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PAMANTASAN NG LUNGSOD NG MUNTINLUPA

University Road, Poblacion, Muntinlupa City, Philippines

UNDERGRADUATE COURSE SYLLABUS

MUNTINLUPA CITY VISION

We envision Muntinlupa City as one of the leading investments hubs in the country with educated, healthy and God-loving people living
peacefully and securely in a climate change adaptive and disaster resilient community under the rule of transparent, caring, and accountable
leadership.
MUNTINLUPA CITY MISSION
● To promote a broad-based economic growth and business-friendly environment for sustainable development;
● To protect every person from natural and man-made hazards by ensuring strict enforcement of necessary safety measures;
● To provide quality social services that include education, health care, livelihood and employment, socialized housing, and social assistance,
among others; and
● To institutionalize community participation in local governance, environmental protection, and economic development.
PLMUN VISION
A dynamic and highly competitive higher education institution committed to people empowerment towards building a humane society
PLMUN MISSION
To provide quality, affordable and relevant education responsive to the changing needs of the local and global communities through effective
and efficient integration of instruction, research and extension; to develop productive and God-loving individuals in the society.
COLLEGE VISION
The College of Criminal Justice will be known as a respected and dignified academic institution in the society. Committed to provided quality
education and Christian values. To be responsible, productive, and competent professionals for the Glory of the Almighty God
COLLEGE MISSION
The College of Criminal Justice has the obligation and mandate to perform its duties and responsibilities by the way of training, molding, and
guiding the students with the following objectives:
1. To regain God-oriented attitude with utmost respect, honest, and love for the country, mankind, and environment;
2. To develop the knowledge and technical skills in the field of criminology and for it to be applied both in public and private sector;
3. To create efficient and empowered graduates packed to become globally competitive and future leaders

A. COURSE INFORMATION

Course Code: CFLM 1

Course Title: Character Formation, Nationalism & Patriotism
Course Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Department:
College: College of Criminal Justice
Semester: First Semester
Academic Year: 2022-2023
Instructor/s:
Venue:
Section:
Schedule:

B. COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course covers the study of principles and Philosophy of nationalism and patriotism, the Philippine
Constitution, the Philippine Flag, the Filipino Character, Values, and Culture, including other important
Filipino Heritage, History, and Identity as a People and Country.

WHERE IS THE COURSE SITUATED IN THE FRAMEWORK

OF THE PLMUN CURRICULUM?
✓ GROUNDING: Establishing fundamental knowledge, skills, and values
✓ IMMERSING: Deepening understanding and engaging localities
✓ EXPLORING: Reconnoitering globalities and rethinking the complex world
POSITIONING: Forging identity toward sustainability, justice, and social transformation

C. PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES

PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES

PLO1: Conduct criminological research on crimes, crime causation, victims, and offenders to include
deviant behavior;
PLO2: Internalize the concepts of human rights and victim welfare;
PLO3: Demonstrate competence and broad understanding in law enforcement administration, public
safety, and criminal justice;
PLO4: Utilize criminalistics or forensic science in the investigation and detection of crime;
PLO5: Apply the principles and jurisprudence of criminal law, evidence and criminal procedure;
PLO6: Ensure the offender’s welfare and development for their re-integration to the community.
Note: This section applies to a student who is a major of the program under which the course is administered.

D. COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES

By the end of the course, students should be able to

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES

Distinguish Nationalism and Patriotism: elements, types, and Characteristics of Nationalism
CLO1:
and Patriotism.
Identify and demonstrate the Filipino Character, Values, and Cultures, Pre-colonial, and Post-
CLO2:
colonial era
CLO3: Appraise the Values of Filipino Heritage, the Filipino Language, food, sports, and music.
Interpret the relevant provisions of the 1987 Philippine Constitutions, e.g. Preamble, Art. I, II,
CLO4:
XIV, XV, and XVI.
Recognize and uphold the provisions of R.A. 8491 “Flag and Heraldic Code of the
CLO5
Philippines.” And the IRR

ALIGNMENT OF THE COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES

TO THE PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES

PLO1 PLO2 PLO3 PLO4 PLO5 PLO6

CLO1 ✓ ✓ ✓
CLO2 ✓
CLO3 ✓ ✓ ✓
CLO4 ✓ ✓
CLO5 ✓ ✓

E. COURSE OUTLINE
WEEK COURSE TOPICS AND
REFERENCES
1 ● What is Nationalism? What is
● Patriotism?
● Barrican L.J. 2018, Character
Formation 1
2 ● What are the Elements, Type,
and Characteristics of
Nationalism, and Patriotism?
● Barrican L.J. 2018, Character
Formation 1
3-4 ● Development of Philippine
Nationalism, and Patriotism.
● Barrican L.J. 2018, Character
Formation 1
5-6 ● The Filipino Character, Values,
and Culture, Pre Colonial,
Colonial and Post-Colonial era
● Barrican L.J. 2018, Character
Formation 1
7-8 ● The Filipino Heritage. The
Filipino Language.
● Barrican L.J. 2018, Character
Formation 1
9 MIDTERM EXAMINATION
10-11 ● The Filipino Food. The Filipino
Sports. The Filipino Music.
● Barrican L.J. 2018, Character
Formation 1
12-13 ● 1987 Philippine Constitution:
Preamble, Article I, Article II,
Article XIV, Article XV, and
Article XVI.
● Barrican L.J. 2018, Character
Formation 1
14-15 ● The History of the Philippine
Flag. The Philippine Symbolism
and Meaning.
● Barrican L.J. 2018, Character
Formation 1
INTENDED LEARNING CLOs
OUTCOMES
Discuss Nationalism and CLO 1
Patriotism
Distinguish Elements, Type, CLO 1
and Characteristics of
Nationalism, and Patriotism
Tell the development of CLO 1
Philippine Nationalism, and
Patriotism.
Restate the Filipino Character, CLO 1
Values, and Culture, Pre
Colonial, Colonial and Post-
Colonial era
Recognize Filipino heritage and CLO 1
language
Demonstrate mastery in the CLO1-2
principle and philosophy of
nationalism and patriotism,
Filipino Character, Values, and
Culture, including other
important Filipino Heritage,
History, and Identity as a
People and Country.
Name Filipino food, sports and CLO 1
music.
Identify 1987 Philippine CLO 3
Constitution: Preamble, Article
I, Article II, Article XIV,
Article XV, and Article XVI.
Tell The History of the CLO 4 and 5
Philippine Flag and the
Philippine Symbolism and
Meaning.
 16-17 ● R.A. 8491 “Flag and Heraldic Talk over R.A. 8491 “Flag and CLO 4 and 5
Code of the Philippines.” and Heraldic Code of the
the IRR Philippines.” and the IRR

