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Hist 8a Phil. History w/ Politics and Governance

Liberal Arts Department
Jezzene Gail R. Paler; jezzenepaler@yahoo.com ; +63 (915) 1474 061
10:30 A.M. - 11:30 A.M. MW

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course attempts to familiarize students with the historic events, incidents and consequences which
affected and ultimately shaped the course of events in our state then and now. This course also includes an
introduction to the basic concepts and tenets of political science focusing on politics, governance and
government. The course also tackles the 1897 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 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.
COURSE OUTCOMES (CO):
On the completion of the course, the student is expected to be able to do the following:
GRADUATE OUTCOMES
Articulate and discuss the latest developments in the
specific field of practice.
Effectively communicate orally and in writing using
both English and Filipino.
Work effectively and independently in multidisciplinary and multi-cultural teams.
Act in recognition of professional, social, and
ethical responsibility
Preserve and promote Filipino historical and
cultural heritage.

COURSE OUTCOME
Deep understanding and appreciation of Philippine
History
Develop a development-oriented attitude committed
to social, economic, political and moral uplift of
their fellow citizens and the State
Develop consciousness of current events in local,
national and international level

LEARNING OUTPUTS:
Based on the above learning outcomes, what is the course output where students demonstrate the various learning outcomes?
Describe the output or work that students will produce, present or submit as concrete evidence of attaining the above learning
outcomes. Consider the course output as evidence of the students ability to transfer knowledge and skills to real world industry or
professional work settings. To answer this section, begin with the following:
As evidence of attaining the above learning outcomes, the student is required to do and submit the following during the indicated
dates of the term.
LEARNING OUTPUT
LO 1: A Heros Reality

DESCRIPTION &
OTHER DETAILS
A role playing
incorporating the
lessons of history
and applying it in
the status quo.

COURSE OUTCOME
IT REPRESENTS
CO1, CO2, CO3

DUE DATE
Last week of the
semester

RUBRIC FOR ASSESSMENT:

OTHER REQUIREMENTS AND ASSESSMENTS:

Aside from the final output, the student will be assessed at other times during the term by the following:

Oral Examinations
Exercises
Quizzes

Group Report

GRADING SYSTEM:
Exercises and Quizzes
Oral Exams
Pre-Midterm Exam
Midterm Exam

30 %
20%
20%
30%

LEARNING PLAN:

Desired
Learning
Outcomes
(DLO)

Course
Content/
Subject
Matter

Teaching
and
Learning
Activities
(TLAs)

Assessmen
t Task (ATs)

Chapter/Unit 0: Lecture/Discu Rating

At end of the
Scale
unit, the students Vision, Mission, ssion
and
Outcomes
are to:
internalize and
demonstrated
the vision,
mission, core
values of the
school and the
institutional,
college/campus,
degree and
course
outcomes.

The Schools
Vision, Mission,
Core Values, and
Outcomes

Thematic
Discussions

Resource
Materials
Sharing of
Experiences

Time
Table

3 hrs

Reflection
Paper

General
Education
Outcomes

At end of the unit, Unit 1

the students are PHILIPPINE
able to:
HISTORY

Refresh
1. The
and
Philippines
enhance
As A Nation
their past
People
learnings
Our
on
Early
Philippine
Ancestor
History
s
Know and
feel
the
Discover
concept of
y and
Patriotism
Conquer
Gain more
2. Philippine
nationalisti Nationalism
c
Factors
consciousn
that gave
ess

Written
Exercises

Activity
Sheets

04hrs

Individual
Presentatio
n
Oral
Presentatio
n

birth to
Philippine
Nationalis
m
Propagand
a
Movement
and
Katipunan

At end of the unit, Unit 2 the students are POLITICS AND

able to:
GOVERNANCE
1. Nature of
Deepen
Politics and
their
Governance
understand
Nature of
ing about
politics
Politics
Distinguish
Constraints
Politics
Use of
from
Social
Governanc
e
Power
Distinguish
Some
State from
Dimensions
a Nation
of Good
Differentiat
e the
Governance
different
2. State and
forms of
Political
existing
Regimes
governmen
State and
ts
Nation
Fundament
al Powers
of the State
Governmen
t and
Purpose
How
Governmen
t Differs
from other
Social
Organizatio
ns
Forms of
Governmen
t

Individual
Presentatio
n

Activity
Sheets

10 hrs

Power Point
Presentation
Written
Quizzes

At end of the unit, Unit 3 the students are PHILIPPINE

able to:
PRESIDENTS
1. Philippine
Identify and
Presidents
know more
1. Emilio
about the
Aguinaldo
personal
backgrounds
2. Manuel L.
of the
Quezon
Philippine
3. Jose P. Laurel
Presidents
4. Sergio
Individualize
Osmena Sr.
the programs
5. Manuel
and projects
Roxas
for each
6. Elpidio
administratio
n
Quirino
7. Ramon
Magsaysay
8. Carlos P.
Garcia
9. Diosdado
Macapagal
10. Ferdinand E.
Marcos
11. Corazon C.
Aquino
12. Fidel V.
Ramos
13. Joseph E.
Estrada
14. Gloria M.
Arroyo
2. Local Hero
Senator Ruperto
K. Kangleon
At the end of the
examination,
the
students
must
have achieved 75%
from the Midterm
Examination

Topics from Unit

1, 2 and 3

Individual
Presentatio
n

Activity
Sheets

10 hrs

Written
Quizzes

Pencil and
Paper
Midterm
Exam

Test paper

1 hr

At end of the unit, Unit 4 - 1987

the students are Philippine
able to:
Constitution
1. Constitution
Define
2. Citizenship
Constitution
3. Governance
Understand
Institutions
and
identify
The Legislative
who are the
Branch
citizens of the
The Executive
Philippines
Distinguish the
Branch
Three branches
The Judiciary
of
the
Branch
Government
4. Political
and
their
Participation
functions
Elections and
Conscious
of
Parties
the forms of
Political Party
political
Party-List
participation
Informed about
Voting
Local
COMELEC
Government
Local
Units
Government
and Governance

Individual
Presentatio
n
Written
Quizzes

At end of the unit, Unit 5 the students are INTERNATIONA

able to:
L RELATIONS
AND
Raise
DEMOCRATIZAT
awareness of
ION ISSUES
International
1. International
Relations
Relations
among States
Rights and
Be
gender
Obligations of a
sensitive
State
Philippine
Foreign Policy
Diplomacy
United Nations
2. Contemporary
Democratization
Issues

Individual
Presentatio
n
Written
Quizzes

Activity
Sheets

15 hrs

Power Point
Presentation

Oral
recitation

Activity
Sheets

13 hrs

Power Point
Presentation

Oral
recitation

At the end of the

examination, the
students must
have achieved 75%
from the Final
Examination

Democratizatio
n
Gender Politics

Topics from Unit

4 and 5

Test Paper

Pencil and
Paper
Final
Examination

1 hr

REFERENCES:

History 8A Workbook
1987 Philippine Constitution