Republic of the Philippines

SOUTHERN LEYTE STATE UNIVERSITY

Sogod, Southern Leyte, Philippines
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INSTITUTE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------PROPOSED BACHELOR OF ARTS IN POLITICAL SCIENCE (BA-PS)

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Location

SLSU-Sogod Campus

Proponent

Institute of Arts and Sciences

Proposed Date of Implementation

First Semester, Academic Year 2017-2018

Target Beneficiaries

Senior High School Graduates

Source of Funds

Southern Leyte State University

I. Rationale
The world keeps on changing overtime and undergoes an inexorable transformation as visibly seen
in some circumstances or parts of the globe which includes the changing climatic conditions, existence of
de facto states, worsening acts of terrorism and ideological radicalism and extremism, failing states
economies, LGBTs politics of identity, democratization of states, growing number of
narcostates/narcopolitics, unemployment and poverty rates among others. With these changing and drastic
conditions of this contemporary society and the influx of a more advanced and sophisticated world
interconnectedness, it pauses challenges of todays young generations to be more resilient in facing these
intriguing transitions and to contribute substantially for global, regional and domestic prosperity and
development, and to be personally and collectively competitive and critically adaptive.
On the national or domestic lens, the Philippines has recently experienced a dramatic and astounding
changes in its political, social, cultural and economic dimensions. These changes reshape the long
standing perceptions and stance of Filipinos from being conservative and traditional to revolutionary,
liberals, critical and advanced citizenry towards the issues on public policies, foreign relations, domestic
violence and the likes. Furthermore, issues on extrajudicial killings and law enforcements, war on drugs,
federalism, emergency powers, Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA) and Enhance Defense Cooperation
Agreement (EDCA) have all played and, to some extent, circumventing traditional norms and customs in
present-day Philippine politics. These hard socio-politico-economic-cultural realities pressed and
encouraged every Filipino to be more active and participative to governments initiatives as well as
heedful against government abuses and lavished and unrestrained use of power and discretion.
Due to the stated present circumstances and to answer the call of citizens empowerment, offering a
Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science is of paramount and of great importance in present-day
Philippine set-ups, where the society needs of a more informed and empowered individuals. This program
is formulated to produce not only informed and empowered individuals but as well as globally
competitive and morally, academically and professionally excellent. Likewise, the students of this
program will undergo research and extension in line with the mission, vision, goals and objectives of
Southern Leyte State University for personal and institutional growth and development. Furthermore, to
validate and enhance learnings, the students are given the opportunities to experience in development
works in sector-based organizations and government agencies including the local government units.

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II. Program Description

The Bachelor of Arts in Political Science or BA-PS program is a four-year degree with a total of 126
credit units. The credit units are composed of disciplines in General Education, Physical Education,
National Service Training Program, Core Courses, Major Courses and Elective Courses. It will make use
of the existing faculty, staff and affiliates, hence, no additional personnel will be hired. Moreover, the
existing books and other instructional and extracurricular facilities available in the University shall be
utilized and, thus, no additional budget will be secured from the Universitys coffers.
Upon the approval of the Board, the program will be offered at the Institute of Arts and Sciences. To
ensure smooth and efficient transition on its implementation, the Institute Director shall recommend to the
University President through the Vice-President for Academic Affairs a member of the faculty as Program
Chairperson to facilitate and overseer the said transition.
III.

Program Objectives
1. To train students in the language, theories and methodologies specific to the discipline;
2. To expose the students to the current developments in each of the Political Science subfields;
and
3. To equip the students with the necessary skills for political and policy analysis and enable
them to craft the necessary interventions to bring forth desired political changes.

IV.

Program Outcomes

Common to all programs in all types of schools:

a. Articulate and discuss the latest developments in the specific field of practice,
b. Effectively communicate orally and in writing using both English and Filipino,
c. Work effectively and independently in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams,
d. Act in recognition of professional, social, and ethical responsibility, and
e. Preserve and promote Filipino historical and cultural heritage.

