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APPROVAL SHEET

This syllabus, prepared and submitted by EDUARDO BRYAN T. CORDOVA for BACHELOR OF ARTS IN POLITICAL SCIENCE students has been
reviewed and approved for use by the faculty and students of the COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES.

ELECT 1
Course Code
PHILIPPINE HUMAN RIGHTS
Course Title
3
Course Unit

Contact Hours/week
3
NONE
Prerequisite
This course deals with the human rights found in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and those rights enshrined
Course Description
in the Bill of rights of the 1987 Philippine Constitution and the agencies of the government that implements human rights.
Recommending Approval: Approved:

SHERYL S. MORATA, Ph. D APOLO S. FRANCISCO, Ph. D

Dean, Colllege of Arts and Sciences Campus Administrator

Date: Date:

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VISION: A vibrant and nurturing Polytechnic Service College for transforming lives and communities.
To improve the lives of people and communities through quality instruction, innovations, productivity initiatives, environment and
MISSION:
industry-feasible technologies, resource mobilization and transformation outreach programs and services.
Productivity
Resilience
Accountability
CORE VALUES:
Ingenuity
Synergy
Excellence
Flourish ISPSC
PHILOSOPHY: Deliver Quality Education and Services and
Launch Academic Excellence

COLLEGE GOALS:
The ISPSC-College of Arts and Sciences is committed to provide globally competitive graduates

The Bachelor of Arts in Political Science Program endeavors to achieve the following:
PROGRAM a. Develop the students’ competence in their chosen field of specialization necessary for their immediate gainful employment;
OBJECTIVES: b. Produce professionals who could think critically, appreciate human values and cultural heritage, and develop desirable
attitudes and behavior that would make them productive and well-rounded citizens; and
c. Equip the students with skills and values such as honesty, hard work and discipline as foundations for further training
beyond their baccalaureate degree

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Institutional Outcome:
Highly skilled and globally competitive graduates imbued with values and virtues possessing a deep sense of commitment
towards the improvement of the quality of life of the people and the communities
Program Outcomes: Based on CMO # 51, s. 2017 and BOT Resolution No. 017, s. 2011.
PO1 a. Compare, contrast and classify the major concepts in the discipline;
PO2 b. Recognize and define the distinctiveness of the discipline, its sub-fields, theories and methods;
PO3 c. Design and execute research inquiries using appropriate quantitative and qualitative methods guided by
theories or conceptual frameworks;
PO4 d. Demonstrate written, visual and oral presentation skills to produce and present analytical reports;
PO5 e. Critique, judge and respond to issues and problems based on a substantive understanding of the
historical and contemporary developments in the national and global context; and
PO6 f. Develop a predisposition towards ethical political involvement and practice in various forms and on
different levels engagement.

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COURSE OUTCOMES AND RELATIONSHIP TO PROGRAM OUTCOMES

Program Outcomes
Course PO1 PO PO3 PO PO PO6
2 4 5
CO1
Explain the basic concept of governing the application of human rights to the society; I I I I I I

CO2
Identify the different universal declaration of human rights; I I I I I I

CO3
Classify the international Human Rights Instruments and their monitoring bodies; I I I I I I

CO4
Discuss the rights under the Philippine Constitution; I,D I,D I,D I,D I,D I,D

CO5
Identify and discuss the different human rights agencies; I I I I I I

I,D I,D I,D I,D I,D I,D

CO6 Identify and discuss the relevant laws applicable to the current issues and cases in
the Philippines
I - Introduce D – Demonstrate P - Practice

LEARNING PLAN

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Cours Intended Course Topics Time Intended Learning Activities Assessment Tasks (ATs) Instructional
e Learning Fram (ILAs) Resources
Outco Outcome e Lecture Laboratory Lecture Laboratory
me
Explain the NATURE OF HUMAN RIGHTS 4 Class Recitation Learning
basic concept 1. Definition hours discussion Quiz Material
of governing 2. Kinds Brainstorming Case Human Rights
the application 3. Principles Group Analysis Law book by
of human 4. Characteristics Discussion Case Digest Rene
CO1
rights to the 5. Components Group Activity Sarmiento
society; 6. Stages
7. Three Oblgations of State
Parties

Identify the II. SOURCES AND FOUNDATION 12 Class

different OF HUMAN RIGHTS LAW hours discussion Recitation Learning
universal 1. The 1987 Constitution Brainstorming Quiz Material
declaration of 2. Bill of Rights Group Case Human Rights
human rights; 3. International Bill of Rights Discussion Analysis Law book by
Case Digest Rene
CO2
Classify the Sarmiento
sources and The 1987
foundation of Constitution by
Human Rights Hector De
Law; Leon

