UNDERSTANDING CULTURE, SOCIETY AND POLITICS
THE CULTURA AND SOCIETY FROM THE PERSPECTIVES July 17 - 21, 2017 (Week 6)
OF ANTHROPOLOGY AND SOCIOLOGY
LESSON OUTLINE 240 Mins
Content Standard:
The learners demonstrate an understanding of culture and society as
anthropological and sociological concepts; perspectives in/approaches to Introduction: FISH BOWL (Food for the Soul)
the study of culture and society (i.e., comparative, historical, structural –
functional, interpretive, and critical)
Performance Standard: Motivation: Compare and Contrast
The learners appreciates the value of the nature of culture and society from
the perspectives of anthropology; demonstrate a holistic understanding of
culture and society; values cultural heritage and express pride of place
without being ethnocentric. Instruction: Power Point Presentation, Discussions
Learning Competencies:
The learners:
explain anthropological and sociological perspectives on
culture and society Practice: Filipino Culture
describe society and culture as a complex whole
identify aspects of culture and society
become aware of why and how cultural relativism mitigates Evaluation: Read and Answer
ethnocentrism
Specific Learning Outcomes Enrichment: Reflection
The learners will be able to:
1. explain what is culture and society on the perspectives of Materials : UCSP book, notebook, pen and laptop, Screen
anthropology and sociology
2. compare and contrast the idea of Ethnocentrism and Cultural
relativism Resources: Saluba, D.J., et al. (2016). Understanding Culture, Society and
3. appreciate the value of their culture Politics for SHS, Mutya Publishing House INC.
4. realize the danger of being ethnocentric
UNDERSTANDING CULTURE SOCIETY AND POLITICS
INTRODUCTION (5 mins)
DAY 1
INTRODUCTION
Fish Bowl Quotations
Before the lesson proper the teacher will allow the students to pick a quotation from the bowl. The
quotations are all about positivism that will uplift and motivate them for the upcoming week discussions.
Processing Questions:
How does it feel after reading the quotations that you got?
Is that quotations really mean to you? Why?
MOTIVATION (10 mins)
MOTIVATION
Compare and Contrast
The students will compare and contrast the following pictures. These pictures will lead them to understand the concept of “Ethnocentrism and
Cultural Relativism”
Guide Questions:
1. What do you think is the picture all about?
2. How does it feel after seeing the pictures?
3. If you will see people eating the exotic food what will be your reactions?
INSTRUCTION/ DELIVERY (120 mins)
INSTRUCTION / DELIVERY
DAY 1
Lesson Proper
Ethnocentrism and Cultural Relativism
As mentioned by Dean Champion and his associates, “ the range of variations between culture is almost endless and yet at the same time cultures ensemble one
another in many important ways” Cultural variations refers to the differences in social behaviors that different cultures exhibit around the world.
It is a perception that arises from the fact that cultures differ and each culture defines
Ethnocentrism reality differently
Judging another culture solely by the values and standards of one’s own culture
Cultural The attempt to judge behaviour according to its cultural context.
The principle that an individual person’s beliefs and activities should be understood by
relativism others in terms of that individual’s own culture.
Process questions:
1. Why is culture important in our society?
2. How would you differentiate ethnocentrism and cultural relativism?
Culture and Society as Anthropological and Sociological Concepts
“Culture is the process by which a person becomes all that they were created capable of being”
- Thomas Carlyle
What is Culture?
DAY 2
Status and Roles in the Society
DAY 3
Elements of Culture
KNOWLEDGE It refers to any information received and perceived to be true.
BELIEF
The perception of accepted reality. Reality to the existence of
the things whether material or non material
SOCIAL NORMS These are established expectations of society as to how a
person is supposed to act depending on the requirement…….
Types of Culture
ideas tools
Non- language architecture
behavior material food material
religion fashion
PRACTICE (60 mins)
Day 4
Filipino Culture
The students will give examples of every components of culture given below
EVALUATION (45 mins)
The students will answer the following questions briefly:
1. Explain the meaning of culture and how it affects one’s life.
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2. Differentiate ascribed status from achieved status.
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3. What do you think is the most important aspect of culture? Elaborate on your answer.
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4. All cultures change, otherwise, they would have problems adapting to changing environments. Explain the dynamic characteristic of culture.
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5. Differentiate Ethnocentrism and Cultural Relativism.
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ENRICHMENT / ASSIGNMENT
Reflection Paper
By realizing their status and role in the society, teacher will allow the students to reflect on their achieved status -- “Their Dreams”. The students will
draw/cut=out a handprint. Inside the handprint, they will write their personal dreams and goals that they want to achieve that will contribute to the stability of
the society.
My dreams
