Republic of the Philippines

EULOGIO “AMANG” RODRIGUEZ

INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Nagtahan, Sampaloc, Manila

GENERAL EDUCATION SERVICES

SYLLABUS

SUBJECT : PHILIPPINE HISTORY, CONSTITUTION AND GOVERNMENT

COURSE CODE : SOCSCI

COURSE DESCRIPTION : This subject introduces the students to the basic concepts and vital elements of politics and governance from a
historical-institutional perspective. In particular, it attempts to explain how the important features of our country’s political structures/institutions,
processes, and relationships developed across time. In the process, the subject helps the students gain a better appreciation of their rights and
responsibilities as individuals and as members of the larger sociopolitical community to strengthen their civic competence. The course ultimately
provides students with the tools to study and critique the Philippine state, its constitution, governance, cultures, and realities.

PRE – REQUISITE : NONE

COURSE CREDIT : 3 units

GENERAL OBJECTIVES:

1. Critically understand key concepts in the study of history and politics in order to generate a coherent, rigorous, and substantive analysis of
contemporary political life.
2. Maintain a mastery of these concepts in order to recognize the way that politics operates in their own academic discipline. Subsequently, this
requires that students recognize the way that the political operates in everyday life.
3. Value the key concepts learned in such a way that these same concepts can be used properly in different contexts. Students are also
expected to be able to exemplify and justify their involvement in communal and political life.
4. Rekindle the sense of nationalism and patriotism.
TEXTBOOK : De Leon, Hector & De Leon. Textbook on the Philippine Constitution ©2011

REFERENCES : Muñoz, Mauro & Delilah. Philippine Governance and Constitution

Ballano, Vivencio. History, Politics, Government, and the Constitution in the Philippines: A Sociological-Juridical
Approach
Zulueta, Foundations and Dynamics of Political Science
United States. CIA World Factbook: Philippines. , 2011.
"Philippines Country Profile." 22/04/2011.  BBC News.
United States Department of State. Background Note: Philippines. , 2011.
United States Library of Congress. A Country Study: Philippines. , 2011.
1987 Constitution of the Republic of the Philippines.  1987.
Maddex, Robert L. Constitutions of the World. 3rd ed. Washington, D.C.:
CQ Press, 2008. Print. Bacani, Benedicto. Presidential System in the Philippines: Some
Issues and Concerns.  http://constitutionnet.org/country/constitutional-history-
philippines. Web. 18 August 2020 Newspapers and Press Releases
 Specific Objectives Content/Outline Period Covered Strategies/ Activities Evaluation
Class Discussion
1. To demonstrate an understanding Historical Background of Philippine
of the historical background of the Democratic Politics Lecture Recitation
Philippines A. The evolution of Philippine
politics, government, and 1st week Powerpoint Quiz
governance presentation

Political science, Politics and Political

2. Discuss the basic concepts of Organization
political science, politics, political
organizations, state, government Nation, State and Government
and constitution.
A. Definitions
3. Understand the rights and
obligations of the state. B. Distinction of nation from state

4. Relate the doctrine of parens patriae C. Rights and Obligations of the State Concept Diagnosis
to the responsibility of parents to
their children. D. Parens Patriae Class Discussion
Recitation
5. Explain the doctrine of the state Lecture
immunity from suit. E. Doctrine of state immunity Case Study
Powerpoint
6. Understand the fundamental powers presentation Quiz
of the state D. Fundamental powers of the state 2nd week
Concepts of constitution

A. Meaning, Nature & Scope Concept Diagnosis

B. Constitutional Law Class Discussion

7. Discuss the meaning, nature & 3rd week Recitation
scope of the Constitution C. Kinds of Constitution
Lecture
Case Study
8. Recognize the importance of the D. Construction/Interpretation Powerpoint
construction of the constitution and presentation Quiz
its interpretation. E. Basic Principles
The Preamble. National Territory,
9. Understand the purpose and Principles and Policies
meaning of the preamble Concept Diagnosis Recitation
A. Meaning of Preamble 4th – 5th week
10. Appreciate the changes made in
the preamble. B. Significant changes in the preamble Class Discussion Case Study

