Syllabus Department: Political Science Department Room: Andre !all "#$ Course Code: P%L&SC& Course 'itle: &ntroduction to Political Science Sc(edule: 'uesday and '(ursdays) "*+,# am &nstructor-s.: Louie C/ Montemar Contact Details: #+#0*$,#*12,1 Consultation Days and 'ime: ''() +,#*3#am C%URS4 D4SCR&P'&%5 This is an introductory course to the study of politics, and its accompanying institutions, the state and government. It attempts to build on the students prior knowledge and questions on politics, and then seeks to describe and explain them by providing real-life examples. ence, the course offers a thematic, problem-oriented and learner-centered treatment of political science that seeks to educate to participate. !ne way of defining politics emphasi"es the process of choosing among different values, with the state and government as the structures by which polity works with or towards the chosen values. The features and characteristics of this process are important, affecting the types and magnitudes of issues that different societies face at the local, national, regional, and global levels. In this course, students shall be exposed to how political scientists attempt to systematically analy"e various political phenomena. #mphasis will be placed on equipping students with introductory theories, concepts, and approaches in political science and governance. The ultimate goal is to enable students to develop a more informed and critical view of historical and contemporary socio-political issues in the $hilippines, the region, and the world. L4AR5&56 %U'C%M4 %s a general education course, $!&I'(I is designed to contribute to the well-rounded intellectual development of &asallians through exposure in the social sciences. (ourse ob)ectives are anchored on three of the five #xpected &asallian *raduate %ttributes +#&*%s, identified by the (ollege of &iberal %rts. CLA 4L6As L4AR5&56 %U'C%M4 % -&'. graduate is a/ (ritical and creative knowledge producer0 'ocially responsive and collaborative citi"en0 and -iversity-sensitive communicator. !n completion of the course, students are expected to be able to design and create a mass media product +e.g., newspaper1maga"ine, video documentary, website, portfolio of public campaign ads, etc., that effectively applies various analytical frameworks in examining contemporary national and1or international socio-political issues. 7&5AL C%URS4 %U'PU' %s evidence of attaining the learning outcome stated above, students are required to accomplish and submit the following during the indicated dates of the term. L4AR5&56 %U'C%M4 R48U&R4D %U'PU' DU4 DA'4S !n completion of the course, students are expected to be able to design and create a mass media product +e.g., newspaper1 maga"ine, video documentary, website, portfolio of public campaign ads, etc., that effectively applies various analytical frameworks in examining contemporary national and1or international socio-political issues. 2inal course output/ % mass media product +e.g., newspaper1maga"ine, video documentary, website, portfolio of public campaign ads, etc., that applies analytical frameworks in political science in the examination of contemporary national and1or international socio- political issues P%L&SC& Syllabus A9 $#3,*31 'erm , - 2 - (omponent outputs/ 3. Two- to three-page concept paper that discusses the proposed issue1s to be tackled and explains how a chosen mass media product can be effective in presenting the issue1s and reaching a particular target audience 4. Three analytical essays to be included in the final mass media product 5. 2inali"ed mass media product Third week of the term #ighth week of the term &ast week of classes ASS4SSM45' RU:R&C 7%R 7&5AL C%URS4 %U'PU' The following rubric shall be used to assess the final pro)ect submitted by students. 6ou are advised to self-check your work based on the assessment criteria identified below prior to submission. CR&'4R&A 4;4MPLAR9 -6rade: +# and above. SA'&S7AC'%R9 -6rade: "#*"+. D4<4L%P&56 -6rade: =#*=+. :46&55&56 -6rade: 2+ and belo. &SSU4S A5D 'AR64' AUD&45C4: $0> The issues chosen for discussion are timely and relevant to politics and governance. These issues are discussed clearly, demonstrating careful research of the facts from multiple sources. The form of mass media product chosen to communicate The submitted work manifests qualities which go beyond the requirements. In particular, the research is very extensive, covering multiple primary and secondary sources. There is an The submitted work manifests the required qualities. The submitted work partially manifests the required qualities. (ertain aspects are either incomplete or The submitted work does not manifest any of the requirements. P%L&SC& Syllabus A9 $#3,*31 'erm , - 3 - these issues is appropriate for the intended audience. The product is creative and captures the interest of the intended audience. effective synthesis of the multiple facets of the issues emerging from the research. incorrect. A5AL9'&CAL C%5'45': 0#> The issues are analy"ed carefully and systematically. %ttention is placed to segregating known facts from biased views. .nsubstantiated opinions are avoided. % balanced perspective is offered based on the use of a variety of analytical frameworks and an appropriate understanding of the views of the variety of stakeholders in the issues. 