L-NU AA 30-00-01-20

LYCEUM-NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY
Dagupan City
COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES

Course Guide

Course Title/Code: PS1 FUNDAMENTALS OF POLITICAL SCIENCE Academic Year: 2021-2022

Name of Faculty: JENELYN BACAY SUPNAD, LPT, Med Semester: 1st
Instructors’ Email: supnad.jenelyn.b@lyceum.edu.ph Class Schedule:
Course Credit: Lecture 3 units Contact Number: 0906-467-9952
Prerequisite: Schedule of Online Consultation Hours:
Google Class Code:

Course Description: This course is designed to provide students with an introduction to Political Science as a discipline. This aims to provide the different
ways in which political scientist study the phenomena of politics and will deepen the student’s understanding of political life as both
a thinker and a citizen, provide full contemporary introduction and overview of governments and politics in the 21 st century. It is also
designed to present the core idea that politics concerns conflicts as well as cooperation regarding matters for large groups of people.
The goal of this course is to introduce students to the discipline’s concepts, terminologies and methods, theories and structures, and
structures of government, bureaucracy, and global politics including international organizations and to explore instances of applied
political science through real world examples.

Program Outcomes:

1. Compare, contrast, and classify the major concepts in the discipline

2. Recognize and define the distinctiveness of the discipline, its subfields, theories, and methods
3. Design and execute research inquiries using appropriate quantitative and qualitative methods guided by theories or conceptual frameworks
4. Demonstrate writers visual and oral presentation skills to produce and present analytical reports
5. Critique, judge and respond to current issues and problems based on a substantive understanding of the historical and contemporary development in the
national and global contexts
6. Develop a predisposition towards ethical political involvement and practice in various forms and on different levels of engagement

Level Outcomes:
At the end of the first year, students are expected to be provided with the central concepts and questions of Political Science.

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Course Outcomes:
At the end of the course, you will be able to:

1. Describe the origins, elements, and principles of State

2. Identify and evaluate different kinds of government
3. Discuss and explain the purpose and functions of State
4. Demonstrate the influence of public opinion on the political decision-making process
5. Describe and analyze the cause of international conflicts; and
6. Identify and assess the influence of major international organizations

Introduction:

This course guide for Fundamentals of Political Science is designed to help you understand the basic principles of political science by combining historical
study of the discipline’s greatest thinkers with analysis to contemporary issues. Students will be able to identify and discuss the questions that perennially
drive the field of political science, including (among many others): “How we define the changing nature of power”?, “How do we differentiate between legitimate
and illegitimate governance”?, “What are the differences between political institutions and Political behavior”?, and “How do leaders define who gets to be heard
and counted in a political community”?.

General Guidelines (House Rules):

This section tells you about the general guidelines for completing this course guide. For specific guidelines and information, kindly review your student manual
or your module guide (if applicable).

1. The class code for Google Classroom specific for this course is to be given by your instructor during the class orientation.
2. Schedule properly your reading assignments and your activity accomplishments.
3. Make sure that you do things one at a time. Read the materials and watch the videos over and over until you are able to get the point of the lesson
4. You will be assessed through formative and summative methods. Kindly see requirements section at the end of this learning packet.
5. You are expected to submit your activities/ exams on the dates indicated in this learning packet. Late submission of activities/ exams will be dealt based
on classroom policies.
6. Your scores for assignments will be notified to you throughout your period of study.
7. You can learn a great deal from discussing aspects of your learning packet with others. Opinions and insights formed while discussing with other people
are no less valuable than those you form while reading books or listening to lectures. There’s nothing wrong in discussing with your classmates but it
should be done before you begin your individual activities. But when you sit down and do individual activities you are expected to work alone and not to
use the work of others (in its entirety or in part) as if it is your own.

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8. The instructor checks your assignments against the work of other students and against internet sources and other published material. If you submit an
assignment that contains work that is not your own without proper referencing and claiming the work of other as your own, you are committing
plagiarism. Plagiarism is a form of academic dishonesty punishable by several guidelines (See student handbook).
9. If you have concerns, kindly communicate with your instructor using the contact information given in this learning packet.
10.If it is not possible to participate in an online discussion due to internet problems, just save your answers in a digitized format in a USB flash drive then
send it thru courier at Lyceum-Northwestern University College of Arts and Sciences, Tapuac District, Dagupan City, Pangasinan or drop it thru the
designated drop-boxes at the university.

