HAU MISSION AND VISION€¦ · Hector S. De Leon & Hector M. De Leon, Jr. Introduction A. The Study of Political Science inTEXTBOOK ON THE PHILIPPINE CONSTITUTION (2014)REX Printing

HAU MISSION AND VISION

We, the academic community of Holy Angel University, declare ourselves to be a Catholic University. We dedicate ourselves

to our core purpose, which is to provide accessible quality education that transforms students into persons of conscience, competence,

and compassion.

We commit ourselves to our vision of the University as a role-model catalyst for countryside development and one of the most

influential, best--‐managed Catholic universities in the Asia--‐Pacific region.

We will be guided by our core values of Christ--‐ centeredness, integrity, excellence, community, and societal responsibility.

All these we shall do for the greater glory of God.

LAUS DEO SEMPER!

School of Education Vision

The leading Catholic institution of teacher education in the region that serves as a benchmark for quality instruction, research

and other best teaching learning practices.

Mission

To provide quality education that enables students to be critical thinkers, mindful of their responsibilities to society and

equipped with holistic education catering to the heart and soul as well as to the body and mind.

Goals

To offer programs and projects that promote Christ centeredness, integrity, excellence, community and societal responsibility,

leadership, scholarship, lifelong learning, effective communication, innovation, gender sensitivity and technological

integration

Objectives

1. To provide students with the opportunities and exposure to develop them and become highly competent educators, leaders and

experts who continuously work for the advancement of educational thinking and practice

2. To instill in the students the spirit of community involvement through relevant programs/projects and become more responsive

to the challenges of a progressive and dynamic society

3. To continuously hire academically and professionally qualified and competent faculty equipped with expertise and exposure

needed in the practice of the profession

4. To serve as a benchmark for quality instruction, research and best teaching learning practices

Teacher Education Program Outcomes

1. Have the basic and higher level literacy, communication, numeracy, critical thinking, learning skills needed for higher learning

2. Have a deep and principled understanding of the learning processes and the role of the teacher in facilitating these processes in

their students

3. Have a deep and principled understanding of how educational processes relate to a larger historical, social, cultural, and

political processes

4. Have a meaningful and comprehensive knowledge of the subject matter they will teach

5. Can apply a wide range of teaching process skills ( including curriculum development, lesson planning, materials

development, educational assessment, and teaching approaches)

6. Have direct experience in the field/classroom ( e.g. classroom observation, teaching assistant, practice teaching)

7. Can demonstrate and practice the professional and ethical requirements of the teaching profession

8. Can facilitate learning of diverse types of learners, in diverse types of learning environments, using a wide range of teaching

knowledge and skills

9. Can reflect on the relationships among the teaching process skills, the learning processing in the students, the nature of the

content/subject matter, and the broader social forces encumbering the school and educational process in order to constantly

improve their teaching knowledge, skills, and practices

10. Can be creative and cooperative in thinking of alternative teaching approaches, take informed risks in trying out these

innovative approaches, and evaluate the effectiveness of such approaches in improving student learning ; and

11. Are willing and capable to continue learning in order to better fulfill their mission as teachers.

COURSE OUTLINE and LEARNING PLAN Faculty:

Course Title: Philippine Government and the New Constitution Course Code: 4PHIGOV Number of Units: 3 Units Contact Hours per Week: Pre-requisite subject/s: (None) COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course attempts to examine the impact of the 1987 Constitution in defining the fundamental powers of the State and how these powers are distributed among the three branches of government for the promotion of common good of the people. The theoretical approaches and conceptual tools used in understanding the important principles on which government is to exercise its powers, as well as the emphasis on the civil liberties of the people, provide the students with a variety of political perspectives to better appreciate and analyze the operation of the Philippine government, political institutions and processes. COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES:

At the end of the course, the students are expected to: 1. Have a basic background of political science; 2. Claim ownership of their rights and obligations as responsible citizens of the republic; 3. Become self-directed citizens who are proud of their national identity through becoming reflective, concerned and

committed to human development and nation-building; and 4. Understand the important role played by the New Constitution in their daily lives.

COURSE CONTENT:

Timetab

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Desired Learning

Outcomes

Course Content/Subject

Matter

Teaching and Learning Activities

(Methodology)

Assessment Task/Student

Output

Evaluation Tool

Resource Materials

1 Hr.

Identify and articulate the importance of the course content as well as appreciate classroom management that is conducive to learning

Course Orientation & Classroom Management

Ice breaker: “The boat is sinking…”

The faculty poses the question: “What are your expectations on this course” Activity: Think-Pair-Share Activity

Group’s written output summarizing the members’ answers

On a ¼ sheet of paper, 100 % of the class should be able to fill out and submit an answer or explanation on what are their expectations on this course

Student Manual Course Outline

2 Hrs.

Define and interpret the concept of the political. Distinguish the concept from other phenomena

[I. INTRODUCTION TO POLITICAL

SCIENCE (Part 01 of 07)]

Political Science as a

Field of Study ------------------------

[TOPIC TEASER:]

“Is brushing your teeth political?”

Engage class to debate on an issue based on their existing framing of

[ACTIVITY:] “Think Politically” >Journal entry via blog1 comprising a brief essay on any nonconventionally

[RUBRIC:] Points System

20% On the selected topic (Where a

Samuel E. Finer. Comparative Government: An Introduction to the Study of Politics (1970), pp. 3-37. Robert Goodin and Hans-Dieter Klingemann. Political Science: The Discipline in A

1Medium can change to regular pen & paper depending on students’ access to technological devices as well as preference. Electronic submissions are considerably encouragable given that <these are paper-less>.

which it is often enmeshed and or confused.

