UNIVERSITY OF SANTO TOMAS

FACULTY OF ARTS AND LETTERS

SOCIAL SCIENCES DEPARTMENT

COURSE SYLLABUS

Course
Political Economics School Year: AY 2012-2013
Title:
Course
ECO22 Semester: 2nd Semester
No.
No. Of
3 Prerequisite: NONE
Units:

Course
JAIME M. JIMENEZ, Ph.D. Schedule: M / 1500-1800 / 1800-2100
Facilitator:
Meeting
Office: 731-35-35 / 731-40-03
Place
Contact Consultation
C/O Class President F / 1530-1700 / TBA
No. Period:
AB Consultation Room /
E-mail: jimmymjimenez@yahoo.com Place/Time:
TARC

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

Political Economy can be viewed as one of the more progressive areas of societal inquiry
in Political Science and Economics. In a more precise context, it is one of the theoretical
approaches to the study of politics vis-à-vis economics and vice versa. Inquiries in
political economy not only delve into the economic processes and conditions of society
but more importantly highlight the underlying power relations among the different
economic actors and within economic processes. The methods of inquiries, however,
vary according to the approaches and models used in the study of political economy

This course analyzes the political economic interests of the different socio-economic
aggrupations in Philippine society. Further, it also delves into the nature of interaction
between and among the said aggrupations to elaborate on the terms and conditions by
which their interaction becomes beneficial and/or detrimental to one another.

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 COURSE GOALS AND OBJECTIVES:

Major Competency Demonstrate an interdisciplinary understanding of political

economy – the interface of economics and politics.

Course Objectives To this effect, the following are expected from the students:

1. Familiarize themselves with the different principles and

perspectives in the study of political economy.
OUTPUT:
 Class recitation and discussion
 Written examinations

2. Contextualize Philippine political economy in the landscape

of globalization by investigating the different schools of
thought in the study of globalization.
OUTPUT:
 Class recitation and discussion
 Reporting

3. Acquire a general understanding of the application of

Political Economy by examining the political economic
interests of different socio-economic aggrupations.
OUTPUT:
 Class recitation and discussion
 Preliminary Examination
 Reporting

4. Appreciate the value of political economy in the analysis of

the Philippine social system.
OUTPUT:
 Class recitation and discussion
 Reporting
 Paper / Final Exam

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 Value Objectives: 1. Exhibit a comprehensive understanding of
politics and economics.
2. Produce a quality report and paper that
manifests research competence.
3. Identify and explain the different types of
engagements between various Philippine aggrupations.
4. Demonstrate the ability to work individually
and collectively.
5. Exercise intellectual honesty with utmost
concern.
6. Communicate effectively through oral,
written and visual means.
7. Demonstrate the desire for lifelong learning
by considering the long term purpose of studying the
particular subject matter.
8. Identify the international relevance of
Philippine political economics and vice versa.
9. Recommend particular innovations for social
action in Philippine society.
10. Display a considerable degree of social
awareness in identifying issues and concerns in Philippine
political economy.

COURSE ORGANIZATION:

UNIT CONTENT OUTLINE

UNIT I: Introduction of Approach to the study of Philippine political
INTRODUCTION economy
(Week 1) Administrative matters
Overview: The Political Economy of Development

UNIT II: Lecture 1: The Nature of Political Economy (Gilpin)

THE CONTEXT OF Lecture 2: Politics, Economics and Political Economy (Clark)
POLITICAL  LONG EXAM 1
ECONOMY Lecture 3: Globalization and Its Three Schools of Thought (Held et.
(Week 3 – 6) al.)
Lecture 4: Global poverty in the late 20th century (Chossudovsky)
Long Exam 1
 LONG EXAM 2
UNIT III: Social Actors and Engagements in Philippine Society:

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 SOCIAL AGENCY 1. Sectoral organizations (Farmers, Fisherfolks and Foresters,
and POLITICAL Students, Teachers, Workers / Laborers)
ECONOMY 2. Multi-sectoral organizations (e.g. Urban poor)
(Week 7 - 14) 3. Social movements
4. Government organizations and agencies
5. Faith-based organizations (INC, UCCP, CBCP)
6. Community-based organizations
7. OFWs
8. Indigenous peoples
9. Politico-military organizations
10. Cause-oriented organizations
11. Armed Movements (CPP-NPA, MILF)
12. International organizations and formations
13. Political parties
14. Other interest groups (philanthropic organizations)

UNIT IV:  Philippine Mode of Production and Political Economy: A

SUMMING UP Integrative Lecture
(Week 15 – 17

INSTRUCTIONAL LEARNING MODEL AND STRATEGY:

Professor’s Input  Mediated Lecture (structured / unstructured)

Enabling Activities
 PowerPoint Presentations
 Synopses for reports and discussions
 Extensive Readings
 Research / Library work
 Issue analysis and critiquing social conditions
 Reporting

Interactive, Cooperative  Group dynamics

& Collaborative  Group paperwork
Activities  Situation Analysis

Integrating Activities  Group paperwork

 Long exams and quizzes

COURSE REFERENCES:

