Course Outline

SY: 2010-2011
Course Code

PHILO 1

Course Description

Philosophy and Logic

Course Schedule

MT 11:00 12:3 0 Room C

Course Description
This course orients students about philosophy, logic and other philosophical fields which make the
subject intriguing. It explains why philosophy is important especially in the study of man. It agitates
important and useful topics related to philosophy. It points out ideas and opinions coming from the
world's greatest philosophers which greatly provide additional information to fully understand
philosophy.

Course Goals
By the end of the term, the students should be able to:
1.
2.
3.
4.

Define philosophy
Discuss the importance of philosophy in the study of man
Explain such philosophical fields which makes the subject intriguing
Apprehend the ideas and opinions of world's greatest philosophers

Course Calendar
Time
Frame

Topic/Lesson

Evaluation

Classroom Orientation/Guidelines/Policy
Giving of Course Outline
The Meaning and Importance of Philosophy

Quiz

Ancient Western Philosophy

Quiz
Group Activity

3
Prelim

Modern Western Philosophy

Christian Philosophy

Quiz
Assignment

World's Greatest Philosophers

Main Theories of Philosophy

Quiz
Assignment

Eastern Philosophy (Part I)

Eastern Philosophy (Part II)

Quiz
Assignment

What is Man?
Man and His Knowledge
Freewill and the Concept of Freedom

Quiz
Assignment

Man and the State

Quiz
Assignment

10-11

Man and His Questions

On the Question of Love

Quiz
Assignment

12
Final

Man and His Destiny

Quiz
Research Work

5-6
Midterm
7-8

9
Prefinal

Prepared by:
Mrs. Nanny P. Morante
Teacher

SYLLABUS
SY: 2010-2011
I.
II.
III.
IV.
V.

COURSE CODE
COURSE TITLE
CREDIT UNITS
COURSE DURATION

:
:
:
:

SS 223
POLITICS AND GOVERNANCE
THREE (3) UNITS
54 HOURS

Course Description

The course is designed to provide the students with the appropriate knowledge on the basic
concepts, principle and processes related to the study of the state, the government and the
laws. This study focuses on the framework of the 1987 Constitution and other related topics.
It includes topics on the evolution of the Philippine government to provide students a good
foundation in understanding present situations of our government.

Course Goals
By the end of the term, the students should be able to:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

explain and understand basic concepts on state and government.

comprehend and apply constitutional provisions on real situations.
appraise the value of Constitution to the life of a citizen.
evaluate the substance of the Philippine Constitution.
develop political consciousness and enhance political maturity..

Course Calendar
Time
Frame
1

Topic/Lesson

Evaluation

Classroom Orientation/Guidelines/Policy
Giving of Course Outline
Political Science as a Field of Study
The Meaning and Importance of Political Science
Concepts of Politics
-

Assignment
Quiz
Group Activity

Concepts of State:
- What is a State?
- Origin of the State
- Economic System in a State
State Cohesiveness

Assignment
Quiz

Concepts of Government:
Quiz
- Forms of Government
Discussion
- Gen. functions of Government
- The Phil. Government ( Historical background) Assignment
-

Pre-Spanish Government
Spanish Political System
The American Colonial Government
Establishment of Japanese Rule
The Post-War Phil. Govt
The Present Phil. Govt

Concepts of Public Law

International Law and Public Law

Quiz
Discussion
Assignment
Prelim Exam
Quiz
Discussion

International Relations
International Political System
International Terrorism
Elements of National Power

Assignment

7-8

Concepts of Human Rights

-History of Human Rights Codification
-Phil. Commitments to the Respect of Human Rights
-Commission of Human Rights
-Universal Declaration of Human Rights and Amnesty
International
-1975 Universal Declaration of Human Rights

Quiz

Constitutional Law
-Kinds of Constitution
-Philippine Constitutional Evolution
-The 1987 Philippine Constitution
-Article 1 ( National Territory )
-Article 2 ( Declaration of Principles and State Policy )

Quiz

Discussion
Assignment
Midterm Exam

Lecture and
Group Discussion
Assignment

9 10

11 - 12

-Article 3 ( Bill of Rights )

-Article 4 ( Citizenship )
-Article 5 ( Suffrage )
-Article 6 ( Legislative Department )
-Article 7 ( Executive Department )
-Article 8 ( Judicial Department )
-Article 9 ( Constitutional Commission )
-Article 10 ( Local Government )
-Article 11 ( Accountability of Public Officers )
-Article 12 ( National Economy and Patrimony )
-Article 13 ( Social Justice and Human Rights )
-Article 14 ( Education, Science and Technology,
Arts, Culture and Sports )
-Article 15 ( The Family )
-Article 16 ( General Provision )
-Article 17 ( Amendments or Revision )
-Article 18 ( Transitory Provisions )

Quiz
Research Work
Discussion
Pre-final Exam
Assignment
Quiz
Class discussions

Submission of Projects
Final Exam

Textbooks/Reading Materials
2. Dalde, Rey, et. al. (2005). Philosophy of Man. Advocate Book Supply. Sta. Mesa, Manila,
Philippines.
3. http://en.wikipedia.org/philosophy

Revision
Status:
1

Revision
Date:
Dec. 13,
2010

Prepared by:

NANNY P. MORANTE

Faculty

Check and
Reviewed by:

Approved by:

Program Head

Dean of College

Course Code

SS 233

Course Description

Politics and Governance

Course Schedule

WTH 11:00 12:3 0 Room D

Course Description
The course is designed to provide the students with the appropriate knowledge on the basic
concepts, principle and processes related to the study of the state, the government and the laws.
This study focuses on the framework of the 1987 Constitution and other related topics. It includes
topics on the evolution of the Philippine government to provide students a good foundation in
understanding present situations of our government.