Importance & its Sub Disciplines

the word ‘political’. [TEACHING METHOD:] Lecture

political topic which the student thinks has significance to be discussed as a political concern.

perfect 20 would be for topics which are outside-the-box) 70% Explanation or discourse proper (Including aspects of unity and coherence of the arguments) 10% Writer’s voice employed & grammar

New Handbook of Political Science edited by Robert Goodin and Hans-Dieter Klingemann (1996), pp. 03-49. Gabriel Almond. Political Science: The History of the Discipline in A New Handbook of Political Science edited by Robert Goodin and Hans-Dieter Klingemann (1996), pp. 50-96. Mattei Dogan. Political Science and the Other Social Sciences A New Handbook of Political Science edited by Robert Goodin and Hans-Dieter Klingemann (1996), pp. 97-130. Martin Slann Introduction: Government and Politics in the Post Cold War Era in Introduction to Politics - Governments & Nations in the Post Cold War Era. (1998) McGraw-Hill, USA, pp. 01-26

Hector S. De Leon & Hector M. De Leon, Jr. Introduction A. The Study of Political Science inTEXTBOOK ON THE PHILIPPINE CONSTITUTION (2014)REX Printing Company, Manila, pp. 01-06.

2 Hrs.

Discover recent forms which manifest concepts in Political Theory. Make political theory relevant even more today through illustrating how a favorite pop cultural reference is a

[I. INTRODUCTION TO

POLITICAL SCIENCE (Part 02 of 07)]

Political Theory &

Methodology

[TEACHING METHOD:] Lecture

[ACTIVITY:] “Theory to Practice: Appreciating Political Theory My Way” >Have the students write a 1-5 page journal entry on their favorite TV series, Musical Artist (or song), or Game (traditional or video game) which can be analyzed


90% Explanation or discourse proper (Including aspects of unity and coherence of the arguments) 10% Writer’s voice employed

Kenneth Hoover. The Elements of Social Scientific Thinking. (1992) St. Martin’s Press, New York: pp. 03-40. Ian Shapiro. Problems, Methods and Theories in the Study of Politics, or What’s Wrong with Political Science and What to Do about It. In POLITICAL THEORY, 30:4 (August 2000). Mark E. Warren. What is Political Theory/Philosophy? in PS: Political Science and Politics Vol. 22, No. 3 (Sep., 1989), pp. 606-612.

medium for the expression of political thought.

using a political theoretical standpoint

&grammar

3 Hrs.

Interpret the works of select political thinkers and philosophers. Transform the material via character study, into a form and language that could be appreciated today. Express the thoughts through a free-wheeling intellectual joust which hypothesizes on what the thinkers might say if discussing

[I. INTRODUCTION TO


Political Philosophy

[TEACHING METHOD:] Introductory Lecture to the topic

[ACTIVITY:] “The

Philosopher’s Ball”

>The class will choose a present day topic for the conversation to revolve around. >Each student will be assigned a thinker. They will then contribute and defend their postulates as needed and refute that of others based on the arguments of their assigned personality when necessary.


30% Character study (Quality of visual & attitudinal references) 60% Content of arguments & rebuttals based on what was interpreted from the student’s research 10% Rebuttal speed

Donald G. Tannenbaum Political Philosophy: Introducing the Challenge in Inventors of Ideas: An Introduction to Western Political Philosophy 3rd ed. (2013) Wadsworth, USA, pp. 01-18. Louis P. Pojman. Introduction In Global Political Philosophy (2003) McGraw Hill, New York: pp. 01-25

topics in this era.

2 Hrs.

Explain the nature and scope of Public Administration. Articulate the foundations of good leadership and governance.

[I. INTRODUCTION TO


Public Administration


[ACTIVITY:]

“On the Art of Leadership”

Each student will do a 5-10 minute vlog2 discussing the formula for an ideal leader. This may be uploaded to a Facebook page created by the instructor specifically for the uploading and class-sharing of materials of this nature3.

[RUBRIC:] 70% Content (Including references to the readings) 20% Coherence & unity of the piece 10% Delivery style

Jose P. Leveriza. THE NATURE AND SCOPE OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION In Public Administration - The Business of Government 2nd ed. (2006) National Bookstore, Manila: pp. 01-64. Nolan Report Committee. THE SEVEN PRINCIPLES OF PUBLIC LIFE in Rene V. Sarmiento, Alex S. Maalix (ed.) (2008) Grow in Grace and Govern in Wisdom - Readings in Legal Philosophy. Kuliglig Publishing, Quezon City: pp. 261-262. Jovito R. Salonga. DISTINGUISHING MARKS OF TRUE LEADERSHIP in Rene V. Sarmiento, Alex S. Maalix (ed.) (2008) Grow in Grace

2 May be substituted with a 1-2 page journal entry. Selection of media has primarily to do with which options are available to the student.

3 It would be advisable that the visibility settings for posting will be set by the instructor for his or her eyes only while the posting process is ongoing. This is to

prevent other students from re-conceptualizing/building on the work of others.

and Govern in Wisdom - Readings in Legal Philosophy. Kuliglig Publishing, Quezon City: pp. 283-288.

2 Hrs.

Identify and discuss factors which have significantly contributed towards one’s process of maturing as a citizen

[I. INTRODUCTION TO


Political Socialization

-------------------- Political Culture

[TEACHING METHOD:] Introductory Lecture on the Topic

[ACTIVITY:]

“On Political Maturity”

Students will write a 2 page journal entry on who and what their influences were starting from highschool and the significance these had on their orientation to society and social issues.


70% Content 20% Coherence & unity of the article 10% Writing style

Herbert M. Levine. Ch. 06 Political Culture, Political Socialization, and Public Opinion in POLITICAL ISSUES DEBATED: An Introduction to Politics 3rd ed. (1990) Prentice Hall, New Jersey, pp. 131-149.

3 Hrs.

Discover how parties and groups work and apply this knowledge through the creation of a

[I. INTRODUCTION TO


Political Parties

&

[TOPIC TEASER:] “The Significance of the BENIGNO AQUINO YOUTH ACTION GROUP (B.A.Y.A.G) and Other Jokes in

[ACTIVITY:] “Let’s Party!” >Divide class into groups and have them create their


10% Significance of the topic

Martin Slann Ch. 8 Political Parties and Electoral Systems in Introduction to Politics - Governments & Nations in the Post Cold War Era, (1998) McGraw-Hill, USA, pp. 163-190.

group advancing a certain cause.

