Engaging in The Concepts of Sociology

Module 1.
2
Engaging in the
Concepts of
Sociology
Module 1.2
ENGAGING IN THE CONCEPTS OF SOCIOLOGY
I. Course Outcome : CO1.Engage in the concepts of Sociology

II. Learning Outcome/s : LO1.2Engage in the concepts of Sociology, the aspects and
perspectives in Sociology.
III. Time Frame : 4.5 Hours
IV. Introduction :
In this session, you will choose a perspective based on the teacher’s prior discussion and
later on discuss it in the class. Assigned topic for the case analysis will also be given that will
serve as an individual presentation for the next meeting.
Below are topics and contents which will be discussed by the teacher during the mini
lecture through PowerPoint presentations.
Society
I. Meaning of Society
II. Elements of Society
III. Characteristics of Society
IV. Types of Society
1. Foraging Society
2. Pastoral Society
3. Horticultural Society
4. Agricultural Society
5. Industrial Society
6. Postindustrial Society
Perspectives in Sociology
I. Meaning of Theoretical Perspectives
1. Examples of the basic assumptions
II. Three Major Perspectives
1. Structural Functionalism
A. Real world application: Functionalist Perspective and Marriage
2. The Conflict Perspective
A. Real world application: Conflict Perspective and Marriage
3. Symbolic Interactionism
A. Real world application: Symbolic Interactionism and Marriage
V. Learning Materials : 1. A. Hand-outs (hard copy)

From Mooney, Knox, and Schacht. Understanding
Social Problems, 5th Edition (excerpts)
B. PowerPoint-file Document (soft copy)
Filename 1: Society.pptx
Filename 2: Perspectives in Sociology.pptx
2. Writing Materials: Pen and paper
VI. Supplementary
Learning Resources : A. Books
1. Mooney, Knox, and Schacht. Understanding Social
Problems, 5th Edition
2. Mills, Wright C. The Sociological Imagination.
Chapter One: The Promise (1959)
B. Website Address/URL
1.https://www.slideshare.net/jamesmacroony/society-
80890650
2.https://www.slideshare.net/major-theoretical-perspectives-
in-sociology-14044354
VII. Learning Activities : 1. Home-based Activities
1.1 Advance readings on the Three Major Theoretical
Perspectives in Sociology
1.2 Do a review on the discussion about the Perspectives in
Sociology and answer the following questions briefly and
concisely (4-5 sentences)
A. Questions to be answered:
a. Which perspective appeals to you the most?
b. Which of these perspectives believes that sociology
should be used for social change?
c. Which perspective has a micro-level focus?
d. Which perspective believes that society is
compromised of interlocking parts?
2. School-based Activities
2.1 (Lecture on the Aspects and Perspectives in Sociology)
2.2 Answer “Activity 1: Multiple Choice Test” found
on page 5 of this module.
2.3 Answer “Activity 2: Essay Test” found on page 6 of this
module.
VIII. Equipment : Laptop, Projector
IX. Student Feedback : Your feedback is important. Please don’t leave this blank. This
portion will allow us to evaluate how this module is going. Your
feedback will help improve this module for future revision.
1. Which part of this module you found interesting? Why?
2. Which part of this module you considered challenging? Why?
Activity 1: Multiple Choice Test

Directions: Choose the letter of the correct answer. Write your answer on the space provided
at the right hand corner.
1. Focus on ideas, need for higher education, and shift in workplace from cities to homes are
characteristics associated with which type of society?
A. Industrial C. Post-industrial
B. Agricultural D. Hunting and Gathering 1. _____
2. All of the following characteristics are changes that occurred in industrialized societies
except…
A. Innovations in transportation, including the creation of automobiles, the train, and
steamship that allowed people and goods to travel longer distances.
B. The development of mass forms of communication, increased job specialization,
and the ability to harness electricity.
C. Since fewer people were needed to cultivate food, urban societies were developed.
For the first time, more people lived in or near major cities than in farming areas.
D. The development of towns then cities. 2. _____
3. Which of the following statements is not correct?
A. Agricultural societies were developed around 8,500 years ago during the
Agricultural revolution.
B. Pastoral societies began around 12,000 years ago.
C. Horticultural societies emerged between 10,000 and 12,000 years ago in Latin
America, Asia, and parts of the Middle East.
D. Post-industrial societies emerged about 250 years ago. 3. _____
4. Acculturation can best be described as the process by which:
A. Members of a culture group adopt the traits of a host society.
B. Cultures become more alike as they share technology and organizational
structures.
C. Individuals or groups come to accept cultural innovation.
D. Cultural practices and perspectives spread from one culture to other areas 4. _____
5. Emile Durkheim’s endeavor to establish sociology as a separate academic discipline
centered on his efforts to:
A. Develop an all-encompassing synthesis of major sociological perspectives.
B. Demonstrate the influence of social forces on people’s behavior.
C. Show how an understanding of sociological principles could be used to solve
social problems.
D. Chart the evolution of major social institutions. 5. _____
6. Which of the following responses best describes the main cultural function of origin
myths?
A. To reinforce the distinctive identity of members of a culture.
B. To justify the distribution of resources among members of a culture.
C. To define the social roles of members of a culture.
To facilitate resolution of conflicts among members of a culture. 6. _____
7. A primary group can best be defined as a group:
A. That is characterized by shared interests and interchangeability of roles.
B. In which two or more people interact on predictable ways.
C. That is characterized by face-to-face interaction and close emotional ties.
D. In which two or more people work together to achieve a goal. 7. _____
8. Functionalists would most likely argue that social stratification is universal because of the
need to:
A. Prevent low-status groups from disrupting the social status quo.
B. Motivate qualified people to fill important positions in society.
C. Preserve distinctions between low-status and high-status social groups.
D. Regulate the pace and scope of social mobility in a society. 8. _____
9. Sociologists influenced by conflict theory would most likely endorse which of the
following explanations of social control?
A. Establishment of a clearly understood system of penalties and rewards is
necessary to maintain social order.
B. Social norms must be carefully monitored if society is to function smoothly.
C. Institutional maintenance of social order provides people the assurance they need
to establish meaning in their lives.
D. Sanctions benefit those in power by contributing to the maintenance of existing
forms stratification. 9. _____
10. Which of the following statements best describes how deviance helps strengthen
conformity in society?
A. Without deviance, there would be no need for agents of social control.
B. Deviant behavior obstructs movements promoting social change.
C. Responding to deviance clarifies boundaries between right and wrong.
D. Punishment of deviance affirms the legitimacy of political authority. 10. _____
Activity 2: Essay Test (Perspectives in Sociology)

Directions: Answer the following questions briefly and concisely. (4-5 sentences corresponding
answer for each question).
Questions to be answered:
1. Which perspective appeals to you the most?
2. Which of these perspectives believes that sociology should be used for social change?
3. Which perspective has a micro-level focus?
4. Which perspective believes that society is compromised of interlocking parts?
Activity 3: Case Analysis (The Sociological Imagination)

Directions: Choose any Public or Private Issues in your surroundings these days which will be
the topic for your case analysis. Chosen topic must be written on a 1/8 sheet of paper subject for
the instructor’s correction and approval.

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Module 1.

I. Course Outcome : CO1.Engage in the concepts of Sociology

V. Learning Materials : 1. A. Hand-outs (hard copy)

1. Which part of this module you found interesting? Why?

2. Which part of this module you considered challenging? Why?

Activity 1: Multiple Choice Test

Activity 2: Essay Test (Perspectives in Sociology)

Activity 3: Case Analysis (The Sociological Imagination)

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