Course Outline

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 Week Topic

Week 1 Class Orientation

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August 23, 2020
Unit 1 Political Sciences and Social Sciences and the Dynamics of State
Week 1 Political Sciences and its Methods
August 23-27 Political Science and Other Sciences
Week 2 The State and its Elements
August 30- The Origins of State
September 4
Week 3 Kinds of State
September 6-10
Week 4 Preliminary Exam
September 13-17
Unit 2 The Government
Week 5 Kinds of Government
September 20-24
Week 6 Democracy and Dictatorship
September 27- Presidential and Parliamentary Government
October 1
Week 7 Unitary and Federal Government
October 4-8
Week 8 Midterm Exam
October 11-15
Unit 3 Political Theories and Political Institutions
Week 9 Theories and State Functions
October 18-22

Week 10 Purposes and Functions of State

October 25-29
Week 11 Political Parties and Pressure Groups
November 1-5
Week 12 Semifinal Exam
November 8-12
Unit 4 Relations of State
Week 13 The Law and State
November 15-19 Recognition of the States
Week 14 The Rights and Obligations of State
November 22-26
Week 15 Foreign Policy of State
November 29-
December 3
Week 16 Associations of States: United Nation 4
December 6-10
Week 17 Settlement of Dispute by States
December 13-17
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Course Guide (ASSURE Instructional Model)

Week Topic Learning Outcomes Activities

Unit 1 Political Science and Social Sciences and the Dynamics of State
August 23, Class Orientation Attend an online session using Google Meet on (August 23, 2021 at
2021 1:00 PM
Topic 1 Political Sciences and its Methods
Topic 2 Political Science and Other Sciences
Week 1 1. Describe the scope, nature and define Political Science A-Analyze the Learners:
August 23- 2. Explain Political Science as an art and a science 1. Google classroom activity: Participate in an online forum/
27 3. Discuss and evaluate the different methods of Political Science discussion and share your experiences related to Political
a. Historical Method Science Methods and other branches of Political Science.
b. Scientific Method Due date: August 23, 2021, 1:00 PM.
c. Empirical Method
d. Theoretical Method S-State Standards or Objectives:
e. Juridical Method Please see topic learning outcomes
f. Geographical Method
g. Behavioral Method S-Select Strategies:
h. Psychological Method 1. The following teaching strategies will be used in this
4. Identify the importance and basic things to learn in Political topic:
Science a. Asynchronous online learning- participation in online
5. Describe the relationship of other sciences to Political Science forum
a. Political Science and Natural Science b. Asynchronous online learning- watching a YouTube
b. Political Science and History Video
c. Political Science and Psychology c. Asynchronous online learning- Answering guide
d. Political Science and Anthropology questions
e. Political Science and Sociology d. Synchronous online learning- attending an online
f. Political Science and Economics discussion thru Google Meet
g. Political Science and Ethics e. Offline learning- self-study of printed resources
h. Political Science and Law f. Peer learning- Group Activity

U-Utilize Technology, Media, and Materials (Please refer to your

Module 1)
1. Watch the YouTube Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=76kDFEao8V0

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2. Read your book (Introduction to Political Science-A simplified

text by Juanito E. Donato revised edition 2011) from page 1
to 15

3. After watching the video and reading your book you should
be able to answer the following questions:
a. What is Political Science?
b. How studying Political Science benefits the individual, his
society, and the world at large?
c. What are the methods of Political Science?
d. Is Political Science an art or a science?
e. How other Social Sciences the same and in contrast with
Political Science?

4. Attend an online discussion on this topic on August 25, 2021

at 1:00 PM using Google Meet.

R-Require Learner Participation:

1. Group activity
a. Debate: The class will be divided into two: Affirmative and
Opposition)
b. Study the concepts of Political science being science and
art (page 3 of the book)
c. The debate will be Asian Parliamentary debate and each
speaker will be given 3-5 minutes for their speeches.
d. Debate will happen on August 27, 2021, at 1:00 PM using
Google Meet. Be ready to answer follow up questions
related to your arguments.
Optional Activity: You will be given extra points in your class
standing if you will be able do this activity
1. Create a comparison table showing the similarities and
differences of other science to political science.
2. Submit your answer in the submission bin in Google
Classroom entitled “Submission Bin for Optional Activity 1:
Political Science and other Sciences”

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E-Evaluation:
1. Answer a quiz about Political Sciences and Social Sciences
and the Dynamics of which will be posted in Google
classroom on August 27, 2021, at 1:45 PM.

Topic 3 The State and its Elements

Topic 4 The Origins of State
Week 2 1. Identify and describe the four (4) elements of state A-Analyze the Learners:
August 30- 2. Enumerate the difference between: 1. Google classroom activity: Participate in an online forum/
September a. A national and a citizen discussion and share your experiences related to State and
4 b. Nation and Society its Elements and the Origins of State. Due date: August 30,
c. State and Government 2021, 1:00 PM.
3. Describe the five (5) characteristics of sovereignty:
a. Absolute Power S-State Standards or Objectives:
b. Perpetual Power Please see topic learning outcomes
c. Universal Power
d. Indivisible Power S-Select Strategies:
e. Inalienable Power 1. The following teaching strategies will be used in this topic:
4. Describe the different theories under the theory of History on the a. Asynchronous online learning- participation in online
origins of state: forum
a. The Tribal State b. Asynchronous online learning- watching a YouTube
b. The Greek City-states Video
c. The Roman Empire State c. Synchronous online learning- attending an online
d. The Modern National State discussion thru Google Meet
5. Explain the six (6) reasons on the existence of State d. Offline learning- self-study of printed resources
a. Theory of History e. Peer learning- Group Activity
b. The Divine Right Theory f. Synchronous online learning- answering a posttest
c. The theory of Nature online
d. The Force Theory
e. The Patriarchal Theory U-Utilize Technology, Media, and Materials (Please refer to your
f. The Social Contract Theory Module 2)
6. Discuss the three versions of Social Contract Theory
1. Watch the YouTube Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2X-QSU6-hPU
2. Read your book (Introduction to Political Science-A simplified

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text by Juanito E. Donato revised edition 2011) from page 19

to 43.

