Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Pangasinan Division II
Manaoag National High School – SHS

WEEKS 1 and 2

Name: _________________________________Grade/Section:_________________
Date Submitted: ___________
MELC
1. Define Social Sciences as the study of the society (HUMSS DIS 11 – IIIa-1).
Distinguish Social and Natural Sciences Humanities (HUMSS DIS 11 – IIIA-2).
Compare aned contrast the various Social Science disciplines and their fields,main areas
of inquiry, and methods (HUMSS DIS 11 – III-3). Trace the historical foundations and
social contexts that led to the development of each discipline (HUMSS DIS 11 – IIId-4).

I. OBJECTIVES: At the end of this module, students should be able to;

A. Differentiate Social and Natural Science and Humanities

B. Discuss the Social Science as the study of Society
C. Connect the disciplines with their historical and social foundations.

I.SOCIAL SCIENCE

Social science is, in its broadest sense, the study of society and the manner in which people
behave and influence the world around us.

Social science tells us about the world beyond our immediate experience, and can help explain
how our own society works - from the causes of unemployment or what helps economic growth,
to how and why people vote, or what makes people happy. It provides vital information for
governments and policymakers, local authorities, non-governmental organisations and others.

II.HUMANITIES

It is an academic discipline that study human aspect of human society and culture. In the
Renaissance the term contrasted with divinity and referred to what is now called classics. The
main area of secular study in universities at the time. Today humanities are more frequently
contrasted with natural science as well with professional training.

The humanities use methods that are primarily critical or speculative and have a significant
historical element.

DISCIPLINES WITHIN THE SOCIAL SCIENCE

Anthropology
Known as the 'science of humanity', anthropology covers a broad range of topics – from human
behaviour, to cultural relations, and how the evolution of humanity has influenced society's
structure. It's often described as being both scientific and humanistic, meaning it's well-suited for
anyone looking to indulge passions for both of these kinds of subject – and, whilst focusing on
history to an extent, there's plenty of chance to apply it in modern contexts too!
Anthropology
Whilst many people think of archaeologists as being like Indiana Jones, the truth is very different
thought no less interesting. Similar to anthropology in that it is the study of humanity, it relies
much more on the material evidence left behind by cultures. There is excavation work, analysis
and surveying to be done. Europe's rich history – with the Roman Empire, the Vikings, and much
more – means it is a perfect place to study this.

Economics
Economics looks at the production, distribution and consumption of goods and services. You can
choose to take a close view or a broad one, but in general, it comes down to looking at how the
economic systems of the world work. This knowledge can be applied both theoretically and
practically, meaning the subject is well suited for anyone interested in the current economic
world.

Geography
Though many of us may remember geography as the subject at school that involved maps, it
goes beyond that – analysing population, the land itself, the relationship between the two and
often linking to the earth sciences (such as geology). At postgraduate level, you'll be able to
specialise in a particular branch – such as oceanology, environmental management or tourism
geography.

History
History is a broad subject, encompassing large areas and time periods of the worlds. Whilst
postgraduate level study gives you a chance to specialise, you'll still be using similar skills –
interpreting sources, looking at current theories of the past, and assessing ideas against the
available evidence. With Europe's long, well-documented history, there's the chance to get to
look at the places you're studying first hand.

Political Science
It will give you the opportunity to look at a variety of legal systems, and to focus on a particular
area – contract law, international law or criminal law, to name but a few. Doing further study in
law is especially useful if intending to go into it as a career, although it is possible to study it
solely for academic reasons.

Linguistics
Linguistics is the study of language – looking at its form, context, or meaning. Rather than
learning to speak a particular language, it's more about how language itself works. Within
linguistics, there is a broad range of study, from looking at grammar, to language acquisition or
the evolution of language. With the EU having 23 official languages, and Europe itself having
more than 60 indigenous regional and minority languages, what better place to study linguistics?

Psychology
With such a broad area of study – the human mind – you'll specialise in particular areas, perhaps
child development, interpersonal relationships or social psychology. Europe has a long history
with psychology, thanks to Germany's involvement in its development, so in studying here you'll
be joining a long line of innovative scholars.

Sociology and Demography

Sociology is the study of society, both on the individual and structural level. Covering topics
such as class, religion and social mobility, there's a broad range to choose to specialise in. Some
sociologists work solely for theoretical purposes, whilst others intend to use their findings in
policies or welfare. In such a multicultural continent as Europe, with its large variety of societies,
you'll find plenty to study, and with the amount of changes that have taken place in the past
century, there'll definitely be an area to interest you.
Activity:
ESSAY:
1. What is the importance of Social Science in our daily living?

5 points = The idea is comprehensive, accurate and complete.

4 points = The idea is complete and accurate.
3 point = The idea is comprehensive but not accurate.

2. What is the importance of Humanities in our life?

5 points = The idea is comprehensive, accurate and complete.

4 points = The idea is complete and accurate.
3 point = The idea is comprehensive but not accurate.
Fill in the blanks with the right approach based on the historical definition of Social
Science.

___________________________1. You can choose to take a close view or a broad one, but in
general, it comes down to looking at how the economic systems of the world work.

___________________________2. It will give you the opportunity to look at a variety of legal

systems, and to focus on a particular area – contract law, international law or criminal law, to
name but a few.

___________________________3. At postgraduate level, you'll be able to specialise in a

particular branch – such as oceanology, environmental management or tourism geography.

___________________________4. Some sociologists work solely for theoretical purposes,

whilst others intend to use their findings in policies or welfare. In such a multicultural continent
in Europe.

___________________________5. Europe has a long history with psychology, thanks to

Germany's involvement in its development, so in studying here you'll be joining a long line of
innovative scholars.

References:
http:/www.upd.edu,ph
http:/bagong kasayasayn.com
http:/natgeo.com/asia/meet-the-natives
Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
Pangasinan Division II
Manaoag National High School – SHS

Name: _________________________________Grade/Section:_________________
Date Submitted: ___________

3 points = The idea is comprehensive, accurate and complete.

2 points = The idea is complete and accurate.
1 point = The idea is comprehensive but not accurate.

Activity:

A. What do you think they convey about our people, and our everyday life? What elements
do you find in their respective artistic creations?
B. How do society different from nature
1. A rainforest
2. Business and leisure district in a highly urbanized city
3. What is modernity? What is the role the role in the development of Social Science?
Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
Pangasinan Division II
Manaoag National High School – SHS

Name: _________________________________Grade/Section:_________________
Date Submitted: ___________

3 points = The idea is comprehensive, accurate and complete.

2 points = The idea is complete and accurate.
1 point = The idea is comprehensive but not accurate.

In the box below are the academic discipline under the rubric of Social Sciences Imagine the
discipline under it in the form of a diagram. Say a kinship tree or a genealogical tree or a web of
interconnected subject matters base on its recorded history or how it develop. To be able to
complete this, conduct a cursory of each discipline. The following are the guide questions.
1. How would the diagram look like? What various forms of connections and iteractions
can you draw up?
2. Methodwise, where do they converge and diverge?
3. What kind of model of society is created by each and every discipline based on what it
does and studies?