Common to Social Sciences and Communication:

f. Understand and apply social science concepts and theories to the analysis of social issues,
g. Design and execute social research using appropriate approaches and methods, and
h. Practice professional and ethical standards in the fields of social sciences and
communication.

Specific to Bachelor of Arts in Political Science program:

i. Compare, contrast and classify the major concepts in the discipline,
j. Recognize and define the distinctiveness of the discipline, its sub-fields, theories and
methods,
k. Design and execute research inquiries using appropriate quantitative and qualitative
methods guided by theories or conceptual frameworks,
l. Demonstrate written, visual and oral presentation skills to produce or present analytical
reports,
m. Critique, judge and respond to current issues and problems based on a substantive
understanding of the historical and contemporary developments in the national and global
contexts, and
n. Develop a predisposition towards ethical political involvement and practice in various
forms and levels.

Common to a horizontal type as defined in CMO No. 46, series of 2012:

o. Participate in various types of employment, development activities, and public
discourses, particularly in response to the needs of the communities one serves.

V. Summary of Curricular Units

Units
GENERAL EDUCATION

Total Units
36

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Core Courses:
Understanding the Self
Readings in Philippine History
The Contemporary World
Mathematics in the Modern World
Purposive Communication
Art Appreciation
Science, Technology and Society
Ethics

3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3

Elective Courses:
Environmental Science
Gender and Society
Philippine Popular Culture

3
3
3

Mandated Course:
Jose Rizals Life, Works and Writings

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Self-Testing Activities and Physical Fitness

Fundamentals of Rhythmic Activities
Fundamentals of Games and Team Sports
Recreational Activities

2
2
2
2

NATIONAL SERVICE TRAINING PROGRAM

CORE COURSES

6
33

Fundamentals of Political Science

Introduction to Philippine Politics and Government
Introduction to International Relations
Philippine Public Administration
Ancient and Medieval Political Theories
Introduction to Comparative Government and Politics
Government and Politics of Southeast Asia
Modern Political Theories
Introduction to Political Analysis
International and Regional Organizations
Quantitative Analysis of Political Data

3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3

MAJOR COURSES

25

Political Parties, Pressure and Interest Groups and Public Opinion

Local Government in the Philippines
International Law
Public Fiscal Administration
Foreign Diplomacy and Service
Research Methods and Proposal Writing
Research Gathering and Presentation-Defense
Practicum

3
3
3
3
3
3
3
4

ELECTIVE COURSES

18

Introduction to Law and Legal History

Parliamentary Practice and Procedures
Political Economics
Geopolitics
Political Sociology
Political Trends and Innovations

3
3
3
3
3
3
GRAND TOTAL

VI.

126

Program of Study
FIRST YEAR
First Semester
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Course
Code
PolSci 1101
Soc. Sci.
1401
Math 1101
Eng 1101
PE 101
NSTP1

Uni
ts
3

Course Title
Fundamentals of Political Science
Understanding the Self

Mathematics in the Modern World

Purposive Communication
Self-Testing Activities and Physical Fitness
National Service Training Program I

3
3
2
3
17

Total

Prerequisites

Second Semester
Course
Code
PolSci 1102
Soc. Sci.
1402
Soc. Sci.
1403
Hum. 102
PE 102
NSTP2

Uni
ts

Course Title
Introduction to Philippine Politics and
Government

Readings in Philippine History

The Contemporary World

Art Appreciation
Fundamentals of Rhythmic Activities
National Service Training Program II

3
2
3
17

Total

Prerequisites
PolSci 1101

SECOND YEAR
First Semester
Course
Code
PolSci 1106
PolSci 1103
Hum. 103
Sci. Tech.
1501
Soc. Sci.
4107
PE 203

Uni
ts

Course Title
Introduction to Comparative Government and
Politics
Introduction to International Relations
Philippine Popular Culture

PolSci 1101,1102

3
3

PolSci 1101

Science, Technology and Society

Jose Rizals Life, Works and Writings

Fundamentals of Games and Team Sports

Total

Prerequisites

2
17

Second Semester
Course
Code
PolSci 1104
PolSci 1105
Envi. Sci.
1101
Soc. Sci.
1403
Soc. Sci.
1404
PE 204