3. After watching the video and reading your book you should
be able to answer the following questions:
a. What are the four (4) elements of State?
b. What is a national, citizen?
c. What is a nation, state?
d. What is a state, government?
e. How did the State come about?
f. What are the three (3) versions of Social Contract Theory?
g. What is the best theory that embodies the existence of the
State?
R-Require Learner Participation:

1. Group activity
a. Group with 5 of your classmates.
b. Study the concepts of the Three Versions of Social
Contract Theory from pages 43-44.
c. Choose one among the three versions and create a short
story on How State exist during those times
d. Presentation will be on September 2, 2021, at 1:00 pm

Optional Activity: You will be given extra points in your class

standing if you will be able do this activity
1. Create a Venn Diagram showing the three versions of Social
Contract Theory
2. Submit your answer in the submission bin in Google
Classroom entitled “Submission Bin for Optional Activity 2:
The Origins of State”.

E-Evaluation:
1. Answer a quiz about the state and its elements and the
origins of State which will be posted in Google classroom on
(September 4, 2021)
Topic 5 Kinds of State

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Week 3 1. Describe the kinds of State under Political and Economic System A-Analyze the Learners:
September a. Democracy- Capitalism 1. Google classroom activity: Participate in an online forum/
6-10 b. Democracy- Socialism discussion and share your experiences related to Kinds of
c. Dictatorship- Capitalism State. Due date: September 6, 2021, 1:00 PM.
d. Dictatorship- Socialism
2. Describe the classifications of State under international Law S-State Standards or Objectives:
a. Independent States Please see topic learning outcomes
b. Dependent States
c. Neutral States
d. Neutralized States S-Select Strategies:
1. The following teaching strategies will be used in this topic:
a. Asynchronous online learning- participation in online
forum
b. Asynchronous online learning- watching a YouTube
Video
c. Synchronous online learning- attending an online
discussion thru Google Meet
d. Offline learning- self-study of printed resources
e. Peer learning- Group Activity
f. Synchronous online learning- answering a posttest
online

U-Utilize Technology, Media, and Materials

(Please refer to your Module 3)
1. Watch the YouTube Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_BmjujlZExQ

2. Read your book (Introduction to Political Science- A

simplified text in Political Science by Juanito E. Donato,
revised edition 2011) from page 46-52

3. After watching the video and reading your book you should
be able to answer the following questions:
a. Define the following:
a.1. Democracy

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a.2. Capitalism
a.3. Dictatorship
a.4. Socialism
b. What are Independent States?
c. What are Dependent States?
d. What are Neutral States?
e. What are Neutralized States?

4. Attend an online discussion on this topic on September

8,2021 using Google Meet.

R-Require Learner Participation:

1. Group activity
a. Group with 3 of your classmates.
b. Study the concepts of States under International Law in
your book from pages 48-52.
c. Choose three (3) concepts and each member will give his
explanation on the chosen concept.
d. Create a 15-minute group report to be presented on
September 10, 2021, using Google Meet. Be ready to
answer questions related to your presentation.

Optional Activity: You will be given 3 extra points in your class

standing if you will be able do this activity
1. Make a table showing the important characteristics of States
under International Law.

2. Submit your answer in the submission bin in Google

Classroom entitled “Submission Bin for Optional Activity 3:
Kinds of States

E-Evaluation:
1. Answer a quiz about Kinds of State which will be posted in

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Google classroom on (September 10, 2021)

September Preliminary Exam Answer the 80-points exam that will be posted on September 15,
13-17, 2021. Due date: September 17, 2021)
2021
UNIT 2 The Government
Topic 6 Kinds of Government

Week 5 1. Explain the Aristotle’s classification of government A-Analyze the Learners:

September NUMBER OF RULERS: 1. Google classroom activity: Participate in an online forum/
20--24 a. One Man discussion and share your experiences related to Kinds of
b. Few Persons Government. Due date: September 20, 2021, 1:00 PM.
c. Many Persons
2. Identify and describe the kinds of government under the S-State Standards or Objectives:
Aristotle’s classification of government Please see topic learning outcomes

S-Select Strategies:
1. The following teaching strategies will be used in this topic:
a. Asynchronous online learning- participating an online
forum
b. Asynchronous online learning- watching a YouTube
Video
c. Synchronous online learning- attending an online
discussion thru Google Meet
d. Offline learning- self-study of printed resources
e. Peer learning- Group Activity
f. Synchronous online learning- answering a posttest
online

U-Utilize Technology, Media, and Materials

(Please refer to your Module 4)
1. Watch the YouTube Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ny_EUJXHHs
2. Read your book (Introduction to Political Science- A
simplified text in Political Science by Juanito E. Donato,
revised edition 2011) from page 54-58

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3. After watching the video and reading your book you should
be able to answer the following questions:
a. What is Monarchy?
b. What is Tyranny?
c. What is Aristocracy?
d. What is Oligarchy?
e. What is Democracy?
f. What is Mobocracy?