Interest Groups Understanding Political Parties & Interest Groups” [TEACHING METHOD:] Commentary-Lecture

own group organized around a certain cause which will be discussed in class. >Output can be in the form of a promotional / informational video or regular reporting-style.

70% Content (Mission-Vision, Program) 20% Delivery (Clarity, Inventiveness)

Herbert M. Levine Ch. 8 Political Parties and Elections in POLITICAL ISSUES DEBATED: An Introduction to Politics 3rd ed. (1990) Prentice Hall, New Jersey, pp. 172-188. Herbert M. Levine Ch. 9 Interest Groups in POLITICAL ISSUES DEBATED: An Introduction to Politics 3rd ed. (1990) Prentice Hall, New Jersey, pp. 189-201

3 Hrs.

Describe the differences between a candidate who is a ‘Statesman’ from one who is a ‘Politician’ in the campaign phase . Experiment on the dynamics of public opinion

[I. INTRODUCTION TO


Voting

& Public Opinion

[LEARNING METHOD:]

“Election Season”

>Divide class into two unequal groups (Larger group will be the audience and voting population; smaller group will comprise the aspiring statesmen and political personalities.

[ACTIVITY:] “Election Season

Diaries” >Students from both groups of the will submit a reflection of their roles in the activity as well as observations of other fellow participants, either in the form of a 1-2 page


40% Observation of others throughout the event (Crowd reactions, specific reactions from those (playing devil’s

Geoffrey Craig Part Three - Mediated Public Life in The Media, Politics, and Public Life (2004) Allen & Unwin, Australia, pp. 153-208. Thomas Cathcart & Daniel Klein. Aristotle and an Aardvark Go to Washington: Understanding Political Doublespeak through Philosophy and Jokes (2008) Ambrams Image, New York.

through participant observation.

>Choose 05-10 students from the audience/voter population to serve as (devil’s advocate?), attempting to sway opinions and similar. >The students representing the statesmen and political personalities will present a ‘Meeting de Avance’ before the voter audience; the latter in turn will write down their thoughts and observations about each.

writing or a 5-10 minute vlog.

advocate) 50% Opinions on the candidates (Who is more persuasive & why; likely to win, who makes more sense, and similar) 10% Decision (Who the student will ‘vote’ for and why)

2 Hrs.

Identify and define the foundations of the concepts of the ‘State’ and ‘Nation’.

[II. CONCEPTS OF STATE

& GOVERNMENT (Part 01 of 14)]

State vs. Nation

-----------------------


[ACTIVITY:]

2-Part Debate

>Divide class into four groups to be distributed to debate on either

[RUBRIC:] See Sam Houston State University Webpage Link:

Martin Glassner & Chuck Fahrer CHAPTER 4: State, Nation, and Nation-State in POLITICAL GEOGRAPHY 3rd ed. (2004) John Wiley & Sons, Inc., USA, pp. 108-119. Martin Glassner & Chuck

Elements of the State Origins of the State (The Divine Theory)

(Social Contract Theory)

(Force Theory) (Marxist Theory)

one of two topics: 1. Is government avoidable? 2. Does nationalism lead to war?

http://shsu.edu/~agr_www/documents/ETP_3_CLASSROOM_DEBATE_RUBRIC.doc

Fahrer CHAPTER 5: The Emergence of States in POLITICAL GEOGRAPHY 3rd ed. (2004) John Wiley & Sons, Inc., USA, pp. 108-119. Herbert M. Levine Ch. 2 Nations in POLITICAL ISSUES DEBATED: An Introduction to Politics 3rd ed. (1990) Prentice Hall, New Jersey, pp. 14-31. Lyman Tower Sargent . Ch. 02: Nationalism in Contemporary Political Ideologies - A Comparative Analysis 12th Ed. (2003)Wadsworth, USA, pp. 21-45. Bob Jessop. Redesigning the State, Reorienting State Power, and Rethinking the State. In Kevin T. Leicht & J. Craig Jenkins (2009) Handbook of Politics - State and Society in Global Perspective Springer, New York: pp. 41-62.

Louis P. Pojman. JUSTIFICATION OF GOVERNMENT: WHY SHOULD I OBEY THE STATE? In Global Political Philosophy (2003). McGraw Hill, New York: pp. 27-44. Hector S. De Leon & Hector M. De Leon, Jr. Introduction B. Concepts of State and Government in TEXTBOOK ON THE PHILIPPINE CONSTITUTION (2014), REX Book Store, Manila: pp. 06-13.

3 Hrs.

Explain the mechanisms of certain ideologies and demonstrate an understanding of the concepts through relating them to certain pop



Political Ideologies Political Spectrum

Political Labels (Conservatism &

Liberalism)

[TEACHING METHOD:] Commentary-Style Lecture Viewing of episode from The Simpsons: “Bart’s Inner Child” [1F05]

[ACTIVITY:] A 2-5 page review essay of The Simpsons episode viewed in class, anchored on assigned readings or scholarly materials preferred by the student.

[RUBRIC:] 70% Argument 20% Coherence, unity, & clarity 10% Writer’s voice

Lyman Tower Sargent. Ch.1 Ideologies: What Are They And Why Study Them? in CONTEMPORARY POLITICAL IDEOLOGIES - A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS 12TH ed. (2003) Wadsworth, USA, pp. 01-20. Lyman Tower Sargent Ch.5 Conservatism, Liberalism, and Democracy in Contemporary Political

cultural references.

Ideologies - A Comparative Analysis 12th ed. (2003) Wadsworth, USA, pp. 101-119 Herbert M. Levine Ch.4 Liberalism, Conservatism, and Fascism in POLITICAL ISSUES DEBATED: An Introduction to Politics 3rd ed. (1990) Prentice Hall, New Jersey, pp. 69-90.

1-2 Hrs.

