COLLEGE OF ARTS, SCIENCES AND EDUCATION

St. Martin de Porres Bldg., Rawis Campus, Legazpi City 4500 Philippines
Trunklines: 736-0335 / 736-0358 / 736-0368 / 736-0479 local 265 • ust.legazpi.case@gmail.com

Syllabus in Pol Sci 101

Vision of the University: We envision University of Santo Tomas-Legazpi as a leading university in the region, nurturing with truth, love and gratitude the mind, heart and spirit of
each member to be committed to Christian social transformation. Specifically, we see UST-Legazpi to be:
 a Christ-centered educational community;
 a respected HEI with consistently high academic standard and values-oriented, socially responsive and globally competitive academic programs;
 a leader in Bicol in the fields of Law, Teacher Education, Business Management, Accountancy, Engineering, Architecture, Communication Arts, and Health Sciences;
 a center in Bicol studies, environmental protection, disaster risk management and preparedness; and
 a deregulated university by 2025.

Mission Statement of the University: University of Santo Tomas-Legazpi, a nurturing community of Dominican learning…transforming and perfecting, under the patronage of St.
Thomas Aquinas, commits itself to the:
 pursuit of academic excellence through dedicated study;
 strengthening of one’s moral integrity through fervent prayer and witnessing;
 sharing with others of the fruits of one’s endeavor through loving service;
 enhancement of one’s emotional maturity towards a more Christian community; and
 promotion of cultural advocacy for a genuine appreciation of Catholic, Filipino and Bicol identity.

Vision of the College: The College of Arts, Sciences and Education (CASE) envisions itself to be a sanctuary of excellence in the Communication Arts, Liberal Arts, Natural
Sciences, Social Sciences, and Teacher Education, forming graduates, complemented with research and community involvement, nurtured with nationalism, social responsibility, and
leadership and enriched with Bikolano, Filipino, Dominican, Catholic, and Christian values.

Mission Statement of the College: CASE is a seat of learning that forms the youth to become artists, scientists, educators, scholars, and leaders who are intellectually and
emotionally mature, morally upright, highly skilled, and globally competitive.

Program outcomes:

Students in the discipline must exhibit the following competencies at the end of the undergraduate program. Graduates should be able to:
a. compare, contrast and classify the major concepts in the discipline

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 b. recognize and define the distinctiveness of the discipline, its subfields, theories and methods
c. design and execute research inquiries using appropriate quantitative and qualitative methods guided by theories or conceptual frameworks
d. demonstrate written, visual and oral presentation skills to produce and present analytical reports
e. critique, judge and respond to current issues and problems based on a substantive understanding of the historical and contemporary developments in the national and global contexts
f. develop predisposition towards ethical political involvement and practice in various forms and on different levels of engagement

Competencies

To achieve the set program outcomes, the following core competencies are identified:

Competencies Details
1) articulate and deploy major concepts in the discipline
Knowledge
2) recognize and define the field, distinguish its sub-fields, theories and methods
1) design and execute research inquiries using appropriate quantitative and qualitative methods guided by theories or conceptual frameworks
2) demonstrate written, visual and oral presentation skills to produce and present analytical reports
Skills and Abilities
3) critique, judge and respond to current issues and problems based on a substantive understanding of the historical and contemporary developments in the
national and global contexts
Attitude/Values 1) manifest a predisposition towards ethical political involvement and practice in various forms and on different levels of engagement

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 COURSE CODE & TITLE
COURSE DESCRIPTION
GENERAL LEARNING OUTCOMES
POLSCI101: Fundamental of Political Science CREDIT UNITS: 3 (Lecture) PREREQUISITE: None
Political Science 101 is the systematic study of state and its elements. As cited by other authorities, it begins and ends with the state. It will introduce the
students to the basic political concepts and theories, philosophies, methods, and some issues of the contemporary world. The course will start with
fundamental concepts so that the students can slowly develop an understanding of politics as political scientists see it.
Upon successful completion of this course, the students will be able to:
1. Explain theories relevant to each field of political science.
2. Investigate issues in local/national/global contexts by applying appropriate theories.
3. Appraise different political models and practices across contexts/fields.
Develop a sense of citizenship that fosters democratic participation, civil engagement, and sustainable development.

