Republic of the Philippines

Biliran Province State University

(formerly NAVAL STATE UNIVERSITY)

Laboratory High School

BiPSU VISION 3. Observations on social, political, and cultural change (examples:
A state university leading in research and innovation for human texting, transnational families, local public services, youth
empowerment and societal development volunteerism).
4. Definition of anthropology, political science, and sociology.
BiPSU MISSION
To advance the university with innovative human resources, B. Defining Culture, Society and Politics
responsive researches, sustainable production, and demand-driven 1. Society as a group of people sharing a common culture.
extension services. 2. Culture as a “‘complex whole which encompasses beliefs, practices,
values, attitudes, laws, norms, artifacts, symbols, knowledge, and
UNIVERSITY HYMN everything that a person learns and shares as a member of society.” E.B.
Mabuhi Ka, Oh BiPSU! Tylor 1920 [1871]), and is:
Lyrics and Music by Jaime B. Cagabhion, Ph. D. a. Dynamic, Flexible, & Adaptive;
b. Shared & Contested (given the reality of social differentiation and
Mabuhi Ka, Oh BiPSU, Alma Mater, dear! competing interests);
Hail, Biliran's pride, a home so near! c. Learned through socialization or enculturation;
We hold your name, oh, close to our hearts, d. Patterned;
And we hoist high your banner e. Integrated and at times unstable;
To show we're now smart - f. Transmitted through socialization/enculturation;
'Cause we know the truth, learn your virtue, g. Requires language and other forms of communication;
And live your spirit, Oh BiPSU! h. Ethnocentrism and Cultural Relativism as orientations;
3. Politics as the art of government, public affairs, compromise and
From place to place we've followed trails consensus, and power.
In search of life and values true;
And God whose guidance never fails C. Looking back at Human Biocultural and Social Evolution
Has made you our home, Oh, BiPSU. 1. Biological and cultural evolution: from Homo Habilis (or earlier) to
In faith and love you've taken us in Homo Sapiens Sapiens in the fossil record.
To learn the arts and technical skills - 2. Cultural and sociopolitical evolution: from hunting and gathering to
What values be, what mores to keep the agricultural, industrial, and post-industrial revolutions:
We've imbibed them all through great ordeals. a. The Neolithic Revolution;
b. Early civilizations and the rise of the state;
Nobility in gold and blue you shine, Alma Mater, dear c. Democratization;
Solidarity, well fashioned by Unity
Bonded by love and service without fear D. Becoming a member of society
Now we are one family, to God we pray - 1. Enculturation/Socialization:
That on you be His blessings, pow'r to your fam'ly a. Identity formation (identities, disciplines, and aspirations)
And fame to your name: b. Norms and values
BILIRAN PROVINCE STATE UNIVERSITY! c. Statuses and roles (e.g. age, gender)
2. Conformity and deviance:
QUALITY POLICY a. Social control (gossip, social ostracism, laws and punishments)
NSU is Yes to, Open to, and United to quality education by developing b. Forms of deviance (ritualism, retreatism, rebellion, and
world-class graduates and intensifying research and development, innovation)
extension and production by implementing effective quality 3. Human dignity, rights, and the common good
management system.
E. How society is organized
Grade: 11 1. Groups within society:
Semester: 1st Semester a. Primary and secondary groups
Subject Title: Understanding Culture, Society and Politics b. In-groups and out-groups
No. of Hours/ Semester: 72 hours/semester c. Reference group
Description: This course uses insights from Anthropology, Political d. Networks
Science, and Sociology to develop students’ awareness of cultural, social 2. Formal organizations:
and political dynamics, and sensitivity to cultural diversity; provide them a. Bureaucracy
with an understanding of how culture, human agency, society and b. "McDonaldization" of society
politics work; and engage them in the examination of the country’s
current human development goals. At the end of the course, students F. Cultural, social and political institutions
should acquire ideas about human cultures, human agency, society and 1. Kinship, marriage, and the household:
politics; recognize cultural relativism and social inclusiveness to a. Kinship by blood – Descent systems
overcome prejudices; and develop social and cultural competence to (matrilateral, patrilineal, bilateral)
guide their interactions with groups, communities, networks, and b. Kinship by marriage – Marriage rules cross-culturally
institutions. (monogamy vs. polygamy, post-marital residency rules, preferred
marriage partners, divorce)
Course Outline: c. Kinship by ritual (Compadrazgo)
A. Starting points for the understanding of culture, society, and politics d. Family and the household – Nuclear, extended, and reconstituted
1. Sharing of social and cultural backgrounds of students as social actors families (separated, transnational)
(examples: gender, socioeconomic class, ethnicity, religion, e. Politics of kinship (political dynasty, alliances)
exceptionality/non-exceptionality, nationality). 2. Political and leadership structures
2. Observations about social, political, and cultural behavior and a. Political organization
phenomena (examples: food taboos, istambay, political dynasties, and i. Bands
elections). ii. Tribes
iii. Chiefdoms
iv. States and nations
 b. Authority and legitimacy About the Instructor:
i. Traditional MARK CHRISTIAN ROBLE ALMAZAN
ii. Charismatic -Licensed Faculty
iii. Rational -Graduated Bachelor of Secondary Education major in Social Sciences at
3. Economic Institutions Naval State University.
a. Reciprocity -Studying Master of Arts in Education major in Administration and
b. Transfers Supervision at Eastern Visayas State University.
c. Redistribution -Text me at 09060574068
d. Market transactions - Email me at markycieloalmazan@gmail.com
e. Markets and state - Add me on Facebook – Mark Naitsirhc Almazan YF
4. Nonstate institutions
a. Banks and corporations Prepared by:
b. Cooperatives and trade unions
c. Transnational advocacy groups MARK CHRISTIAN ROBLE ALMAZAN, LPT.
d. Development agencies Subject Teacher
e. International organizations Noted:
5. Education
a. Functions of education in society (formal and nonformal) NOEL P. TANCINCO, Ph. D.
i. Productive citizenry Chairperson, BiPSU-Laboratory High School
ii. Self-actualization
iii. Primary education as a human right Approved:
6. Religion and belief systems
a. Animism ROLAND A. NIEZ, Ed. D.
b. Polytheism Dean, College of Education
c. Monotheism
d. Institutionalized religions
e. Separation of church and state