Uni
ts
3
3

Course Title
Philippine Public Administration
Ancient and Medieval Political Theories
Environmental Science

Ethics

Gender and Society

Recreational Activities
Total

Prerequisites
PolSci 1101,1102
PolSci 1101

2
17

THIRD YEAR
First Semester
Course
Code
PolSci 1301
PolSci 1109
PolSci 1108
PolSci 1201
PolSci 1302
PSRes

Course Title
Introduction to Law and Legal History
Introduction to Political Analysis
Modern Political Theories
Political Parties, Pressure and Interest Groups and
Public Opinion
Parliamentary Practice and Procedures
Research Methods and Proposal Writing

Uni
ts
3
3
3
3

Prerequisites
PolSci 1101
PolSci 1101, 1105
PolSci 1101, 1105
PolSci 1101, 1102, 1103,
1105, 1108

3
3

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1101A
Total

18

Second Semester
Course
Code
PolSci 1107
PolSci 1110
PolSci 1202
PolSci 1111
PSRes
1101B

Uni
ts
3
3
3
3

Course Title
Government and Politics of Southeast Asia
International and Regional Organizations
Local Government in the Philippines
Quantitative Analysis of Political Data
Research Gathering and Presentation-Defense
Total

Prerequisites
PolSci 1101, 1103, 1106
PolSci 1103
PolSci 1102, 1104
PolSci 1109
PolSci 1109, PSRes 1101A

15

FOURTH YEAR
First Semester
Course
Code

Uni
ts

Course Title

PolSci 1305

Political Sociology

PolSci 1203
PolSci 1303
PolSci 1304

International Law
Political Economics
Geopolitics

3
3
3
12

Total

Prerequisites
PolSci 1101, 1103, 1105,
1106, 1107, 1108
PolSci 1101, 1103, 1307
PolSci 1101, 1105, 1108
PolSci 1101, 1103

Second Semester
Course
Code
PolSci 1204

Uni
ts
3

Public Fiscal Administration

PolSci 1205

Foreign Diplomacy and Service

PSPrac 1101

Practicum

PolSci 1306

Political Trends and Innovations

Course Title

Total

VII.

Prerequisites
PolSci 1102, 1104, 1202
PolSci 1101, 1102, 1103,
1110, 1203, 1301
PolSci 1101, 1102, 1104,
1201, 1202, 1301, 1302,
PSRes 1101B

3
13

Courses Descriptions
General Education Courses:

Soc. Sci. 1401: Understanding the Self

A study on the nature of identity, factors and forces that affect the development and maintenance
of personal identity.

Soc. Sci. 1402: Readings in Philippine History

It focuses on Philippine history viewed from the lens of selected primary sources in different
periods, analysis and interpretation.

Soc. Sci. 1403: The Contemporary World

It deals on globalization and its impact on individuals, communities and nations, challenges and
responses.

Math 1101: Mathematics in the Modern World

A study on the nature of mathematics, appreciation of its practical, intellectual, and aesthetic
dimensions, and application of mathematical tools in the daily life.

Eng 1101: Purposive Communication

It centers on writing, speaking and presenting to different audiences and for various purposes.

Hum. 102: Art Appreciation

A study on the nature, function and appreciation of the arts in contemporary society.

Sci. Tech. 1501: Science, Technology and Society

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It focuses on the interactions between science and technology and social, cultural, political and
economic contexts which shape and are shaped by them, i.e. throughout human history of
scientific and technological developments.

Soc. Sci. 1403: Ethics

It deals on the principles of ethical behavior in modern society at the level of the person, society
and in interaction with the environment and other shared resources.

Envi. Sci. 1101: Environmental Science

It focuses on the interrelationships among components of the natural world, environmental
problems, their causes, associated risks, preventive measures and alternative solutions.

Soc. Sci. 1401: Gender and Society

A study on gender as a social construction, its role in and impact on different facets of societal
life.

Hum. 103: Philippine Popular Culture

It deals on new forms in art, music and literature arising from opportunities and demands of
mass audiences, markets and mass media, and their social, economic and political contexts.

