BASIC PROGRAM INFORMATION

Name of Institution University of San Agustin Region VI

Address General Luna St., Iloilo City
Head of Institution Rev. Fr. Frederick Comendador, OSA Head of College Dr. Isidoro Cruz
Program Name Political Science CHED Program Status
Program Head Dr. Sonia Daquila Contact Number (033) 337 4841 Local 240
E-mail Address 1 cas@usa.edu.ph E-mail Address 2 usa_cas@yahoo.com

INSTITUTIONAL MISSION-VISION STATEMENT

A premier academic community of lifelong learners working with one mind and one heart to search for, discover and share the Truth (Gaudium de Veritate) for the
promotion of authentic human and societal development.

COLLEGE MISSION-VISION STATEMENT

A dynamic college fostering excellent liberal education imbued with Augustinian charism for the common good.

Mission: To form students into Augustinian professionals through a holistic education in the humanities, arts and sciences.
 PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES (PEO) FOR AB Political Science

After 4 years, the Foreign Service Program is expected to have produced graduates that:

1. demonstrate substantive interdisciplinary knowledge of legal, political, economic, social, cultural and historical factors influencing international affairs;
2. display an in-depth understanding of an important functional subfield of the discipline and a major geographical region of the world;
3. conduct theoretically informed and empirically-based analysis of the real world conditions and events and present the results of the analysis persuasively in written or oral
forms.;
4. understand the principal factors that determine the foreign policies of major powers and of the Philippines;
5. apply an understanding of a complex-global, multi-cultural and complex interconnected world to explain and analyze issues in Foreign Affairs;
6. apply developed skills in their professional work the Augustinian fundamental values related to the following components: concern for the common good, good of the
society, sense of community, spirit of generous service, love for peace and order, and pursuit of excellence skills of leadership in diplomacy.acquire the ability to find
work in fields relevant to cultural, tourism and international affairs; and

PROGRAM OUTCOMES (PO) FOR AB Political Science

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After graduation, the Foreign Service students shall be able to:

a. demonstrate substantive interdisciplinary knowledge of legal, political, economic, social, cultural and historical factors influencing international affairs;
b. display an in-depth understanding of an important functional subfield of the discipline and a major geographical region of the world; conduct theoretically
informed and empirically-based analysis of the real world conditions and events and present the results of the analysis
persuasively in written or oral forms.;
c. understand the principal factors that determine the foreign policies of major powers and of the Philippines;

d. apply an understanding of a complex-global, multi-cultural and complex interconnected world to explain and analyze issues in Foreign Affairs;
e. acquire the ability to find work in fields relevant to cultural, tourism and international affairs; and
apply developed skills in their professional work the Augustinian fundamental values related to the following components: concern for the
common good, good of the society, sense of community, spirit of generous service, love for peace and order, and pursuit of excellence skills of
leadership in diplomacy.

Course Title World Geography Course This is mainly a descriptive course in the geography of the world in general to Course SSci. 9 Credit 3 units
Description enable students to gain background/information about places and people in the Code Units (54
world. The study focuses on the relationships of people, places, and hours)
environments that result in geographic patterns on the earth. Attempts are made
to understand significant events where geography played a significant role.

Course Pre-requisites (Co- Course 3rd Year

requisites) None Level
Course Outcomes: PO Code Course Outcomes: PO Code Link(s)
At the end of the course, the student shall have: Link(s) At the end of the course, the student shall have:

CO 1. understood the concepts, principles and processes of PO 4. helped preserved the natural beauty of the environment; PO6
basic geography and its relations to society and 1,
development; 2,4
CO 2. mastered geographical information in relation to PO 5. showed a responsive attitude towards people and society with a PO6
society and development; 4,5, commitment to ecological sustainability, just society and lifelong
6 learning.
CO 3. applied geographical knowledge, understanding and skills PO
to demonstrate informed and active citizenship; 5,6
Topic CO Code Learning Outcomes (Cos) Teaching and Learning Activities (TLAs) Assessment Tasks (ATs) Weight % to
Link(s)
Term Grade
PRELIM
PL1 A. Introduction -discuss the importance of studying Class discussion Graded class participation PO
world geography Use of ICT
a. Rationale behind
the study of World
Geography

PL2 B. Geography CO a, b -define geography Brainstorming Graded activity with rubric PO

1. Definition -explain the concepts related to Pair and share Quiz
2. Branches geography Small Group Discussion Structured Small Group
3. Methods -differentiate the branches of Lecture-discussion Discussion
4. Geography & geography Use of ICT
Related Disciplines -explain the relation of geography Activity: Whats the Question
with other disciplines to the Answer?

