San Sebastian College-Recoletos

College of Arts and Sciences

Area of Political Science
Miranda, Romeo Paulo T.
Bachelor of Arts, Major in Political Science -1
 PLS 101
INTRODUCTION TO POLITICAL
SCIENCE
The course is a comprehensive study of the nature
and scope of political science and the relationship
with other social sciences. It also deals with
citizenship, forms of government, and basic
aspects of the New Constitution, public opinion,
and political parties and a portion of Local
Government.
 PLS 102
PHILIPPINE GOVERNMENT WITH NEW CONSTITUTION

This is a discipline with the study of the various

forms of government that evolved from pre-
colonial forms of government up to the present
time. On the constitutional aspect, the course
gives emphasis on the amended provisions on
the declaration of principles and the state
policies, bill of rights, constitutional
commissions, local government, social justice
and human rights and education and
family.
 PLS 201
PARLIAMENTARY PROCEDURE
The course deals with the fundamental
parliamentary rules and procedures with
emphasis on quorum, meeting and session,
debates, committees and committee reports,
voting, nominations and elections as well as
the kind and classification of motions of the
deliberative assemblies. It includes the
characteristics and precedence of motion and
progress.
 PLS 208
COMPARATIVE GOVERNMENT & POLITICS

This course deals with the basic principles of law

in relation to contracts and obligations. It
involves discussion of the nature sources, kinds
and extinguishments of obligation. The course
deals, likewise, with the nature, elements,
characteristics of contracts including defective
contracts and other miscellaneous
topics relevant to the course.
 PLS 413
LEGAL PHILOSOPHY
This 3-unit course is the study of the different
philosophical approach concerning the nature
and elements of law as well as the study of the
significant role of law in the proper ordering of
the society.
 PLS 415
FUNDAMENTALS OF LABOR LAWS
The course covers the salient provisions of labor
laws in the Philippines with emphasis on pre-
employment, recruitment, learners, working
conditions, rest periods, wages, maternity
benefits, labor organizations, retirements,
lockouts, arbitration and strikes unfair labor
practices and all implementing rules and
guidelines.
 PLS 210
ANCIENT AND MEDIEVAL POLITICAL THEORIES

The subject involves the study of political theories

during ancient and medieval times to
determine their influence to the current
political undertakings of the state.
 PLS 209
MODERN POLITICAL THEORIES
After a consideration of the ancient and medieval
political theories, an extensive study of the
modern political theories is imperative to
resolve current political issues to advance the
political interest of the state.
 PLS 207
GOVERNMENT & POLITICS OF SOUTHEAST ASIAN
COUNTRIES

This subject is about the study of the government

of Southeast Asian countries with emphasis on
the political, cultural and economic, social and
developmental aspect brought about by
different system of government as observed in
different countries.
 PLS 307
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
The course will present the varied governmental
systems observed and adopted by countries all
over the world. A comparison of these different
political machineries will help the student
understand and contemplate on the advantages
and disadvantages of each governmental
mechanism.
 PLS 206
INTRODUCTION TO LAW
This course is intended to give political science
students basic knowledge of different kinds of
laws. It comprises basic laws on persons,
marriage, family relations, properties,
obligations, contracts, criminal law and
administrative law.
 PLS 403-404
POLITICAL ANALYSIS AND RESEARCH
The course is designed to provide principles,
methods and techniques involved in the
methods of research writing in the field of
Political Science. It covers topics like research
problems, theoretical/conceptual frame works.
The first part of the research covers Chapters 1
– 3 of research writing. The second part
involves the continuation of the research
project.
 PLS 417
INTERNATIONAL LAW
As a constitutional mandate, the Philippines
adheres to the generally accepted principles of
international law as part of the law of the land;
thus, in this subject the students will learn the
various international precepts and reconcile
conflicts of laws.
 PLS 408-409
INTERNSHIP (PRACTICUM)
The course will expose the students to various
political settings in the three branches of
government, i.e., executive department,
legislative and judicial department. The
student must accomplish 300 hours of
practicum work (100 Hours in each
department) while at the same time discussing
their practicum class where they should meet
their adviser/coordinator at least twice a
month.
 HI 101
PHILIPPINE HISTORY
The course is an introductory course on history and
culture of the Filipino people. It is designed to give
the students basic knowledge about their country
and culture. The course combines the chronological
and topical approaches. Thus, the major historic
periods are treated in sequential order. However,
within each major historic period, the discussion will
proceed according to topics. Rizal should be studied
in the context of the broad sweep of Philippine
history, particularly,
the late 19th century emergence of the Filipino
nation. His two novels should be read in this light.
 RC 101
RIZAL LIFE, WORKS & WRITING
This is a significant study of the life, works,
writings of Jose Rizal as our National Hero, his
various encounters with people and places he
visited and the achievements he gathered, to
honor him as a man of many talents and one of
the great men of Asia and the world. His studies
in the Philippines and abroad exemplifying
intelligence in all aspects of discipline, his
imprisonment trial and his view and principle
regarding the revolution will likewise be
considered in this course.
 SS 104
SOCIO-ANTHROPOLOGY W/ FAMILY PLANNING

The subject is an introduction to the basic

concepts in sociology and anthropology, which
stresses interrelationship of man with his
society. It includes the study of personality,
culture, social organizations, social changes,
current national development and present
problems that could endanger the future of
human society.