CO3 Discuss the III. CIVIL AND POLITICAL RIGHTS 8 Class Recitation Reference
rights under (FIRST GENERATION OF RIGHTS) hours discussion Quiz book:
the Philippine 1. The 1987 Philippine Brainstorming Case Outline
Constitution; Constitution Group Analysis Reviewer in
2. Bill of Rights Discussion Case Digest Political Law,
(Arts: 1-22) Conduct a Antonio

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3. Universal seminar Nachura, 2014

Declaration of regarding Reviewer of
Human Rights Human San Beda Law
ECONOMIC, SOCIAL, AND Rights Human Rights
POLITICAL RIGHTS (SECOND Law book by
GENERATION OF RIGHTS) Rene
1.Social Justice and Human Rights Sarmiento
in the 1987 Philippine Constitution Internet:
SOLIDARITY/COLLECTIVE Supreme Court
RIGHTS (THIRD GENERATION Website, Chan
RIGHTS) Robles website
1.Peace, Development,
Environment, Women, Children,
Persons with disabilities
SPECIAL LAWS ABOUT WOMEN
a. RA 9262 or Violence Against
women and their Children
b. Magna Carta for women
c. RA 6949 or Declaring March 8 as
National Women’s Day
d. RA 7877 or anti- sexual
harassment Act of 1995
e. RA 8353 or anti rape law of 1997
MIDTERM EXAMINATION (3 HOURS)
CO4 Identify and IV. Human Rights Agencies & 10 Class Recitation Reference
discuss the Special laws hours discussion Quiz book:
different A. Commission on Human Class Outline
human rights Rights Discussion Reviewer in
agencies; B. R.A. 9745 Anti-torture Act of Case Political Law,
Undersstand, 2009 analysis Antonio
Identifyy and C. R.A. 8371 – The Indigenous Nachura, 2014
Discuss the Peoples’ Rights Act of 1997 Reviewer of

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Specials laws D. Anti-Hazing Act of 2018 or San Beda Law

in the RA 11053 Human Rights
Philippines E. Human Security Act of 2007 Law book by
or RA 9372 Rene
F. Comprehensive Dangerous Sarmiento
Drugs Act of 2002 OR Internet:
RA9165 Supreme Court
G. Safe Spaces Act of 2019 Website, Chan
(BAWAL BASTOS LAW)or Robles website
RA 11313
Identify and REMEDIES AND PROCEDURES 10 Recitation Reviewer of
discuss the FOR RESPONDING TO HUMAN Hours Quiz San Beda Law
third RIGHTS VIOLATIONS AND Case Human Rights
Generation HUMAN RIGHTS ABUSED Analysis Law book by
Rights 1.Human Rights Violation Group Rene
2. Remedies Discussion Sarmiento
3. Domestic Remedies Internet:
4. Administrative Remedies Supreme Court
5. International Remedies Website, Chan
6. The reporting requirement Robles website
CO5 7. The investigation of
Communications/Complaints
8. The International Criminal Court
THE PREVENTIVE MECHANISMS
IN THE FIELD OF HUMAN RIGHTS
1.The Office of the UN High
Commissioner for Human Rights
2. National Human Rights Officer
3. Non-Governmental Organizations
(NGOs)

CO6 Identify and CURRENT CASES AND ISSUES 4 Recitation Reviewer of

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Discuss the OF HUMAN RIGHTS VILATION IN Hours Quiz San Beda Law
recent cases THE PHILIPPINES Case Human Rights
regarding Analysis Law book by
human rights Group Rene
Discussion Sarmiento
Case digest Internet:
Supreme Court
Website, Chan
Robles website
FINAL EXAMINATION 3 Hours

MAJOR COURSE OUTCOMES

Evidence of attaining the above course outcomes, students are required to do and submit the following during the indicated dates of the term. The rubrics for these
outputs are provided.

Required Output Performance Target Course Outcomes It represents Due Date

MCO1 MCO1: Video presentation CO1, CO2, CO3, CO4. April 15, 2024
advocating human rights (Monday)

MCO2 MCO2: Reflection Paper or CO5, CO6. June 7, 2024

reaction paper (Friday)
Each student should submit a
Reflection paper after their
educational fieldtrip which is
based on their observation and
experience on the different
agencies

RUBRICS FOR ASSESSMENT TO BE USED FOR MCO

REFLECTION PAPER

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CRITERIA Excellent Very Satisfactory Satisfactory Unsatisfactory

