POLITICAL SCIENCE 1 SYLLABUS

SAINT LOUIS UNIVERSITY

DEPARTMENT OF POLITICAL AND SOCIAL SCIENCES

POLITICAL SCIENCE 1
(prepared by: Mary Grace C. Baywong, gicarrido@gmail.com/

A. COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course is an introduction to the operation of the political systems that shall include persons,
structures, and processes involved. The study of basic political concepts, institutions of government,
and the complex relationship between the citizenry and the state shall be analyzed. The main focus is
on the Philippine context and contemporary issues and problems. The 1987 constitution is used as the
basic framework for analysis.

B. COURSE OBJECTIVES
The course aims to:
1. Introduce the students to the basic structure and processes of politics and
governance;
2. Enable the students to understand basic political theories, as well as the
workings of governmental institutions; and
3. Enable the students to critically examine the Philippines own political structures, contemporary
issues and problems relevant to it.
4. Displaying the ability to draw out existing knowledge from books, journals,and other materials. This
includes the internet.

Course Outline

The course will follow the following outline:

PRELIMS COVERAGE

Definition of Political Science

a) Meaning, Nature and Scope (http://www.scribd.com/doc/5359107/Political-ScienceDefinition-andScope Political Science Definition and Scope

(b) Utility of the study of Political Science,

(c) Relation with History, Economics, Sociology and Ethics.
Politics
Scope and Categories
State and its elements ( people, territory, government and sovereignty)
(a) Society: Its meaning; Society and Individual.
(b) State: Definition and its main elements.
(c) State and Society: State and Association; State and Nation.
Political system and Government
(a) Meaning of Political System.
(b) Constitutions- Meaning, Significance and kinds.
(c) Organs of Government: Executive, Legislature and Judiciary; their functions and
interrelations.
(d) Forms of Government: Parliamentary and non-Parliamentary; Democratic and
Non-Democratic; Unitary and Federal.

History of Philippine Government and Constitutions

Understanding Politics in the Philippine Context
State formation in the Philippines
Morada, Noel M. and Encarnation Tadem, Teresa S., eds. (2006). Philippine

Politics and Governance, An Introduction (Department of Political Science, UP

Diliman), 1-10
Inherent Powers of the State
Police power, eminent domain and taxation

Government Institutions and Processes

THE PHILIPPINE CONSTITUTION (Any author will do)
National Territory
Declaration of Principles and State Policies
Bill of Rights (Political Rights; Civil Rights; Social and Economic Rights)

MIDTERM COVERAGE

Citizenship
Concepts of Citizenship
Kinds of Citizens
Citizens and Aliens Distinguished Modes of Acquiring Citizenship
Loss of Citizenship
Duties and Responsibilities of Citizens

Branches of Government (qualifications, functions, responsibilities)

Legislative
Upper House and the Lower House
How a bIll becomes a Law
Executive (qualifications, functions)
Judicial (qualifications, functions)

Constitutional commissions
Local government
Accountability of Public Officers

FINALS COVERAGE

National Economy and Patrimony (Article XII)

Social Justice and Human rights
ESTACS (Article X!V)
The Family
Other Provisions

Political Participation & Linkage Institutions

A. Interest groups
B. Political parties
C. The role of the media
D. Political participation
E. Elections & voting behavior

Military role in Philippine Politics

Abinales, Patricio N. (1998). Images of State Power: Essays on Philippine

Politics from the Margins (University of the Philippines Press, Diliman, Quezon
City), 100-128.
Hernandez, Carolina G. The Military in Philippine Politics: Democratization,
Governance, and Security Sector Reform, in Morada and Encarnation Tadem,
eds. (2006). Philippine Politics and Governance, An Introduction, 391-408

Issues and Challenges

The roles of church and religion
Genato Rebullida, Ma. Lourdes G. Religion, Church, and Politics in the
Philippines, in Morada and Encarnation Tadem, eds. (2006). Philippine Politics
and Governance, Challenges to Democratization and Development (Department
of Political Science, University of the Philippines Diliman), 63-85.
Indigenous peoples, women, and the environment
Casambre, Athena Lydia. Indigenous Peoples in Politics and Governance, in
Morada and Encarnation Tadem, eds. (2006). Philippine Politics and Governance