G. Social Stratification
1. Social desirables
a. Wealth
b. Power
c. Prestige
2. Social mobility system
a. Open (Class)
b. Closed (Caste)

H. Social inequality
1. Access to financial, social, political, and symbolic capital
2. Gender inequality
3. Marginalization of ethnic and other minorities
4. Global stratification and inequality (e.g., relationships between states
and nonstate actors in the global community)

I. Social change and human agency

1. Invention (e.g., new of forms of media and social networking,
technological change)
2. Diffusion, acculturation, and globalization
3. Social contradictions, conflict, and change (e.g., inter-ethnic conflicts,
class struggle, armed conflict, terrorism, protests, gender issues)
4. Social movements (e.g., indigenous people’s rights,
environmentalism, feminism, religious fundamentalism, revitalization
movements)
5. Demographic change (e.g., transnational migration, Overseas Filipino
Workers)
6. New challenges to human adaptation
(e.g., climate change)
7. Inclusive citizenship and participatory governance

Grading System (Core Subject):

Written Works - 25%
(Quiz, Reflection Papers, Activity)
Performance Tasks - 50%
(Group Activity, Role Playing, Group Works, Project)
Quarterly Assessment - 25%
(Midterm and Finals)
Total: 100%

Course Policies:
-Students should abide the rules and regulations stipulated in the
Students’ Handbook.
-Students should pass their assignments on or before 7:00 in the
morning regardless of the class time assignment.
-Strictly “No Gadgets” policy during class hours will be implemented.
-“No Projects submitted, no taking of the quarterly assessment” policy
will also be implemented.
-Wearing complete and prescribe uniform (during classes except
Wednesday and during examination even if Friday).