Explain the mechanisms of certain ideologies and demonstrate an understanding of the concepts through relating them to certain pop cultural references. Exercise an academic democracy in




Political Labels (Fascism)

[LEARNING METHOD:] Group Reporting >Students are to discuss the premises shaping Fascism. They will also look into pop cultural references which may assist in understanding the concept of Fascism

[ACTIVITY:] (Excluding papers or essays. To be assigned by the reporters)

[RUBRIC:] (To be provided by the reporters)

Kevin Passmore. ‘A and not A’: what is fascism? in FASCISM - A VERY SHORT INTRODUCTION (2002). Oxford University Press, New York: pp. 10-32. Kevin Passmore. Fascisms and conservatisms in the early 20th century in FASCISM - A VERY SHORT INTRODUCTION (2002). Oxford University Press, New York: pp. 72-87. Kevin Passmore. Phoenix from the ashes? in FASCISM - A VERY SHORT INTRODUCTION (2002).

the classroom by letting the students plan, formulate, and produce an activity for their fellow students to gauge their understanding of the topic.

Oxford University Press, New York: pp. 88-107. Kevin Passmore. Fascism, nation, and race in FASCISM - A VERY SHORT INTRODUCTION (2002). Oxford University Press, New York: pp. 108-122. Kevin Passmore. Fascism and gender in FASCISM - A VERY SHORT INTRODUCTION (2002). Oxford University Press, New York: pp. 123-133. Kevin Passmore. Fascism and class in FASCISM - A VERY SHORT INTRODUCTION (2002). Oxford University Press, New York: pp. 134-147.

1-2 Hrs.

Explain the mechanisms of certain ideologies and demonstrate an




[LEARNING METHOD:] Group Reporting >Students are to discuss the premises



Michael Newman. Ch. 01 Socialist Traditions in SOCIALISM A VERY SHORT INTRODUCTION. (2005) Oxford University Press, New York, pp. 06-46.

understanding of the concepts through relating them to certain pop cultural references. Exercise an academic democracy in the classroom by letting the students plan, formulate, and produce an activity for their fellow students to gauge their understanding of the topic.

Political Labels (Socialism)

shaping Socialism. They will also look into pop cultural references which may assist in understanding the concept of Socialism

1-2 Hrs.

Explain the mechanisms of certain ideologies and demonstrate an understandin




Political Labels

[LEARNING METHOD:] Group Reporting >Students are to discuss the premises shaping Democracy.



Bernard Crick. Democracy: A Short Introduction (2003) Oxford University Press, New York. Lyman Tower Sargent . Ch. 03: The Principles of Democracy in Contemporary

g of the concepts through relating them to certain pop cultural references. Exercise an academic democracy of critical thinking in the classroom by letting the students plan, formulate, and produce an activity for their fellow students to gauge their understanding of the topic.

(The Concept of Democracy)

They will also look into pop cultural references which may assist in understanding the concept of Democracy

Political Ideologies - A Comparative Analysis 12th Ed. (2003) Wadsworth, USA, pp. 46-81. Herbert M. Levine Ch. 04 Democracy and Dictatorship in POLITICAL ISSUES DEBATED: An Introduction to Politics 3rd ed. (1990) Prentice Hall, New Jersey, pp. 35-46.

3 Hrs.

Discover the semiotic role consumption and consumerism plays in



Politics & Economy

[TOPIC TEASER:] “Let’s go shopping”

>Ask students about their thoughts

[ACTIVITY:]

Satirical Commercials

>Divide class into

[RUBRIC :] Points System

20% Product &

Barry Clark. Chapter 1 Politics, Economics, and Political Economy in Political Economy A COMPARATIVE APPROACH (1991) Praeger, New York, pp. 01-20.

citizen practices. Demonstrate how the market can serve as an alternative political arena through collaboration in the creation of entertaining satires in a pop cultural medium.

regarding certain products they may have seen while shopping (or in any form of advertisement) which they think have the potential to make statements about society [TEACHING METHOD:] Commentary-Lecture

two groups (which will determine activity presentation date) >Students will make 1-2 minute commercials4 of fictional products/services which play on themes under Political Consumerism both as discussed, and based on the research of the students.

details (New product or innovative twists on a recognized product) 10% Acting 70% Cunning script (Puns, anchoring on the topics discussed in the lecture and in research conducted by the students)

Dhavan V. Shah, Douglas M. McLeod, Lewis Friedland and Michelle R. Nelson. The Politics of Consumption/The Consumption of Politics in The ANNALS of the American Academy of Political and Social Science (2007) 611;6 pp. 06-15 W. Lance Bennett and Taso Lagos. Logo Logic: The Ups and Downs of Branded Political Communication in The ANNALS of the American Academy of Political and Social Science (2007) 611; 193, pp. 193-206. Michele Micheletti, Andreas Follesdal, and Dietlind Stolle Introduction in Politics, Products, and Markets (2006) Transaction Publishers, New Jersey, pp. ix-xxvi. Andreas Follesdal . Political Consumerism as Chance and

4 Advertisements may be recorded or performed live in class.

Challenge in Michele Micheletti, Andreas Follesdal, and Dietlind Stolle Introduction in Politics, Products, and Markets (2006) Transaction Publishers, New Jersey, pp. 03-20. Peter Corrigan.The Sociology of Consumption: An Introduction. (1997) SAGE Publications Ltd., New York. Mike Featherstone.Consumer Culture & Postmodernism (2007) SAGE Publications Ltd., New York. Miles (Consumerism) Deborah Lupton. Food, Body, and Self (1996) SAGE Publications Ltd., New York. Peter Corrigan. The Dressed Society (2008) SAGE Publications Ltd., New York. Clifton D. Bryant & Dennis L.

Peck. Chapter 79: The Sociology of Food and Eating in 21st Century Sociology (2007) SAGE Knowledge Online, pp. II-186 - II-197.

2-3 Hrs.

Discuss different cases illustrating the relationship between politics and society. Exercise an academic democracy of critical thinking in the classroom by letting the students plan, formulate, and produce an activity for their fellow students to gauge their



Politics & Society

[LEARNING METHOD:] Group/Individual Reporting >Distribution of articles and the discussion of these. (Topic limited to Filipino citizens)

[ACTIVITY:] (Excluding papers or essays. To be assigned by the reporters.)