COURSE CONTENT/SUBJECT
MATTER
Prelim (18 hrs)
Orientation
1 Hour A. Course overview
B. Course outline
C. Class rules and regulations
D. Requirements
E. Grading system
F. Class Activities
SPECIFIC LEARNING
OUTCOMES:
At the end of the course, I should
be able to:
-Understand the course on the
basis of the syllabus made for the
subject
-Possess knowledge of the house
rules for the purpose of creating a
smooth and uninterrupted class
atmosphere
-Be guided by the requirements
and class activities relative to the
course for advance preparation
-Know the grading system
TEACHING & LEARNING
ASSESSMENT TASKS REFERENCES
ACTIVITIES
Teacher’s presentation Recapitulation/Recitation
Presence in the orientation.
Clarification of house rules
Suggestion and discussion of Participation in the discussion and
activities and requirements. adjustment of the house rules and
class activities.
Discussion of Grading System
Presentation of queries,
suggestions, clarification analysis
and critique.

6 hours A. Political Science https://www.preservearticles.

 Introductory concepts in
Political Science
 The science of politics and
Political Science and other
Social Science scope of
political science
 Define the meaning and
nature of Political Science
 Identify and enumerate
the scope and
methodologies of Political
Science
- Interactive lecture Graded / Socialized com/2014081433550/import
- Comparative analysis Recitation ance-of-power-influence-
- Review Report authoruty-and legitimacy-in-
- Reporting Research Paper political-science.html
- Research Debate participation
- Debate Quiz https://magazine.byu.edu/?a

