the early humans created and lived in several types of societies
throughout history? How do you think the early humans adapt? Socio cultural evolution or cultural
evolution are theories of cultural and social evolution that describe how cultures and societies change
overtime. Socio political evolution happens when societies develop a new form of economic
subsistence, acquire knowledge, and apply new technology. Thus, the question is, how did society
transform through time? And what are the significant development that happen as societies and their
culture evolve?

To learn about socio-cultural evolution and political evolution, you may watch these links below:
a) Sociocultural Evolution (1:46 mins)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H41erFPG1ZY
b) Political Evolution (1:05mins)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uCmhyv8k2is

For further understanding of this topic, you may read your textbook on pages 94-99. You may also read
on your EBSCO, Title: Darwinian Sociocultural Evolution: Solutions to Dilemmas in Cultural and Social
Theory by Blute, Marion on page 201.
After watching the videos and reading your textbook, you need to answer the chart below. What are
the major characteristics and developments of the different stages of societies?

Stages Characteristics

Hunting and Gathering

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 Horticultural

Pastoral

Agricultural

Industrial

Post-industrial

Members of the society adapts to the changing environment. Cultural practices changes also in
response to such changes. Man has to adapt with his environment in order to survive.

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For your SCAFFOLD # 3, you need to answer the table below. Identify three Philippine cultural
practices, differentiate how it is being practiced before the pandemic and how it is done during the
pandemic. You will be evaluated by the following criteria:

Above Average Sufficient Developing Needs Improvement

Able to easily identify Able to identify the Can identify the central Cannot clearly or easily
the focus of the work focus of the student purpose of the work identify the central
and is engaged by its work which is without little difficulty ideas or purpose of the
clear focus and supported by relevant and supporting ideas work. Information is
relevant details. ideas and supporting are present and clear. presented in a
Information is details. Information is disorganized manner.
presented logically and presented in a logical
naturally. manner that is easily
followed.

Cultural practices Pre-pandemic Covid-19

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3.

Symbols in different cultures may vary depending on the cultural context of a particular social
environment. Symbols are used by every culture to in order to impute meaning or representation to a
particular thing.
Sociocultural evolution describes how cultures and societies have developed over time. Such theories
provide understanding of the relationship between technologies, social structure and how and why they
change with time. Political evolution showed in the development of early civilization. The civilization
developed because of the society’s advanced culture.

How are you doing now? Stretch for a while and have a rest. You did well. Meanwhile, simply put a check
mark () before the item that applies you.
SKILL
I can analyze the significance of cultural, social, political and economic symbols and
practices
Therefore, I learned well and good!
Therefore, I need more practice so I can do better next time!

Great! We are almost done here. As you finish this module, do not forget to pray the Glory be.
Learning Summaries:

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Having successfully accomplished your tasks for the entire week, you now have all the reasons to
celebrate. Hence, you must have something to remember. For this, complete the following:
 In this module, the lessons presented for the whole week were _________________________
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 The insights I gained are ________________________________________________________
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 As a responsible Christian, they made me realize that _________________________________
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 Still, I have questions and clarifications about ________________________________________

THIS PART IS FOR THE PARENT OR THE ATTENDING ADULT: (this part is optional)
Kindly write some of your observations on your child’s learning/study habits this week. Include also
your suggestions or if you have questions, feel free to write them here also.
Observation/s:_________________________________________________________________
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Questions/Concerns/Suggestions:______________________________________________________
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Cellphone number: ___________________________

Teacher’s Remarks
Dear student, kindly consider my recommendations for your improvement in this module. I have
checked particular points that you need to address. Thank you!
Item
() Required Compliance
No.

1 Complete all required information in the front page.

2 Do not forget to pray before and after accomplishing this module.

3 Kindly ask your parent/guardian to read the expectations of this module from them

Take more engaged time to read the content of the entire module with a learning disposition
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that is discipline-sensitive and success oriented.

Complete all your activity/formative assessment boxes. Redo activity/formative assessment

5 box/es on page/s ____________________________________

6 Some parts are copied. Avoid doing this next time.

Write all your entries legibly. As much as possible avoid too much erasures/alterations. Keep
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your module neat.

Use your own handwriting all throughout the module. I do not expect your parents to
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accomplish this module.
9 Be careful with your spelling.

Optimize the use of your reference books/suggested materials. This surely contributes to your
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success in this module.

11 Please make your work original. Cite references whenever applicable or necessary.

12 Engage your parents in some conversation points found in this module.

On learning synthesis. Rewrite your learning summary taking into consideration the attainment
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of stated learning competencies.
On learning synthesis: Rewrite your Christian reflection as an empowered student whose
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values are anchored to _______________________________.

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 15 Participate promptly in your monitoring classes through your assigned group chat.

This module will be part of your portfolio which you will submit towards the end of the quarter.
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Keep it responsibly.

17 Over-all Rating:

Beginning: Demonstrate an initial understanding of the concepts and competencies relevant

to the expected learning.
Developing: Demonstrate a partial understanding of the concepts and competencies relevant
to the expected learning.

Proficient: Demonstrate a complete understanding of the concepts and competencies relevant

to the expected learning.
Advanced: Demonstrate a sophisticated understanding of the concepts and competencies
relevant to the expected learning.

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