91-100% 81-90% 71-80% 61-70%
. The reflection paper presents The reflection paper presents The reflection paper presents No complete thought
CONTENT a complete thought coherent 75% of the content and an incomplete thought. has been presented.
to the context and content context of the educational
fieldtrip
ORGANIZATION Expressed the points in clear It is presented with 25% It is presented with 50% Not organize at all.
and logical arrangement of inaccuracy. inaccuracy.
ideas in the paragraph.
GRAMMAR Used correct grammar, Used correct grammar, Used correct grammar, Did not use proper
punctuation, spelling and punctuation, spelling and punctuation, spelling and grammar.
capitalization. capitalization but with 25% capitalization but with 50%
margin of error. margin of error.
VIDEO PRESENTATION
CRITERIA Excellent Very Satisfactory Satisfactory Unsatisfactory
91-100% 81-90% 71-80% 61-70%
. It covers all the topics in Includes basic knowledge It includes essential No complete thought
CONTENT depth with details and about the topic. Content knowledge in the topic but it has been presented.
examples. The knowledge of seems to be good. has 1-2 mistakes
the topic is excellent
ORIGINALITY The presentation shows The presentation shows Uses ideas from other work No originality at all
great originality. The ideas certain originality. It shows but there is a little originality
are creative and witty the use of new ideas.
VIDEOGRAPHY CLARITY The quality of the video and The quality of the video and The quality of the video is not The quality of the video
the focus were excellent in all the focus were excellent in very good but the focus is and the focus are not
its parts most of its parts good very good
PRESENTATION Expressed the points in clear It is presented with 50% It is presented with 25% Not organize at all.
and logical arrangement of inaccuracy. inaccuracy.
ideas in the video

OTHER COURSE REQUIREMENTS:

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Aside from the major course outputs, the students will be assessed at other times during the term by the following:
Quizzes, Recitations, Research Assignment, and Project.

GRADING SYSTEM
The following shall be used as basis for giving grades as per approved Student Handbook through BOT Res. #85-1128, s. 2019

GRADING SYSTEM

Term Grade: Class Standing - 60% Final Ratings: 50% Mid Term & 50% Final Term
Term Examinations - 40%

Note:
1. As we go back to face to face modality, we are implementing the components of the Grading System during the pre-pandemic
as stated in our Student Manual and Graduate School Manual.
2. However if the condition gets worse again, it will automatically go back to the grading system we used during the pandemic.

CLASS POLICIES:
1. Submission of Requirements and Activities listed in the Modules:
Requirements are expected to be submitted on or before the deadline, failure to submit on the schedule deadline means NO
ACCEPTANCE of requirement.
2. Laboratory Activities:
Physical / social distancing must still be observed and implemented all the time (lecture and laboratory). Students will be at least 1.5
meters apart on all sides.
3. Term Examinations: To be undertaken during the scheduled dates.
4. Dishonesty:
Offences on dishonesty/cheating during examination period and other educational activities will be dealt with accordingly as stipulated in
the Student Manual and Graduate School Manual.
5. Health protocols to be observed;
a) Using a mask inside the class
b) Physical social distancing in the class

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c) Unvaccinated are allowed to enter the classroom however they have to write a waver for taking the risk of covid-19.
d) In case a student shall acquire symptoms of covid-19, he/she should voluntarily submit himself/herself for physical exam in the clinic
6. Additional Requirements:
Attendance is again part the class standing.

REFERENCES:
Books: Antonio Nachura (2014). Outline Reviewer in Political Law. 2/F PDP Bldg., 1400 Quezon Avenue Quezon City, Metro Manila
Philippines.VJ Graphic Arts Inc.
San Beda-College of Law (2022). San Beda Law Reviewer. Retrieved on February 10, 2024
Sarmiento R.V. (2017). Human Rights Law, Human Rights Culture. 856 Nicanor Reyes,Sr.St. Rex Bookstore
H.De Leon (2008). The 1987 Philippine Constitution. 856 Nicanor Reyes,Sr.St. Rex Bookstore
N/A

Journals:

N/A
Training Manuals:

Online Resources:

Suggested Antonio Nachura (2014). Outline Reviewer in Political Law. 2/F PDP Bldg., 1400 Quezon Avenue Quezon City, Metro Manila
Readings: Philippines.VJ Graphic Arts Inc.
San Beda-College of Law (2022). San Beda Law Reviewer. Retrieved on February 10, 2024
Sarmiento R.V. (2017). Human Rights Law, Human Rights Culture. 856 Nicanor Reyes,Sr.St. Rex Bookstore
H.De Leon (2008). The 1987 Philippine Constitution. 856 Nicanor Reyes,Sr.St. Rex Bookstore

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Prepared by:

NAME: EDUARDO BRYAN T. CORDOVA

Email address Cordovaeduardobryan@gmail.com
Contact Number 09456718850
Consultation Hours 1:00-3:00 pm

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