4. Attend an online discussion on this topic on (September 22,

2021, using Google Meet.

R-Require Learner Participation:

1. Group activity
a. Group with 3 of your classmates.
b. Study the concepts of Aristotle’s Classification of
Government from pages 55-58 of your book.
c. The group will be selected randomly, and you will be
informed before the activity.
d. Create a 15-minute group report on their personal
understanding using any graph that will embody the
Aristotle’s Classification of Government to be presented
on September 24, 2021, using Google Meet. Be ready to
answer questions related to your presentation.

Optional Activity: You will be given extra points in your class

standing if you will be able do this activity
1. Create a table showing the differences of each Aristotle’s
Classification of Government

2. Submit your answer in the online forum to be posted on

Google Classroom.
E-Evaluation:
1. Answer a quiz on this topic which will be posted in Google
classroom on September 24, 2021.
Topic 7 Democracy and Dictatorship

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Topic 8 Presidential and Parliamentary form of Government

Week 6 1. Explain the difference between direct and representative A-Analyze the Learners:
September democracy 1. Google classroom activity: Participate in an online forum
27-Octrober 2. Describe the seven (7) democratic institutions regarding the difference between democracy and dictatorship
1 3. Explain the difference between authoritarianism and and presidential and parliamentary government. (Due:
totalitarianism September 27, 2021)
4. Explain the difference between fascism and communism
5. Explain the difference between presidential and parliamentary S-State Standards or Objectives:
form of government Please see topic learning outcomes
6. Analyze the four (4) features of presidential government
7. Analyze the five (5) features of parliamentary form of government S-Select Strategies:
8. Identify the pros and cons of presidential and parliamentary form 1. The following teaching strategies will be used in this topic:
of government a. Asynchronous online learning- participating in an
online forum
b. Asynchronous online learning- watching a YouTube
Video
c. Synchronous online learning- attending an online
discussion thru Google Meet
d. Offline learning- self-study of printed resources
e. Peer learning- Group Activity
f. Synchronous online learning- answering a posttest
online

U-Utilize Technology, Media, and Materials

(Please refer to your Module 5)
1. Watch the YouTube Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j2c8G0bBfHk

2. Read your book (Introduction to Political Science- A

simplified text in Political Science by Juanito E. Donato,
revised edition 20111) from page 60-88

3. After watching the video and reading your book you should
be able to answer the following questions:
a. What is democracy?
b. What is dictatorship?
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c. What is Presidential?
d. What is Parliamentary?
e. How are the different democratic institutions
important in a democracy?
f. What are the features of parliamentary and
presidential form of government?

R-Require Learner Participation:

1. Group activity
a. Group with 3 of your classmates.
b. Study the concepts of democracy and dictatorship as well
as presidential and parliamentary form of government in
your book (page 60-88)
c. The concept that you will present will be selected
randomly and you will be informed before the activity.
d. Create a 15-minute group report to be presented on
September 29, 2021, using Google Meet. Be ready to
answer questions related to your presentation.
e. The group report should answer the questions which will
be announce during the discussion.

Optional Activity: You will be given extra points in your class

standing if you will be able do this activity
1. Select one of the features of parliamentary and presidential
form of government described in this chapter. Create a
narrative report on the chosen feature.

2. Submit your answer in Google Classroom in the submission

bin entitled “Presidential vs. Parliamentary Form of
Government”

E-Evaluation:
1. Answer a quiz about Democratic vs. Dictatorship,
Presidential vs. Parliamentary which will be posted in Google
classroom on (October 1, 2021)
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Topic 9 Unitary and Federal Form of Government

Week 7 1. Explain the difference between unitary and federal form of
October 4-8 government
2. Identify and analyze the two (2) features of unitary form of
government
3. Identify and analyze the two (2) features of federal form of
government
4. Identify the advantages of unitary form of government
5. Identify the advantages of federal form of government
6. Identify the disadvantages of unitary form of government
7. Identify the disadvantages of federal form of government
A-Analyze the Learners:
1. Google classroom activity: Participate in an online forum/
discussion and share your experiences related to Unitary
and Federal Government. Due date: October 4, 2021, 1:00
PM.
S-State Standards or Objectives:
Please see topic learning outcomes
S-Select Strategies:
The following teaching strategies will be used in this topic:
a. Asynchronous online learning- participating in online
forum
b. Asynchronous online learning- watching a YouTube
Video
c. Synchronous online learning- attending an online
discussion thru Google Meet
d. Offline learning- self-study of printed resources
e. Peer learning- Group Activity
f. Synchronous online learning- answering a posttest
online

U-Utilize Technology, Media, and Materials

(Please refer to your Module 6)
1. Watch the YouTube Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KE3CwMkVzTw

2. Read your book (Introduction to Political Science- A

simplified text in Political Science by Juanito E. Donato,
revised edition 2011) from page 90-94
3. After watching the video and reading your book you should
be able to answer the following questions:
a. What is the nature of Unitary form of government?
b. What is the nature of federal form of government?

