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I. COURSE IDENTIFICATION
D. Course Classification
An introduction to the basic concepts and tenets of political science focusing on politics,
governance and government. The course also tackles the 1897 Philippine Constitution-the fundamental
law of the republic. The course is focused on providing the interpretations on the constitution
specifically. The executive branch, the Legislative Branch, the Judicial Branch and Bill of Rights. This is a
three unit course in the Philippine education system mandated by the Commission on Higher Education
(CHED) for the tertiary level.
At the end of the semester, the student are expected to manifest the following competencies:
2. Analyze the basic concepts, principles, doctrines applied in the existence of the state.
3. Internalize and exercise general rights and constitutional rights enshrined in the law.
5. Demonstrate the spirit of intellectual maturity by subscribing to the principles of the state.
6. Show interest in the development of the fundamental law of the land and its concepts.
8. Keep patriotism, nationalism and love to the citizenry and the state.
Prelims
Topics
A.Vision- Mission Program Objectives, Course Requirements ,School Policies, Grading System
Define state, government and governance, Describe through historical timeline how state existed
and the political evolution
Analysis using pictures Lecture using Power point presentation Oral recitation One page
reaction paper about the good features presented by each models.
Relate the significance of the 1937, 1973 and 1987 Constitution of the Republic
Recite the Preamble of the Philippine Constitution and locate the National Territory of the
Philippines in a Map. Oral Recitation Locating the Philippine Territory
in a map by groupings Reaction paper about the importance of revising a constitution Group
Presentation Rubric
PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION
Midterm
The National Territory Bill of Rights Family Code Suffrage Provisions and Amendments
Locating the national territory of the Philippines in the Map by identifying intercontinental shelve,
inland water, marine water and air space
Discuss basic rights being enjoyed by a typical students Reporting discussion (Integrated method)
Reflective Reaction
Discuss the system of balance within the branches of the government Giving insight how system of
check and balance prevails in the government One Page reaction paper on the significance of the
system of check and balance in the government
Create a report describing how a typical department perform its function for the general welfare of the
people
Presentation of the different departments of the government and their initial function Report
presentation Rubrics
The Upper House / House of Senate The Lower House / House of Representatives
Differentiate the two houses of the legislature and identify personalities occupying such position
Create a table showing the members of the House of |Senate and Representatives
MIDTERM EXAMINATION
Pre-finals
Trace the development of the Judiciary as an independent branch of the government Concept mapping
and Timeline presentation Reaction paper on the impeachment case of CJ Renato Corona
Describe the role of the Commission on Elections in the Government Interactive discussio Critiquing case
studies based on Election related activities
Describe the role of the Commissions in the Government, Interactive discussion, Critiquing case studies
based on , Election related activities and appointment s of government officials
PRE-FINAL EXAMINATION
Finals
Land Reform and the Comprehensive Land reform program of the Philippines
Determine the principle underlying in the CARP program as a social responsibility Lecture / Group
discussion
Case analysis Reaction paper on the Hacienda Luisita case focusing on the decision as a social
responsibility
Accountability of Public Officers and Revisiting Philippine History and the course of National
Development
Criticize the dynamic function and role of a Public Official in Nation Building , Brainstorming/Reporting,
Case Analysis on the Citizen’s Charter as a form of Good governance, Presentation of Output rubrics
Discuss the period wherein poverty has been remediated thru sound government effort, Group
presentation, Report Presentation Rubrics
FINAL EXAMINATION
V. COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
Performance 20%
Behavior 10%
Attendance 10%
PG = ( CAx2)+PX
FG = PG1+PG2+PG3+PG4
CA = Q+B+PR+P+A
CA = short quizzes (30%) + Long Quizzes (20%) + Attendance (10%) + Participation (20%) + Behavior
(10%) + Project (10%)
Grade Point
Textbook: Politics, Governance & Government with Philippine Constitution by Roman R Danning
et al 2004
Reference Books:
Costales, Rodrigo D. et al. (2010). Politics and governance: history, government and constitution.
Manila: Rex Book Store
Diaz, Christine L. (2009). The other Philippine history textbook: precolonial Philippines to the
revolution, book 1. Pasig City: Anvil Publishing, Inc.
Diaz, Christine L. (2009). The other Philippine history textbook: the American period to the present,
book 2. Pasig City: Anvil Publishing, Inc.
Garcia, Carlito D. (2009). Philippine government and constitution. Mandaluyong City: Books Atbp.
Publishing Corp.
Ocampo, Ambeth. (2009). 101 stories on the Philippine revolution. Pasig City: Anvil Publishing Inc.
http://www.philippine-history.org/
http://www.scribd.com/doc/29782502/Philippine-History
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