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Department of Sociology and Anthropology
Ateneo de Manila University
School of Social Sciences
Loyola Schools
TENTATIVE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE OFFERINGS
Second Semester, SY 2015-2016
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Introduction to Sociology and Anthropology
SA 21
This course introduces the different perspectives of sociology and anthropology with
reference to the Philippine context. Focus is on how forces of culture, social structure,
and social institutions influence human behavior and how individuals acting as a group
reproduce and transform these same social forces.
Basic Statistics for the Social Sciences
Dr. Ricardo G. Abad & Mr. Justin See
SA 100
This course is an introduction to statistics as a research tool for assessing social
phenomena, focusing on selected univariate and bivariate measures, both descriptive
and inferential. The approach is non-mathematical, emphasizing the application of
appropriate statistical procedures to specific problems.
Survey of Social Theories
Dr. Liza L. Lim
SA 101
This course is a study of theories of societies developed in the disciplines of
anthropology and sociology in the 19th and 20th centuries, with a discussion of the
theorists within their historical milieu, as well as their contribution to the social sciences.
Qualitative Methods for the Social Sciences
Dr. Jose Jowel P. Canuday
SA 104
This course is an analysis of anthropological and sociological works, focusing on the
claims and conclusions presented, the research methods used, and the different
theoretical approaches employed. The skills needed for qualitative data collection are
developed by designing and implementing research projects.
Department of Sociology and Anthropology
Ateneo de Manila University
School of Social Sciences
Loyola Schools
TENTATIVE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE OFFERINGS
Second Semester, SY 2015-2016
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Practicum I
Dr. Czarina Saloma-Akpedonu & Dr. Emma Porio
SA 105
Students undertake research for practical training in this application course. Focus is
on the social survey, a research approach widely used in the social sciences. Students
go through the survey process from conceptualization to report writing, and finally, to
the presentation of findings.
Contemporary Sociological and Anthropological Thought
Dr. Jose Jowel P. Canuday
SA 107
This course studies the condition of alienation in modern society as viewed by major
sociologists. Focus is on three main concerns: whether modern economic
arrangements foster alienation, how society may move away from alienation, and the
role sociologists assume in planning for a dealienated society.
Social Change and Social Conflict
Dr. Anna Marie Karaos
SA 110
This course is a study of social change through development toward equality and
participation, which have been called two forms of man's dignity and freedom.
Introduction to Archaeology
Dr. William Earl Reynolds
SA 117
This course introduces archeology as intimately related to environmental issues.
Paleobotany, geomorphology, zoo-archeology, and other allied scientific disciplines
provide information that allows for anthropological interpretation of man's adaptation to
his environment. The course also looks at the Philippines in terms of environmental
archaeology.
Department of Sociology and Anthropology
Ateneo de Manila University
School of Social Sciences
Loyola Schools
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Second Semester, SY 2015-2016
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Social Inequality (Juniors & Seniors only)
Dr. Elizabeth Uy Eviota
SA 126
This course studies inequality as a matter of patterned structures, not as something
randomly distributed between individuals. The course looks at inequalities between
nations and between groups, and examines the intersections of these inequalities and
how controlled and exploited groups respond to social inequality.
Cities and Society
Dr. Emma Porio
SA 128
This course analyzes the constitution and reconstitution of socio-political and economic
spaces and urban life through an examination of concepts and theories that inform
urban studies and their application to empirical issues. Field work assignments are
given for better understanding of discussions done in class.
Religion, Culture and Society
Fr. Albert Alejo, S.J.
SA 130
This course is a study of religion as it exists within a socio-cultural matrix, and
conversely, religion's influence on culture. Discussions include religious discourse as
coloring contemporary politics, the Philippines characterized as suffering from a splitlevel Christianity, and the Philippines as being culturally schizophrenic.
Urban Community Development: Engaged/Public Anthropology
(Juniors & Seniors only)
Dr. Mary Racelis
SA 136
This course is an analysis of Western and Asian urban problems, the slum as a social
and cultural system, the process of urban community development, methods and
techniques of planned social change, and community leadership.
Department of Sociology and Anthropology
Ateneo de Manila University
School of Social Sciences
Loyola Schools
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Second Semester, SY 2015-2016
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Class and Society (for Casa Bayanihan only)
Dr. Emma Porio and Ms. Jessica Sandra Claudio
SA 140
This course is a study of the structure of objective economic inequality in capitalist
society through the perspective of class, with the view of economic relations as
producing distinct economic classes. The approach is compared to other theoretical
perspectives on social and economic inequality.