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R-Require Learner Participation:

1. Group activity
a. Group with 3 of your classmates.
b. Study the concepts of unitary and federal form of
government in your book (page 90-94)
c. The concept that you will present will be selected
randomly and you will be informed before the activity.
d. Create a 15-minute group report to be presented on
October 6, 2021, using Google Meet. Be ready to answer
questions related to your presentation.
e. The group report should answer the questions which
will be announce during the discussion.

Optional Activity: You will be given extra points in your class

standing if you will be able do this activity
1. Create a Venn diagram showing the difference between
unitary and federal in terms of features.
2. Submit your answer in Google Classroom in the submission
bin entitled “Optional Activity on Federal vs, Unitary form of
Government”

E-Evaluation:
1. Answer a quiz on this topic which will be posted in google
classroom on October 8, 2021.
Week 8 Midterm Exam Answer the 80 points exam that will be posted on October 13, 2021
October 11-
15

Unit 3 Political Theories and Political Institutions

Topic 10 Theories and State Functions

Week 9 1. Discuss the different theories of State Functions: A-Analyze the Learners:
October 18- a. Anarchism 1. Google classroom activity: Participate in an online forum/
22 b. Individualism discussion and share your experiences related to Theories of
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c. Socialism State Function. Due date: October 18, 2021, 1:00 PM.
d. Communism
E. Fascism S-State Standards or Objectives:
F. Dictatorship Please see topic learning outcomes
G. Democracy
2. Identify the defects of Anarchism S-Select Strategies:
3. Identify the defects of the Individualist Theory a. The following teaching strategies will be used in this
4. Identify the defects of Socialism topic:
5. Identify the defects of Communism b. Synchronous online learning- participating in an online
6. Identify the defects of fascism learning game
7. Identify the defects of Dictatorship c. Asynchronous online learning- watching a YouTube Video
8. Identify the defects of Democracy d. Synchronous online learning- attending an online
9. Identify and discuss the characteristics of the Theory of discussion thru Google Meet
Democracy e. Offline learning- self-study of printed resources
a. Rational Empiricism f. Peer learning- Group Activity
b. The Emphasis on the Individual g. Synchronous online learning- answering a posttest online
c. The Instrumental Nature of the State
d. The Principle of Voluntarism
e. The Concept of the Law Behind the Law U-Utilize Technology, Media, and Materials
f. The Emphasis on the Means (Please refer to your Module 7)
g. Discussion and Consent 1. Watch the YouTube Video
h. Equality https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pTuj57uXWlk

2. Read your book (Introduction to Political Science- A

simplified text in Political Science by Juanito E. Donato,
revised edition 2011) from page 98-108

3. After watching the video and reading your book you should
be able to answer the following questions:
a. Compare and contrast democracy and anarchism
b. Compare and contrast socialism and communism
c. Compare and contrast fascism and dictatorship
R-Require Learner Participation:

1. Group activity
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a. Group with 5 of your classmates.

b. Study the characteristics of democracy that can be found
on your main reference at page 105
c. Create a 15-minute role play specifying all the
characteristics of democracy to be presented on October
20,2021 using Google Meet. One member one
characteristics.

Optional Activity: You will be given extra points in your class

standing if you will be able do this activity
1. Study the different state functions and create a short
narrative on it.
2. Submit it to google classroom.

E-Evaluation:
1. Answer a quiz about State functions which will be posted in
Google classroom on October 22, 2021)

Topic 11 Purposes and Functions of State

Week 10 1. Describe the purpose of state A-Analyze the Learners:

October 25- 2. Identify the different functions of state 1. Google classroom activity: Participate in an online forum/
29 3. Identify the purposes of the state and the people discussion and share your experiences related to Theories of
4. Identify the purposes of the people, state, and government State Function. Due date: October 25, 2021, 1:00 PM.

S-State Standards or Objectives:

Please see topic learning outcomes

S-Select Strategies:
1. The following teaching strategies will be used in this topic:
a. Asynchronous online learning- participating in an online
activity
b. Asynchronous online learning- watching a YouTube Video
c. Synchronous online learning- attending an online
discussion thru Google Meet

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d. Offline learning- self-study of printed resources

e. Peer learning- Group Activity
f. Synchronous online learning- answering a posttest online

U-Utilize Technology, Media, and Materials

(Please refer to your Module 8)
1. Watch the YouTube Video:
a. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=81jmL-jUdcA
b. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=onWWfucwhSs

2. Read your book (Introduction to Political Science- A

simplified text in Political Science by Juanito E. Donato,
revised edition 2011) from page 112-116

3. After watching the video and reading your book you should
be able to answer the following questions:
a. What are the purposes of State?
b. What are Essential functions?
c. What are Service functions?
d. What are Business functions?