Classroom Expectations

1. Make-up quizzes will be given with prior approval of the professor

and under exceptional circumstances only. Students who miss any exam or quiz
will be given a score of zero. Special quizzes shall be given to those excused by the SAO, onlywithin
three (3) meetings from the time of appearance after absence in class.
2. Term/Reaction papers must be submitted on time. There will be applicable penalties/deductions for
late submissions. (Format: short bond paper, Arial size 10, 1.5 spacing, margin of 1 inch x 1 inch on all
sides; no folders and front page covers are required; papers are to be stapled with names on the left
hand corner of the first page)

3. Plagiarism is not tolerated in class.

4. Students are not allowed to go out of the classroom once the class has started, unless extremely
necessary. Students who leave the classroom without any valid
excuse will be marked absent.
5. Students are expected to comply strictly with the universitys rule on classroom
attendance. Any student who exceeds the maximum allowed number of
absences will be dropped from the class.
6. Cell phones should be turned to silent mode during class hours.

Plagiarism
Students should be aware that there are severe consequences for violations of academic integrity such
as cheating or plagiarism (turning in work that is not your own, without proper credit to the original
author). I will penalize any student guilty of plagiarism with a zero grade for that assignment , and a 5point deduction on the final semester grade.

References: (OTHER REFERENCES, JOURNAL ARTICLES AND READINGS SHALL BE ASSIGNED PER TERM)

Busto A. Constitution of the Republic of the Philippines, AVB Printing : Manila

De Leon, H. ( 2008) Textbook on the Philippine Constitution. Rex Printing Co.:Quezon City.

Munoz, M Gonzales-Munoz D( 2002), Philippine Governance and Constitution, Katha Publishing:Quezon

City

Syllabus on Poligov
POLIGOV
Politics and Governance
Class Syllabus
I. Course Overview
Course Code: POLIGOV
Course Title: Politics and Governance
Pre-requisite: None
Type of Course: General
Faculty: Dr. Ronan S. Estoque
II. Course Description
An introduction to the basic concepts and tenets of political science focusing on politics, governance and
government. The course also tackles the 1987 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 the 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.
III. Course Objectives
At the end of the term, 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. To demonstrate the spirit of intellectual maturity by subscribing to the principles of state.
6. To show interest in the development of the fundamental law of the land its concepts.
7. To manifest the application of the rights and duties of the citizens
8. To keep the patriotism, nationalism and love to the citizenry and the state.
IV. Course Contents

1. Concept of State, Politics, Government, Governance and Administration.

2. Overview on forms and structure of government.
3. Models and characteristics of various forms of government.
4. The Executive Department.
5. The Legislative Department.
6. The Judicial Department.
7. The Bill of Rights.
8. The Constitutional Commissions.
V. Course Requirements and Grading System
A. Regular Attendance (10%). All students of this subject are required to attend all the sessions
scheduled for the term. STUDENTS WHO EXCEEDS THE ALLOWABLE ABSENCES WILL FAIL THE COURSE.
B. Class participation/recitation (10%).
C. Quizzes (25%).
D. Group Project (25%).
E. Major Examinations (30%).
F. Computation of Final Grade
Midterm Grade + Prefinal Grade / 2
VI. References
1. 1987 Philippine Constitution (2007) by Ronald M. Corpuz, Ronan S. Estoque and Lorna V. Wy.
2. Politics, Governance and Government with Philippine Constitution 2nd Edition (2004) by RR Dannug
and MB Campanilla.
3. Politics and Governance, Fundamentals of Political Science and the Study of the 1987 Constitution
(2005) by Rogelio B. Maguigad.
4. http://dlscsb.blogspot.com/
5. http://jlp-law.com/
6. http://www.gov.ph/
7. http://www.ibon.org/
8. http://www.politics.com/