Question

According to John V. Michaelis, what is the "central function of the Social Studies"?

• A. To categorize historical events.
• B. To develop democratic citizenship.
• C. To analyze economic systems.
• D. To conduct psychological experiments.

Answer 1

Answer:

B. To develop democratic citizenship.

DEFINITION :: SOCIAL SCIENCE

• James High, defines Social Sciences as those bodies of learning and study recognise the simultaneous and mutual action of physical and non-physical which produce social reaction.

• Classification for Social Sciences given by James High will give us a picture of this conception; They are, History (man's story). Anthropology (man's Geography (man's abode), Political Science (man's order). Sociology (man's association) Economics (man's subsistence) and Psychology (man's behaviour).

• Charles Beard's :: Social Sciences are a body of knowledge and thought pertaining to human affairs.

DEFINITION :: SOCIAL STUDIES

John V. Michaelis' definition :: "The Social Studies are concerned with man and his interaction with his social & physical environment; they deal with human relationships....... the central function of the Social Studies is identical with the central purpose of education - the develop of democratic citizenship."