COURSE OUTLINE
(MTh / TF)
References
Textbook: Contreras, A.P., Dela Cruz, A.R.D, Erasga, D.S., & Fadrigon, C.C. (2016). Understanding culture, society,
and politics. Phoenix Publishing House, Inc.: Quezon City
Learning Packet: Understanding Culture, Society, and Politics
Grading System for Core Subjects
Semestral Grade = Midterm Grade (50%) Final Grade (50%)
Written Works 25% Written Works 25%
Performance Tasks 50% Performance Task 50%
Quarterly Assessment 25% Quarterly Assessment 25%
Written Works
Written works constitute long tests, post-tests, quizzes, seatworks, assignments, or any written activity. These will be
given depending on the need, and will usually be scheduled. Questions for quizzes are usually exercise questions or
applications to practice the concepts learned, but will sometimes be “objective” types. They may be held before or after
the lecture or synchronous session, so students are held responsible to study and be prepared. Assignments or homework
are given with the intention of encouraging self-study among students, not just to review their lecture notes, but also to
pursue skills development not readily acquired during class hours or learning time.
Performance Tasks
Performance Tasks (PT) are given or announced to the students at the start of the quarter. Ample time and
appropriate scaffolded tasks are given so that the students can prepare well.
Quarterly Assessment
There are two major exams for quarterly assessment: Midterms and Finals. Delayed exams will be given within one
week after the scheduled examination. There will be no removal examinations.
Non-Regular Activities
During the cautious return to on-campus learning, and depending on the availability of facilities, some class periods
may be spent in the Audio-Visual Room (AVR) for other instructional modes, like video-showing, Powerpoint
presentations, or multimedia activities.
Class Decorum
For virtual classes, students are expected to observe netiquette. Taking down notes in an integrated function of
every student, as well as studying and participating in class. For students who cannot join the virtual classes, they will have
to do the tasks on their own, following the prescribed Learning Time.
General Objectives
At the end of the semester, the student is expected to acquire understanding in culture, society, and politics, and
to provide reasonable explanations for certain phenomena after critical evaluation and analysis. The students enrolled in
this course would be able to develop problem-solving skills and appreciate the significance and application of the subject
matter in the modern world.
Duration: 10 weeks (2nd Quarter)
ACTIVITIES / TASKS /
WEEK DATE ESSENTIAL TOPICS
ASSESSMENTS
Module 1 o Subject Orientation
October 11-15, o Module 1 Pre-Test
1
2021 Lesson 1: Culture, Society, and o Observations in Society
Politics o The Problem in My Society
Module 1
o Connecting Concepts
Lesson 2: The Social Sciences o Which Perspective?
October 18-22,
2 Lesson 3: Sociological o Situational Analysis
2021 o Module 1 Post-Test
Perspectives
Lesson 4: Ethnocentrism and o Mini-Task 1: Problem-Solution Chart
Cultural Relativism
Module 2
o Module 2 Pre-Test
October 25-29, Lesson 5: Sociocultural o The Beginning of Society
3
2021 Evolution o Practices of the Present
Lesson 6: Enculturation and o Consequences of Socialization
Socialization
Module 2 o My Groups
November 3-9,
4-5 o Module 2 Post-Test
2021 o Mini-Task 2: Infographic Poster
Lesson 7: Social Groups
November 10-12
5 MIDTERM EXAMS
2021
Module 3
Lessons 8-11: Cultural, Social,
o Module 3 Pre-Test
November 15-19, and Political Institutions
6 o Cultural Match
2021 Family o State and Non-State Institutions
Politics
Economics
Non-State
Module 3
Lessons 12-14: Cultural, Social,
o Education in Society
November 22-26, and Political Institutions
o Existence of Stratification
2021 Education o Mini-Task 3: Storyboard/Outline
7 Religion
Health
Lesson 15: Social Stratification
November 27,
Parents’ Consultation
2021
Module 3 o Changes in My Community
o Local, National, and Global Responses
November 29 –
8 o Module 3 Post-Test
December 3, 2021 Lesson 16: Cultural, Social, and o Performance Task: Advocacy
Political Change Campaign
Lesson 17: Responses to
Change
December 6-10,
9 PERFORMANCE TASK WEEK
2021
December 15-17,
10 FINAL EXAMS
2021