7ey concepts and theories in politics and governance are appropriately used and applied in the analysis. 8ovel ways of thinking about old issues are presented. The submitted work manifests qualities which go beyond the requirements. In particular, there is an effective examination and synthesis of the similarities and differences emerging from the application of different analytical frameworks. The submitted work manifests the required qualities. The submitted work partially manifests the required qualities. (ertain aspects are either incomplete or incorrect. The submitted work does not manifest any of the requirements. 7%RMA') %R6A5&?A'&%5 A5D LA56UA64: $0> The final product is clean and well- organi"ed. 9hether in written or audio-visual form, essays +and scripts within the control of producers, must follow accepted standards of university-level writing, with no grammatical and spelling errors. The language used is respectful of diversity and sensitive to the conditions faced by a variety of stakeholders, especially marginali"ed groups. #xternal sources used are cited appropriately. The submitted work manifests qualities which go beyond the requirements. In particular, the final output is excellently produced, demonstrating careful attention to details. The submitted work manifests the required qualities. The submitted work partially manifests the required qualities. (ertain aspects are either incomplete or incorrect. The submitted work does not manifest any of the requirements. P%L&SC& Syllabus A9 $#3,*31 'erm , - 4 - %'!4R R48U&R4M45'S A5D ASS4SSM45'S %side from the final output identified above, students will be assessed at other times during the term through participation in class discussions and activities, including various group work, individual assignments, recitation, and qui""es. 6RAD&56 S9S'4M The passing grade in the course is :;<. 6ou will be graded based on the following/ *roup final pro)ect =;< o *roup grade for the final pro)ect +5;<, o Individual contributions to group output +3;<, %ssigned essays and seatwork +think pieces, pop qui""es, 5;< $eer grading and feedback 4;< %ttendance and class presentation 3;< L4AR5&56 PLA5 The emphasis of this course is on enabling students to ask meaningful questions about politics and to acquire the tools with which to answer these questions analytically. The course is organi"ed around the key concepts used by political scientists in analy"ing the political world. >ost of the learning activities throughout the term are based on group work that allows you to examine various perspectives on the topics we shall explore. &ecture-discussions will also be conducted to introduce core concepts and to synthesi"e key points explored during the learning activities. The schedule for the term is as follows/ P%L&SC& Syllabus A9 $#3,*31 'erm , - 5 - L4AR5&56 %U'C%M4 '%P&C R474R45C4S @44A L4AR5&56 AC'&<&'&4S !n completion of the course, students are expected to be able to design and create a mass media product +e.g., newspaper1 maga"ine, video documentary, website, portfolio of public campaign ads, etc., that effectively applies various analytical frameworks in examining contemporary national and1or international socio-political issues. @(at is PoliticsB .nderstanding politics $ower !rder, the state, and government %uthority, legitimacy, and )ustice Issues of social )ustice and the role of the state 'tudying politics (hapter 3, >agstadt (hapter 3, eywood Additional readings taken from selected columns/op-eds in Philippine newspapers will e assigned. 9eeks 3, 4, and 5 &ecture-discussions *roup-based discussions Identification of issues for group pro)ects Competing visions of t(e public good $olitical ideologies .topian visions of the state and society *roup politics, social movements, and revolutions (hapter 4, >agstadt (hapter 4, eywood (hapter 5, >agstadt (hapter 5, eywood (hapter 33, eywood Additional readings on Philippine political groups and social movements will e assigned. 