1. Understanding Culture,
Society and Politics

2. Course Description:
•This course uses lessons or insights from different social
sciences branches (Anthropology, Political Science and
Sociology) to develop students’ awareness of cultural, social
and political dynamics, and sensitivity to cultural diversity
and provide them with an understanding of how culture,
human agency, society and politics work

4. Culture
It is defined as the custom beliefs, social forms,
and traits that defines a specific racial, religious
or social group

6. Culture
•Material Culture – it is a type of culture that are created by
human person or is tangible. Examples are food, clothing
and technology
•Non-Material Culture – it is a type of culture that are being
learned or observed by human. Examples are religions, folk
behavior, gestures and customs

8. Society
•Comes from the Latin word “socius” which
means comrade, companion or friend
•Pertains to a group of individuals involved in
social interaction or sharing the same
geographical or social territory

10. Politics
•Comes from the Greek word “Politika” which
means affairs of the cities
•Refers to achieving and exercising positions of
governance over a human community.