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  Triad methodologies in
Political Science
 History of Political Science in
the Philippines
 Tasks of Political thinkers
 Careers in Political Science
5 B. Foundation of Political
Science to the State
hours
 Meaning and elements of state
 Territorial domain of the state
 Types of territory
 Characteristics of sovereignty
 Types of state
 Distinguish state and nation
 Theoretical development of
state
 Evolution of modern state
5 C. The Essence of Government
 Meaning and nature of
 Distinguish Political
Science from other Social
Science Discipline
 Describe the tasks of a
political thinker, and
 Trace the historical
background of Political
Science as independent
discipline
 Define the concept of state
 Identify the four (4) elements
of a state
 Distinguish the concepts of
state and nation
 Describe the rights and
obligations of state and
 Describe why the Philippines
is considered as a state
 Define the meaning of
Government
ct=view&a=1201
Aquino, Honorato., Review
Notes in Conflict of Laws.
Quezon City. Central Books
Inc,2000.
Valenzuela, Edwin
E.,Understanding Basic
Concepts in Political
Science. Manila. Unlimited
Books and Library Services,
Inc., 2016.
- Interactive lecture Graded / Socialized https://www.un.org/Depts/los
- Comparative analysis Recitation /convention_agreements/con
- Review Comparative analysis report vention_agreements./texts/u
- Reporting Explanation/analysis of the issues nclos/part2.
- Research Quiz
- Debate Reaction paper https://www.chanrobles.com/
visitingforcesagreement1.ht
m
Aruego-Aruego-Torres.,
Principles of Political
Science. Manila. University
Book Supply Inc., 1981.
- Interactive lecture Graded / Socialized Aruego-Aruego-Torres.,
- Comparative analysis Recitation Principles of Political
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hours Government
 Aristolean Concept about
Government
 Hobbes Model of Government
 Rosseaus Model of
Government
 Functions of Government
 Forms of Government
2 hrs Prelim Exam: September 2020
Midterm (18 hrs)
D. The Main Branches of the
Government
Part I- The Executive Department
 Nature of Executive
Department
 The Doctrine of Prerogative
 Qualification of Chief
5 hours Executive
 Powers and Functions of
Executive Department
Part II- The Judicial Department
 The Nature of the Judicial
Department
 What is Law
 Identify the dual functions of
the Government
 Compare the differences of
the Parliamentary and
Presidential Governments
 Describe the degeneration of
government according to
Aristotle
 Identify the kinds of
government
 Enumerate the three main
branches of the government
 Identify the powers of the main
branches
 Describe the features of
parliamentary and presidential
systems
 Compare the two systems (US
and Phil)
 Define Special Features of
Partliamentary Systems
- Review Comparative analysis report Science. Manila. University
- Reporting Explanation/analysis of the issues Book Supply Inc., 1981.
- Research Quiz
- Debate Reaction paper Bonlaoi, Rommel and
Carlos, Clarita R., Political
Parties in the Philippines
from 1900 to the present.
Makati. Konrad Adenaver
Foundation., 1996.
- Interactive lecture Graded / Socialized https://www.chanrobles.com/
- Comparative analysis Recitation visitingforcesagreement1.ht
- Review Comparative analysis report m
- Reporting Explanation/analysis of the issues
- Research Quiz https://www.comelec.gov.ph/
- Debate Reaction paper ?r=References/RelatedLaws/
ElectionLaws
Aquino, Honorato., Review
Notes in Conflict of Laws.
Quezon City. Central Books
Inc,2000.
Bonlaoi, Rommel and
Carlos, Clarita R., Political
Parties in the Philippines
from 1900 to the present.
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  Kinds of Law
 Sources of Law
 Scope of Law
 Des Judicata
 The Doctrine of Judicial
Review
6 E. Framework of the
hours Government
 The Constitution
 Meaning of Constitution
 Schools of thought in
Constitutionalism
 Functions of the Constitution
 Advantages and
Disadvantages of written
constitution
5 F. Political Ideologies
hours  Meaning of political ideology
 Functions of ideology
 Structural elements of
ideology
 The ideology spectrum
 Define the meaning and
functions of a constitution
 Identify the typologies of the
constitution
 Discuss the history of
constitutionalism in the
Philippines
 Describe the main parts of the
constitution
 Explain the concept of
constitutionalism in general
 Define the meaning of Political
Ideology
 Identify the essence and
functions of Political Ideology
 Discuss the concept of
ideology spectrum
 Describe the ideologies of
communism and relevance in
practical economics
Makati. Konrad Adenaver
Foundation., 1996.
- Interactive lecture Graded / Socialized https://www.comelec.gov.ph/
- Comparative analysis Recitation ?r=References/RelatedLaws/
- Review Comparative analysis report ElectionLaws
- Reporting Explanation/analysis of the issues
- Research Quiz
- Debate Reaction paper De Leon, Hector S.,
Constitution: Made Simple.
Quezon City. ,Rex Printing
Press., 2003.
1987 Constitution of the
Philippines (Handbook
Edition)
- Interactive lecture Graded / Socialized https://magazine.byu.edu/?a
- Comparative analysis Recitation ct=view&a=1201
- Review Comparative analysis report
- Reporting Explanation/analysis of the issues
- Research Quiz Ayson, Florentino and
- Debate Reaction paper Reyes, Dolores.,
- Fundamentals of Political
Science. Mandaluyong City.
National Bookstore., 2000
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5 G. Local Governance
hours  Meaning of Local Governance
 Scope of Local Government
 The unitary system
advantages and
disadvantages of Federal
System
2 hrs Midterm Exam: October 2020
Finals (18 hrs)
6 hours H. Foreign Policy
 Meaning of Foreign Policy
 Scope of Foreign Policy
 Importance of the Foreign
Policy
 Approaches in Foreign Policy
 Factors Affecting the Foreign
Policy
 Foreign Policy and Foreign
Diplomacy Defined
 Philippine Foreign Policy
 Compare the ideologies from
left to right
 Define the meaning of Local
Government
 Identify the scope as well as
the units
 Enumerate the
advantages/disadvantages of
unitary and federal systems
 Describe the features of those
systems
 Compare these two systems
 Define the meaning of Foreign
Policy and Foreign Relations
 Describe the Foreign Policy of
the state enshrined in the
Constitution
 Analyze the diplomatic
relations of the country in
several other states
 Explain the relevance of the
Foreign Policy of the state
especially in relation to
government programs
- Interactive lecture Graded / Socialized https://www.preservearticles.
- Comparative analysis Recitation com/2014081433550/import
- Review Comparative analysis report ance-of-power-influence-
- Reporting Explanation/analysis of the issues authoruty-and legitimacy-in-
- Research Quiz political-science.html
- Debate Reaction paper
-
Valenzuela, Edwin
E.,Understanding Basic
Concepts in Political
Science. Manila. Unlimited
Books and Library Services,
Inc., 2016.
- Interactive lecture Graded / Socialized https://www.encyclopedia.co
- Comparative analysis Recitation m/topic/Foreign_policy.aspx
- Review Comparative analysis report
- Reporting Explanation/analysis of the issues
- Research Quiz Aquino, Honorato., Review
- Debate Reaction paper Notes in Conflict of Laws.
- Quezon City. Central Books
Inc,2000.
Aapalo, Remigio E. “Political
Science in the Philippines
1880-1998. A History of the
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 Discipline for the First
Centinary of the First
Republic”. 1998.pp1-51

