COURSE SYLLABUS

In
Soc Sci 5
Philippine Constitution, Politics and Governance
1st Semester, AY 2016-2017

Department/ Area : Social Sciences and Management Department

Curriculum : BSIT, BSECE, BSEE
Curricular Year : Second Year and Third Year
No. of Hours/Sem. : 54 Hours
Credit Unit(s) : 3 Units
Prerequisite(s) : None

VISION OF THE UNIVERSITY : A premier multidisciplinary-technological university.

MISSION OF THE UNIVERSITY : The University shall primarily provide advanced professional and technical instruction for special purposes, advanced
studies in industrial trade, agriculture, fishery, forestry, aeronautics, and land-based programs, arts and sciences, health sciences, information technology and
other relevant fields of study. It shall also undertake research and extension services, and provide progressive leadership in its areas of specialization.
GOALS OF THE COLLEGE : CAS aims at the integral development of the individual toward fullness as a human being through humanistic and scientific
studies.

PROGRAM OUTCOMES : At the end of the course, the students shall be able to:

PO 1 Articulate and discuss the latest developments in the field of practice

PO 2 Communicate effectively through oral and in written forms using both English and Filipino
PO 3 Work effectively and independently in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams
PO 4 Act in recognition of professional, social and ethical responsibilities
PO 5 Preserve and promote “Filipino historical and cultural heritage” (based on RA 7722)
PO 6 Have a critical mind on how to become a politician that can govern and change the country to attain a certain level of political maturity that will pave the
way towards betterment and development and truly concerned of the welfare of the Filipino people.
PO 7 Appreciate the political dynamics prevailing in the country.
PO 8 Become involved and active participant in the political affairs of the country
PO 9 Become active and effective participants in nation building.

COURSE DESCRIPTION :
This course will lead the way to the understanding of politics, governance and the 1987 Philippine Constitution. This entails an in-depth discussion of the
Philippine politics and government and the prevailing issues affecting the country in general. This will also include a thorough deliberation of the pertinent
provisions of the 1987 Philippine Constitution.

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES :

CO1 Have a comprehensive view and clear understanding of the Philippine political landscape and Philippine governance, and the significant role of the
Philippine Constitution in providing stability and harmony in the Philippine governmental affairs.
CO2 Become involved and active participant in the political affairs of the country.
CO3 Understand the Philippine bureaucratic and political system.
CO4 Realize the individual rights of the citizens as protected by the Philippine Constitution.
CO5 Imbibe and internalize the provisions of the Philippine Constitution and become people that adheres to justice and propriety in governing the
affairs of the country
CO6 Appreciate the services rendered by the government in the promotion of social justice, human rights, and science and technology.
 CO7 Have a vast understanding on citizenships and territorial integrity.

INTENDED ASSESSMENT TEACHING/LE CONTENTS LEARNING REFERENCE NO. OF HOURS REMARKS/

LEARNING TASK(S) ARNING RESOURCE EVALUATION
OUTCOMES ACTIVITY
SLO1: Discuss the Oral Exam Discuss the CTU/CAS Mission, CTU Manual 3 Hrs.
University’s and importance the Vision and Goals Posters of CTU Students can now
the College’s Essay adherence of VMGO relate the
Vision, Mission University’s relevance of the
and Goals. VMGO university’s
VMGO to their
SLO2: Relate the Making an essay degree program
Vision, Mission on the relation of and how will they
and Goals of the VMGO to their be able to carry
College and the respective degree out the VMGO
University to the program
course.

SLO3: Point out

the relevant
relationship of
the VMGO to
their degree
program.

CO1 Have a Written Quiz Lecture State as a political Books Costales, Rodrigo 3 Hrs. Students now
comprehensive Discussion and legal concept; Reviewers A. Politics and identify the
view and clear Recitation Grou activity Internet Sources Governance: elements of the
understanding of Governance as a History, State.
the Philippine Essay social and political Government and 3 Hrs.
political concept and Constitution. Rex Students are able
landscape and practice Bookstore: to define each
Philippine Quezon City, element.
governance in Affairs of the 2010. 3 Hrs.
providing stability state and Students are able
and harmony in government. Dannug, Roman R to realize the
the Philippine and Campanilla, importance of
governmental Citizens Marlo B. Politics, government and
affairs. Territory Governance and its governance.
Sovereignty Government with
SLO1 Concept of Philippine
State Forms of Constitution,
Government. Quezon City: C &
State E Publishing,
Nation and State 2004.
Elements of the
State
Acts of
Government
Acts of State
Doctrine
Rights of the
State
State as the
Parent of the
Country
SLO2
Understanding
Politics

Definition of
Politics
Essentials of
Politics
Power in Politics
Sources of Politics

SLO3
Understanding
Governance

Definition of
Governance

CO2 Become Quiz Interactive Legislative Power Books www.senate.gov. 3 hrs. Students know
involved and Discussion hil and understand
active participant Reporting How a Bill Government 3 hrs. the powers of the
in the political Lecture Becomes a Law website www.suremecour state and
affairs of the t.gov.hil government; and
country. Executive Power
Dannug, Roman R Students become
SLO1 Powers of Judicial Power and Campanilla, more critical
State and Marlo B. Politics, when state and
Government Taxation Governance and government
 Government with exercise their
SLO2 Inherent Imminent domain Philippine broad and major
Powers of the _Olice _ower Constitution, powers.
State Quezon City: C &
E Publishing,
2004.

