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The premier university in “Cavite State University shall provide
historic Cavite recognized excellent, equitable and relevant
CAVITE STATE UNIVERSITY educational opportunities in the arts,
for excellence in the science and technology through quality
development of globally Cavite, Philippines
instruction and responsive research
competitive and morally and development activities. It shall
upright individuals. produce professional, skilled and
morally upright individuals for global
competitiveness.”
COURSE SYLLABUS
First Semester, School Year 2010-2011
Instructor/ Professor: TORRES, ANGELO M.
Office Location: Carmona, Cavite E-mail Address: [email protected]
Office Phone Number: (046) 4303509 Consultation Hours: Tue 5:30-7:00; Fri 5:00-6:30
Course Number : SOSC 1
Course Title : Society and Culture with Family Planning
Course Description : Provide students with an overview on Sociology as a scientific study. This course will
emphasize the nature, scope, basic concepts, theoretical formulations and method of
sociology. Focus will be given on to analysis of current sociological phenomena in the
Philippines today.
Credit Unit :3
Credit Hours
Lecture :3
Laboratory : none
Prerequisite : none
Instructional Materials:
OHP Chalkboard Television set
LCD Audio-visual materials VCD/CD
Course Objectives:
At the end of the semester with 70% proficiency, the students are expected to:
1. Analyze values, logic and knowledge that constitute society:
2. Explain the influence of group in developing human personality;
3. Describe how role behavior is related to person’s status;
4. Identify how Philippine values aid national development;
5. Describe how development complicates relations with ethnic groups;
6. Identify the factors and consequences of social change
7. Describe the outcomes of globalization in the Philippine context
8. Identify the advantages and the disadvantages of population growth; and
9. Demonstrate solutions to rapid population growth
Core Values
Students are expected to live by and stand for the following University tenets;
TRUTH is demonstrated by the student’s objectivity and honesty during examination, class activities and in the
development of projects.
EXCELLENCE is exhibited by the student’s self-confidence, punctuality, diligence and commitment in the
assigned tasks, class performance and other course requirements.
SERVICE is manifested by the student’s respect, rapport, fairness and cooperation in dealing with their peers
and members of the community.
In addition, they should exhibit love, respect and support for the cause of environment and humanity.
Course Content Number of Hours
Orientation of the Course 1
I. The Sociological Foundations 3
A. Role and Scope
B. Historical Background
C. Pioneers
D. Sociological Perspectives
II. Nature and Role of Social Groups 3
A. Concept
B. Classifications
III. Socialization 3
A. Definition
B. Nature
C. Agencies
D. Functions of the Agencies of Socialization
FIRST LONG EXAMINATION 2
IV. Culture 9
A. Defintion
B. Characterstics of Culture
C. Culture as a System of Mechanism
D. Modes of Acquiring Culture
E. Culture and Development
1. Culture as acquired patterns of behavior
2. Culture as a coping mechanism
3. Culture and global corporation
4. Culture and nationalism
F. Philippine Culture
G. Strength and weaknesses of Filipino Character
V. Social Institution 4
A. The Family
B. The Economy and Work
C. Religion
D. Government and law
E. Education
MIDTERM EXAMINATION 2
VI. Communities 2
A. Rural Communities
B. Urban Communities
VII. Social Change and Social Policy 4
A. Population and Development
B. Women and Children
C. Social Stratification
D. Race and Ethnicity
E. Social Change
VIII. Social Perception 2
A. Stereotyping, Prejudice, Discrimination
B. Impression Formation
C. Attribution and Biases
SECOND LONG EXAMINATION 2
IX. Social Relationships 2
A. Interpersonal Attraction
B. Friendship
C. Love
X. Social Influence 2
A. Power and Influence
B. Conformity, Compliane and Obedience
C. Cooperation Altruism
D. Aggression
XI. Population 5
A. Demography
B. Demographic Processes
C. Philippine Population Situation
XII. Family Planning 6
A. Definition
B. Methods
C. Advantages and Disadvantages of Family Planning Methods
FINAL EXAMINATION 2
TOTAL NUMBER OF HOURS 54
Textbooks/References:
Thio, A. (1996). Sociology. 4th ed. New York: Harpen Collins College Publishers
Cabalu, D.H. (2006). Applied Sociology: A Modular Approach. Mutya Publishing House. Valenzuela City
Panopio, I., Cordero, F.V. et. Al. (1994). Sociology: focus on the Philippines. Ken, Inc Quezon City
Henslin, J. (2001). Sociology. 5th. Allyn and Bacon, Masachusetts
James, M.L. (2005). Sociology: An Overview. Mutya Publishing House. Valenzuela City
Schaeffer, R.T. (2005). Sociology. Mcgraw Hill. New York
Zuelueta F. (2005). General Sociology: (Society and Culture).
Supplementary Readings:
Castillo, G.T. (1993). Where Food and population Meet the Filipino Household and Among other Households. Center for
Integrative and development Studies
Fave. R.D. the Culture of poverty Revisited: A Strategy for Research. Social Problems, Vol. 25 No. 5
Teaching Methods/suggested Learning Activities:
Lecture-Discussion (I-XIII)
Group Activity (VII)
Facilitation (VI, XII)
Research Work (X, XI)
Board Exercises (IV)
Film Showing (V, III, X)
Role Playing (VIII, IX)
Oral reporting (VI, XII)
Course Requirements:
Group Project (Research Paper)
Active Class participation
Individual Project
Reflection/Reaction Paper
Oral/Written Report
Examination
Portfolio
Evaluation of student Performance/Grading System
Class Standing (60%)
Classroom Participation 20%
Quizzes 25%
Assignment 10%
Seatwork 20%
Project/Case Study 10%
Attendance 15%
100%
Comprehensive Exam (40%)
First Long Examination 20%
Midterm Exam 30%
Second Long Examination 20%
Final Exam 30%
100%
TOTAL 100%
The grading scale is as follows:
96.64 - 100.00 1.0
93.31 – 96.63 1.25
89.98 – 93.30 1.5
86.65 – 89.97 1.75
83.32 – 86.64 2.00
79.99 – 83.31 2.25
76.66 – 79.98 2.50
73.33 – 76.65 2.75
70.00 – 73.32 3.00 Passing Grade
66.67 – 69.99 4.00 Conditional
Below – 66.66 5.00 Failed
Highest Grade 1.0 Passing Rate 70%
Course Policies
A. Attendance
Students are not allowed to have 20% or more absences of the total class hours, otherwise, they will be graded as
follows:
Dropped (if majority of the excessive absences are excused)
Failed (if majority of the excessive absences are unexcused)
B. Classroom decorum
Students are required to:
1. Wear their identification cards and observe proper dress code at all times;
2. Turn off or put in silent mode their cellular phones during class hours;
3. Maintain cleanliness and orderliness of the room at all times; and
4. Come to class on time
C. Examination/Evaluation
1. Quizzes may be announced or unannounced.
2. Long examinations are always announced.
3. Cheating is strictly prohibited. A student who is caught cheating will be given a score “0” for the first offense. For
the second offense, he/she will automatically fail the subject.
4. Examination permits are required during midterm and final examinations.
5. Students who missed exams, laboratory exercises, or quizzes may only be excused for any of the following
reasons:
a. Participation in a University/College-approved field trip or activity (must be cleared one week in advance);
b. Personal illness (must present medical certificate); and
c. Death or serious illness in the immediate family (must present death or medical certificate).
Prepared by:
ANGELO M. TORRES
Instructor
Reviewed by:
CHERRY ROSE S. UMINGA
Head, Department of Education and Management
Approved by:
DR. CRISTINA F. OLO
Campus Dean