5 hours I. INTERNATIONAL  Define the meaning and scope - Interactive lecture Graded / Socialized https://www.encyclopedia.co
RELATIONS of international relations - Comparative analysis Recitation m/topic/Foreign_policy.aspx
 Meaning and scope of  Define the meaning of legation - Review Comparative analysis report
International Relations  Enumerate the sources of - Reporting Explanation/analysis of the issues
 Factors affecting International International law - Research Quiz Aquino, Honorato., Review
Relations  Describe the international - Debate Reaction paper Notes in Conflict of Laws.
 Concept of Legation organizations or the United - Quezon City. Central Books
 Concept of International Law Nations Inc,2000.
 Sources of International Law  Describe the Foreign Policy of
 International Organizations the Philippines as a bridge for
 The U.N.O international relations
2 hrs Final Exam: December 2020

Prelim grade = prelim academic exercises (70%) + prelim exam rating (30%)
*academic exercises: quizzes; recitation; assignment; seatwork
Midterm grade = (tentative midterm grade + prelim grade)/2
GRADING SYSTEM *tentative midterm grade = academic exercises (70%) + midterm exam rating (30%)
*academic exercises: quizzes; recitation; assignment; seatwork
Final grade = (tentative final grade + midterm grade)/2
*tentative final grade = academic exercises (70%) + final exam rating (30%)

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 *academic exercises: quizzes; recitation; assignment; seatwork

1. Aquino, Honorato., Review Notes in Conflict of Laws. Quezon City. Central Books Inc,2000.
2. Ayson, Florentino and Reyes, Dolores., Fundamentals of Political Science. Mandaluyong City. National Bookstore., 2000.
3. Aruego-Aruego-Torres., Principles of Political Science. Manila. University Book Supply Inc., 1981.
4. Bonlaoi, Rommel and Carlos, Clarita R., Political Parties in the Philippines from 1900 to the present. Makati. Konrad Adenaver Foundation., 1996.
TEXT BOOKS/REFERENCES 5. De Leon, Hector S., Constitution: Made Simple. Quezon City. ,Rex Printing Press., 2003.
6. Valenzuela, Edwin E.,Understanding Basic Concepts in Political Science. Manila. Unlimited Books and Library Services, Inc., 2016.
7. Aapalo, Remigio E. “Political Science in the Philippines 1880-1998. A History of the Discipline for the First Centinary of the First Republic”. 1998.pp1-51
8. 1987 Constitution of the Philippines (Handbook Edition)

 Report to class regularly. Coming to class after the bell will be considered late; coming to class 20 minutes after the bell will be considered
absent. Three tardiness will be converted to one absence.
 The maximum number of allowable absences (excused or unexcused absences) is 10 hours.
 Observe good manners and right conduct.
 The use of cellular phone is not allowed. Cellular phones should be placed in silent mode.
 Borrowing of materials is not allowed during examination.
MISCELLANY  Honesty is expected at all times.
 Submit requirements on time. The teacher has the discretion not to accept late requirements or to deduct points.
 Come to class prepared for the lessons and exams. Unannounced exams may be given
 Enter and leave the classroom in an orderly manner. Ask permission when leaving the room
 Observe consultation hours and proper venue for consultation. [CASE Office; MWF]
 A special quiz/exam/project (or its equivalent) will only be given if the reason for the absence is valid. An excuse letter duly signed by the
parent and/or a medical certificate should be presented upon reporting to class.

Prepared by: Endorsed by: Endorsed by: Approved by:

JESUS A. BARIZO, CSP ALVIN A. SARIO, Ph.D. LAARNE R. NAVAL,LPT ABELARDO G. BELLEZA, Ph.D.
Faculty Program Chair/ Dean Academic Coordinator OIC, Office of Academic Affairs

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