oum abxs1103 topic 1 a & 9 what is social science
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These slides explain the general concept of social as a discipline, its philosophy and main aims as to provide good values and cohesiveness in the society of mankind. The content also touch on the reasons why social science is multidisciplinary. Some examples are cited to elaborate on this.TRANSCRIPT
OUM
INTRODUCTION TO
SOCIAL SCIENCE
(PENGANTAR
SAINS SOSIAL)
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Social Science
“Social ” and “Science”
Homo sapiens (human beings) – from evolutional
perspective – the species that always work together to
interact with the environment (both social & physical)
To stay together as to solve social problems – petty
problems, violence, crimes, etc
Give meanings to social actions, social behaviour
Explanations based on empirical evidence not
assumptions, discovered through systematic research
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THE PHILOSOPHY OF
SOCIAL SCIENCE
As an approach to look at the real world. It
begins with “getting to know” & to link to reality
A comprehensive study on society &
humanity & their relationship that creates
different social & cultural phenomena - that
would help to increase civic consciouness
Integrate knowledge, skills, attitude &
values
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AIMS OF SOCIAL SCIENCE
Social issue like hunger, poverty, crime, health,
deviance & norms occur across race, culture,
society & nations
Complex issues call for concerted approach &
effort regionally as well as globally to solve
Brings about understanding & application of
comprehensive methods for the present & future
A form of academic exercise to look into
processes & attitudes embedded in society
An integrated approach to understand society
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Basics of Social Science
• Use logics to understand phenomena (acceptable to the mind)
• What is observed - collected as evidence
• To look for characteristics that are consistent/repeating/ opposing/different. Not contradicting
• Inductible & deductible
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SOCIAL SCIENCE VISION
To develop personal construct to
understand certain characteristics of social
phenomena, issue & the implications on self,
family, country & world community
Development of intellectual capacity & for
the development of life ethics
Attending to the common good : The
prosperity of individuals depend on the
prosperity of others. “ Be good to thou
neighbours -“Memakmurkan jiran“ (in the
Malay language)
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SOCIAL SCIENCE VISION
To develop academic construct to
differentiate betwn. ideal & reality. Ability to
apply knowledge & academic skills to
understand the existence of unity & / in
diversity. Different & similar characteristics
are natural in life, enrich life
Global perspectives – the world has limited
resources. So there must be responsibility &
awareness. That calls for civic
consciousness & responsibility
MULTIDISCIPLINARY
•Human beings have diversity of culture
• Human life is complex as they always interact with one & another most of the time
• At the same time they influence each other &complement each other
•Have social organisations that function in complex manner
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DEVELOPMENTAL
UNDERSTANDING
CRITICAL
PROBLEM
SOCIETY
SELF
FAMILY
GLOBAL/
WORLD
NATION
SOCIOLOGY
GEOGRAPHY
INTEGRATION
ANTHROPOLOGY
ECONOMICS HISTORY
POLITICAL SCIENCE
LINGUISTICS
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MULTIDISCIPLINARY
HISTORY–to know concepts of origins, sources of primary
documents & developments of events. How they affect our
lives, the society, country & others
GEOGRAPHY- a study of space & locations, physical
features, climatic conditions that affect humans/population.
Linkage to migration & diffusion of culture & types of living
conditions. Study of global linkage
HELPS US TO SEE HUMAN BEINGS AS MEMBERS OF SOCIETY THAT
DEPEND ON EACH OTHER & THE ENVIRONMENT
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MULTIDISCIPLINARY
POLITICAL SCIENCE – the political process of governing &
making decisions who is to be in power/authority. What are
the administrative tools/guidelines & ways to solve problems
or disagreements/conflict among the people
ECONOMY – why people should have choices, concept of
limited resources, methods of production & distribution of
goods & services
SOCIOLOGY – study of human behaviour, humans function
as members of society through social organization/institution
& interact through certain social structure
Multidisciplinary
Why Soc Science is Multidisciplinary•Emphasize cause & effect in social phenomena
•Relates to real life – to look at the world
•Solving problems can’t be looked from single
discipline
•Relates to the needs in a group living
situation, motivate to work together, explore
ideas, find solutions
•Towards more accountability as members of
society
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Analogical to
Vision 2020 (Malaysia)
CHANGE OF
ATTITUDE
ECONOMIC WELL
BEING
CARING SOCIETY
THE QUEST OF KNOWLDGE
THE STRIVE FOR SUCCESS
STRESS ON SCIENCE &
TECHNOLOGY
VISION 2020
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THANK YOU
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