This document outlines the course POLSCI 101 Politics and Governance with Philippine Constitution. The course is a 3-unit introduction to political science concepts and the Philippine Constitution. It will cover the branches of government and Bill of Rights, as well as topics like the nature of the state, different forms of government, the Philippine constitution's revisions, and commissions. Students will demonstrate understanding through analysis papers, presentations, and exams. The goal is for students to understand the country's fundamental law and develop intellectual maturity regarding the state.
This document outlines the course POLSCI 101 Politics and Governance with Philippine Constitution. The course is a 3-unit introduction to political science concepts and the Philippine Constitution. It will cover the branches of government and Bill of Rights, as well as topics like the nature of the state, different forms of government, the Philippine constitution's revisions, and commissions. Students will demonstrate understanding through analysis papers, presentations, and exams. The goal is for students to understand the country's fundamental law and develop intellectual maturity regarding the state.
This document outlines the course POLSCI 101 Politics and Governance with Philippine Constitution. The course is a 3-unit introduction to political science concepts and the Philippine Constitution. It will cover the branches of government and Bill of Rights, as well as topics like the nature of the state, different forms of government, the Philippine constitution's revisions, and commissions. Students will demonstrate understanding through analysis papers, presentations, and exams. The goal is for students to understand the country's fundamental law and develop intellectual maturity regarding the state.
This document outlines the course POLSCI 101 Politics and Governance with Philippine Constitution. The course is a 3-unit introduction to political science concepts and the Philippine Constitution. It will cover the branches of government and Bill of Rights, as well as topics like the nature of the state, different forms of government, the Philippine constitution's revisions, and commissions. Students will demonstrate understanding through analysis papers, presentations, and exams. The goal is for students to understand the country's fundamental law and develop intellectual maturity regarding the state.
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Political Science with Philippine Constitution
POLSCI 101 I. COURSE IDENTIFICATION
A. Course Code : Social Science 5
B. Course Title: Politics and Governance with Philippine Constitution C. Course Credit: 3 units D. Course Classification E. Course Prerequisite None
II. COURSE DESCRIPTION:
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.
III. COURSE OBJECTIVES:
At the end of the semester, the student are expected to manifest the following competencies:
1. Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the provision on the constitution by developing an analysis paper on the function of the branches of government and right of the people.
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.
4. Classify competently the branches of government and the constitutional commissions.
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.
7. Manifest the application of the rights and duties of the citizens
8. Keep patriotism, nationalism and love to the citizenry and the state.
IV. COURSE COVERAGE
Prelims
Topics
A. Vision- Mission Program Objectives, Course Requirements ,School Policies, Grading System
B. The nature of a State, Politics, Government and Governance Define state, government and governance, Describe through historical timeline how state existed and the political evolution C. Models and characteristics of various forms of government The Republic Utopia Differentiate government as to various types Create a statement how a state is being governed based on certain conditions Describe the Republic and Utopia as models of governance. Analysis using pictures Lecture using Power point presentation Oral recitation One page reaction paper about the good features presented by each models. D. The 1987 Philippine Constitution of the Republic of the Philippines 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
The branches of the Government Executive Legislative Judiciary
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 The Executive Branch and the different departments 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 Legislative Branch 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 Profiling an incumbent Senator or Congressman
MIDTERM EXAMINATION
Pre-finals
The Judiciary its role and function
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 The Commissions of Election Describe the role of the Commission on Elections in the Government Interactive discussio Critiquing case studies based on Election related activities The Commission on Audit and the Commission on Appointment 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
Profile of the Philippine President
Discuss the period wherein poverty has been remediated thru sound government effort, Group presentation, Report Presentation Rubrics
FINAL EXAMINATION
V. COURSE REFERENCE:
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. A History of the Filipino People by Zaide Essentials of Constitution by Sison, Carmela V. 2005 Adventures in Political Science by R. E Agpalo
