ARELLANO UNIVERSITY

College of Arts and Sciences

Political and Social Science Department
Pag-asa St., Caniogan, Pasig City
Philippines

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LEARNING PLAN

COURSE TITLE: Philippine Legislature

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course covers the dynamics and development of the Philippine Legislature from Malolos Republic up to the present. It also focuses
on the institutional capabilities of the legislature and the impact of political forces on the legislative machinery of the country.

COURSE CODE: PSE 03

COURSE CREDIT: 3

CONTACT HOURS: 3

PREREQUISITES: Non

PLACEMENT: First Semester 2020 - 2021

VISION: A model institution of learning where relevant knowledge is acquired and skills are developed in response to the needs of the global community.

MISSION: Provide equitable access to learning through relevant, innovative, industry-sensitive, and environment-conscious academic program and services.

DESIRED CHARACTERISTICS & CAPABILITIES OF AU INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES:

GRADUATES:
a. Critical Thinking Employ independent, objective, and rigorous reasoning; identify and integrate the elements of a task or problem; seek,
organize, assimilate, synthesize, and use information; maintain critical thinking and; recognize the value of creativity.
b. Integration and Application of Knowledge Master facts, concepts and theories; acquire knowledge of diverse ethical traditions and contemporary issues; develop
competence in the use of technology, instrumentation, and research methods; develop expertise in their chosen major;
understand the evolution and trends of that major; acquire knowledge of career opportunities; and apply knowledge in
innovative ways.
c. Problem Framing and Solving Appreciate the complexity of problems; go beyond conventional assumptions; understand parts of systems; as well as the
whole; recognize patterns and generalize; search and test solutions using analytical and intuitive skills; evaluate and
monitor outcomes; work effectively and creatively in diverse groups.
 d. Community Involvement and Participation Understand the nature of the community; assess capabilities of the community and provide assistance where needed;
willingly volunteer in community based activities as a manifestation of caring for others.

e. Citizenship Participate in the local, national, and global community; be sensitive to the welfare of others; appreciate democratic values;
acquire a sense of personal and collective responsibility for the social and natural environment.
REFERENCES

Agoncillo, Teodoro A. History of the Filipino People. Quezon City, Philippines: Garotech Publishing. 1990.

Costales, Rodrigo D. et.al. Politics and Governance: History, Government and Constitution. Quezon City, Philippines: Rex Publishing Co., Inc. 2010.

De Leon, Hector S. and De Leon, Hector Jr. Textbook on the New Philippine Constitution. Quezon City, Philippines. 2014.

Moten, Abdul Rashid and Islam, Syed Serajul. Introduction to Political Science. Singapore City, Singapore: Thomson Learning. 2005.

National Historical Commission of the Philippines. Reframing the Cadiz Constitution in Philippine History. City of Manila, Philippines: NHCP. 2013.

Nolledo, Jose. The New Constitution of the Philippines: Annotated. Mandaluyong City, Philippines: National Book Store. 1990.

Zaide, Sonia M. The Philippines: A Unique Nation. Quezon City, Philippines: All Nations Publishing Co., Inc. 1994.

COURSE OUTLINE

TIME TOPIC LEARNING OUTCOMES TEACHING / LEARNING ASSESSMENT / EVALUATION

FRAME ACTIVITIES
/
WEEK
1 ORIENTATION Inform the students on important policies of
-Getting to know each other the University and house rules.
-Validation of documents – RF
-University vision Discuss the core values of the University
-University mission and its importance
-University core values
-House rules Practice the core values of the University.
-Course outline and syllabus
-Grading system Orient the students on the course outline.
-Other concerns
Explain the University grading system.
1 LESSON 1 – HISTORY OF THE LEGISLATURE
-Origins Trace back the history of legislature as a Guided discussion 100% shall submit an
-Structure body. assignment on the history of
*Bicameral the legislature.
*Unicameral Compare the structures of the legislature.
-Advantages
-Disadvantages Identify the advantages and disadvantages
of the structures of the legislature

1 LESSON 2 – BRITISH PARLIAMENT 100% shall take a quiz on the

-Mother of all parliaments Rationalize why the British Parliament is Guided discussion previous chapter.
-Structure called the “Mother of all Parliaments.”
-Composition 100% shall participate in the
-Powers Explain the structure and composition of the discussion
-Election British Parliament.
-Term of office
Discuss the powers of the British
Parliament.

2 LESSON 3 – US CONGRESS
-Supremacy of the legislature
-Structure Discuss the supremacy or primacy of the Guided discussion 100% shall take a quiz on the
-Composition US legislature over the other two previous lesson.
-Powers branches of government. Group work
-Election 100% shall participate in the
-Term of office Explain the structure and composition of the discussion
US legislature.
100% shall submit the outcome
Identify and discuss the powers of the US of the group work
legislature

3 LESSON 4 – OTHER LEGISLATURES

-Germany Identify the names of the legislatures of the Guided discussion 100% shall take a quiz on the
-France enumerated countries. previous lesson.
-Japan Group dynamics
-China Differentiate the structure, composition, and 100% shall participate in the
-Egypt election of members of the legislature of Research debate.
-Saudi Arabia the enumerated countries.
Reportorial activity 100% shall submit their
Identify the names of the legislature of the research on human rights.
enumerated countries.