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 Basic Readings 1. Boyce, James K. 1990. The Political Economy of Philippine
Indebtedness: A Case Study of the Philippines. PIDS.
2. Brown, Michael B. 1995. Models in Political Economy.
Middlesex, England: Penguin Books Ltd..
3. Clark, Barry. 1991. Political Economy: A Comparative
Approach. NY: Greenwood Publishing Group Inc..
4. Corpuz, Onofre D. 1997. An economic history of the
Philippines. Quezon City: University of the Philippine
Press.
5. Eaton, John. 1970. Political Economy. USA: International
Publishers, Co., Inc.
6. Goddard, C. Roe, John T. Passé-Smith, and John G.
Conklin. 1996. International Political Economy: State-
Market Relations in the Changing Order. Colorado: Lynne
Rienner Publ. Inc..
7. Handelman, Howard, 1996. The Challenge of Third World
Development. New Jersey: Prentice Hall.
8. Held, David and Andrew McGrew, et. al. 1999. Global
Transformations: Politics, Economics, and Culture.
9. Rivera, Temario C. 1994. Landlords and Capitalists: Class,
Family, and State in Philippine Manufacturing. Center for
Integrative and Development Studies, UP Press and
Philippine Center for Policy Studies.
10. Salgado, Pedro O.P. 1985. The Philippine Economy: History
and Analysis. Quezon City: R.P. Garcia Publishing Co., Inc.
11. Santos, Ricky M. 1990. Beyond the Surface: A
Theoretical Framework for the Analysis of the Mode of
Production and Social Transformation in the
Philippines. Davao City: Alternate Forum for Research
in Mindanao (AFRIM), Inc..
12. Buendia, Rizal G. 1994. “The Philippines”, pp. 81-112.
In Rethinking Political Development in Southeast Asia,
ed. Norma Mahmood. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia:
University of Malaya Press.
13. Buendia, Rizal. 1993. “Colonialism and Elitism in
Philippine Political Development: Assessing the Roots
of Underdevelopment.” Philippine Journal of Public
Administration, 37: 2.
14. Coronel, Sheila S. and Cecile C. A. Balgos. 1998. Pork
and other perks: corruption & governance in the
Philippines. Philippine Center for Investigative
Journalism, Evelio B. Javier Foundation and Institute
for Popular Democracy (Philippines).
15. Gutierrez, Eric. 1992. All in the Family: a study of elites
and power relations in the Philippines. Institute for

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 Popular Demcracy.
16. Gutierrez, Eric. 1994. The Ties that Bind: A Guide to
Family, Business, and Other Interests in the Ninth
House of Representatives. PCIJ.
17. Putzel, James. 1998. “NGOs and Rural Poverty”, pp. 77-
112. In Organizing for Democracy: NGOs, Civil Society,
and the Philippine State, edited by G. Sidney Silliman
and Lela Garner Noble. Quezon City: Ateneo de Manila
University Press.
18. Putzel, James. 1998. “NGOs and Rural Poverty”. In
Sydney G. Silliman and Leal Garner Noble (eds.). 1998.
Organizing for Democracy: NGOs, Civil Society, and the
Philippine State, 77-112.
19. Rivera, Temario. 1994. Landlords and Capitalists Class,
Family and State in Philippine Manufacturing. Diliman,
Quezon City: The University of the Philippines Press –
Center for Integrative and Development Studies (CIDS).
20. Strach, Patricia. 2007. All in the Family: The Private
Roots of American Public Policy. Stanford University
Press.
21. Villacorta, Wilfrido. 1994. “The Curse of the Weak
State: Leadership Imperatives for the Ramos
Government”. Contemporary Southeast Asia, 16: 1: 67-
92.
22. World Bank. 1997. “Functions of the State”, in World
Development Report (Published in The Manila Times,
27 June 1997).

Instructional Media  LCD

 Computer
 Films and Documentaries

COURSE POLICIES:

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 1. Professionalism is expected of the students in both academic and non-academic
matters.
2. The students must at all times practice intellectual honesty.
3. Students should actively engage in classroom discussions.
4. Non-submission of the group paper on the assigned date amounts to a grade of
INC.
5. The students are encouraged to consult with the facilitator on academic matters
according to the consultation schedule or TBA.
6. Two research breaks (equivalent to 6 hours) will be scheduled for the class to
encourage research work and prepare for the pre-lim and final paper.
7. Punctuality and proper decorum in class is highly appreciated.
8. Other policies that could be negotiated and/or decided by students.
a) Schedule of research breaks.
b) Percentage distribution in the grading system.
c) Deadlines of major requirements.
COURSE GRADING SYSTEM:
REQUIREMENTS 30 %
Participation
AND
COMPUTATION OF THE
GRADE 15 %
 Individual Recitation

 Group 15 %

(Cooperative Activities)
Reports and Case Analysis 25 %

Examination
25 %
 Long Exams

 Final Exam / Paper 20 %

TOTAL 100 %

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