SCHOOL OF LIBERAL ARTS AND HUMAN SCIENCES

General Luna Road, Baguio City

UB VISION
In pursuit of perfection, the University of Baguio is committed to provide balanced quality education by nurturing academic excellence, relevant social
skills and ethical values in a fun-learning environment.

UB MISSION
The University of Baguio educates individuals to be empowered professionals in a global community.

INSTITUTIONAL OBJECTIVES (REVISED 2011)

The University of Baguio aims to produce a graduate who:

1. exemplifies a higher standard of learning;

2. manifests the mastery of relevant skills;
3. upholds a conduct that is rightful and just;
4. undertakes scientific and significant researches;
5. advocates sustainable programs for the community and the environment; and
6. leads and demonstrates exemplary performance in the field of specialization.

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 SCHOOL OF LIBERAL ARTS AND HUMAN SCIENCES
General Luna Road, Baguio City

SCHOOL MISSION
The University of Baguio educates individuals to be empowered professionals in the global community. The School of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences provides its students
with total education apt to their chosen career.

SCHOOL OBJECTIVES (REVISED 2012)

The School of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences aims to produce a graduate who:

1. demonstrates a pertinent and cooperative competence befitting a wholly developed individual;

2. adheres to a higher standard of learning, founded under the tenets of systematic knowledge, analytical thinking, oral and written communication, arts, and
leadership;
3. generates an epitome of a socially and professionally accepted code of conduct;
4. conducts researches favorable to change, progress, or reform;
5. nurtures an environment fit for a healthier mind and body; and
6. possesses the proper outlook and initiative to pursue related fields of learning.

CORE VALUES
Nationalism, patriotism, responsible citizenship, civic-mindedness, discipline, obedience to societal laws, critical and analytical thinking, effective and efficient community
organizing

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 1. Course Learning Objectives vis-a-vis Institutional Learning Objectives
INSTITUTIONAL LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Course Learning Objectives (CLO) 01 02 03 04 05 06
Cognitive: At the end of the course the students should
1. acquire a comprehensive and integrative knowledge of Philippine history, political system, government and constitution; and √ √ √ √
2. use critical and analytical thinking in assessing the economic, socio-cultural and political issues. √ √ √ √ √
Affective: At the end of the course the students should
1. share with others the knowledge and experiences of political events both in their communities and outside; and √ √ √ √ √ √
2. realize the necessity of achieving a number of desirable attitudes, nationalism values, and recognize the importance of being √ √ √ √ √ √
committed civic-minded citizens.
Psychomotor: At the end of the course the students should
1. participate actively in political and socio-cultural aspects of the community; and √ √ √ √ √ √
2. practice cooperation during group activities. √ √ √ √ √ √

Course Description
This course deals with the comparative study of political systems of the pre-colonial, colonial and contemporary history of the Philippines. The political and constitutional
evolution will be emphasized and be given significance. The salient features of Articles 1-10 and other important features of the 1987 Revised Philippine Constitution are the
core topics of this subject.

Pre-requisite/s
None

Co-requisite/s
None

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 I. DETAILED COURSE OUTLINE:
Session Learning
Objectives/Goals (SLO/G)
At the end of the sessions/units
the students should
1. acquire a
comprehensive and
integrative knowledge of
Philippine history in
terms of the pre-colonial,
Spanish/colonial, and
revolutionary eras; and
2. use critical and analytical
thinking in assessing the
economic, socio-cultural
and political impacts of
these eras in Philippine
history.
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Outcomes Based
Time
Content Topic Methodologies/Strategi Evaluative
Learning Outcomes Allotment Values
es & Approaches Measures
First Grading Coverage: Research and Guided 1. Students can 16 Hours Nationalism, Research Output;
Inquiry; intelligibly analyze patriotism, Quiz;
UNIT I. The Pre-colonial Competitive Debating Philippine history in obedience to Assignment;
History (4 Hours) and Class terms of the pre- societal laws, Recitation;
Argumentation; colonial, critical and Debate Arguments
1. Barangay Government Concept Attainment; Spanish/colonial, analytical thinking
2. Social Classes Lecture-Discussion; and revolutionary
3. Early Laws Active Learner eras; and
4. Assessment of Pre- Involvement (Socratic
Colonial Life Method) 2. Students are
qualified to share
UNIT II. The Spanish Period their critical and
(7 Hours) analytical
1. Spanish Colonial assessment of
Government Philippine history to
2. Provincial Government the private and
3. Municipal Government public spheres
4. Countervailing through tutorial or
Institution: The Royal teaching profession.
Audiencia
5. Government in the
Philippine Unitary
6. Powers of the
Governor General
7. Assessment: The
Political, Economic
and Socio-Cultural
Impacts of the Policies
of Spain
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 UNIT III. The Revolutionary
Era (5 Hours)