Eva-Lotta E. Hedman and John T. Sidel. Trasformismo and Philippine democracy in Philippine Politics and Society in the Twentieth Century - Colonial Legacies, Post-Colonial Trajectories (2000) Routledge, New York, pp. 13-35. Eva-Lotta E. Hedman and John T. Sidel. Morbid symptoms and political violence in the Philippines in Philippine Politics and Society in the Twentieth Century - Colonial Legacies, Post-Colonial Trajectories (2000) Routledge, New York, pp. 36-64. Eva-Lotta E. Hedman and John T. Sidel. ‘Forget it, Jake, it’s Chinatown’ in Philippine

understanding of the topic.

Politics and Society in the Twentieth Century - Colonial Legacies, Post-Colonial Trajectories (2000) Routledge, New York, pp. 65-87. Eva-Lotta E. Hedman and John T. Sidel. The Last Hurrah revisited in Philippine Politics and Society in the Twentieth Century - Colonial Legacies, Post-Colonial Trajectories (2000) Routledge, New York, pp. 88-117. Eva-Lotta E. Hedman and John T. Sidel. Malling Manila: images of a city, fragments of a century in Philippine Politics and Society in the Twentieth Century - Colonial Legacies, Post-Colonial Trajectories (2000) Routledge, New York, pp. 118-139. Eva-Lotta E. Hedman and John T. Sidel. From Pugad Lawin to Pugad Baboy: the

making of the ‘new native’ in Philippine Politics and Society in the Twentieth Century - Colonial Legacies, Post-Colonial Trajectories (2000) Routledge, New York, pp. 140-165. Eva-Lotta E. Hedman and John T. Sidel. The Sulu zone revisited: the Philippines in Southeast Asia in Philippine Politics and Society in the Twentieth Century - Colonial Legacies, Post-Colonial Trajectories (2000) Routledge, New York, pp. 166-182.

3 Hrs.

Identify and discuss the significant roles played by mass and online media in the proliferation of the political. Hypothesize



Politics & Media

[TEACHING METHOD:] Commentary-Lecture

[ACTIVITY:]

“Juan Dela Meme: Internet Memes

as Philippine High Politics”

Or

“Juana Change

and the YouTubification of


80% Argument (Postulates being advanced, anchoring to research / readings)

Geoffrey Craig. Part One - Introduction in The Media, Politics, and Public Life (2004) Allen & Unwin, Australia, pp. 01-65. Geoffrey Craig. Part Two - The Media and Politics in The Media, Politics, and Public Life (2004) Allen & Unwin, Australia, pp. 69-152.

on the extent of its weight in influencing citizens and in encouraging them to interrogate political issues and their discussions.

Rhetoric”

>The student will either create a 5-10 minute review vlog or a 1-2 page critical essay on the political significance of their favorite meme or a much-liked Juana Change episode.

10% Coherence, unity, & clarity 10% Writer’s voice

Noa Aharony. (2012). Twitter use by three political leaders: an exploratory analysis in Emerald Online Information Review 36(4) , pp. 587-603. Evandro Cunha, et.al. He Votes or She Votes? Female and Male Discursive Strategies in Twitter Political Hashtags in PLOS ONE 9:1, (January 2014), pp. 01-08. Andre Nusselder. (2013) Twitter and the personalization of politics in Psychoanalysis, Culture & Society 18(1) , pp. 91-100. LaChrystal D. Ricke. (2015) The Impact of YouTube on U.S. Politics. In International Social Science Review Vol. 90 Iss. 2, Art. 18, pp. 1-2. Kristal Curry. (2012). YouTube’s Potential as a Model for Democracy in Journal of Curriculum Theorizing Vol. 28(1) , pp. 141-157.

Mario Guerrero. (2014). Facebook Democracy: The Architect of Disclosure and the Threat to Public Life in Political Science Quarterly 129(1), pp. 156-157. Ganaele Langlois, et.al. (2009) Networked Publics: The Double Articulation of Code and Politics on Facebook in Canadian Journal of Communication 34(3), pp. 415-434 Jenny Bronstein. (2013). Like me! Analyzing the 2012 presidential candidates’ Facebook pages in Emerald Online Review 37(2), pp. 1468-4527. Rudaina Othman Yousif & Mahmood J. ALsamydai. (2012). The Impact of Political Promotion via Facebook on Individuals’ Political Orientations in International Journal of Business and Management

7(10), pp. 85-98. Sung Woo Yoo & Homero Gil de Zuniga. (2014) Connecting blog, Twitter and Facebook use with gaps in knowledge and participation in Communication & Society 27(4), pp. 33-48. Daniel W. Drezner & Henry Farrell. (2008). Introduction: Blogs, politics and power: a special issue of Public Choice in Public Choice 134(1), pp. 1-13.

1 Hr.

Explain the role of the Church in having had defined certain concepts in political theory and philosophy.



Politics & the Church


------- ----- Peter S. Wenz. 1: God’s Will and Natural Law in POLITICAL PHILOSOPHIES IN MORAL CONFLICT. (2007) McGraw-Hill, USA, pp. 28-59. Donald G. Tannenbaum. Ch. 05 Augustine: Diminishing Politics in INVENTORS OF IDEAS - AN INTRODUCTION TO WESTERN POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY 3rd Ed. (2013) Wadsworth, USA, pp. 63-83. Donald G. Tannenbaum. Ch. 06 Aquinas: Christianizing Citizenship in INVENTORS OF IDEAS - AN INTRODUCTION TO WESTERN POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY 3rd Ed. (2013) Wadsworth, USA, pp. 84-106. Donald G. Tannenbaum. Ch. 07 Luther and Calvin: Reconfiguring Authority in INVENTORS OF IDEAS - AN INTRODUCTION TO WESTERN POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY 3rd Ed. (2013) Wadsworth, USA, pp. 107-

131.