R-Require Learner Participation:

1. Group activity
a. Group with 2 of your classmates.
b. Study the examples of purposes of state, people, and
government in your book (page 116).
c. The purposes that you will present will be selected
randomly and you will be informed before the activity.
d. Create a 15-minute group report to be presented on
October 27, 2021, using Google Meet. Be ready to answer
questions related to your presentation.
e. The group report should answer the questions which will
be given by instructor during the class.

Optional Activity: You will be given extra points in your class

standing if you will be able do this activity
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1. Read an article in a recent political journal or state’s journal.

Write out a brief interpretation on how a certain state take into
action its purposes.
2. Submit your answer in Google Classroom in the submission
bin entitled “Optional Activity on Purposes of State”

E-Evaluation:
Answer a quiz Purposes of State in Google classroom on October
29, 2021
Topic 12 Political Parties and Pressure Groups
Week 11 1) Explain the functions of Political Parties A-Analyze the Learners:
November 2) Explain the different Party Systems 1) Google classroom activity: Participate in an online forum and
1-5 3) Identify the advantages and disadvantages of Political share your experience on different political parties in the
Parties Philippines. Due date: November 3, 2021, 1:00 PM.
4) Explain the dynamics of interest groups.
S-State Standards or Objectives:
Please see topic learning outcomes

S-Select Strategies:
The following teaching strategies will be used in this topic:
a. Asynchronous online learning- participating in an online
forum
b. Asynchronous online learning- watching a YouTube Video
c. Synchronous online learning- attending an online
discussion thru Google Meet
d. Offline learning- self-study of printed resources
e. Peer learning- Group Activity
f. Synchronous online learning- answering a posttest online

U-Utilize Technology, Media, and Materials

(Please refer to your Module 9)
1. Watch a video to be posted on Google classroom on
November 3, 2021

2. Read your book (Introduction to Political Science- A

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simplified text in Political Science by Juanito E. Donato,

revised edition 2011) from page 118-123.

3. After watching the video and reading your book you should
be able to answer the following questions:
a. What are political parties?
b. What are interest groups?
c. What is the nature of Political Parties?
d. What is the nature of interest groups?
e. How Political Parties and Interest Groups dominated a
certain Political Arena?

R-Require Learner Participation:

1. Group activity:
a. Group with 3 of your classmates.
b. Study the concepts of Political Parties and Pressure
Groups from pages 118-123
c. Choose three (3) concepts and each member will give
his point of view relating to the recent news and
concepts
d. Present your selected study based on the given
guidelines within 15-minutes on November 5, 2021,
using Google Meet. Be ready to answer questions
related to your presentation.

Optional Activity: You will be given extra points in your class

standing if you will be able do this activity
1) Create an essay on the different success and failures of
Political Parties and Pressure groups up to date.
2) Submit your answer in Google Classroom in the submission
bin entitled “Optional Activity on Political Parties and
Pressure Groups”

E-Evaluation:
1. Answer a quiz on this topic which will be posted in the
Google Classroom on November 5, 2021, at 1:45 pm.
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Week 12 Semifinal Exam Answer the 80-points exam that will be posted on Google Classroom
November
8-12
Unit 4 Relations of State
Topic 13 The Law and the State
Topic 14 Recognition of the States
Week 13 1. Explain the different schools of Law A-Analyze the Learners:
November 2. Explain the different legal system
15-19 3. Describe the concept of Constitution and Statute 1. Google classroom activity: Participate in an online forum and
4. Analyze the concept of Constitution in terms of: share your ideas and experiences about laws and recognition
a. Purpose of states. Due date: November 15, 2021)
b. Kinds
c. Methods S-State Standards or Objectives:
5. Explain how a state can be recognized Please see topic learning outcomes
6. Explain how a government can be recognized
7. Describe the consequences of recognition state or government S-Select Strategies:
1. The following teaching strategies will be used in this topic:
a. Asynchronous online learning- participating in an online
forum
b. Asynchronous online learning- watching a YouTube Video
c. Synchronous online learning- attending an online
discussion thru Google Meet
d. Offline learning- self-study of printed resources
e. Peer learning- Group Activity
f. Synchronous online learning- answering a posttest online

U-Utilize Technology, Media, and Materials

(Please refer to your Module 10)
1. Watch the YouTube Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fB0wsdmV3Sw

2. Read your book (Introduction to Political Science- A

simplified text in Political Science by Juanito E. Donato,
revised edition 2011) from page 125-145.

3. After watching the video and reading your book you should
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be able to answer the following questions:

a. What are the kinds of recognition of State?
b. What are the kinds of recognition of Government?
c. How are states recognized?
d. How are governments recognized?
e. What are the different rights and obligations of
State?

