Philippine Politics and Governance

Course Syllabus

Submitted by:
Aragon, Edrian Joseph
Arcipe, Karl Andrei
Atienza, John Michael
Romarate, Alerie Mae V.
Ronquillo, Katerielle G.

Submitted to:
Dr. Amelita Driz
 Course Title: Philippine Politics and Governance
Course Description: This course 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 course
helps the learners gain a better appreciation of their rights and responsibilities as individuals and as members of the larger
sociopolitical community to strengthen their civic competence.

Teaching
Time Instructional Learning Learning
Learning Objectives Learning Content Strategies/
Allotment Materials Assessment Resources
Methods
1. The learners can differentiate 1. The nature of Politics, Weeks 1-2 Interactive Powerpoint KWL Chart https://
between government and Government, and instruction Presentation www.ombuds
governance. Learners also Governance and man.gov.ph/
understand the importance of facilitated UNDP4/wp-
1.1 Definition of politics,
politics and its connection to government, and discussion content/
Political Science. governance uploads/
1.2 How politics can be 2013/01/
studied Module_I.pdf
1.3 Political Evolution

2. Learners can differentiate Picture

2. Political Ideologies
major political ideologies (e.g., Analysis and Infographics Word Puzzle
liberalism, socialism, 2.1 The fundamental Interactive https://
conservatism) and their principles of the main Discussion www.rose-
relationships with political political ideologies, namely hulman.edu/
communities. liberalism, socialism, ~casey1/
conservatism, and others. Ideologies.pdf
3. Learners can define nation and Jigsaw and Audiovisual Reflection
state, differentiate between the 3. States, Nations, and Film Viewing (Short Paper
two, explain the concept of Globalization documentary https://
globalization, and evaluate its Film) files.eric.ed.go
3.1 Definition of state,
impact on nation-states. v/fulltext/
nation, and globalization
3.2 Differentiation of state ED528356.pdf
and nation in the political
arena
3.3 Short historical
timeline of how the state
existed
3.4 Globalization as a
context of relations among
nation-states

Preliminary Examinations
4. 4. Power and Authority

5. 4.1 Definition of Power

and Authority and its
6. Difference
4.2 Dimensions of power
and authority
Week 3-4
4.3 Different types of
power and authority

5. Models and
characteristics of various
forms of government
5.1
Midterm Examinations
7. Learners will understand the 7. 1987 Philippines Culturally Powerpoint Recitation of
1987 Philippine Constitution's Constitution Responsive Presentation Preamble
key provisions, background, and Teaching
preamble. 7.1 Preamble
7.2 Short background to
other Constitutions that the
Philippines had
7.3 Fundamental Rights
8. Learners can define the Case Case
responsibilities of the Senate and 8. Legislative Branch Debate Studies/Scena Digestion
House of Representatives, which rios
make up the Legislative Branch. 8.1 Structure
8.2 Functions
8.3 The Senate and
9. Learners can identify the role House of Representatives
of the President in the Executive Powerpoint KWL Chart
branch and his/her powers. 9. Executive Branch Weeks 5-6 Gamification Presentation

9.1 Bureaucracy Power

9.2 Scope of Executive/
10. Learners can demonstrate a Presidential Powers
comprehensive understanding of Guest Speaker Reflection
the function and powers of the 10. Judicial Branch Tapping Recordings Paper
Judicial branch. Experts
10.1 Structure
10.2 Functions and
Powers
10.3 The Supreme Court
Semifinal Examinations