3 Hrs.

Survey the different forms of government and determine the meaning



Government & Its Forms

[LEARNING METHOD:] Film-viewing: Richard Adams’ Watership Down (1978)

[ACTIVITY:] >The students are to write a 5 page thought paper on the film, guided by the following

[RUBRIC]: Points System

40% Perspective

Hector S. De Leon & Hector M. De Leon, Jr. Introduction B. Concepts of State & Government inTEXTBOOK ON THE PHILIPPINE CONSTITUTION (2014) REX Bookstore, Manila, pp. 11-12

behind the notions of ‘the ideal government’ and ‘the best government’.

According to Number of Rulers

-----------------

Monarchy vs. Dictatorship

Aristocracy vs. Oligarchy

Democracy vs. Anarchy

questions taken from the Sparknotes Watership Down page: I. On Leaders & Personalities: -Compare and contrast Hazel and El-ahrairah. -Compare and contrast Woundwort and Bigwig. -Who is Fiver in the story? 2. Metaphors -Discuss the different warrens and what these stood for. Source: Sparknotes -Watership Down http://www.sparknotes.com/lit/watership/study.html

40% Anchoring on previous topics and readings 10% Coherence, unity, logical flow 10% Writer’s voice

1 Compare [II. CONCEPTS OF [TEACHING -------- -------- Hector S. De Leon & Hector

Hr. ‘Presidential Form’ to ‘Parliamentary Form’ of government.

STATE & GOVERNMENT (Part 11 of 14)]


According to the Relationship

Between Branches of Government ----------------

Presidential Form Parliamentary Form

METHOD:] Lecture

M. De Leon, Jr. Introduction B. Concepts of State & Government inTEXTBOOK ON THE PHILIPPINE CONSTITUTION (2014) REX Bookstore, Manila, pp. 13.

1 Hr.

Discuss the differences between governments based on their distribution of powers.




According to the Distribution of

Powers ----------------

Unitary Federal


-------- -------- Hector S. De Leon & Hector M. De Leon, Jr. Introduction B. Concepts of State & Government inTEXTBOOK ON THE PHILIPPINE CONSTITUTION (2014) REX Bookstore, Manila, pp. 13 Martin Glassner & Chuck Fahrer CHAPTER 10: Unitary, Federal, and Regional States in POLITICAL GEOGRAPHY 3rd ed. (2004) John Wiley & Sons, Inc., USA, pp. 108-119.

1 Hr.

Discuss the differences between governments based on their legitimacy




According to Legitimacy

---------------- De facto De jure


-------- -------- Hector S. De Leon & Hector M. De Leon, Jr. The Provisional Government of 1986 (Introduction C. The Government of the Philippines in Transition) inTEXTBOOK ON THE PHILIPPINE CONSTITUTION (2014) REX Bookstore, Manila, pp. 25-27.

1 Hr.

Determine the significance of studying the constitution aside from the justification being founded on citizen education.



Concepts, Kinds, and

Purpose of the Constitution ----------------

The Evolution of the Philippine

Constitution


-------- -------- Hector S. De Leon & Hector M. De Leon, Jr. D. CONCEPT OF THE CONSTITUTION inTEXTBOOK ON THE PHILIPPINE CONSTITUTION (2014) REX Bookstore, Manila, pp. 31-37 Hector S. De Leon & Hector M. De Leon, Jr. D. CONCEPT OF THE CONSTITUTION inTEXTBOOK ON THE PHILIPPINE CONSTITUTION (2014) REX Bookstore, Manila, pp. 37-48

2 Hrs.

Provide interpretations on the

[III. THE NEW (1987) CONSTITUTION] (Part 01 of 08)


[ACTIVITY:]

“On Threats to


Hector S. De Leon & Hector M. De Leon, Jr. Preamble inTEXTBOOK ON THE

importance of maps and locations, moreso on the subject of being able to situate oneself on a map. Establish the significance of geographic details in the study of politics.

Significance of the

Preamble ----------------

Article I: The National Territory

National Security” >Students will write a 1-3 page essay on a present-day concern which they think is a potential risk to national security.

80% Argument (Postulates being advanced, anchoring to research / readings) 10% Coherence, unity, & clarity 10% Writer’s voice

PHILIPPINE CONSTITUTION (2014) REX Bookstore, Manila, pp. 49-59. Hector S. De Leon & Hector M. De Leon, Jr. Article I NATIONAL TERRITORY (Sec. 01) inTEXTBOOK ON THE PHILIPPINE CONSTITUTION (2014) REX Bookstore, Manila, pp. 60-68. Martin Glassner & Chuck Fahrer. PART ONE: Introduction to Political Geography in POLITICAL GEOGRAPHY 3rd ed. (2004) John Wiley & Sons, Inc., USA, pp. 1-28. Martin Glassner & Chuck Fahrer CHAPTER 7: The Territory of the State in POLITICAL GEOGRAPHY 3rd ed. (2004) John Wiley & Sons, Inc., USA, pp. 59-71. Martin Glassner & Chuck Fahrer . CHAPTER 20: Power Analysis in POLITICAL GEOGRAPHY 3rd ed. (2004)

John Wiley & Sons, Inc., USA, pp. 261-269. Martin Glassner & Chuck Fahrer. CHAPTER 21: Historical Concepts in Geopolitics in POLITICAL GEOGRAPHY 3rd ed. (2004) John Wiley & Sons, Inc., USA, pp. 270-281. Martin Glassner & Chuck Fahrer. CHAPTER 38: Politics of Ecology, Energy, and Land Use in POLITICAL GEOGRAPHY 3rd ed. (2004) John Wiley & Sons, Inc., USA, pp. 554-580.

2 Hrs.

Review the significance of principles and policies. Speculate on the strengths and or flaws found in this segment.


Article II

Declaration of Principles & State

Policies


[ACTIVITY:] Write a 1 page essay which raves or rants about any of the principles/policies discussed in Article II.


