Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region IV-A CALABARZON
Division of Cavite
WESTERN COLLEGES, INC.
Latoria, Naic, Cavite

TASK BASED LEARNING MODEL

PRELIMINARIES

Learning Area UNDERSTANDING CULTURE, SOCIETY, AND POLITICS

Quarter No: 1
Module Number: 1 Duration: 2 weeks
Week No: 1
Lesson 1: THE SOCIAL SCIENCEs AND THE THREE FACES OF THE SOCIAL
Topic/s
and The Birth and Growth of the Social Sciences
Understanding Culture, Society, and Politics
Textbook:
(pp 3 – 17)
Resource/s: Reference/s  Understanding Culture, Society, and Politics
Gerry M. Lanuza – Sarah S. Raymundo
Online Resources
Subject Teacher: Mr. John Vhiel Casey L. Saquing

Checked by: Mr. Darniell C. Balbuena MaEd.

COMPETENCIES AND CORE VALUES

At the end of this module, the learners shall be able to:

1. Explain anthropological and sociological perspective on culture and society, and
politics;
2. Acquire basic knowledge about origin, growth, and development of the social
sciences during the modern period;
3. Demonstrate curiosity and openness to explore the influence of globalization
on the development of the social sciences.

To enable students to gain and develop knowledge, conceptual understanding, analytical and
interpretative skills, and communication skills, contributing to the development of the student
as a whole.
Holistic
A Westernian establishes links between subjects, cultures and other areas of experience.

Competent
A Westernian should acquire skills which are broadly applicable to professional careers.

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 Module 1 Understanding Culture, Society, and
Politics
INTRODUCTION

 PREVIEW:

In this lesson you will the birth and growth of social science, and how it is important in
culture, society and politics. And you gain knowledge about the important of culture and the
impact of culture in our society.

And you will learn about anthropology and sociology, and lastly the connection of politics in
our society and culture.

 MOTIVATE:
In your own words what is culture, society and politics?

TEACHING-LEARNING PROCESSES
(Note: Please detach pages 3-4)

Name: ____________________________________ Date: ________________

Grade and Section: __________________________ Subject: ______________
Teacher: Mr. John Vhiel Casey L. Saquing

ACTIVITY 1

Direction: Write a short essay arguing that "Balot" is a unique icon of the Filipinos.

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ACTIVITY 2

Directions: Watch a news or read updated news in the country. And take a note about the
news.

ANALYSIS

Letusthink!

1. What kind of news did you recorded/noted?

2. It is all about in our economics or government?
3. What is the impact of that news in our culture, society, and politics?

ABSTRACTION (DISCUSSION PROPER)

The Social Sciences and the three faces of the social

Social – relating to society or its organization.

Cultural – relating to the ideas, customs, and, social behavior of a society. And it is also
relating to the arts and to intellectual achievements.
Political Realities – political reality, will be defined broadly as political events, entities, or
situations that are real or perceives as real.

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 UNDERSTANDING CULTURE, SOCIETY, AND POLITICS:
SOME KEY OBSERVATIONS

CULTURE, SOCIETY, AND POLITICS AS CONCEPTUAL TOOLS - Culture, society, and politics
are concepts. They exist in the realm of ideas and thoughts. Concepts are created and have
been used a firm grip of phenomenon.

Cultural Function. Buildings, furniture, clothes and the like form part of the country’s
material culture, while music, dance, and language, which is incorporated in oral and written
literature and drama, form part of its non-material culture.

Let’s visit a bit of history about natural science and religion.

Galileo Galilei - Craters and mountains on the Moon. The Moon's surface was not smooth
and perfect as received wisdom had claimed but rough, with mountains and craters whose
shadows changed with the position of the Sun.
Nicolaus Copernicus - was a Polish astronomer and mathematician known as the father of
modern astronomy. He was the first European scientist to propose that Earth and other
planets revolve around the sun, the heliocentric theory of the solar system.
Isaac Newton – The law of motion, it was English mathematician, physicist, astronomer,
alchemist, theologian, and author. He was the key figure of philosophical revolution known
as enlightenment. He invented calculus.
Charles Darwin - Was English naturalist, biologist, and geologist. He developed and
proposed a theory about evolution.
He disagreed with the Church's policy on Indulgences (paying money to the Church to obtain
forgiveness for sins). Only Catholic priests were allowed to read, interpret, and teach the
Bible.
Martin Luther - was one of the most important religious thinkers of his millennium. The split
of Western Christianity into Protestants and Catholics happened partly because of his
writings and teachings. He also popularized the notion that the Bible should be published in
the language that everyday people spoke. Before Luther, the commonly used Latin Bible had
to be translated by the priests for ordinary people. In addition, Luther believed that priests,
monks, and ministers should be allowed to marry. This contradicted Christian teaching of
that time. To Luther, the Bible should be the only source of spiritual authority. He opposed
giving spiritual authority to tradition, the pope, or any other political or religious leader,
including himself.