9eeks =, ?, and @ %ctivity/ The political compass 2ilm showing &ecture-discussions *roup-based discussions Democratic politics and governance -emocracy and authoritarianism Aepresentation and elections $arties and party systems $olitical sociali"ation and (hapters =-@, >agstadt (hapter =, eywood (hapter B, eywood (hapter 3;, eywood (hapters 3;-33, 9eeks :, C, and B &ecture-discussions %ctivity/ -emocracy scorecards 2ilm showing *roup-based discussions P%L&SC& Syllabus A9 $#3,*31 'erm , - 6 - participation (hallenges of democrati"ation and democratic consolidation >agstadt (hapter 34, >agstadt Additional readings on Philippine democracy will e assigned. Political and governmental systems 2orms of government/ presidential, parliamentary and hybrid governments 2orms of government/ .nitary and federal governments, and issues of local autonomy (hallenges of governance (hapters :-B, >agstadt (hapter 34, eywood
9eeks 3;, 33, and 34 &ecture-discussions *roup-based discussions &ibrary and internet research (lass debates on forms of government Course synt(esis 9eek 35 &ecture-discussions *roup-based discussions $resentation of final mass media products R474R45C4S The basic texts we will be using for key concepts about politics and governance are the following/ eywood, %ndrew. 4;35. Politics. 2ourth edition. &ondon/ $algrave >acmillan. >agstadt, Thomas >. 4;;B. !nderstanding Politics" Ideas, Institutions, and Issues. #ighth edition +International student edition,. Delmont, (%/ 9adsworth. !ther useful references are the following/ -an"iger, Eames 8. 4;;=. !nderstanding the Political #ord" A $omparative Introduction to Political %cience. 'eventh edition. 8ew Eersey/ &ongman. P%L&SC& Syllabus A9 $#3,*31 'erm , - 7 - &ipson, &eslie. 3BB:. The &reat Issues of Politics" An Introduction to Political %cience. Tenth edition. 8ew Eersey/ $rentice all. #thridge, >arcus and oward andelman. 4;;C. Politics in a $hanging #orld" A $omparative Introduction to Political %cience. 2ourth edition. ague, Aon and >artin arrop. 4;;3. $omparative &overnment and Politics" An Introduction. 8ew 6ork/ $algrave >acmillan. %5L&54 R4S%URC4S 'tudents are encouraged to explore the many resources about various aspects of politics available in the internet. The following are some examples/ 'n political eliefs and ideologies $olitical beliefs are important motivating forces for individual and group-based political action. % variety of systems of political beliefs F called political ideologies F have emerged throughout human history, and many are still quite influential in contemporary politics. 2or a simple discussion of how political beliefs can be GmappedH into an ideological Gsystem,H see the website of the $olitical (ompass pro)ect/ http/11www.politicalcompass.org1. To learn more about specific ideologies1beliefs, see the following/ !n anarchism/ http/11flag.blackened.net1daver1anarchism1anarchism.html !n libertarianism/ http/11www.libertarian.org1 !n the religious right/ http/11www.cc.org1 !n communism/ http/11cominternet.org1 and http/11www.marxists.org +'ee http/11www.marxists.org1sub)ect1students1 for a beginners guide to >arxism., !n democratic socialism/ http/11www.dsausa.org1 !n nihilism/ http/11www.ws?.com1nihilism 'n utopias .topias F or visions of an GidealH society F have historically formed the basis for much political action. 'ome have led to disastrous consequences and have been called Gdystopias.H %n online presentation, G.topia/ The 'earch for the Ideal 'ociety in 9estern (ivili"ation,H is available in the 8ew 6ork $ublic &ibrarys website/ http/11utopia.nypl.org1. To read about classical utopias, see the following/ !n $latos (epulic/ http/11www.friesian.com1plato.htm P%L&SC& Syllabus A9 $#3,*31 'erm , - 8 - !n 2rancis Dacons )ew Atlantis/ http/11www.levity.com1alchemy1atlantis.html 'n democracy >any international organi"ations continuously monitor the state of democracy in various countries. Their websites include a description of the methods they use to GmeasureH democracy, the scores theyve assigned to various countries in different years, and country case reports on the state of democracy. 2or examples, see the following/ !n the 2reedom ouse Index/ http/11www.freedomhouse.org1 !n %mnesty International/ http/11www.amnesty.org1 'n the Philippine government >any $hilippine government organi"ations are now online. 'ee the following, for instance/ !n the $hilippine $resident/ http/11op.gov.ph1 !n the $hilippine (ongress/ http/11www.congress.gov.ph1 and http/11senate.gov.ph1 !n the $hilippine 'upreme (ourt/ http/11sc.)udiciary.gov.ph1 P%L&SC& Syllabus A9 $#3,*31 'erm , - 9 -