WEEK 3 Social Science Perspective; Sociological and Political Perspective

Emilio Aguinaldo College Overview

  • Institution Type: Private, non-sectarian, co-educational institution.

  • Core Values: Virtue, Excellence, Service.

    • Virtue: Do what is right.

    • Excellence: Give one's best.

    • Service: Welfare of others.

  • Vision: An internationally recognized institution rooted in Filipino nationalism, pursuing human welfare and academic excellence.

  • Philosophy: Focus on total student development and national consciousness within a global context.

Class Rules

  1. Your voice is important along with that of others.

  2. Phones must be kept in bags and on silent or vibrate mode.

  3. Contribute to a positive learning environment.

Community Engagement

  • Learning Objective: Discuss community definitions from a sociological perspective.

  • Module: Community definition in social science perspective, specifically sociology.

Social Science Branches Relevant to Community Analysis

  • Anthropology: Studies cultural dimensions.

  • Economics: Examines resource allocations.

  • Sociology: Analyzes social structures, history, and functions.

  • Geography: Looks at spatial impacts on communities.

Sociological Perspectives of Community

Key Concepts:

  1. Individual Groups and Institutions: Focus on the dynamics within communities.

  2. Observational Levels:

    • Micro-Level: Individual and small group interactions.

    • Macro-Level: Larger societal structures.

Gallery Walk Activity:

  • Group Up: Students divided into small groups.

  • Walk & Observe: Groups read and connect beliefs to community concepts.

  • Rotate: Move to new stations prompted by the teacher.

  • Discuss: Share insights about community shaping.

Sociological Factors Affecting Community

  1. Social Stratification: Hierarchical organization of society.

  2. Social Class: Economic and social status.

  3. Social Mobility: Movement within social classes.

  4. Religion: Impact on social cohesion and identity.

  5. Sexuality: Influences on community acceptance.

  6. Deviance: Norms and the reactions to those who break them.

Community Definitions in Sociology

  • Community is characterized by shared values, norms, and relationships.

  • Coretta Scott King Quote: "The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate action of its members."

Political Science Perspective on Community

  • Concept: Politics involves the discussion of power and resource distribution.

  • Main Question: "Who gets what, when, and how?" (Harold Lasswell)

  • Political Science as Multidisciplinary: Intersects with fields like economics and sociology.

Components of Political Science

  • Branches:

    • International Politics: Global interactions.

    • Comparative Politics: Analysis of different political systems.

    • Public Administration: Implementation of government policy.

Communal Powers:

  • Nation-State: Integration of cultural and political identities.

  • National Interests: Define priorities and policies for the country.

Reflective Questions for Students

  • After learning community perspectives, what are your capabilities?

  • What should be the national priorities for our country?

Famous Quote

  • "Power without a nation's confidence is nothing." - Catherine the Great