80% Argument (Postulates being advanced, anchoring to

Hector S. De Leon & Hector M. De Leon, Jr. Article II DECLARATION OF PRINCIPLES AND STATE POLICIES (Sec. 01-28) inTEXTBOOK ON THE PHILIPPINE CONSTITUTION (2014) REX Bookstore, Manila, pp. 69-124.

research / readings) 10% Coherence, unity, & clarity 10% Writer’s voice

6 Hrs.

Discover the theoretical foundations of Rights & Liberties shaping ethical citizenship. Demonstrate applied knowledge through the creation of a design which will assist in the study of this topic as well as in the repetition and recollection


Article III

Bill of Rights


[ACTIVITY:]

“The Political Science

X-Games” (Part I)

>Divide the class into several groups with respective assigned sections. But be sure to leave some students for Part II of this activity. Each group will create a maze game using slide show software and their choice of

[RUBRIC:] Points System 70% Question set (Where there must be a good balance of practical application questions and memorization of concepts) 30% Aesthetic details (Clean design, little to no bugs)

Hector S. De Leon & Hector M. De Leon, Jr. Article III BILL OF RIGHTS (Sec. 01-22) inTEXTBOOK ON THE PHILIPPINE CONSTITUTION (2014) REX Bookstore, Manila, pp. 125-205. Hector S. De Leon & Hector M. De Leon, Jr. Article XIII SOCIAL JUSTICE and HUMAN RIGHTS (Sec. 17-19) inTEXTBOOK ON THE PHILIPPINE CONSTITUTION (2014) REX Bookstore, Manila, pp. 637-642. Louis P. Pojman. Chapter VII. Rights in Political Philosophy Classic and Contemporary Readings. (2002) McGraw-

of the concepts discussed.

photographs (Screenshots from any version of The Sims is encouraged) >Each group is required to submit a printed document listing the questions and answers as well as the contributor of each question. See the following link for technical instructions: REVISITING THE SLIDESHOW: https://www.academia.edu/12044747/_XS_FIT_2015_REVISITING_THE_SLIDESHOW_Basics_of_Mock_Gui_and_Simple_Game_Design_

Hill, New York, pp. 457-500 Peter S. Wenz. Ch. 03: Libertarianism and the Harm Principle in POLITICAL PHILOSOPHIES IN MORAL CONFLICT. (2007) McGraw-Hill, USA, pp. 90-121. Peter S. Wenz. Ch. 4: Libertarianism and Property Rights, in POLITICAL PHILOSOPHIES IN MORAL CONFLICT. (2007) McGraw-Hill, USA, pp. 122-152.

2 Examine the [III. THE NEW (1987) [TEACHING [ACTIVITY:] [RUBRIC:] Hector S. De Leon & Hector

Hrs. differences between ‘Citizen’, ‘Alien’, and ‘National’. Hypothesize on the challenges posed to classifications such as this.

CONSTITUTION] (Part 03 of 08)

Article IV

Citizenship

METHOD:] Commentary-Lecture

“You’re My Foreignoy”

“You’re My Foreignay”

>Watch an episode of the Eat Bulaga segment of the same name. Have students write a 2-5 page review essay or 5-10 minute vlog about the show. Aside from opinions, include guide questions to provide a standard shape. >Students can use a formal or journalistic writer’s voice.

Points System

60% Skillful response to the questions 30% Opinions as contributory to the discussion 10% Writing style

M. De Leon, Jr. Article IV CITIZENSHIP (Sec. 01-05) inTEXTBOOK ON THE PHILIPPINE CONSTITUTION (2014) REX Bookstore, Manila, pp. 206-226.

2 Hrs.

Continue the role-play begun for the topic of ‘voting


Article V

[LEARNING METHOD:]

“Election Season” (Part 2)

[ACTIVITY:] “Election Season

Diaries” (Part 2)

[RUBRIC:] 80% Answers

Hector S. De Leon & Hector M. De Leon, Jr. Article V SUFFRAGE (Sec. 01 & 02) inTEXTBOOK ON THE PHILIPPINE CONSTITUTION

&opinion’ by simulating the voting process proper.

Suffrage

>Do a mock election in class with the selected aspiring statesmen and political personalities established in part 1.

>Do a think-pair-share discussion on why the students think the results are as they are. Ask also why they voted for their choice candidate. ( Answers must also be written on paper and will be submitted.)

20% Logical flow of thoughts

(2014) REX Bookstore, Manila, pp. 227-239.

3 Hrs.

Establish how a bill becomes a law.


Article VI

Legislative Department:

The Law Making Process

[LEARNING METHOD:] Instructional video on how a bill becomes a law

[ACTIVITY:] Simulate the law making process with a game of chance. This will first require the class to agree on a single subject for a pretend bill and draft one. >Once the bill is approved, becoming a law, the class will submit the

[RUBRIC]: Points System

10% Timeliness of the topic 70% Content (Mission-Vision, Program) 20% Delivery (Clarity,

Hector S. De Leon & Hector M. De Leon, Jr. Article VI LEGISLATIVE DEPARTMENT (Sec. 26 & 27) inTEXTBOOK ON THE PHILIPPINE CONSTITUTION (2014) REX Bookstore, Manila, pp. 291-302.

pretend law.

Inventiveness)

1 Hr.

Discuss the significance of the emergency powers of the president.


Article VII Executive

Department: The Emergency Powers of the

President


-------- -------- Hector S. De Leon & Hector M. De Leon, Jr. Article VII EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT (Sec. 18) inTEXTBOOK ON THE PHILIPPINE CONSTITUTION (2014) REX Bookstore, Manila, pp. 347-354.

1 Hr.

Discuss the reach of the capabilities and limits of the judiciary.


Article VIII

Judicial Department: Independence of the

Judiciary


-------- -------- Hector S. De Leon & Hector M. De Leon, Jr. Article VIII JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT (Sec. 01) inTEXTBOOK ON THE PHILIPPINE CONSTITUTION (2014) REX Bookstore, Manila, pp. 364-372.