Course Goals
By the end of the term, the students should be able to:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.

explain and understand basic concepts on state and government.

comprehend and apply constitutional provisions on real situations.
appraise the value of Constitution to the life of a citizen.
evaluate the substance of the Philippine Constitution.
develop political consciousness and enhance political maturity.
present recommendations on various national and local issues after thorough study.
compare the impact of the Constitution to the various Philippine societies through
actual immersion in the rural or urban and its different sectors.

Instruction Delivery
* Lecture
* Exercises: written
* Group Discussions and Activities
The various modes of instructional delivery are intended in order to have greater control over
learning. Moreover, it gives an active role in the construction of learning that will be vital in every
respective field of specialty.

Course Requirements
1.Quizzes
2.Examinations
a. Prelim
b. Midterm
c. Pre-Final
d. Final

3. Assignments
4. Projects
5. Attendance

Grading System
Quizzes
Other Learning Products
(OLP)
Assignment
Projects
Class Participation
Examination
Attendance

30%
30%

Grade equivalents (GE) of different learning outputs

(e.g., exams, quizzes) shall be computed using
BASE-50 scheme. The following formula may be
employed:

30%
10%
100%

GE

RS
TS

50 + 50

GE - Grade Equivalent
RS
TS - Total Score

Cumulative application
Final grades for a certain grade period, except for the Prelim, shall be 33% of the previous grading
grade and 67% of the present grading grade.

Course Calendar
Time
Frame
1

Topic/Lesson

Evaluation

Classroom Orientation/Guidelines/Policy
Giving of Course Outline
Political Science as a Field of Study
The Meaning and Importance of Political Science
Concepts of Politics
Assignment
- Study of Political Science
- Scope of Political Science
- Relationships of Political Science with other Quiz
Discipline
Group Activity

Concepts of State:
- What is a State?
- Origin of the State
- Economic System in a State
State Cohesiveness

Assignment
Quiz

Concepts of Government:
Quiz
- Forms of Government
Discussion
- Gen. functions of Government
- The Phil. Government ( Historical background) Assignment
-

Pre-Spanish Government
Spanish Political System
The American Colonial Government
Establishment of Japanese Rule
The Post-War Phil. Govt
The Present Phil. Govt

Concepts of Public Law

International Law and Public Law

Quiz
Discussion
Assignment
Prelim Exam
Quiz
Discussion

International Relations
International Political System
International Terrorism

Assignment

7-8

Elements of National Power

Concepts of Human Rights

-History of Human Rights Codification
-Phil. Commitments to the Respect of Human Rights
-Commission of Human Rights
-Universal Declaration of Human Rights and Amnesty
International
-1975 Universal Declaration of Human Rights

Quiz

Constitutional Law
-Kinds of Constitution
-Philippine Constitutional Evolution
-The 1987 Philippine Constitution
-Article 1 ( National Territory )
-Article 2 ( Declaration of Principles and State Policy )

Quiz

Discussion
Assignment
Midterm Exam

Lecture and
Group Discussion
Assignment

9 10

11 - 12

-Article 3 ( Bill of Rights )

-Article 4 ( Citizenship )
-Article 5 ( Suffrage )
-Article 6 ( Legislative Department )
-Article 7 ( Executive Department )
-Article 8 ( Judicial Department )
-Article 9 ( Constitutional Commission )
-Article 10 ( Local Government )
-Article 11 ( Accountability of Public Officers )
-Article 12 ( National Economy and Patrimony )
-Article 13 ( Social Justice and Human Rights )
-Article 14 ( Education, Science and Technology,
Arts, Culture and Sports )
-Article 15 ( The Family )
-Article 16 ( General Provision )
-Article 17 ( Amendments or Revision )
-Article 18 ( Transitory Provisions )

Quiz
Research Work
Discussion
Pre-final Exam
Assignment
Quiz
Class discussions

Submission of Projects
Final Exam

Textbooks/Reading Materials
4. Dalde, Rey, et. al. (2005). Philosophy of Man. Advocate Book Supply. Sta. Mesa, Manila,
Philippines.
5. http://en.wikipedia.org/philosophy

Revision
Status:
1

Revision
Date:
Dec. 13,
2010

Prepared by:

NANNY P. MORANTE

Faculty

Check and
Reviewed by:

Approved by:

Program Head

Dean of College