Lecture
C. Art. 1
11. Become aware of the patrimony of Powerpoint Quiz
GRADING SYSTEM : Attendance – 5%
Class Participation/Online Discussion – 20%
Quizzes / Online Quizzes – 20%
Papers and Projects – 20%
Major Exams – 35%

Final Grade = Midterm Grade (50%) + Finals Grade (50%)

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COURSE REQUIREMENTS: a. Attendance and Class Participation

b. Quizzes
c. Major Examinations
d. Research work - this is an exercise that requires students to read, gather materials, think and analyze certain
issues discussed in class.
e. Case Study/ Project – students are required either to examine social and political institutions that influence events
in the country, or analyze present day events that bear some resemblance to historical facts tackling similar issues.
f. Reaction Paper – exercise that requires students to give reasonable justifications for the information presented and
asked in the class.

CLASSROOM POLICIES AND PARAMETERS:

1. The maximum allowable absences (excused and unexcused) are ten class hours. Students with absences that exceed this automatically receives
a grade of Drp. (Dropped). Dean's Listers during the previous semester are allowed unlimited absences provided they can work independently and
submit all the required projects and/or papers on the day scheduled for submission. Dean’s Listers of the previous semester must provide proof of
their status to be able to secure the privilege. Students who intend to use this privilege must inform the faculty beforehand. Class attendance will be
checked regularly. If a student is late, it is the responsibility of the student to approach or message the faculty after class to make sure that the
students are correctly marked as 'late' instead of 'absent'. Two lates constitute one absence. The written record of attendance is the final and
definitive source for the counting of absences. On exceptional cases, such as medical emergencies, onset of psychological illness, deaths in the
family, etc., proof appropriate to the specific absence must be presented to the faculty as soon as possible (e.g. medical certificate, letter signed by a
legal guardian, etc.). Such exceptional cases will be dealt with on a case-by-case basis (for matters such as make-up exams, or catching up with
missed lectures).
2. Procedures with regard to offenses during classes online and during regular classes as per the Student's Handbook will be strictly enforced.

3. The class emphasizes class participation and discussion. As such, students are expected to have read the readings before coming to class. The
discussion will center around the ideas presented in the readings, and their pertinence to current political realities and other historical events. As
such, students are forewarned that coming to class without having read the readings will result in a very confusing and unproductive session.

4. Students may only use their laptops or any other device for note-taking. Students are not allowed nor are they given permission to record and
screenshot the class proceedings. Students are also prohibited to share class proceedings. Students who are caught using their devices for surfing,
chatting, recording the lecture, etc. will be reprimanded in class and will be dealt with legally. Such incidents deviate from the flow of the class and is
highly prohibited. Students who wish to answer calls or texts during class may step out of the classroom. Students may be allowed to answer calls or
text only on exceptional cases as mentioned above. Students will not receive demerits if they properly follow this instruction. Students who abuse this
provision will be asked to leave the classroom for the duration of the session and will subsequently be marked "absent".

5. Students may request for their class standing a week before final examination. Faculty will not entertain requests for grade re-computation or any
other matter pertaining to the final grade.

6. Faculty cannot highlight enough that discussion is integral part to the success of the class. As such, students are encouraged to air out their
questions, opinions, and their arguments as long as these are relevant to the discussion. Everyone in the classroom should be respectful and
courteous to his or her peers. Students are enjoined to use decent and proper words and statements at all times. Students are also encouraged to
make ample use of their consultation privileges, given the complexity of some of the readings and the short amount of time given to discuss these.

7. Bonus points on any aspect of the course may be given when a student attends a talk, seminar, forum, activity, etc. designated by the teacher.

8. Given the timing of the requirements of the course, students are hereby cautioned to keep track of their class standing at all times. More
importantly, they are reminded not to slack off in fulfilling the work required in order to complete the said requirements.

9. Any other concern with regard to classroom policies will be discussed and agreed upon on a case-by-case basis. Faculty reserves the right to
make changes to the syllabus (including the readings), as long as these changes are not inimical to the goals of the course.

10. Faculty will assign a class beadle. The beadle is responsible for class coordination especially with regard to any and/or all matters of the course,
readings, scheduling of classes, creation of the class Facebook group, and other similar responsibilities. The beadle is the only person authorized to
contact the faculty outside school hours and during weekends.
11. If you are a person with disability, please approach the faculty so that accessibility to the materials, discussions, etc. could be considered.

