DE LA SALLE UNIVERSITY DASMARINAS College of Liberal Arts Social Sciences Department COURSE SYLLABUS Course Title Course Code

e Units Earned Prerequisite Professor E-mail Address Consultation Period Comparative Government and Politics HIST 116 3 units HIST 114

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I. COURSE DESCRIPTION Guided by Lasallian virtues of faith, zeal for service, and communion in mission, the course prepares the students to be abreast and knowledgeable with the different kinds of government, politics and social dynamics of major countries of the world. It will also aim to facilitate thorough analysis of the different methods that will be used to aid the comparison of major countries. As a field of political science, students are expected to read and analyze necessary reading materials for further understanding and learning of this course. This is achieved by helping students realize their full potential by requiring them to submit analysis, reaction and research paper relevant to the topic (has passion for excellence). Begin every meeting with gospel reading and prayer (God-loving), and to help in industry and nation building through the knowledge learned in this course (patriotic). The course encompasses different methodology of comparison in history, governance, economy, politics and social dynamics of major countries of the world in relation with our own history, system of government, economy, politics and social dynamics. II. DESIRED LEARNING RESULTS Expected Lasallian Graduate Attrubutes (ELGAs) Has Passion for excellence At the end of the course, the following are expected to be realized: Facilitate learning of students regarding the importance of understanding the history, system of government, political and social dynamics of major countries of the world. Analyze and understand the consequences of historical events that have an impact to the present political, economic and social structure and situation among the countries that will be the focal point of study for this course.

God-loving Patriotic

Comprehension of Christian teachings that in every situation or event, God allows it because God has his own plans and purpose. Making a difference to their workplace most especially if they landed a job in the government by applying the lessons and concept that they learned from this course. Create research studies in relevance with the subject that could aid future students of this course.

III Final Output Creation of research study on how the Philippines could benefit from the lessons learned in comparing history, system of government, political and social dynamics of major countries of the world. You are to choose two countries that you will compare and analyze in their history, government, social and political aspects and present their similarities and distinctions from each other, and relate it with our own historical, system of government, social and political aspects. (passion for excellence) To shed light on the important issues in our government and society that needs to be addressed by proper authorities. (Patriotic) The results gained from such a research can be a point of reference for future researches on comparative government studies. (God loving)

ELGA-based rubric for the final output (adapted from Rooney and the High Plains Regional Technology in Education Consortium) A. Passion for Excellence Characteristics Advanced (4 points) Research Quality Proficiently followed the format of research and thoroughly presented every part of it. Logical Presentation of There is coherence in Data Gathered. the presentation of data gathered as well as logical construction of analysis of results, and there is logical direction in its writing and presentation Bibliographic The researchers has Referencing completely make citations of the data gathered by using the American Psychological Association (APA) format of referencing Intermediate (3 points) There is some inconsistency present in the research with that of the given format. Contradictions on some of the data gathered with the analysis presented. Lacks concrete direction of the research. Researchers did not follow entirely the APA format on their bibliographic referencing on their research. Elementary (2 points) There are major inconsistencies present in the research with that of the given format. Major discrepancies are present in the research that could entirely affect its framework. Beginner ( 1 point) There is no compliance with the given research format. Absence of research framework and direction. No logical consistency in the analysis and presentation of data. Score

Researchers make use of other format of bibliographic referencing.

Researchers have committed plagiarism in the conduct of their research.

B. God Loving Characteristics Responsible Advanced (4 points) With utmost perseverance and hard work in doing the research. Researchers have recognized the importance of fair treatment on the data gathered for the research. Intermediate (3 points) Has showed hard work in doing the research. Researchers have acknowledged the different authors of the data gathered. Elementary (2 points) Did not fully show hard work in doing the research as reflected by the output of their work. There is some bias made by the researchers on the data gathered. Beginner ( 1 point) Did not accomplished the assigned task and responsibility in doing the research. There has been a major prejudice made by researchers on the data gathered. Score