6 Hrs.

Discover the theoretical foundations of Social Justice. Demonstrate applied knowledge through the creation of a


Article XIII

Social Justice &

Human Rights


[ACTIVITY:] “The Political Science X-Games” (Part 02) > Divide the remaining class members into several groups

[RUBRIC:] Points System 55% Question set (Where there must be a good balance of practical application

Hector S. De Leon & Hector M. De Leon, Jr. Article XIII SOCIAL JUSTICE* AND HUMAN RIGHTS (Sec. 01-03) inTEXTBOOK ON THE PHILIPPINE CONSTITUTION (2014) REX Bookstore, Manila, pp. 594-614. Hector S. De Leon & Hector M. De Leon, Jr. Article XIII

design which will assist in the study of this topic as well as in the repetition and recollection of the concepts discussed.

with respective assigned sections. Each group will create a maze game using slide show software and their choice of photographs (Screenshots from any version of The Sims is encouraged) >Each group is required to submit a printed document listing the questions and answers as well as the contributor of each question. >Includes in-class let’s plays in preparation for the final exam in 4PHILGOV

questions and memorization of concepts) 45% Aesthetic details (Clean design, little to no bugs)

SOCIAL JUSTICE* AND HUMAN RIGHTS (Sec. 11) inTEXTBOOK ON THE PHILIPPINE CONSTITUTION (2014) REX Bookstore, Manila, pp. 627-632. Hector S. De Leon & Hector M. De Leon, Jr. Article XIII SOCIAL JUSTICE* AND HUMAN RIGHTS (Sec. 14-15) inTEXTBOOK ON THE PHILIPPINE CONSTITUTION (2014) REX Bookstore, Manila, pp. 633-637. Aung San Suu Kyi. Freedom From Fear in Grow in Grace and Govern in Wisdom - READINGS IN LEGAL PHILOSOPHY (2008) Rene V. Sarmiento & Alex S. Maaliw (ed.) Cesar Adib Majul . Chapter 2 CONCEPT OF “MAN” & “SOCIETY” of Dr. Jose Rizal, Emilio Jacinto and Apolinario Mabini in The Political and Constitutional Ideas of the Philippine Revolution (1967)

UP Press, Quezon City, pp. 21-42. Louis P. Pojman. Chapter VI. Equality: Its Nature and Value in Political Philosophy Classic and Contemporary Readings. (2002) McGraw-Hill, New York, pp. 353-456.

Textbook: Hector S. De Leon & Hector M. De Leon, Jr. Introduction B. Concepts of State & Government inTEXTBOOK ON THE PHILIPPINE CONSTITUTION (2014) REX Bookstore, Manila. Course Requirements: References:

Thomas Cathcart & Daniel Klein. Aristotle and an Aardvark Go to Washington: Understanding Political Doublespeak through Philosophy and Jokes (2008) Ambrams Image, New York.

Geoffrey Craig. The Media, Politics, and Public Life (2004) Allen & Unwin, Australia. Bernard Crick. Democracy: A Short Introduction (2003) Oxford University Press, New York. Martin Glassner & Chuck Fahrer. POLITICAL GEOGRAPHY 3rd ed. (2004) John Wiley & Sons, Inc., USA.

Eva-Lotta E. Hedman and John T. Sidel. Philippine Politics and Society in the Twentieth Century - Colonial Legacies, Post-Colonial Trajectories (2000) Routledge, New York.

Jose P. Leveriza. Public Administration - The Business of Government 2nd ed. (2006) National Bookstore, Manila. Herbert M. Levine. POLITICAL ISSUES DEBATED: An Introduction to Politics 3rd ed. (1990) Prentice Hall, New Jersey. Michael Newman. SOCIALISM A VERY SHORT INTRODUCTION. (2005) Oxford University Press, New York. Kevin Passmore. FASCISM - A VERY SHORT INTRODUCTION (2002). Oxford University Press, New York. Louis P. Pojman. Political Philosophy Classic and Contemporary Readings. (2002) McGraw-Hill, New York. Donald G. Tannenbaum. INVENTORS OF IDEAS - AN INTRODUCTION TO WESTERN POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY 3rd Ed. (2013)

Wadsworth, USA.

Lyman Tower Sargent. Contemporary Political Ideologies - A Comparative Analysis 12th Ed. (2003) Wadsworth, USA. Rene V. Sarmiento, Alex S. Maalix (ed.) (2008) Grow in Grace and Govern in Wisdom - Readings in Legal Philosophy. Kuliglig

Publishing, Quezon City.

Peter S. Wenz. POLITICAL PHILOSOPHIES IN MORAL CONFLICT. (2007) McGraw-Hill, USA.

Classroom Policies:

1. Attendance and Punctuality. The student is expected to come to class regularly and on time. For absences, please refer to Policy on Absences below.

2. Active class participation. The student is expected to participate actively in class recitations, discussions, and other activities as the case maybe. Please refer also to Expectations from Student below.

3. Group work requirements.

The student is expected to work harmoniously with her groupmates and contribute to the preparation of their group work.

4. Peer group evaluation. The student shall also be evaluated by her peers and feedback shall be taken into consideration.

Expectations from students:

The student’s responsibility is to come to each class prepared. She is also expected to take all examinations on the date scheduled. She is expected to attend each class and participate actively in the discussions. ACADEMIC DISHONESTY:

All (college) students are expected to be academically honest. Cheating, lying and other forms of immoral and unethical behavior will not be tolerated. Any student found guilty of cheating in examinations or plagiarism in submitted course requirements will (at a minimum) receive an F or failure in the course requirement or in the course. Plagiarism and cheating refer to the use of unauthorized books, notes or otherwise securing help in a test; copying tests, assignments, reports or term papers; representing the work of another person as one’s own; collaborating without authority, with another student during an examination or in preparing academic work; signing another student’s name on an attendance sheet; or otherwise practicing scholastic dishonesty. POLICY on ABSENCES:

The allowed number of absences for _____students enrolled in a _____-hour class is a maximum of ________absences and _______absences for a 1-1/2 hour class - based on student handbook. Request for excused absences or waiver of absences must be presented upon reporting back to class. Special examinations will be allowed only in special cases, such as prolonged illness. It is the responsibility of the student to monitor her own tardy incidents and absences that might be accumulated leading to a grade of “FA.” It is also her responsibility to consult with the teacher, chair or dean should her case be of special nature. Grading System: CONSULTATION HOURS:

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