Peoples and Cultures of Southeast Asia
Dr. Fernando N. Zialcita
SA 141
This course introduces the diverse environments, peoples, and cultures of Southeast
Asia, bringing various cultural strands together to trace relationships and similarities
across political boundaries. The course explores fundamental issues affecting the lives
of the people of both riverine and maritime Southeast Asia.
Crime and Delinquency
Dr. Liza L. Lim
SA 147
This is a lecture/field exposure course on criminology, the sociological study of “rulebreaking.” Criminality is examined from two sociological angles, as a form of deviant
behavior, and as an issue of social justice. The course combines critiquing of existing
theoretical materials in criminology with practical applications.
Feminist Theory: Feminism, Capitalism, and War
(Juniors & Seniors only)
Dr. Elizabeth Uy Eviota
SA 148
This is a survey course on the major theoretical perspectives of
feminism; the interconnections between specific recommendations for change and their
theoretical presuppositions; and how feminist knowledge is produced. The course also
discusses contemporary challenges facing the feminist movement, especially,
neoliberal capitalism and imperialist wars.
Department of Sociology and Anthropology
Ateneo de Manila University
School of Social Sciences
Loyola Schools
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Second Semester, SY 2015-2016
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Education and Social and Cultural Reproduction: Perspectives and Critiques
Dr. Enrique Niño Leviste
This course introduces students to the main concepts and theories comprising the field
SA 181
of sociology of education. It employs different sociological perspectives in examining in
a nuanced manner the relationship among education, power, knowledge, and the state
while mainly offering a conceptual analysis and criticism of social reproduction in
education prevalent in both local and global contexts. It also endeavors to encourage
and enable students to advance new directions for theoretical and empirical research
in the context of Southeast Asia.
Special topics in Sociology and Anthropology: Culture and the Senses
Dr. Fernando N. Zialcita
SA 199.1
This course introduces the varied aspects of cultural heritage. Two alternative ways are
explored in the course: 1) look for and appreciate the grammar of major human
artifacts; and 2) identify the hallmarks of the Filipino sensibility as manifested by
vernacular terms and particular artifacts.
Special topics in Sociology and Anthropology:
The Anthropology of Performance
Ms. Monica Fides Amada W. Santos
SA 199.16
This course is a study on performance as a tool of analysis. Theories on performance
and performativity are discussed to present approaches on rituals, representation,
display, and practice. Three interconnected themes are considered: the anthropological
dimension, the social and cultural dimensions, and performance and identity.
Special topics in Sociology and Anthropology : Material
Culture (Physical/Biological Anthropology)
Dr. Evelyn J. Caballero
SA 199.19
This course studies material culture in contemporary societies. Topics include the
relation between culture and economy, modern subjectivity and identity, postmodernity,
materiality in everyday life, and cross-cultural flows of commodities and
representations; areas within which consumption is seen as a site of active
agency/identity.
Department of Sociology and Anthropology
Ateneo de Manila University
School of Social Sciences,
Loyola Schools
TENTATIVE GRADUATE COURSE OFFERINGS
Second Semester, SY 2015-2016
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Research Techniques
Dr. Jose Jowel P. Canuday/Dr. Ricardo G. Abad
SA 206
This is a course on the logic of empirical research in sociology and anthropology.
It examines the suitable approaches to a variety of typical research problems;
their advantages and limitations; and their translation into specific plans for
investigation.
History of Sociological and Anthropological Theory
Dr. Jose Jowel P. Canuday
SOC 261/
ANTHRO 281
This is a course on the evolution of major theories of society beginning in the
nineteenth century to the contemporary period. Radical changes are discussed
for a new understanding and theorization of society and culture.
Social Change and Social Conflict
Dr. Anna Marie Karaos
SOC 295/ANTHRO 259 This is a course on social change along particular dimensions, i.e. development
toward equality and participation, which have been called two forms of man's
dignity and freedom. The course also discusses the different dimensions of
social change and processes involved in it.
Introduction to Archaeology
Dr. William Earl Reynolds
Anthro 225
This is a course on archaeology covering the physical nature of archaeology; the
interpretation of archaeological data; and the political aspect of archaeology.
