UNIVERSITY OF ANTIQUE

CBA-Graduate School

Master of Public Administration

First Semester, AY 2021-2022

Course Code: PA 509 Descriptive Title: Development Perspectives

Credit Units: 3 Number of Hours: 54 Professor: Dr. Loyalda T. Bolivar Email Add: loyalda.bolivar@antiquespride.edu.ph
loyalda.bolivar@gmail.com
Course Guide

Course Outline Objectives Activities/Expected Outputs Reporters/Sharers

(here indicate your
interest for a topic to
share)
Part I. To get acquainted with one Shared ones self and views and have gained little All
Introduction another, to level off, understand knowledge of professor and classmates.
the importance of self-
development and initially be Had an initial reflection about self and societal
acquainted with the concept of development on the whole.
development.
A. Levelling Off or To interact virtually with one Shared Personal Circumstances Orally All
May I know you? another
B. Timeline of Self To trace personal development in Made a Self Development Timeline showing the All
Development all areas of life year/time, notable events/achievement with a

C. Initial Thoughts To come up with an initial
about Development definition of development
D. Overview of To discuss what is development in
Development a capsule:
its essence, aspects, goals, and
evolution
E. Sociological To discuss the definition of
Definitions of development based on the
Development perspectives of sociologists and to
relate knowledge to field realities
Part II. To be able to identify the
The Theories of categories of theories and be able
Development to compare and contrast them.
A. Modernization Theories To discuss the salient points of
each theory belonging under
modernization theories.
Enumerate the theorists and their
respective theories under
modernization theories,
B. Dependency Theories To discuss the salient points of the
different theories belonging under
dependency theories.
Enumerate the theorists and their
respective theories under
clear picture on the upper portion of the page
Made a definition of development in a sentence or All
two or Identify key words related to Self-
development or societal development and shared
in class.
Identified key words about development and Dr. Bolivar
mentally relate them to realities.
A page or two or summary of ones understanding
of development or a drawing or illustration of
development and with an explanation (a
paragraph)
Pick out a Sociologist and research about his life Dr. Bolivar
and works and submit a page about him with
picture which are available in the internet sources.
The group reporters must submit via email a page Grouping and
or two summary of the entire report. It should membership starts
have an introduction, body and conclusion. The here!
soft copy of the power point presentation or videos
used shall likewise be submitted via email.
All students must participate actively in class
discussion related to the theories discussed.
Anyone can raise a hand using the button (below)
during google meetings.
Each student should identify key words relating to
modernization theories.
All students must participate actively in class
discussion related to the theories discussed.
Anyone can raise a hand using the button below
during google meetings.
Each student should identify key words relating to
 dependency theories.
C. World Systems Theories To discuss the salient points of the
different theories belonging under
world system theories.
Enumerate the theorists and their
respective theories under world
systems theories.
D. Market Reforms To discuss the salient points of the
different theories belonging under
market reforms.
Enumerate the theorists and their
respective theories under market
reforms.
Part III. To be able to explore other
Other Perspectives of perspectives in understanding
Development development.
A. Institutional To discuss the salient points of the
Perspectives different theories belonging under
institutional perspectives.
Enumerate the theorists and their
respective theories under
institutional perspectives.
B. Feminist To discuss the salient points of the
Perspectives different theories belonging under
Feminist perspectives.
Enumerate the theorists and their
respective theories under
Feminist perspectives.
C. Capabilities To discuss the salient points of the
Perspectives different theories belonging under
dependency theories.
All students must participate actively in class
discussion related to the theories discussed.
Anyone can raise a hand using the button below
during google meetings.
Each student should identify key words relating to
world systems theories.
All students must participate actively in class
discussion related to the theories discussed.
Anyone can raise a hand using the button below
during google meetings.
Each student should identify key words relating to
market reforms theories.
The group reporters must submit a page or two
summary of the entire report. It should have an
introduction, body and conclusion.
Individually, summarize the gist of the institutional
perspectives. Try to make thorough analysis how
development could be achieved based on the
thinking of the theories.
Individually, summarize the gist of the concept of
development using the feminist lense. Try to
make thorough analysis on how gender
perspectives could be helpful in development
Individually, summarize the gist of the capabilities
perspectives. Try to make thorough analysis how
 capabilities perspectives.
Enumerate the theorists and their
respective theories under
capabilities perspectives.
Part IV. To explore other concepts relating
Other Concepts of to development and be able to
Development fully analyze their bearing to the
life of people being the object and
subject of development.
A. Sustainable To discuss the concept of
Development sustainable development and
Concept relate this with the activities done
1. 17 SDGs in the field by both government
and private organizations.
To enumerate and discuss the 17
Sustainable Development Goals
(SDGs) and understand each of the
goals
D. Globalization To analyze the concept of
globalization and relate this with
development of a certain country.
Relate the initiatives by
government designed to this
effect
E. Local Governance To discuss about local governance,
and Development identify efforts gearing towards
people empowerment and
development and consider
programs or projects planned and
implemented to address issues and
concerns and bring about
development
F. Role of NGOs and To analyze the role of NGOs as
development could be achieved based on what
theories are trying to present.
Active participation and fruitful interaction of the
class.
Make a summary of the framework of sustainable
development and make a simple proposal or a
concept paper based on one chosen goal of SD. In
here, the proposal is a hypothetical but feasible
project or activity to answer or help a certain goal
be realized. (Include in the capsule proposal the
Goal, title of the proposed project, objectives,
activities to be undertaken, person responsible,
expected output, target beneficiaries))
Individually, reflect how globalization dynamics
had impacted the economy and the social system
in general. Or cite a case in point to substantiate
discussion in class.
Individually, local governance effectiveness could
be cited in ones respective municipality. Cite a
program or project of a particular case in which the
role of the LGUs has been instrumental to
improving or enhancing or uplifting people’s lives
in general.
Individually, or in a group of two or three only, try
 Private Organizations partners of government and
in Development peoples organization especially for
effective implementation of
programs and projects
G. People’s To discuss and analyze the
Organizations and importance and role of Pos and
Civil Society Groups CSOs in making development
and Development happen especially in the
countryside
H. Synthesis To be able to synthesize the
lessons learned in the course by
sharing experiences about
development efforts among
selected organizations
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DR. LOYALDA T. BOLIVAR
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CBA-Graduate School
to present a certain NGO of choice, national or
local and submit your output via email. (you can
utilize either primary or secondary data in coming
up with a summarized output)
The group should cite a certain PO or CSO and
how they were able to work as partner with
NGAs, LGUs, NGOs and/or other organizations to
bring about development especially in the
discussion of the topic.
Each group should have identified an organization By group
to show case in class, highlighting development
efforts. It would be good to show this thru a video
presentation. The members should exercise their
creativity in preparing the said 10 minute video
presentation. (could be considered as a final
output)