● Barrican L.J. 2018, Character

Formation 1
18 FINAL EXAMINATION Show mastery in the principle CLO1- 5
and philosophy of nationalism
and patriotism, Filipino
Character, Values, and Culture,
including other important
Filipino Heritage, History, and
Identity as a People and
Country, salient features of
Philippines constitution
pertaining to nationalism and
Patriotism, as well as history
and law of the Philippine flag.

F. ASSESSMENT AND RUBRICS

Each student will be graded based on the following requirements:

ASSESSMENT TASK WEIGHT CLOs

Class Participation 20% CLO 1-5

Throughout the semester, students are expected to have an active involvement

in class. Students must be sure to study the required readings assigned for each
week or set of weeks because class participation will be assessed in terms of
how students thoroughly understood, convincingly applied, and intelligently
made sense of the insights, ideas, and concepts discussed by the different
authors.
Attendance 10% CLO 1-5

Attendance will be monitored closely each meeting.

Quizzes 30% CLO 1-5

There will be a short assessment to determine if they acquired knowledge in the

topics discussed by the instructor.
Midterm and Final Examinations 40% CLO 1-5

After the midterm and final topics, the students will have an assessment about
the topic discussed by the instructor. The learning and knowledge they acquire
in listening, short quizzes, recitation and other means of learning will be part
of the examination. Determination of the student’s comprehension and mastery
level in each course topic completed.
TOTAL 100%

G. TEACHING-LEARNING ACTIVITIES

WEEK TEACHING-LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND METHODS CLOs

1 o Interactive lecture and discussion CLO 1
2 o Interactive lecture and discussion CLO 1
3-4 o Interactive lecture and discussion CLO 1
 5-6 o Interactive lecture and discussion CLO 1
7-8 o Interactive lecture and discussion CLO 1
9 ● Midterm examination CLO1-2
10-11 o Interactive lecture and discussion CLO 1
12-13 o Interactive lecture and discussion CLO 3
14-15 o Interactive lecture and discussion CLO 4 and 5
16-17 o Interactive lecture and discussion CLO 4 and 5
18 ● Final Examination CLO 1 – 5

H. COURSE READINGS AND REFERENCES

• Barrican L.J. 2018, Character Formation 1

I. GRADING SYSTEM

The grading system for the undergraduate students at the end of every semester is as follows:

GRADE RATING LETTER GRADE REMARK

97-100 1.00 A+ Passed
94-96 1.25 A Passed
91-93 1.50 B+ Passed
88-90 1.75 B Passed
85-87 2.00 B- Passed
82-84 2.25 C+ Passed
79-81 2.50 C Passed
76-78 2.75 C- Passed
75 3.00 P Passed
4.00 INC Incomplete
74 and below 5.00 F Failed
6.00 UW Unauthorized Withdrawal
Notes:
1. A student is marked “AW” if he/she followed the Authorized Dropping procedure prescribed by the Office of the Registrar.
2. A grade of 5.00 (Failed) is given for the following reasons:
a. Inability to satisfy the minimum requirements of the subjects
b. Excessive Absences
c. Cheating during major examinations
3. A base 60 transmutation table must be used in assessing student performance in examinations.

J. CLASS POLICIES

1. Attendance shall be checked regularly. University rules on lateness and absences shall be followed.
2. Proper classroom decorum shall always be observed.
3. All mobile phones shall be put on silent mode.
4. All course requirements shall be submitted on time. Late submissions shall have corresponding
deductions.
5. Students who are caught cheating and plagiarizing in any form shall be punishable by university rules.
6. Class standings shall be posted before they are released as final marks. Questions regarding grades
shall be raised during this period. Once grades are submitted at the end of the semester, they shall be
considered final. Change of grades shall be possible only if there is an error in computation.
7. Consistent with the provisions of Republic Act 11313 or the Safe Streets and Public Spaces Act of
2019, the Pamantasan as a whole and this class in particular will not in any way tolerate any form of
gender-based sexual harassment. Members of the classroom are expected to respect one another
regardless of sexual orientation and gender identity expression.

K. CONSULTATION HOURS
NAME OF FACULTY EMAIL DAY/S TIME
Jose Melarte Gooco Jr. josemelartegoocojr@plmun.edu.ph Thursday 1-4PM

APPROVAL

Prepared by: Reviewed by:

Jose Melarte Gooco Jr. PhD Prof. Princess Beronica Esteban, MSCJ
Instructor Department Chair
Recommending Approval: Approved by:

Dr. Antonio D. Flores Jr. Ramonito A. Mesina, MBA

Dean Vice President for Academic Affairs