R-Require Learner Participation:

1. Group activity
a. Group with 3 of your classmates.
b. Study the concepts of the Rights and Obligations of State
c. Choose three (3) concepts and each member will discuss
the concept chosen during the discussion
d. Present your presentation using Google Meet. Be ready to
answer questions related to your presentation.

Optional Activity: You will be given extra points in your class

standing if you will be able do this activity
1) Create a table showing the explanation of different authors/
scientist on the different rights and obligations of State.
2) Submit your answer in Google Classroom in the submission
bin entitled “Optional Activity on the Law and the State and
Recognition of the States”

E-Evaluation:
Your group activity will be considered as your quiz.

Topic 15 The Rights and Obligations of State

Week 14 1) Identify and discuss the different rights enjoyed by states under A-Analyze the Learners:
November international law. 1. Google classroom activity: Participate in an online forum and
22-26 a. The Right of Existence and Self-Defense share your ideas and experiences about rights and
b. The Right of Independence obligations of states. Due date: November 22, 2021)
c. The Right of Equality

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d. The Right of Property and Domain S-State Standards or Objectives:

e. The Right of Jurisdiction Please see topic learning outcomes
f. The Right of Diplomatic Intercourse
2) Identify the difference between Independence and Intervention S-Select Strategies:
3) Identify and discuss the different kinds of Intervention a. The following teaching strategies will be used in this
4) Discuss the Monroe Doctrine topic:
5) Identify what the Right Is and What the Right is not b. Synchronous online learning- participating in an online
6) Identify the difference between Non-Territorial and Territorial quiz bee
Possessions c. Asynchronous online learning- watching a YouTube Video
7) Identify and discuss the modes of Acquiring territory d. Synchronous online learning- attending an online
8) Discuss the Right of Innocent Passage discussion thru Google Meet
e. Offline learning- self-study of printed resources
f. Peer learning- Group Activity
g. Synchronous online learning- answering a posttest online

U-Utilize Technology, Media, and Materials

(Please refer to your Module 11)
1. Watch the YouTube Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k0gkvRLoqAQ

2. Read your book (Introduction to Political Science- A

simplified text in Political Science by Juanito E. Donato,
revised edition 2011) from pages 148-178
3. After watching the video and reading your book you should
be able to answer the following questions:
a. How the right of Innocent Passage applies?
b. How jurisdiction over the High Seas applies?
c. What are the rules on the jurisdiction over national
waters?
d. What are the restrictions on territorial jurisdiction?
e. What diplomats do?
f. What are the diplomatic immunities?

R-Require Learner Participation:

1. Group activity
a. Group with 5 of your classmates.
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b. Understand Study guide 15 (page 148-178)

c. The study topic that you will present will be selected
randomly and you will be informed before the activity.
d. Create a 15-minute group report to be presented on
November 24, 2021, using Google Meet. Be ready to
answer questions related to your presentation.
e. The group report should answer the questions which will
be announced during the meeting.
Optional Activity: You will be given extra points in your class
standing if you will be able do this activity
1) Write a narrative report on the Right of Innocent Passage
2) Submit your answer in Google Classroom in the submission
bin entitled “Optional Activity on the Rights and Obligations
of State”.
E-Evaluation:
Answer a quiz about Rights and Obligations of State which will be
posted in Google classroom on November 26, 2021

Topic 16 Foreign Policy of the State

Week 15 1. Explain the nature and objectives of foreign policy A-Analyze the Learners:
November 2. Identify and discuss the factors that shape the foreign policy 1. Google classroom activity: Participate in an online forum and
29- 3. Trace the formulation of foreign policy in the Philippines share your experiences on Philippine Foreign Policy Due:
December 3 4. Discuss the foreign policy of the Philippines November 29, 2020)

S-State Standards or Objectives:

Please see topic learning outcomes

S-Select Strategies:
a. The following teaching strategies will be used in this
topic:
b. Asynchronous online learning- participating in an online
forum
c. Asynchronous online learning- watching a YouTube Video
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d. Synchronous online learning- attending an online

discussion thru Google Meet
e. Offline learning- self-study of printed resources
f. Peer learning- Group Activity
g. Synchronous online learning- answering a posttest online

U-Utilize Technology, Media, and Materials

(Please refer to your Module 12)
1. Watch the YouTube Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=__kVXZ7qXiY
2. After watching the video should be able to answer the
following questions:
a. How Foreign Policy shapes the international relations of
the Philippines?
b. Is Foreign Policy important
c. What is the important foreign Policy in the Philippines?

R-Require Learner Participation:

1. Group activity
2. Group with 3 of your classmates.
3. Create a 15-minute video showing the importance of foreign
policy?
4. Post your video in Google Classroom.