Department of Sociology and Anthropology
Ateneo de Manila University
School of Social Sciences,
Loyola Schools
TENTATIVE GRADUATE COURSE OFFERINGS
Second Semester, SY 2015-2016
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Origins of Inequality
Dr. Elizabeth Uy Eviota
SOC 275/
ANTHRO 275
This course discusses inequality as a matter of patterned structures of unequal
groups and not as something that is randomly distributed between individuals.
The course looks at inequalities between groups with regard to wealth, social
status, gender, race/ethnicity, age; as well as inequalities between nation-states.
Urban Society/City Dwellers
Dr. Emma Porio
SOC 278/
ANTHRO 253
This course analyzes the constitution and reconstitution of socio-political and
economic spaces and urban life through an examination of concepts and
theories that inform urban studies and their application to empirical issues. Field
work assignments are given for better understanding of discussions done in
class.
Religion and Society
Fr. Albert Alejo, SJ
SOC 283/
ANTHRO 258
This is a course on “syncretism” and “acculturation” as universal and “normal”
phenomena. It examines the influence of culture upon religion and vice versa, as
well as the process that takes place when religions encounter each other.
Strategies for Community-based Development:
Engaged/Public Anthropology
Dr. Mary Racelis
SA 230
This course is an analysis of Western and Asian urban problems, the slum as a
social and cultural system, the process of urban community development,
methods and techniques of planned social change, and community leadership.
Department of Sociology and Anthropology
Ateneo de Manila University
School of Social Sciences,
Loyola Schools
TENTATIVE GRADUATE COURSE OFFERINGS
Second Semester, SY 2015-2016
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Peoples and Cultures of Southeast Asia
Dr. Fernando N. Zialcita
ANTHRO 242
This is a course on the peoples and cultures of mainland and island Southeast
Asia. It examines old as well as new ethnographies, and considers what some
peoples were once, before they became as they are today.
Crime and Delinquency
Dr. Liza L. Lim
SOC 291/
ANTHRO 273
This course examines crime and delinquency from two sociological angles: as a
form of “rule breaking” or deviant behavior; and as a social justice issue. Different
theories of crime and delinquency, primarily Western in origin, are discussed and
critiqued by applying them to the Philippine case.
Special Topics in Sociology and Anthropology:
Feminist Theory: Feminism, Capitalism, and War
Dr. Elizabeth Uy Eviota
SA 240.41
This is a survey course on the major theoretical perspectives of
feminism; the interconnections between specific recommendations for change
and their theoretical presuppositions; and how feminist knowledge is
produced. The course also discusses contemporary challenges facing the
feminist movement, especially, neoliberal capitalism and imperialist wars.
Special Topics in Sociology and Anthropology: Culture and the Senses
Dr. Fernando N. Zialcita
SA 240.33
This course introduces the varied aspects of cultural heritage. Two alternative
ways are explored in the course: 1) look for and appreciate the grammar of major
human artifacts; and 2) identify the hallmarks of the Filipino sensibility as
manifested by vernacular terms and particular artifacts.
Department of Sociology and Anthropology
Ateneo de Manila University
School of Social Sciences,
Loyola Schools
TENTATIVE GRADUATE COURSE OFFERINGS
Second Semester, SY 2015-2016
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Special Topics in Sociology and Anthropology: The Anthropology
of Performance
Ms. Monica Fides Amada W. Santos
SA 240.43
This course examines the place of performance in everyday and special events;
and the way in which people act to communicate ideas, negotiate positions, and
express identities particularly in Southeast Asia. Performance and identity as well
as the anthropological, social, and cultural dimension of performance are
discussed.
Special Topics in Sociology and Anthropology: Material Culture
(Physical/Biological Anthropology)
Dr. Evelyn J. Caballero
SA 240.45
This course explores material and consumer culture in contemporary societies.
Students engage in advanced discussions of the relation between culture and
economy, modern subjectivity and identity, postmodernity, materiality in everyday
life, and cross-cultural flows of commodities and representations.
Seminar on Advanced Research Methods
Dr. Jose Jowel Canuday /Dr. Ricardo G. Abad
SA 302
This course is a critical examination of statistical and other mathematical models
in the social sciences as well as their applications in social research.
Seminar on Sociological Analysis
Dr. Jose Jowel P. Canuday
SOC 301
This course is an analysis of a wide range of sociological studies to assess how
sociologists deal with important theoretical issues using various methods,
sources of data, and philosophical assumptions.
Please check AISIS for the schedule.