Soc. Sci. 4107: Jose Rizals Life, Works and Writings

It explores the laudable life lived by Dr. Jose P. Rizal, recognizes his illustrious role in the
development of Filipino consciousness that eventually evolved into national identity and
examines the impact of his influences on the life lived by the Filipinos during his time as well as
its continuous effects among the lives of the Filipinos at present.

Physical Education:

PE 101: Self-Testing Activities and Physical Fitness

It involves basic movement skills for body mechanics, self-testing skills, basic motor skills,
perceptual and manipulative skills, and other movement activities for the improvement and
maintenance of health and physical fitness.

PE 102: Fundamentals of Rhythmic Activities

It introduces the art and sport of dancing and to provide the necessary skills and understanding
for an appreciation of the artistic, athletic, and social qualities of dance and explains various
concepts surrounding dance including culture, etiquette, and application in social settings as
well as several different styles of dance and the rhythms and types of music to which they are
danced.

PE 103: Fundamentals of Games and Team Sports

It provides playing skills and performances in volleyball, softball, soccer-football, and
basketball sports events and built-in development of skills necessary for playing the event is
emphasized for instructional purposes such as lead-up game, low organized game activities
such as Laro ng Lahi and modified games leading to sports.

PE 104: Recreational Activities

It deals with recreational activities that provide students varied opportunities to enjoy their
leisure time constructively and productively, and covers a wide scope of activities such as music,
dance, dramatics, fine dining, arts and crafts, sports, games, and other outdoor activities.

National Service Training Program (NSTP)

It aims at enhancing civic consciousness and defense preparedness in the youth by developing
the ethic of service and patriotism while undergoing training in any of the NSTPs program
components.
Core Courses:

PolSci 1101: Fundamentals of Political Science

A study of the basic concepts of political science, i.e. power, state government, ideology, nation,
political forces, the types of political systems and the processes of political development.
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PolSci 1102: Introduction to Philippine Politics and Government

A study of development organization and operations of the Philippine political systems with
special emphasis and analysis of contemporary structure and dynamics.

PolSci 1103: Introduction to International Relations

A study of the nature and dynamics of the nation-state system, the forces affecting the behavior
of national actors, sources of conflicts and their resolution by power politics or international
cooperation.

PolSci 1104: Philippine Public Administration

An introductory course on the principles, practices and problems of public administration,
historical, behavioral and institutional analysis of the national and local bureaucracy and
administration in the Philippines.

PolSci 1105: Ancient and Medieval Political Theories

Survey of the principal political theories and philosophies from ancient Greece through
the Middle Ages, including the contributions of Thucydides, Plato, Aristotle, Cicero, St.
Augustine, and St. Thomas Aquinas.

PolSci 1106: Introduction to Comparative Government and Politics

An introduction to the study of governmental and non-governmental political processes in
selected industrialized and developing societies.

PolSci 1107: Government and Politics of Southeast Asia

A study of the political systems and key political institutions in the development of the Southeast
Asian nation-states, i.e. Brunei, Burma, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Philippines,
Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam.

PolSci 1108: Modern Political Theories

Examines the development of political thought from Machiavelli to Nietzsche through a careful
study of primary works. Authors include Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau, Hegel, Marx, and Nietzsche.

PolSci 1109: Introduction to Political Analysis

Introduction to various qualitative research issues, methods and styles for understanding and
explaining socio-political phenomena.

PolSci 1110: International and Regional Organizations

A study of the origins, developments and prospects of international and regional organizations.
Special emphasis will be given to the United Nations and selected regional organizations.

PolSci 1111: Quantitative Analysis of Political Data

A study on the statistical technique for social research and the quantitative analysis of political
data.

Major Courses:

PolSci 1201: Political Parties, Pressure and Interest Groups and Public Opinion
A study on the role and techniques of pressure and interest groups, the nature, structure and
function of political parties and the nature, valuation and force of public opinion in the
governmental process with emphasis on democratic nations.

PolSci 1202: Local Government in the Philippines

It provides a historical review of local government structures, their operations and powers and
the relationship with central government; assessment of the implementation of the 1991 Local
Government Code, issues of decentralization and peoples participation in local governance.