Optional Activity: You will be given extra points in your class

standing if you will be able do this activity
1) Create an essay on how foreign policy impacted the
Philippines in terms of international aspects.
2) Submit your answer in Google Classroom in the submission
bin entitled “Optional Activity on Foreign Policy”

E-Evaluation:
Create an essay on Philippine Foreign Policy. Submit your answers
to Google Classroom with the title “Submission Bin for Quiz for
Philippine Foreign Policy”. Due: December 3, 2021

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Topic 17 Association of States: UNITED NATIONS

Week 16 1. Identify the members and membership in the U.N A-Analyze the Learners:
December 2. Discuss the purposes of the United Nations 1. Google classroom activity: Participate in an online forum and
6-10 3. Identify the principles of the United Nation share your idea on Associations of State (Due: December 6,
4. Identify and discuss the different organs of United Nations 2021
S-State Standards or Objectives:
Please see topic learning outcomes

S-Select Strategies:
1. The following teaching strategies will be used in this topic:
a. Asynchronous online learning- participating in an online
forum
b. Asynchronous online learning- watching a YouTube Video
c. Synchronous online learning- attending an online
discussion thru Google Meet
d. Offline learning- self-study of printed resources
e. Peer learning- Group Activity
f. Synchronous online learning- answering a posttest online

U-Utilize Technology, Media, and Materials

(Please refer to your Module 13)
1. Watch the YouTube Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j5sU5H-IBSg
2. Read your book (Introduction to Political Science- A
simplified text in Political Science by Juanito E. Donato,
revised edition 2011) from pages 190-194
3. After watching the video and reading your book you should
be able to answer the following questions:
a. What is US stands for?
b. What is general assembly?
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c. What is security council?

d. What is Secretariat?
R-Require Learner Participation:

1. Group activity
a. Group with 5 of your classmates.
b. Study the Associations of States: United Nations
c. Create a 15-minute group report based on the importance
of Associations of States. Your report will be presented on
December 8, 2021, using Google Meet. Be ready to
answer questions related to your presentation.

Optional Activity: You will be given extra points in your class

standing if you will be able do this activity
1) Create an essay on Associations of States and its importance
2) Submit your answer in Google Classroom in the submission
bin entitled “Optional Activity on Associations of State”

E-Evaluation:
Answer a quiz about Associations of States which will be posted in
Google classroom on (December 10, 2021)

Topic 18 Settlement of Dispute by States

Week 17 1) Identify and discuss the Methods of Settling Disputes A-Analyze the Learners:
December 2) Discuss the role of International Court of Justice 1. Google classroom activity: Participate in an online forum
13-17 3) Identify and discuss the forcible measures Short of War regarding your own experience in Settlement of Disputes by
States. (Due: December 13, 2021)

S-State Standards or Objectives:

Please see topic learning outcomes

S-Select Strategies:
The following teaching strategies will be used in this topic:
a. Asynchronous online learning- participating in an online
forum
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b. Asynchronous online learning- watching a YouTube Video

c. Synchronous online learning- attending an online
discussion thru Google Meet
d. Offline learning- self-study of printed resources
e. Peer learning- Group Activity
f. Synchronous online learning- answering a posttest online

U-Utilize Technology, Media, and Materials

(Please refer to your Module 14)
1. Watch the YouTube Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j2c8G0bBfHk
2. Read an article in Google Classroom about disputes by states
3. After watching the video and reading the article you should
be able to answer the following questions:
a. How disputes triggers?
b. How important to settle disputes?
R-Require Learner Participation:

1. Group activity
a. Group with 5 of your classmates.
b. Answer the activities in Google Classroom about how to
settle disputes (December 15, 2020)

Optional Activity: You will be given extra points in your class

standing if you will be able do this activity
1) Write an essay on the impact of disputes in every State
2) Submit your answer in Google Classroom in the submission
bin entitled “Optional Activity on Settlement of dispute by
States””

E-Evaluation:
Answer a quiz about Settlement of disputes by States in Google
classroom on (December 17, 2021)
Week 18 Final Exam Answer the 80 points exam that will be posted on your google
December classroom
20-24 Start time: 1:00 pm
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Due Time: 2:00 pm

COURSE REQUIREMENTS
Formative Assessment Methods:
Activities indicated in the “Analysis” part of the module
Informal class recitations

Summative Assessment Methods:

Quizzes, Unit test, Recitation, Online Synchronous and Asynchronous Activities, Periodic Examinations

Note: Rubrics for each class work will be given by your instructor during the briefing before the activity.

GRADING SYSTEM
Lecture:
CLASS STANDING…………………………………………………………………………………..…………………………………… 60%
• Quizzes……………………………………………………………………………………………….. 10%
• Unit Test……………………………………………………………………………………………… 20%
• Recitation…………………………………………………………………………………………… 20%
• Requirements…………………………………………………………………………………………. 10%

PERIODIC EXAM………………………………………..…………………......................................................................... 40%

Total: 100%

Overall grade: Add prelim, midterm, semi-final, final grade divided by 4

BIBLIOGRAPHY

Main Reference:
Introduction to Political Science- A simplified text in Political Science by Juanito E. Donato, revised edition 2011)

Prepared by: Recommended by: Approved by:

JENELYN B. SUPNAD, LPT, Med DR. JACQUELINE C. CATUBIG DR. MARINA O. ABELLA
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Instructor Dean, College of Arts and Sciences Vice-President, Academic Affairs

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