University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Arts and Letters Department of Social Sciences Political Science Program

Course Plan in Political Science as a Profession

COURSE TITLE COURSE NUMBER CREDIT UNITS CONTACT HOURS COURSE PLACEMENT PRE-REQUISITES COURSE FACILITATOR : : : : : : : Introduction to Political Theory POL 204 3 3 hours/week lecture Political Science POL 201, POL 202 Ronald M. Castillo M.A. Political Science Tuesday and Thursday 9:00-10:00 AB Faculty Consultation Room thomasianronaldmc@yahoo.com

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This is the Political Theory core course. It is designed primarily to give students an opportunity to develop an understanding of some of the major modes of inquiry, as well as themes, concepts, and issues that distinguish the study of political theory. It is also expected to enable students to comprehend political theorizing as a systematic intellectual enterprise.
PROF. MICHAEL ANTHONY C. VASCO, Ph.D. Dean

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Department of Social Sciences Intended Learning Outcomes Through the Social Science Department, students are expected to be able to:

Program Intended Learning Outcomes

Course Intended Learning Outcomes It is expected that, after the course, a student will be able to do the following: 1. Explain the significant relationship between political theory and political science as linked disciplines. 2. Appreciate the developmental impact of political theory in the practice of politics and public policy. 3. Demonstrate appropriate methodologies in formulating and writing political theory.

A student having undertaken the Political Science Program is expected to: Show expertise in the competencies Demonstrate mastery of both knowledge necessary to the practice of the profession. and skills essential to the various areas of the political science profession. Demonstrate the capacity of leadership and Become stimulators of civic society and team work including the ability to motivate social capital formation in the community. others to be responsible and reliable. Develop new knowledge and Formulate sound and implementable understanding that will contribute to solutions to socio-political issues of the nation-building and sustainable time, based on the principles of right and development through the processes of justice. inquiry, research and innovation. Uphold Catholic values and moral Apply reason and responsible action in principles reflective of a competent, participating in either bottom-top or topcommitted and compassionate Thomasian bottom political processes to become in the formation of humanely progressive social examples in the community. and healthy society. Develop effective communication competencies through interpersonal skills and utilize information technology responsibly as an effective toll in exploring and expressing ideas. Make use of established networks and social mobilization to advocate policies that uphold the common good and oppose those that perpetuate social and political wrongs.

4. Develop analytical skills especially in approaching the study of the phenomena of politics by evaluating and using normative political theory in shaping a better Filipino state. 5. Be familiar and equipped with the differing language of politics political theory and political science.

Intended Learning Outcomes Students will understand the meaning of political theory by creating a Political Philosophers profile reflecting their own personal political ideas (CILO 2 and 5).

Content

Teaching- Learning Activities a) Information inquiry b) Lecture Forum c) Skill demonstration

Assessment Tasks

Students will demonstrate learned skills in political theorizing by writing a political theory paper (CILO 3 and 5).

UNIT 1: Course Introduction A. Course syllabus content. 1. Political Theory overview. 2. Conceptualizing the study of political theory. B. The Student as Political Theorist 1. Describing ones political ideology. 2. Identifying ones theoretical approach. 3. Confident public speaking. UNIT 2: The Nuts and Bolts of Political Theory A. Inquiry and the Scientific Method 1. The Qualitative Method B. Writing Theoretically 1. Language and Paper Crafting

a) Norming Profile (Individual, Week 1Day 2)

a) Readings: University of Michigan (2011), Tipler (2008) b) Lecture Forum c) Brainstorming/Conceptmapping.

a) Theory Paper Normative Reason (Individual, Week 5Day 2)

Students will be able to describe the essence of various traditions of political thinking in a guided student in-class seminar (CILO 1 and 5).

UNIT 3: Noble Traditions A. Conservatism B. Liberalism C. Libertarianism D. Democracy E. Republicanism F. Ecologism G. Feminism H. Rational Choice Theory I. Utopianism UNIT 4: Political Theorists and Political Philosophers

a) b) c) d)

Readings: Heywood Skill Workshop Student Seminar Symposium Forum

a) Group Presentations (Week 6-Day 2) b) Quiz (Week 8-Day 2)

Students will be able to differentiate political theory as different from political philosophy, along with recognizing prominent figures and their ideas. (CILO 1 and 5). Students are to evaluate current environmental issues and generate their own philosophies in addressing such issues (CILO 2, 3 and 4).

a) Readings: Levy (2006) b) Interactive Lecture

a) Graded Recitations b) Quiz (Week 11-Day 2)

