Class and course orientation

Chapter 1 - Philippine history

A. Understanding Philippine history and its sources and unhistorical Data

B. Pre-Colonial Period Philippines
C. Spanish Colonialization and the struggle for freedom of the Filipino People
D. The wake of nationalism among the Filipinos and the proclamation of the Independence of the
Philippines
E. Philippine American War and American Rule
F. Common wealth period
G. Japanese Occupation
H. The Republic

Chapter 2 - Political science, Politics, Political Organization, Nation, State and Government

A. Definitions

B. Distinction of nation from state

C. Rights and Obligations of the State

D. Parens Patriae

E. Doctrine of state immunity

D. Fundamental powers of the state

Chapter 3 - Concepts of constitution

A. Meaning, Nature & Scope

B. Constitutional Law
C. Kinds of Constitution
D. Construction/Interpretation
E. Basic Principles
Chapter 4 – Political Ideologies

A. Importance of Political Ideologies

B. Kinds of Ideologies
C. Capitalism
D. Liberalism
E. Conservatism
F. Communism
G. Socialism
H. Fascism
I. Marxism

Chapter 5 Power, dimensions, types and consequences

A. What is power and its concepts (Distinction of power with force, influence and authority)
B. Three Types of Legitimate authority (Traditional, Legal, and Charismatic)
C. Coercive Power, Expert Power, Legitimate Power, Referent Power and Reward Power
D. Difference between Power and Authority
E. Economic, Political, Social, Military Power
F. Sources of power
G. Balance of Power

Chapter 6 State, Nations and Globalization

A. The Aspects of Globalization (Economically, Technologically, Politically, culturally and

Environmentally)
B. Global Economy
C. Symbiotic Relationships among States and nations
D. Positive and Negative Effects of Globalization
E. Advantages and Disadvantages of Globalization
F. Social Economy