MIDTERM 3 hrs.
CO3 Re orting Lecture Doctrine of Books Costales, Rodrigo 3 hrs. Students are able
Tripartite A. Politics and know and
Understand the Quiz Interactive Separation of Websites Governance: 3 hrs. understand the
Philippine Discussion Powers History, doctrine of
bureaucratic and Government and separation of
political system. System of Check Constitution. Rex powers and the
and Balance Bookstore: system of check
SLO1 Branches of Quezon City, and balance in a
the Government Appropriation 2010. democratic
Law setting; and
SLO2 Doctrine of Dannug, Roman R
Separation of Non-Delegation of and Campanilla, Students
Powers and Power Marlo B. Politics, appreciate the
Complimentary Governance and merits and
Principles Delegation of Government with demerits of the
Power Philippine doctrines in the
SLO3 Public Constitution, light of Philippine
Accountability Public Office is a Quezon City: C & problems and
Public Trust E Publishing, needs.
2004.
 Impeachment Students are able
to know and
Impeachment understand the
Proceedings importance of
ethics and
Ombudsman and accountability in
Sandiganbayan public service.

Students
appreciated more
the ethical
standards of
public officials as
provided for by
law.
CO4 Realize the Quiz Discussion Democracy and Book Ramirez, Efren V. Students able to
individual rights Republicanism The New 3 hrs. learn the
of the citizens as Research Lecture Philippine fundamental
protected by the Renunciation of Constitution with 3 hrs. principles and
Philippine Recitation War Emphasis on the policies guiding
Constitution. Historical the operations
Defensive War Development of and behavior of
SLO1 Philippine the Philippine Philippine
State’s Policies Doctrine of Government, government and
and Principles Incorporation Human Rights and the Filipino
Public Service. people;
Civilian Barba Press: Cebu
Supremacy Over City, 2002. Students finally
Military appreciates the
 policies and
Separation of principles by way
State and Church of critical analysis
based on existing
Nuclear Weapons problems and
Policy of Foreign expectations; and
Military
Participate in the
Social Justice political process
as democratic
Policy of Abortion agents and
responsible
Other Principles citizens.
and State Policies
CO5 Imbibe Research Lecture Protection Book Ramirez, Efren V. 3 hrs. Students finally
and internalize Against the State The New know and
the provisions of Quiz Re_orting Philippine 3 hrs. understand the
the Philippine Liberties and Constitution with rights and duties
Constitution and Order Emphasis on the 3 hrs. of being a citizen
become people Historical of the Philippines;
that adheres to Due Process Development of
justice and Clause the Philippine Students are
propriety in Government, made aware on
governing the Equal Protection Human Rights and their rights and
affairs of the of the Law Public Service. responsibilities;
country Barba Press: Cebu
Right Against City, 2002. Students
SLO1 Bill of Rights Unreasonable appreciate life
Searches and and freedom.
Seizures

Warrantless
Arrest

Warrantless
Search

Privacy of
Communication

Freedom of
Expression

Freedom of
Expression and
Speech

Parliamentary
Immunity

Freedom of the
Press

Right to Peaceful
Assembly

Privacy of Public
Officials
Freedom of
Religion

Liberty of Abode

Right to Travel

Right to
Information

Right to Form
Union

Right to Just
Compensation

Non-Impairment
Clause

Free Access to the

Courts

Rights of Persons
Under Custodial
Investigation

Right to Bail
 Rights of the
Accused

Privilege of the
Writ of Habeas
Corpus

Right to Speedy
Trial

Right Against Self-

Incrimination

CO6 Appreciate Quiz Lecture Administrative Book Cruz, Isagani. 3 hrs. Students know
the services and Political Political Law and and understand
rendered by the Autonomy Constitutional the nature of local
government in Law. Quezon City: governments;
the promotion of Presidential Central Law Book
social justice, Power of Publishing Co., Students know
human rights, and Supervision Inc. 2002. the scope and
science and limitations of the
technology. Congressional powers of local
Power of Control governments; and
SLO1 Local
Government Disciplinary Students can now
Units and its Power actively
Functions participate in local
Sangguniang government
Kabataan efforts toward
 community
development.
CO7 Have a vast Quiz Lecture Citizens under the Book Cruz, Isagani. 3 hrs. Students are
understanding on 1987 Constitution Political Law and made to
citizenship and Research Discussions Website Constitutional 3 hrs. understand
territorial Citizens by Law. Quezon City: Philippine
integrity. Debate Election Central Law Book citizenship;
Publishing Co.,
SLO1 People of Naturalized Inc. 2002 Students then
the Philippines Citizens appreciate the
rights of the
SLO2 Territory Natural-Born citizens of the
Citizens Philippines

Citizens by Students are able

Marriage to appreciate the
value and
Dual Allegiance importance of
Philippine
National Territory territory.

Domains

Territorial Sea
FINAL EXAM 3 hrs
TOTAL 54 hrs.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
1. Attendance
2. Active Participation
3. Quizzes
4. Research Paper, Projects, Assignments, Reporting, Oral Recitation
5. Major Examinations (Midterm, Final)
6. Documentation

Evaluation Procedures; (Approved Grading System Applicable to the Course/Program)

1. Assignment 10%
2. Reporting/Research Paper, etc. 20%
3. Quizzes 30%
4. Major Examinations (Prelim, Mid-term,Pre-Final, Final Exams ) 40%

100%
Prepared by:

Atty. Catherine R. Adlawan-Sanchez, REB

Part-Time Instructor

Date Submitted: November 7, 2017

Upon Recommendation by the Curriculum Committee:

ARLENE R. SALAC, MA.Ed. HILARIA A. PABLO,M.A. CHARISMA G. LUMAYAG,

Dev.Ed.D.
Member Chairman Member

APPROVED BY:

EDWIN A. PILAPIL, Ed.D.

College Dean