PolSci 1203: International Law

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A survey of the basic concepts of international law with particular emphasis on its interactions
with world politics and its role in resolving international conflicts.
PolSci 1204: Public Fiscal Administration
A study on the organization and procedure of efficient fiscal management including tax
administration, expenditure control, auditing, purchasing and debt administration.

PolSci 1205: Foreign Diplomacy and Service

A study of the processes and techniques by which national governments and public international
organizations conduct their relations including more specifically the principles, methods and
procedures involved in diplomatic and consular services and relations.

PSRes 1101A: Research Methods and Proposal Writing

It discusses methodological issues involved in the study of development, the scientific method
and the logic of social inquiry. Students will formulate a research proposal as a prerequisite for
their directed research and presentation-defense. Designed to give a comprehensive
understanding of the application of various approaches within the discipline, such as on policy
analysis. Acquaints the students with statistical tools of measuring and analyzing activities and
situations within the context of development.

PSRes 1101B: Research Gathering and Presentation-Defense

It focuses on gathering and manipulation or computation of needed data, and formulation of
needed discussions on the findings of the research as well as the generations of prescribed
recommendations on the findings. After all the processes have taken, the students are required to
defend their research outputs before of panel of examiners.

PSPrac 1101: Practicum

It gives the students the opportunity to experience the dynamics of governance and the policy
process as well as to apply area and sector-based development strategies, models and
experiences. The course is a reflection of the principle of praxis, or unity of theory and practice
-- the course integrates learnings from previous courses and seeks to enrich development theory
through and methodologies through practicum work. Each student is required to undergo 300
hours of practicum work during the term. Groups of three students shall be assigned to select
governmental branch, department or agency (including local government units) as well as to
select governmental or nongovernmental organizations doing development work. Each group is
required to submit a case study containing the summary of the activities they engaged in during
the practicum and an analysis of the contributions/impact of the institutions they were assigned
to in the process of development, governance and policy formulation and implementation.

Elective Courses:

PolSci 1301: Introduction to Law and Legal History

A study on the nature and role of law. It examines the role and function of a legal system by
considering why laws develop, how laws are created, interpreted and applied and the role that
law plays in regulating and administering justice within a society. The relationship between law,
judicial reasoning, public policy and politics is also explored.

PolSci 1302: Parliamentary Practice and Procedures

A beginners course on the conduct of, and behavior in, formal group sessions. Rules of
proceedings and process of decision making as governed by established procedures. Primarily
based on Roberts Rule of Order and related manuals, but oriented towards the Philippine
setting.

PolSci 1303: Political Economics

A study on production and trade, and their relations with law, custom, and government, as well
as with the distribution of national income and wealth. It is an interdisciplinary studies drawing
upon economics, sociology, and political science in explaining how political institutions, the
political environment, and the economic system capitalist, socialist, communists, or mixed
influence each other.

PolSci 1304: Geopolitics

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A
study
of
the
effects
of geography (human
and
physical)
on
international politics and international relations. It is a method of studying foreign policy to
understand, explain and predict international political behavior through geographical
variables. These include area studies, climate, topography, demography, natural resources,
and applied science of the region being evaluated. It focuses on political power in relation to
geographic space. It analyses history and social science with reference to geography in relation
to politics.

VIII.

PolSci 1305: Political Sociology

A study of the social organization of power. It deals with the relationship between state and
society on the basis of mutual interaction and with power as the ultimate aim of all political
processes. It also deals with the study of the social basis of political competition (including
social cleavages and identities), of social and political attitudes (including political culture), of
processes of political engagement and competition (including elections and protest politics), of
the social basis for the formation, change, and maintenance of political institutions (including
democracy and welfare states).

PolSci 1306: Political Trends and Innovations

A study on the recent trends in international, national and local politics and governance and the
new methodologies in studying new trends and innovations. It also appraises the changing
social and economic situation in the world and their impact on the political sphere. And
inculcates research and analytical abilities among students and encourage re-conceptualization
of politics and governance in the global and domestic levels.