PL3 C. Geographical Tools CO a,e -distinguish a map from a globe Library research Map Quiz PO
1. Map & Globe -enumerate the different types of map Map Reading and Location Graded Recitation
a. Concept of Map & -point out the parts of the map and Interactive learning Oral Questioning on Video Clip
Globe identify the symbols Video Clip Presentation
b. Types -cite some examples of map Use of maps, globe, atlases, photographs,
c. Elements projection diagrams etc.
d. Map Projection -apply the skills learned in locating
places with the use of maps
PL4 D. Understanding the CO a, b, e -identify the major landforms and Class Discussion Quiz
Earth waterforms on earth Pictures Graded Presentation
1. Landforms -describe the major movements of the Video-Clip Presentation Graded Reports
2. Waterforms earth/the physical processes that Film-showing Film-analysis
3. Natural Resources shape patterns in the physical Special Reports Graded Article review using rubric
4. Weather & Climate environment Seatwork
5. World Climate -show pictures/video clips of Use of maps, globe, atlases, photographs,
Pattern changing landscapes of the earth diagrams etc.
 -evaluate the state of natural Article Review
resources of the earth
-write an article review on Climate
Change

OUTCOMES-BASED ASSESSMENT (OBAs): MIDTERM

MIDTERM
MT1 E. Biosphere and CO a, b, e -describes the geographical processes Video-Clip Presentation Written/Oral Test PO
Biodiversity that forms and transforms the Use of maps, globe, atlases, photographs, Graded Recitation
environment diagrams, illustrations etc.
1. Earth System
Lecture-discussion
Dynamics
Use of ICT
2. Size of the
Fishbone
Biosphere
3. Natural World
4 Threatened Species
MT2 F. World Population CO a, d, e -describes the geographical processes Use of maps, pictures, graphs etc. Written/Oral Quiz PO
1. Population Growth that forms and transforms the Video-Clip Presentation Graded Activities with Rubric
2. Regional environment Activity: Simulation on Migration Graded Recitation
Population Class discussion Graded Group Discussion
3. Urban Population Activity: Verbal Tennis
4. Migration Group discussions on migration issues
MT3 G. Environmental CO b,e -describes the geographical processes Lecture Written/Oral Quiz
Stresses, World that forms and transforms the Diamond Ranking Graded Activities with Rubric
Protected Areas, environment Small Group Discussion Graded Recitation
Technology, What? So What? Now Graded Group Discussion
Globalization and What? Case Study with rubric
Internet Use of ICT
Video Presentation
Case Study Analysis on environmental
 stresses

OUTCOMES-BASED ASSESSMENT (OBAs): FINALS

FINALS
F1 H. World Regions CO b -discusses the physical and human Class Discussion Trivia Quiz
(Physical and Human geography of the worlds regions Special Reports Written Tests
Geography) Structured/unstructured Group Graded Reports
-explain the interaction of physical
1. North America discussions Graded Recitation
and human environment
2. South America
3. Europe -create a matrix of the physical
4. Asia features of the regions
5. Africa
6. Australia
7. Antarctica

References:
1. National Geographic: Family Reference Atlas of the World
2. Bradshaw et. Al., Contemporary World Geography, Mc Graw Hill, 2007
3. Encarta Microsoft Student 2009 DVD
4. Getis, Arthur et. Al, An Introduction to Geography 11th ed., Mc Graw Hill 2008
5. Allen, John L., Student Atlas of World Geography, Mc-Graw Hill, 2008
6. http://geography.about.com/od/studygeography/a/allaboutgeograp.htm
7. http://www.slideshare.net/ganesh092929/01-chap-1-introduction-to-geography-jan-08
8. http://www.slideshare.net/tbonnar/the-5-themes-of-geography-11708485
9. http://www.slideshare.net/lyngile/types-of-geography
10. http://www.slideshare.net/esample458/what-is-a-map-introduction-to-map-skills-presentation
11. nationalgeographic.org/encyclopedia/globe/
1. 12. http://www.progonos.com/furuti/MapProj/Normal/CartDef/MapDef/mapDef.html
 PERFORMANCE STANDARDS AND EVALUATION SYSTEM OF OBA RESULTS FINAL RATING EVALUATION SYSTEM

Prepared by: Received by: Approved for Implementation:

Joji T. Sorrilla
Dr. Isidoro M. Cruz
Faculty
Dr. Sonia Daquila Dean, College of Arts and Sciences
email ad: jsorilla@usa.edu.ph
Department Head AB Program
Cell no. 09176252631
Date: June 13, 2016 Date: Date: