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Disciplines and Ideas in the Applied Social Sciences

by Arc Mancera

​FEU Prayer

​Direct, O God, we beseech You.

All our actions by Your holy inspiration

And help them on by Your gracious assistance  So that every prayer and work of ours

May begin with You

And by You be happily ended.  AMEN.

​Arc Mancera

​DIASS

​OBJECTIVES

At the end of the lesson, you are expected to:

a. Identify the concept of social science and applied social sciences;

b. Evaluate and critique the concept of social science; and

c. Construct simplified diagram of the use of social science.​

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​uWhat is the difference between the HUMSS students and the students from other strands?

Open Ended

Using 3 words only. What is the difference between a HUMSS student and a student from a different strand?

THE SS IN THE HUMSS.

​SOCIAL SCIENCE- the study of social, cultural, psychological, economic, and political forces that guides individuals in their action

​Social Science

​It is the name given to our knowledge about the

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nature,

growth,

and functioning of human society.

Open Ended

Can you give one branch of Social Science?

​Applied Social Science

​Applied social science is one which applies the principles of pure or basic disciplines to practical problems.

Poll

Which of the following will be part of Applied Social Science?

• Social Work

• Communication

• Counseling

The study that uses the knowledge based theories, principles, and methods of interdisciplinary disciplines of basic social science to understand the society and to help address or solve a social problem or practical problem in society.​

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Applied social scientists are more likely to use the concepts than the generalized propositions of their basic discipline.

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​Thanks everyone!