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 The Birth and Growth of the Social Sciences

Social science were last to develop. It was slowed down because of the religion.
16th and 17th century is known age of enlightenment. French revolution and industrial
revolution influenced it. Modern Period. The way of defining things were rationalized.

The scientific revolution, which begun with Nicolaus Copernicus (1473 – 1543),
refers to historical changes in thought and belief, to changes in social and institutional
orranization, that unfolded in Europe roughly between 1550 and 1700.
Sir Isaac Newton (1643 – 1727), which proposed universal laws of motion and a
mechanical model universe. The 17th century saw the rapid development in the sciences.
Along with Sir Francis Bacon, who established the supremacy of reason over imagination,
Rene Descartes and Sir Isaac Newton laid the foundation that allowed science and
technology to change the world.

Social Science - Came from the Latin words, “sociale” which means have knowledge
of and “socious” which means companion or associate. Scientific study of human and social
relationship.
Social relationship – is the fundamental unit of analysis within the social sciences,
and describes any voluntary or involuntary interpersonal relationship between two or more
individuals and between groups.
social science - any branch of academic study or science that deals with human
behavior in its social and cultural aspects. Usually included within the social sciences
are cultural (or social) anthropology, sociology, psychology, political science, and economics.
The discipline of historiography is regarded by many as a social science, and certain areas of
historical study are almost indistinguishable from work done in the social sciences. 
The social sciences, as distinct and recognized academic disciplines, emerged only on the
cusp of the 20th century.
Medieval Period

Universities relied mainly on religious tradition.

Modern universities started to rely on science.

What are the 3 medieval periods?

The Middle Ages was the period between the 5th and 15th centuries, starting at the
collapse of the Roman Empire. This time can be split into three main sections: The Early
Middle Ages, High Middle Ages, and Late Middle Ages.
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Max Weber – Modern universities started to rely on science. He described this process as,
“rationalization”.
Louis Pasteur - Contributed the germ theory and developed the vaccination.

Education - Helped the triumph of science. Merchants and capitalists supported universities
and learning institutions.
Emile Durkheim, one of the founding fathers of sociology, said that education should be
based on the need of nation-state.

APPLICATION
Direction: Give at least three issue/problem in our country, and think the impact of that
issue or problem in our culture, society, and politics. Write it in your module.
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ASSESSMENT

I. MULTIPLE CHOICE
Directions: Select the option that best completes the statement and write its corresponding
letter on the blank before the number. If all the options do not fit the statement, write e.

_____1. Who is the founding father of sociology?

a. Martin Luther
b. Sir Isaac Newton
c. Max Weber
d. Emile Durkheim
_____2. It is study about external world.
a. culture
b. natural science
c. social science
d. political science
_____3. Who contributed the germ theory and develop the vaccination?
a. Louis Pasteur
b. Martin Luther
c. Nicolaus Copernicus
d. Rene Descartes
_____4. Came from the Latin words, “sociale” which means have knowledge of and “socious” which
means companion or associate. Scientific study of human and social relationship.
a. Political science
b. social science

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 c. political relations
d. cultural practices
______5. It begun with Nicolaus Copernicus (1473 – 1543), refers to historical changes in thought
and belief, to changes in social and institutional organization, that unfolded in Europe roughly
between 1550 and 1700.
a. Scientific revolution
b. Scientific method
c. Political science
d. Social forces

II. IDENTIFICATION
Direction: Identify the correct answer and put it on the space provided. STRICTLY NO ERASURE.

_____________________1. It is the fundamental unit of analysis within the social sciences, and
describes any voluntary or involuntary interpersonal relationship between two or more individuals
and between groups?
_____________________2 . He was the one of the most important religious thinkers of his
millennium. The split of Western Christianity into Protestants and Catholics happened partly
because of his writings and teachings.
_____________________3. He was a Polish astronomer and mathematician known as the father
of modern astronomy? He was the first European scientist to propose that Earth and other planets
revolve around the sun, the heliocentric theory of the solar system.
_____________________4. He was English naturalist, biologist, and geologist. He developed and
proposed a theory about evolution.
_____________________5. It is relating to the ideas, customs, and, social behavior of a society.
And it is also relating to the arts and to intellectual achievements.

PERFORMANCE TASK

Visit the history of our culture, society, and politics in our country, and observe the
changes of culture, society, and politics in the Philippines then make an essay about the
changes of culture, society and politics.

REFLECTIONS AND FEEDBACKS

 REFLECTION
In this Module,
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 TEACHER’S FEEDBACK

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