UNIT 5: Contemporary Issues Under a) Readings: Meyer (2009). Political Theory: Environment b) Lecture Forum A. Theory B. Praxis C. Research Applications

a) Graded Recitations b) Quiz (Week 13-Day 2) c) Theory Paper Comparative Political Philosophy (Individual, Week 15-Day 2)

Students are to evaluate current socio-political issues and generate their

UNIT 6: Contemporary Issues Under Political Theory: Society A. Theory

a) Readings: Honig (2009) a) Graded Recitations b) Deliberation with b) Pamphlet Making Critical Friends (Group Week 16-

own philosophies in addressing such issues (CILO 2, 3 and 4). Students are to evaluate current international relations issues and generate their own philosophies in addressing such issues (CILO 2, 3 and 4). REFERENCES: Basic Readings

B. Praxis C. Research Applications UNIT 7: Contemporary Issues Under Political Theory: International Relations A. Theory B. Praxis C. Research Applications a) Readings: Beltran (2009) b) Deliberation with Critical Friends

Days 1- 2)

a) Graded Recitations b) Pamphlet Making (Group Week 17Days 1- 2)

Beltran, C. (2009). Going Public: Hannah Arendt, Immigrant Action, and the Space of Appearance. Retrieved 2013, from JSTOR: http://www.jstor.org/stable/pdfplus/25655506.pdf Honig, B. (2009). Antigone's Laments, Creon's Grief: Mourning, Membership, and the Politics of Exception. Retrieved 2013, from JSTOR: http://www.jstor.org/stable/pdfplus/20452679.pdf Levy, J. (2006). Political Theory and Political Philosophy. Retrieved 2013, from Jocob T. Levy Blog: http://jacobtlevy.blogspot.com/search?q=philosophy Meyer, J. (2009). The Concept of Private Property and the Limits of the Environmental Imagination. Retrieved 2013, from JSTOR: http://www.jstor.org/stable/pdfplus/20452682.pdf Tipler, K. (2008). Tips on Writing Political Theory papers. Retrieved 2013, from University of Michigan: Kathleen Tipler Faculty Page: http://wwwpersonal.umich.edu/~ktipler/Teaching_files/Tips%20on%20Writing%20Political%20Theory%20Papers.doc University of Washington . (2011). Writing Political Theory papers. Retrieved 2013, from Political Science/Law, Societies, and Justice/Jackson School of International Studies Writing Center: http://depts.washington.edu/pswrite/Handouts/WritingPoliticalTheoryPapers.pdf

Extended Readings
Adams, I., & Dyson, R. (2007). Fifty Major Political Thinkers. New York: Routledge. Boucher, D., & Kelly, P. (Eds.). (2009). Political Thinkers From Socrates to Present. Oxford: Oxford University Press. Heywood, A. (2004). Political Theory: An Introduction. New York: Palgrave McMillian.

The Oxford Handbook of Political Theory. (2006). Oxford: Oxford University Press. Hoffman, J. (2007). A Glossary of Political Theory. Edinburgh: Edinburgh University Press. Kettler, D. (2006). The Political Theory Question in Political Science, 1956-1967. The American Political Science Review, 100(2), 531-537. Leopold, D., & Stears, M. (Eds.). (2008). Political Theory: Methods and Approaches. Oxford: Oxford University Press.

Heywood, A. (2004). Political Theory: An Introduction. New York: Palgrave McMillian. Hoffman, J. (2007). A Glossary of Political Theory. Edinburgh: Edinburgh University Press. Honig, B. (2009). Antigone's Laments, Creon's Grief: Mourning, Membership, and the Politics of Exception. Retrieved 2013, from JSTOR: http://www.jstor.org/stable/pdfplus/20452679.pdf Kettler, D. (2006). The Political Theory Question in Political Science, 1956-1967. The American Political Science Review, 100(2), 531-537. Leopold, D., & Stears, M. (Eds.). (2008). Political Theory: Methods and Approaches. Oxford: Oxford University Press. Levy, J. (2006). Political Theory and Political Philosophy. Retrieved 2013, from Jocob T. Levy Blog: http://jacobtlevy.blogspot.com/search?q=philosophy Meyer, J. (2009). The Concept of Private Property and the Limits of the Environmental Imagination. Retrieved 2013, from JSTOR: http://www.jstor.org/stable/pdfplus/20452682.pdf Tipler, K. (2008). Tips on Writing Political Theory papers. Retrieved 2013, from University of Michigan: Kathleen Tipler Faculty Page: http://wwwpersonal.umich.edu/~ktipler/Teaching_files/Tips%20on%20Writing%20Political%20Theory%20Papers.doc University of Washington . (2011). Writing Political Theory papers. Retrieved 2013, from Political Science/Law, Societies, and Justice/Jackson School of International Studies Writing Center: http://depts.washington.edu/pswrite/Handouts/WritingPoliticalTheoryPapers.pdf