12. Students are enjoined to wear their proper uniform during their scheduled online class as they were during regular classes. Monday and
Wednesday class are expected to wear their regular uniform, Tuesday and Thursday class are expected to wear their University Shirts. In cases
where physical class will not be feasible, students are required to work on their scheduled tasks assigned to them online.

13. Students joining and scheduled to go online must be waiting to be permitted to go inside the online classroom at least 5 minutes before the start
of their class. Students cannot use the chatbox for horseplaying and bullying. Each typewritten and uttered words and/or statements in the chatbox
may be recorded as proof of your attendance and/or conduct in class. Once inside the online classroom, please encode your full name and email as
proof of your attendance. The class beadle is allowed to screenshot all names and emails entered for him/her to track the attendance of the class.
Such screenshot shall be sent to the faculty every after meeting. The class beadle will be keeping a copy of the same for safety measures in case of
data breach.

14. Students are encouraged to find a place that is free from any distraction or noise where they can study properly online. If the same is not
feasible, find a place that is most conducive to learning. Find a spot where the camera will be focusing on the student alone and no other person
and/or things could be in view. If the same could be impossible, students are encouraged to create a makeshift booth where they will be the only
person in sight.

15. Students are enjoined to use a camera, a microphone and a headphone that is most efficient and most effective tool for learning but most
affordable for the effective flow of class discussion online. The camera of the student must be clear and crisp as much as possible with proper
lightings for proper student viewing. The microphone of the student must be clear and modulated to be able to send his/her answers without problem.
The headphone of the student must be with noise cancellation properties for the students to be able to hear the lecture or discussion with all clarity.
Again, these computer accessories must not only be efficient and effective but also most affordable.

BREAKDOWN OF CLASS REQUIREMENTS:

Final Oral Exam
Students are required to take a final oral exam. The oral exam gauges the student's mastery of the class material and their ability to discuss the
concepts discussed in class in a logical and coherent manner, and to provide relevant examples that elucidates on these concepts. The students are
to write their own thesis statements. The components of the final oral exam grade will be given at an appropriate time. The final oral exam process is
as follows:
a. The venue for the sign-ups will be announced at an appropriate date. Students are not allowed to assign proxies for signing up. Once the sign-up
sheet is collected, that will be considered final. Students are allowed to change the schedule only if there is a valid reason (i.e. conflict with a
final exam scheduled by the University Registrar), provided also that the student accepts that a reschedule, regardless of the circumstances,
warrants the lowering of the student's final oral exam grade by half.

b. The oral exam is open notes. You may bring in anything that would help you complete the exam.

c. Students are expected to arrive 5 minutes before their scheduled time. Examinees are expected to be quiet while waiting for their turn to take the
oral exam.

d. Each student is allotted 9 minutes to speak (checking their notes for answer/s included). Upon entering the room, the student will give the faculty a
copy of his/her thesis statement and then begin speaking. He/she will then randomly pick a topic to discuss. The student will then read the thesis
statement and then begin the discussion. The timer will begin as soon as the student begins reading the thesis statement. Hint: signpost please. The
student may sit, walk around, or stand while giving the speech but be sure that you will always be within the camera view and within earshot. Follow-
up questions may be asked after the discussion.

Module Quizzes
Quizzes on the course material are unannounced.

Online Discussion
Questions will be posted for everyone in the class related to current events and/or a set of readings. Students are then to reply with their comments
and/or answer to the question. There is no minimum nor maximum number of words for each comment, although students must be able to write an
essay of an appropriate length based on the material. Grade will be based primarily on the strength and quality of the reply. Students are also
encouraged to reply to each other’s comments, and to reply in turn (i.e. have an actual conversation regarding the question). All other factors (who
posted first, the comment which gets the most likes, or is liked by the faculty) do not have a count in the grade. There will be a deadline for each
round of discussion and these are announced in the post itself or in class.
Prepared by

CHARO BAYANI CHIO

Printed name and signature
Recommending Approval Approved

Chairperson College Dean/Unit Head