Objectivity

C. Patriotic Characteristics Conceptual Framework of the research. Advanced (4 points) The research presents a critical analysis of the countries compared, and the results of such research are holistically related by the author to Philippine context. Intermediate (3 points) The research presents an analysis of the countries compared, but did not critically analyze its results with that of Philippine context. Elementary (2 points) There is an analysis of the countries compared, but there is no analysis of the result with that of the Philippine context. Beginner ( 1 point) Lacks critical analysis of the countries compared and no relevant analysis with Philippine context. Score

IV. Valid Assessment Attendance Quizzes Major Exam Recitation Total 15% 25% 30% 30% 100 %

Grading system: Absolute Grading System Semestral Grade: PG+MG+FG 3

V. Course Outline Topics Hours Teaching Strategies Preliminary/Introductory (18 hours): Basic principles of Comparative Politics Definition and 3.0 nature of Comparative politics Concept of State, Government and Society. Classifications of State based on their economic development, government and political systems. Political Systems and Forms of Government 6.0 Provide essential readings related to the topic Relevant classroom discussions Analysis of current events by requiring submission of reaction and analysis papers Identifying potentially engaging topics themes, and issues Class Activities God loving Gospel reading Passionate for excellence Lecture orientation and group discussion. Self and group assessment. Patriotic Analysis of methods use to compare countries and apply the gained knowledge in their academic development.

God loving Gospel reading Passionate for excellence Lecture and group discussion. Self and group assessment. Patriotic Analysis of methods use to compare countries and apply the gained knowledge in their academic development. God loving Gospel reading Passionate for excellence Lecture and group discussion. Reaction and analysis papers . Self and group assessment. Patriotic Analysis of methods use to compare countries and apply the gained knowledge in their academic development. God loving Gospel reading Passionate for excellence Lecture and group discussion. Self and group assessment. Patriotic Analysis of methods use to compare countries and apply the gained knowledge in their academic development.

Reasons for Comparisson

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4.5 What we compare How we compare Levels of Comparison Midterm: European Country Studies (18 hours)

Country Studies: Comparative analysis of ASEAN Countries and Asian Tigers

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Provide essential readings related to the topic Relevant classroom discussions Analysis of current events by requiring submission of reaction and analysis papers Identifying potentially engaging topics themes, and issues

God loving Gospel reading Passionate for excellence Lecture and group discussion: Reason includes dialectic, a device as old as the Socratic method but still vital in the volleying of hypotheses and counterexamples. It can be practiced in two-person dialogues or in soliloquy. Its give and take can check our flights of fancy but also stimulate us to get us out of our ruts. Self and group assessment. Patriotic comparison of countries being studied with the Philippine context. God loving Gospel reading Passionate for excellence Lecture and group discussion: How to win arguments, logical fallacies. Self and group assessment. Patriotic comparison of countries being studied with the Philippine context.

Final: Asian Country Studies (18 hours) Country Studies: Comparative analysis of some countries in the European Union 18 Provide essential readings related to the topic Relevant classroom discussions Analysis of current events by requiring submission of reaction and analysis papers Identifying potentially engaging topics themes, and issues

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COURSE POLICIES A. B. C. D. E. F. G. H. The use of mobile phones and other electronic gadgets is prohibited during class hours unless a special permission to do so is granted. Food and drinks are not allowed to be brought inside the classroom. Students are allowed seven (7) absences inclusive of tardiness for a 1 hour-class; and eleven (11) absences inclusive of tardiness for a one hour-class. All absences thereafter shall mean excessive absences which are equivalent to a grade of 0.0. Assignment must be submitted before the class begins; unless otherwise indicated. Make-up quizzes are given at anytime during the period (prelim, midterm and final). Students who missed any quizzes should see the subject teacher during his/her consultation hours. Special major exams are scheduled one week after the administration of the major exams. Students should be honest at all times; cheating in any form is prohibited, which could merit a 0.0 grade. Concerns (grades, activities, performances, etc) must be discussed properly with the subject teacher.

N.B. All other policies (attendance, tardiness, decorum, grievance, etc) shall be subject to the provisions of the latest version of the Student Handbook.

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