Web-Based American Political Science Association http://www.apsanet.org/ Liberty Library of Constitutional Classics http://www.constitution.org/liberlib.htm

Online Library of Liberty http://oll.libertyfund.org/ Pennsylvania State University Electronic Classics: Political Documents http://www2.hn.psu.edu/faculty/jmanis/document.htm Ronalds Tower http://ronaldstower.blogspot.com/ Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy http://plato.stanford.edu/ The Nutbox: Current Philippine Politics and International Affairs Blog of one my former students http://thenutbox.wordpress.com/

GRADING SYSTEM: Final Grade = Prelim Exam (25%) + Final Exam (25%) + Class Standing (50%) Class Standing = average of grades from each of 8 assessment tasks.

COURSE POLICIES:

1. Regular attendance is expected. In case of failure to attend the class session due tounavoidable circumstances, you are responsible for making up for any work missed and must present appropriate documents to be granted excuse (letters from parents/guardian, medical certifications). 2. Report to class on time and stay during entire class session. 3. Observe proper classroom decorum and exercise initiative to maintain cleanliness of your immediate area. 4. Active participation is expected in every session. 5. In-class activities must be accomplished in class. 6. Extended out of class written activities must be computerized, and must follow the standard format. 7. Observe strictly the schedule for submission of all out of class assignments. 8. All course requirements are to be submitted in the classroom and submitted on-time, unless changes are announced by the professor. 9. Feel free to come and consult with me regarding problems in assigned tasks. 10. All research must be properly documented following APA citation format. Plagiarized works merit a failed course grade on second offense (first offense get a warning along with a chance to resubmit gaining a 15 pt. deduction from its raw score. 11. Students will be given points to represent degrees of vir. (To be discussed in class). OFFICIAL FORMAT FOR PAPERS 1. Times New Roman, 12 pts, 1.5 spacing, justified paragraphs. 1.5 right margin, 0.5 left margin. 2. No cover page 3. First three (3) lines must display: Name: (SURNAME, First Name Middle Initial Date: Section: Professor: (Full Name) Creative Title

Rubric for Output Submissions (papers, multimedia): 1 Disorganized format, did not follow standards. 2 Presence of several errors in format. 3 Format Violated format to pad space, extend time. Or added different font styles just for visual misdirection. Research Used the minimum number of references. 4 Presence of few flaws in presentability. 5 Flawless presentation and format.

Used Wikipedia, Brainy Quotes, Ask.com and other such easy answer websites. Just a jumbled set of information.

Used only the class readings.

Judiciously combined integrated class readings, lecture and research. Few flaws on the argument.

Extensive and quality use of both library and online sources.

Illogical and unjustified claims.

Entire document is riddled with grammatical and compositional errors.

Presence of several grammatical and compositional errors.

Content No defended argument, simply presented an organized report of data. Composition Sentence construction and paragraph organization muddies content presentation.

Impressive, original, or extended insights.

Presence of few grammatical and compositional errors.

Narrative thought flows smoothly between paragraphs. Arguments are comprehensively discussed. All data claims have intext documentation with matching bibliographic entries.

No in-text citation but with bibliography.

Documentation/Citation With in-text citation but Several missing parts. no bibliography.

Few missing parts.

Rubric for Output Oral Recitations and Presentations: 1 Just tries to recite random bits of reading content unrelated to the question. Student cannot further justify incomplete explanations. 2 Everything came from the note cards. 3 Recall No defended argument, simply presented an organized report of data. Reasoning Common idea, but able to defend. 4 Few glances on note cards. 5 No need for notes. Has mastery of foundation topics.

Illogical and unjustified claims.

Creative, and insightful, just needs some polishing in terms of explanation and justification. Ready to answer, articulation has few fillers.

Impressive, original, or extended insights.

Manner of articulation interferes with effective delivery of content.

Hesitant to answer, articulation has several fillers.

Recital Hesitant to answer, articulation has few fillers.

Confidently articulates with no fillers.

TENTATIVE COURSE CALENDAR:

WEEK 1-3 4-5 6-8 9 10-11

CONTENT UNIT 1: Course Introduction UNIT 2: The Nuts and Bolts of Political Theorizing UNIT 3: The Noble Traditions Prelim Exam UNIT 4: Political Theorists and Political Philosophers

12-13 14-15 16-17 18

UNIT 5: Contemporary Issues Under Political Theory: Environment UNIT 6: Contemporary Issues Under Political Theory: Society UNIT 7: Contemporary Issues Under Political Theory: International Relations Final Exam

Ronald M. Castillo M.A. Political Science