CITY UNIVERSITY OF PASAY

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Bachelor of Arts in Political Science

Outcomes Based Syllabus in Political Parties & Interest Groups
CMO 19, Series of 2017

SubjectcCode: BPG 101

Subject Title: Philippine Constitution

Pre-requisite: None

No. of Units: 3

Course Description:
An introduction to the basic concepts and tenets of political science focusing on politics, governance and government. The course also tackles
the 1897 Philippine Constitution-the fundamental law of the republic. The course is focused on providing the interpretations on the constitution
specifically. The executive branch, the Legislative Branch, the Judicial Branch and Bill of Rights. This is a three unit course in the Philippine
education system mandated by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) for the tertiary level.
CUP Mission: To achieve quality world class competency-based and technology-oriented education; equip students with knowledge, skills and
values in the practice of their profession; t lead quality lives, provide affordable, accessible and environmental concerned education for all.
CUP Vision: A premier, Globally Competitive and value-laden institution
College Vision : The College of Arts and Sciences aspires and strives to be recognized as an institution developing competencies, value-laden
students, responsive to the needs of the community through outreach programs, services and care for humankind and the environment.
 College Mission : The College of Arts and Sciences aims to develop premier students to become effective and efficient agents of change, molding
them to be responsible and productive leaders and members of society.

Course Outcomes:
At the end of the semester, students are expected to:

1. Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the provision on the constitution by developing an analysis paper on the function of the branches of
government and right of the people.

2. Analyze the basic concepts, principles, doctrines applied in the existence of the state.

3. Internalize and exercise general rights and constitutional rights enshrined in the law

4. Classify competently the branches of government and the constitutional commissions.

5. Be equipped with basic knowledge about legislation.

Program Outcomes:
The College of Arts and Sciences upholds the philosophy of the university to develop students the competencies, qualities and expertise of a true
professional CUPian, competitive locally and globally.

PRELIM
TEACHING-LEARNING ASSESSMENT
LEARNING OUTCOMES LEARNING CONTENT ACTIVITIES (TLAS) METHODS

The learners will be able to: Chapter 1 Case Digest Recitation

Synchronous/
a. Define State, Politics, Government & Introduction; what is the role of groups in Lecture Asynchronous class
Governance. Philippine politics?
b. Discuss the development, differences Discussion Recitation
of these Constitutions. Nature of contemporary political party Synchronous/
politics Case Reporting Asynchronous
 Discussion on the provisions of
the Constitution

The learners will be able to: Polarization: Lecture Recitation

electoral and political divide synchronous
a. Explain the theories , concepts of 1987 Discussion
Constitution. Decentralized Group
party organization discussion

The learners will be able to: Campaign finance Case Digest Recitation

a. Explain concepts the Preamble of the Lecture Synchronous/

1987 Constitution. Asychronous
Discussion

At the end of the lesson, the learner will be Classify rights of individual, people & Case Digest Presentation
able to: rights of the accused party in the
electorate -party as an organization Lecture Synchronous/
Discuss and Explain the different rights of Asynchronous
individual under the Constitution Discussion
Presentation of
Outcome

MID-TERM

At the end of the lesson, the learner will be Parties in government Case Digest Presentation of
able to: outcomes
Congressional parties Lecture
a. Give examples citizens of the Philippines Synchronous
Discussion/
b. Explain the provisions of Articles 4 to 10 Reporting Individual Output
c. Discuss the functions of the Three (3) Asynchronous
branches of the government
Lecture Presentation of
outcomes
Discussion/ Reporting
Synchronous

At the end of the lesson, the learner will be Presidents and political parties --critical Case Digest Individual Output
able to: elections/ partisan realignment
Lecture Synchronous/
a. Discuss / Analyze the jurisprudence /cases Asynchronous class
decided by the Supreme Court under these Discussion
provisions Recitation
Recitation
Synchronous/
b. Discuss the parties involved, the facts of the Assignments/Individual Activity Asynchronous class
case, the issues involved & the decisions of the
court. Lecture/ Discussion

FINALS
At the end of the lesson, the learner will be
able to: Third parties Case digest Recitation/Presentation of
outcomes
Independent voters Lecture
a. Define Public Officer, Patrimony Social Synchronous /
Discussion on Articles 11 to 13
Justice Asynchronous
Lecture.
b. Explain provisions in Arts. 12 to 13 of the Recitation/Presentation of
Constitution Discussion on accountability of outcomes

public officers. Synchronous /

Asynchronous
Lecture
Recitation/Presentation of
Discussion on social justice. outcomes

Synchronous /
Asynchronous

At the end of the lesson, the learner will be Theories of interest groups -interest Case digest Recitation/Presentation of
able to: group society critiques outcomes
Lecture
Interest group entrepreneurs -lobbying Synchronous /
a. The different types of environment cause Discussion on Article 14 to 17.
regulations Asynchronous
personal or community disease. Lecture
Recitation/Presentation of
b. Explain the procedure to change the Discussion outcomes
constitution.
Lecture Synchronous /
c. Jurisprudence in Philippine Constitution Asynchronous
Discussion on Amendments &
Revisions Recitation/Presentation of
outcomes
 Individual case reporting Synchronous /
Asynchronous

Course Requirements Grading System References

Formula:
1. Reporting 1. 1987 Philippine Constitution by: Hector De Leon
Exams ………………………….…40 %
2. Major Examination

3. Case Digest Presentation Recitation/Reporting /Quiz….40% 2. 1987 Philippine Constitution by: Miriam Defensor Santiago

4. Individual activity / Flashcards Recitation Assignments ……………………20%

3. 1987 Philippine Constitution by: Father Bernas

Prelim 30%

Mid Term 30%

Final 40%

Prepared by: Reviewed by: Recommending Approval by: Approved by:

Resem P. Peligro Resem R. Peligro Prof. Marcos B. Geronga Prof. Rosanie F. Estuche ED.D.
Associate Professor-1 Political Science Dept. Dean, College of Arts and Science Vice President for Academic Affairs