1. Bonifacio and the

Katipunan
Government
2. Biak-na-Bato Republic
3. Dictatorial
Government
4. Revolutionary
Government
5. The First Philippine
Republic (Malolos
Republic)
6. Assessment: Role of
Emilio Aguinaldo
First Grading Examination 2 Hours Examination
Subtotal:
18 Hours
At the end of the sessions/units Midterm Grading Coverage Research and Guided 1. Students inspire 16 Hours Nationalism, Research Output;
the students should Inquiry; responsible patriotism, Quiz;
UNIT IV. The American Competitive Debating citizenship in responsible Assignment;
1. share with others the Occupation (4 Hours) and Class sharing their citizenship, Recitation;
knowledge and Argumentation; knowledge of discipline, Debate Arguments;
experiences of political 5 hours Policy Defense; political events to obedience to Reporting;
events covering the 1. The Military Government Concept Attainment; their communities societal laws, Project Output
American period up to 2. The Civil Government Lecture-Discussion; and outside; and critical and
the present 3. Assessment: The Political, Active Learner analytical thinking
administration both in Economic, Educational and Involvement (Socratic 2. Students
their communities and Socio-Cultural Impacts of Method); contribute to nation
outside; and Project Method building through
American Policies
achieving a number
4. The Commonwealth
2. realize the necessity of of desirable
achieving a number of Government attitudes,
desirable attitudes, 5. 5. Assessment: The nationalism values,
nationalism values, and Achievements of the and civic-
recognize the Commonwealth Government mindedness.
importance of being .
committed civic-minded
citizens as influenced by

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 the political events from
the American period to UNIT V. The Japanese
the present Occupation (2 Hours)
administration. a.
b. 1. Japanese Military
Administration
c. 2. Philippine Executive
Commission: The Puppet
Government
d. 3. Assessment: Political and
Economic Conditions During
the Japanese Occupation

UNIT VI. The Third Philippine

Republic (4 Hours)
1.
2. 1. Manuel Roxas
3. 2. Elpidio Quirino
4. 3. Ramon Magsaysay
5. 4. Carlos Garcia
6. 5. Diosdado Macapagal

UNIT VII. The Martial Law Era

(3 Hours)
a.
b. 1. Ferdinand Marcos
c. 2. Parliamentary System of
Government
d. 3. Assessment: Economic,
Political and Social Impacts of
the Martial Law Regime