4 PRELIM EXAM
4 LESSON 5 – EARLY PHILIPPINE LEGISLATURE
-Pre-Spanish
-Spanish colonization Show how the pre-Spanish Philippines Guided discussion 100% shall submit a research
-American occupation made their laws. proposal.
Group dynamics
Compare the legislature of the Philippines 100% is expected to participate
under Spanish colonization and that of Research in the group dynamics.
the American occupation.
Reportorial activity

5 LESSON 6 – PHILIPPINE LEGISLATURE

UNDER THE MALOLOS CONSTITUTION
-History of its adoption Trace back how Emilio Aguinaldo Guided discussion 100% shall take a quiz on the
-Structure constituted the revolutionary Malolos previous lesson.
-Composition Congress. Group dynamics
-Election 100% shall in the group
-Powers Discuss the structure and composition of Reportorial activity dynamics.
the Assembly of Representatives under
the Malolos Constitution.

Enumerate the powers of the Assembly of

Representatives under the Malolos
Constitution.

7 LESSON 7 – PHILIPPINE LEGISLATURE UNDER

THE 1935 CONSTITUTION
-History of its adoption 100% shall take a Quiz on the
-Structure Discuss the structure and composition of Guided discussion previous lesson.
-Composition the Congress under the 1935
-Election Constitution. Debate 100% shall take part in debate.
-Powers
Explain the powers of Congress under the Film showing on SAF 44 100% shall watch the film
1935 Constitution. showing on SAF 44.
Panel discussion
Enumerate the qualifications of the 100% shall attend the panel
members of Congress. Reportorial activity discussion on the topic.

6 MIDTERM EXAM

7 LESSON 8 – PHILIPPINE LEGISLATURE UNDER THE

1943 CONSTITUTION
-History of its adoption Discuss the structure and composition of Guided discussion 100% shall take a Quiz on the
 -Structure the National Assembly under the 1943 previous lesson
-Composition Constitution. Reportorial activity
-Election 100% shall participate in the
-Powers Explain the powers of National Assembly discussion
under the 1943 Constitution.
100% shall take part in the
reportorial activity

8-9 LESSON 9 – PHILIPPINE LEGISLATURE UNDER

THE 1973 CONSTITUTION
-History of its adoption Discuss the structure and composition of Guided discussion 100% shall take a Quiz on the
-Structure the Congress under the 1973 previous lesson
-Composition Constitution. Group research
-Election 100% shall submit evaluation
-Powers Explain the powers of Congress under the Reportorial activity research on the pivot to
1973 Constitution. Asia as the new foreign
policy of the Philippines
Enumerate the qualifications of the
members of Congress.

10 SEMI-FINAL EXAM

11 LESSON 10 – PHILIPPINE LEGISLATURE

UNDER THE 1987 CONSTITUTION
-History of its adoption Discuss the structure and composition of Guided discussion 100% shall take a quiz on the
-Structure the Congress under the 1987 previous lesson.
-Composition Constitution. Reportorial activity
-Election
-Powers Explain the powers of Congress under the
1987 Constitution.

Enumerate the qualifications of the

members of Congress.

12 LESSON 11 – RELATIONS WITH THE TWO

BRNCHES OF GOVERNMENT
-Executive Research on cases involving constitutional Guided discussion 100% shall take part in the
-Judiciary issues between the three principal discussion.
-Constitutional issues branches of the government. Case digest
-Recent celebrated cases involving their 100% shall submit a case
relationship digest involving the three
principal branches of
-Cite issues
government.
 13 RECAP OF THE PREVIOUS TOPICS

14 - 15 SUBMISSION OF REQUIRED PAPERS Check submitted required papers.

Resubmit corrected papers.

Defend papers.

16 FINAL EXAM

GRADING SYSTEM: AVERAGING

A. COMPONENTS OF CLASS STANDING (C.S.):

Activities (related laboratory and non – laboratory activities) 10%

Written Reports or Projects (case study, written composition, research etc.) 15%
Quizzes 10%
Long Tests or Chapter Test 15%
Assignments 10%
TOTAL 60%

B. PERIODICAL EXAMINATION (PRELIM, MIDTERM, SEMI-FINAL, FINAL)

PERIODICAL EXAMINATION 40%

OVERALL 100%

C. COMPUTATION OF GRADES:

1. Prelim Grade = C.S. (0.6) + Prelim Exam (0.4)

2. Midterm Grade = C.S. (0.6) + Midterm Exam (0.4)

3. Semi-Final Grade = C.S. (0.6) + Semi-Final Exam (0.4)

 4. Tentative Final Grade = C.S. (0.6) + Final Exam (0.4)

Final Grade = Prelim Grade + Midterm Grade + Semi-Final Grade + Tentative Final Grade

PREPARED BY: REVIEWED BY: RECOMMENDING APPROVAL:

MIGUEL C. IGNACIO DR. RODRIGO D. COSTALES DR. EDUARDO T. SENAJON

Faculty, COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES Chair, Political and Social Science Department Dean, College of Arts and Sciences

DR. RODRIGO D. COSTALES DATE:

Chair, Political and Social Science Department DATE:

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