Ateneo de Manila University School of Social Sciences Department of Political Science POS 100 Politics and Governance1 Second

Semester, School Year 2008-2009 Course Description Politics and governance is a core subject offered by the Ateneo Department of Political Science. An introduction to the field, it is a study of the basic concepts of politics with a focus on notions of democracy and governance. The state, its structure and processes of law-making, law-enforcing and adjudicating is a central feature of the course the topics of citizen participation and local governance are also integrated very much in the discussions. The 1987 Philippine Constitution serves as a framework for understanding Philippine politics. Course Objectives To introduce to students basic concepts of politics To familiarize the students with the nature of the Philippine political system To develop critical thinking among the students in as far as the issues of politics are concerned To inculcate in them a sense of duty and obligation to serve community and country Course Outline I. Introduction to Basic Concepts Heywood (1997) What is Politics pp. 3-12 in Politics. London: McMillan Press. Pierre, Jon, ed. (2000)Democracy and Governance pp. 13- 35 in Debating Governance: Authority, Steering and Democracy. Oxford: Oxford University Press. Mendoza, Diana (1999) Basic Concepts, Structures and Functions of Government pp. 59-75 in Department of Political Science. Politics and Governance: Theory and Practice in the Philippines. QC: Office of Research and Publications. The State Heywood (1997) Political Ideologies pp. 39-61 in Politics. London: McMillan Press
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Atty. Edilwasif T. Baddiri2 T-TH 1630-1800

This syllabus is a slight deviation from the POS 100 syllabus of Professor Alma Salvador, PhD. Atty. Edilwasif T. Baddiri has a Masters in Public Administration Degree from the John F. Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University. He received his A.B. Political Science Degree and Juris Doctor Degree from the Ateneo de Manila University.

The Context of Philippine Politics Migdal, Jose (198) Model of State-society relations pp. 10-38 in Strong Societies and Weak States: State Society Relations and State Capabilities in the third world. Princeton, University, Princeton University Press. Rebullida, Ma. Lourdes (2006) Religion, Church and Politics in the Philippines pp. 6389 in Morada and Tadem eds. Philippine Politics and Governance: An Introduction. Quezon City: Department of Political Science, University of the Philippines. McCoy, Alfred ( 1998) An Anarchy of Families: The Historiography of State and Family in the Philippines pp. 4-31 in McCoy, Alfred ed. An Anarchy of Families: State and Family in the Philippines. Quezon City: Ateneo de Manila University Press.

State Principles and Policies Preamble, The 1987 Philippine Constitution The National Territory, Article 1, The 1987 Philippine Constitution Declaration of Principles and State Policies, Article II, The 1987 Philippine Constitution (See also Articles XII, XIII, XIV, XV)

II. Structures and Processes of Philippine Politics Introduction to Concepts Manuel, Marlon (1999) Philippine Government and its Separation and Coordination of Powers pp. 77-113 in Department of Political Science. Politics and Governance: Theory and Practice in the Philippines. QC: Office of Research and Publications. De Leon, Hector (2005), Textbook on the Philippine Constitution, pp. 28-30. The Executive Executive Department, Article VII, The 1987 Philippine Constitution Rebullida, Lourdes (2006) Martial Law, Constitutional Authoritarianism, and the Marcos Administration pp. 153-179 in Morada and Tadem eds. Philippine Politics and Governance : An Introduction. Quezon City: Department of Political Science, University of the Philippines.

Rebullida, Lourdes (2006) The Philippine Executive and Redemocratization pp. 179217 in in Morada and Tadem eds. Philippine Politics and Governance : An Introduction. Quezon City: Department of Political Science, University of the Philippines. The Legislative Legislative Department, Article VI, The 1987 Philippine Constitution Caoli, Olivia, (2006)The Restored Philippine Congress pp. 299-333 in in Morada and Tadem eds. Philippine Politics and Governance : An Introduction. Quezon City: Department of Political Science, University of the Philippines. Torres, Crisline (2004) The Philippine pro-parliamentary position and the comparative constitutional design literature Philippine Political Science Journal Vol 25 (48):55-77. The Judiciary Judicial Department, Article VIII, The 1987 Philippine Constitution Atienza, Ela (2006) The Judiciary pp. 333-391 in Morada and Tadem eds. Philippine Politics and Governance : An Introduction. Quezon City: Department of Political Science, University of the Philippines.

III. Political Participation and Rights Citizenship, Article IV, The 1987 Philippine Constitution Suffrage, Article V, The 1987 Philippine Constitution Bill of Rights, Article III, The 1987 Philippine Constitution Atienza, Ela (2006) Local Governments and Devolution in the Philippines pp. 451-441 in Morada and Tadem eds. Philippine Politics and Governance : An Introduction. Quezon City: Department of Political Science, University of the Philippines. Heywood (1997) Representation, Elections and Voting pp. 206-223 in Politics. London: McMillan Press. Velasco, Renato (2006) Parties, Elections and Democratization in Post Martial Law Philippines pp. 97-117 in Morada and Tadem eds. Philippine Politics and Governance : An Introduction. Quezon City: Department of Political Science, University of the Philippines. Montinola, Gabriella (1999) Parties and accountability in the Philippines Journal of Democracy vol. 10 (1):126-139

Magadia, Jose (1999) Contemporary Civil Society in the Philippines Southeast Asian Affairs: 253-268. Required Textbook De Leon, Hector (2005) Textbook on the Philippine Constitution, Manila: Rex Book Store, Inc. Requirements Quizzes Recitation Midterm Exam Final Exam 10 percent 30 percent 30 percent 30 percent

Classroom policies Attendance is checked. University rules governing cuts and absences are observed. If you exceed the total allowable cuts, you will be dropped from the course. If you fail to submit a requirement on time, you will receive deductions from your total mark. You will obtain a grade of 50 points in the event of failure to submit a paper requirement or to show up during a scheduled long or final exam. Plagiarism is a grave offense of intellectual dishonesty and is punishable by university rules.