UNIT VIII. The 1986

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Provisional Government (3
Hours)
a.
b. 1. Corazon Aquino
c. 2. Salient Features of the 1987
Revised Philippine
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 Constitution
3. Assessment: Policies During
the Administration of Gloria
Macapagal Arroyo
Midterm Grading Examination 2 Hours Examination
Subtotal:
18 Hours
At the end of the session/unit the Research and Guided 1. Students are 16 Hours Nationalism, Research Output;
Final Grading Coverage
students should Inquiry; effective and patriotism, Quiz;
Competitive Debating efficient community responsible Assignment;
UNIT IX. The 1987 Revised
1. participate actively in and Class organizers through citizenship, civic- Recitation;
Philippine Constitution
political and socio- Argumentation; relevant activities mindedness, Debate Arguments;
1. Introduction, Definition and
cultural aspects of the Policy Defense; and programs; and discipline, Reporting;
Types of Constitution
community through the Concept Attainment; obedience to Project Output
2. Functions of the Preamble
promotion of individual Lecture-Discussion; 2. Students ask societal laws,
3. Article 1: The National
rights and privileges; and Active Learner critical questions critical and
Territory
Involvement (Socratic about human rights analytical thinking,
4. Article 2: Declaration of
2. practice cooperation Method); and privileges, effective and
Principles and State Policies
through the observance Case Digest; political decisions efficient
5. Article 3: Bill of Rights
of individual differences, Case Analysis; and demand actions community
6. Article 4: Citizenship
rights and privileges Project Method on matters of public organizing
7. Article 5: Suffrage
during group activities. concern.
8. Article 6: Legislative
Department
9. Article 7: Executive
Department
10. Article 8: Judicial
Department
11. Salient Features of Articles
9 and 10: Constitutional
Commissions
and Local Government
Final Examination 2 Hours Examination
Subtotal:
18 Hours
TOTAL:
54 HRS

II. GRADING SYSTEM:

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 First Grading Grade = Total score of quizzes, seatwork/s, exam and other requirements (based from the transmutation table)
Midterm Grading Grade = 1/3 First Grading Grade + 2/3 Tentative Midterm Grade
Final Grading Grade = 1/3 Midterm Grade + 2/3 Tentative Final Grade

Sample Transmutation Table:

HPS = 500
LPS = (0.7) * (500) = 350
HINT = (500-350)/25 = 6
LINT = (350-1)/ 10 = 34.9

III. REFERENCES:

Textbooks:

Halili, M. C. N. (2010). Philippine History. Manila: Rex Bookstore.

Lazo, R. S. (2009). Philippine governance & the 1987 constitution. Manila, Philippines: Rex Bookstore.

Other References:

A. Books:

Costales, (2010). Politics and governance. Manila, Philippines: Rex Bookstore.

Dalton, R. J. & Klingemann, H. D. (2009). The Oxford handbook of political behavior. Oxford: Oxford University Press.

Dooley, K. L. (2013). Why politics matters: an introduction to political science. Australia: Wadsworth.

Ethridge, M. E. & Handelman, H. (2008). Politics in a changing world: a comparative introduction to political science. Australia: Wadsworth.

Lazo, R. S. (2009). Introduction to political science. Manila, Philippines: Rex Bookstore.

Maravall, J. M. & Sanchez-Cuenca, I. (2008). Controlling governments: voters, institutions, and accountability. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.

Philips, S. W. (2012). Power and choice: an introduction to political science. New York: McGraw Hill, Inc.

Sargent, L. T. (2008). Contemporary political ideologies: a comparative analysis. Minneapolis: University of Minnesota Press.

Shively, W. P. (2012). Power & choice: an introduction to political science (13th ed.) New York: McGraw.
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 B. Journals / Magazines:

National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA)-Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR), Botanical Garden, Leonard Wood Road, Baguio City. (2008, April 2). RDC-CAR: White
paper on advancing the Cordillera agenda for regional autonomy.

C. Electronic Sources:

http://chanrobles.com/1935constitutionofthephilippines.htm

http://chanrobles.com/aquinopraclamation3.htm

http://education.yahoo.com/reference/factbook/rp/govern/htm/

htpp://www.chanrobles.com/philiprimelaw.htm/

http://www.country-datta.com/cqi-bin/query/r-htm

http://www.gov.ph/

http://www.gov.ph/aboutphil/constitution.asp

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 SCHOOL OF LIBERAL ARTS AND HUMAN SCIENCES
General Luna Road, Baguio City

Prepared by:

The Department of Social Sciences and Humanities

Noted by:

Lea C. Papay, MILS

(Assigned Librarian)

Brian R. Flores, MPA

(Co-Department Head)

Donnavila Marie Panday, MPA

(Co-Department Head)

Approved by:

Dr. Ely Jose F. As-il

Dean, SLAHS

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