Other Components
A. Admission Requirements
1. New college entrants shall submit the following requirements to the Office of Student
Affairs and Services (OSAS) for admission:
Form 138
Certificate of Good Moral Character duly signed by the Principal
One (1) photocopy of Birth Certificate from NSO
Marriage Contract (for married female students)
Medical Certificate (to be submitted to the Medical and Dental Clinic for record and
history purposes)
Chest X-ray result (if its deemed necessary or required by the program)
Police Clearance (if its deemed necessary or required by the program)
Certification from the person-in-charge that the applicant passed the university
admission test and is promoted to tertiary level with attached results of the said test.
2. Students who are deficient in any of the subjects required for admission but who are
otherwise considered competent and may therefore be admitted must make up for all
deficiencies within one year.
In cases of transferees:
1. A transferee may be admitted to the University provided that the following conditions are
complied with:
i.
He/She must present a checklist of academic records duly signed by the Registrar of
school last attended for evaluation prior to registration.
ii.
The admission of transferees shall be on probation basis until the Official Transcript of
Records from the school last attended is officially received.
iii.
Each transferee must submit a Certificate of Transfer Credential, a Transcript of Records
and a Certificate of Good Moral Character from the school last attened.
iv.
He/She must present an authenticated NSO Birth Certificate.
v.
A married female student must present her marriage certificate.
In cases of Foreign Students:
1. Foreign student may be admitted to the University if he/she has complete and valid
credentials.
2. Meet all the prescribed admission requirements of the University and of the course for, to
wit:
University Admission Test
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Certificate of Completion of a Secondary Curriculum

Academic Records/Transcript of Records (TOR):
i.
One (1) original copy with signature and stamped seal of the issuing educational
institution.
ii.
Two (2) photocopies authenticated by the Philippine Embassy or the Consulate of
the applicants country of origin or legal residence.
iii.
The certification on the photocopies must be in original inked, signature and seal.
Personal History Statement (PHS)
Notarized Affidavit of Support and Letter of Guarantee
Alien Certificate
Result of Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
Student Visa
Security Clearance from his/her Embassy
Resident Guarantor of his/her Embassy
Birth Certificate and photocopy of passport pages reflecting the name, picture, birth date
and birthplace of the applicant
3. He/She must meet all the prescribed requirements set forth by the Department of Foreign
Affairs (DFA) and the Bureau of Immigration (BI).
4. He/She must submit Certification of Proficiency in English based on TOEFL score (for nonnative English speakers).
5. Undergraduate and Graduate foreign students with linkages and collaboration in this
University shall avail of mutually agreeable fees duly approved by the Board.
B. Retention Policies
1. The student after being admitted must maintain a general weight average of 2.5 every
semester.
2. The student after being admitted must get at least 2.0 for any Political Science subjects
enrolled.
3. The student after being admitted must have the requirements in items 1 and 2 to maintain his
status as Political Science major; otherwise, he/she will have to transfer to other Institutes or
Colleges.
4. Dismissed Political Science students must not be readmitted. However, if the reason for
dismissal is due to incomplete grades, he/she can be readmitted after completing all his/her
INC grades.
5. Transferees from other colleges and universities or programs/courses will only be admitted
if their previous GWA is 2.5 or better for Political Science courses.
C. Fees and Other Payments
1. Regular and Miscellaneous Fees
i.
The regular and miscellaneous fees of the University shall be fixed by the Board of
Regents, subject to such exemptions and reductions as may be promulgated. The term
regular fees shall include matriculation, tuition and comprehensive fees to be paid by
students in connection with their enrollment at the University.
ii.
Miscellaneous fees are those charged by the University other than the regular fees like
the Transcript of Records, certifications and others.
2. Payment of fees shall be made in three installments: upon enrollment, midterm examination
and final examination.
3. Late enrollees shall be fined according to the prescribed fee as duly approved by the Board
of Regents.
4. Payment for the re-issuance of examination shall be determined by the respective campuses.
D. Others
1. Schedule of Classes
i.
Schedule of classes shall be prepared by the Dean/Director of the College/Institute and
by the Registrar.
ii.
Internal arrangements of class schedule between faculty members and students are not
allowed.
iii.
Any deviation from the approved schedule should be communicated to the Office of the
Registrar.
2. Orientation Program

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i.

