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Tuesday, October 29, 2019

Philippine Politics and Governance Outline

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 interpretations of the constitution specifically. The executive branch, the Legislative Branch, the Judicial Branch, and the 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.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

  At the end of the semester, the student is expected to manifest the following competencies:

1.       Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the provision of the constitution by developing an analysis paper on the function of the branches of government and the 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.


Preliminary  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 of how a state is being governed based on  certain conditions
              Describe the Republic and Utopia as models of governance.
              Analysis using pictures   Lecture using Powerpoint presentation  Oral recitation One-page reaction paper about the good features presented by each model.
       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 typical students Reporting discussion (Integrated method)  Reflective Reaction
  • The Three Branches of the Government    Executive,  Legislative, and Judiciary
  • Discuss the system of  balance  within the branches of the  government Giving insight how the 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 discussion 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
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