An orientation program for new students, transferees and returnees two (2) weeks after
the opening of classes shall be prepared and conducted by the Director of Student
Affairs and Services.
ii.
The College/Institute shall also prepare a separate orientation program to discuss
important matters relating to the specific requirements, rules and regulations for the
respective curricular programs.
3. Class Size
i.
For lecture classes, ideal size is thirty (30). Special lectures with class size of more than
30 may be allowed as long as the attendant facilities are provided.
ii.
A minimum number of 25 students for lecture class is required to open a class.
iii.
If the class size would fall below the minimum number, except for specialization or
major courses, the College Dean/Institute Director should be informed immediately to
decide whether to dissolve the class or to maintain it as a special class to be approved by
the College Dean/Institute Director. The decision shall be based on whether or not there
are graduating students in that class. If there are, class should be maintained.
iv.
In the event that the class would be dissolved, faculty members should advise the
students to transfer to other classes and require the same to report to the Office of the
Registrar for the necessary change of class schedule and others.
4. First Day of Classes
i.
During the first day of classes, students should submit their official registration forms to
the subject instructor-concerned for signature. The signature of the instructor-concerned
serves as evidence that a student is officially enrolled in the class.
ii.
A student is considered officially enrolled only after the following steps are satisfied:
a. Subject controllers have affixed their initials or signatures on the enrollment forms;
b. The cashier has issued an official receipt as acknowledgment for the payment of
fees; and
c. The registrar has duly validated the enrollment on the registration form.
5. Dismissal and Suspension of Classes
i.
Both faculty and students will be marked late only when they arrived in the classroom
10 minutes after the start of the class period. Classes should dismissed at least 5 minutes
before the end of each period to allow students to move and transfer to their next class.
ii.
Classes shall not be dismissed or suspended by the instructors without authority from the
Office of the President or its authorized representative.
iii.
If Typhoon Signal Number 3 has been raised, classes in all levels shall be suspended. In
case of a sudden suspension of classes as declared by the Office of the President or its
authorized representative, faculty members should stay in their workplace until further
instruction has been received.
6. Field Trip and Educational Tour
i.
Students going on educational tour or filed trips should present parents permit/student
waiver.
ii.
Field trips should be duly recommended by the College Dean/Institute Director and to
be approved by the Vice-President for Academic Affairs.
iii.
The Office of Student Affairs and Services must be furnished with a copy of the
approved letter of recommendation for an educational tour or field trip.
iv.
Parents permit/student waiver is submitted to the OSAS before the departure date.
7. Request for Unscheduled Subjects
i.
Non-graduating students may request an unscheduled subject during the semester or
summer classes provided that there shall be at least 15 requesting students. In the same
manner, courses with enrollees below the minimum will be dissolved.
ii.
Graduating students may request an unscheduled subject during the semester or summer
class provided they will pay the corresponding fee due to the instructor on top of the
usual fees. Payment shall be coursed through the cashiers office.
8. Academic Load
i.
One college unit is at least 18 full hours of instruction or as may be provided by the
program of study in the form of lecture, discussion or recitation or a combination of
these forms within a semester.
ii.
An undergraduate student shall be allowed to carry not more than the required number
of units for the semester. However, a graduating student may be permitted to carry an
overload of not more than 6 units.
iii.
A graduating student shall have completed all the academic subjects before undergoing
practicum. For special cases, however, one may be allowed to do so provided that a

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recommendation will be sought from the College Dean/Institute Director, noted by the
Vice-President for Academic Affairs and approved by the Registrar.
9. Examination and Quizzes
i.
The three-day schedule for the midterm and final examinations for the undergraduate
programs is prepared by the Office of the Registrar and/or the College Dean/Institute
Director and approved by the Vice-President for Academic Affairs. Faculty members
should administer their midterm and final examinations following the schedule. Any
deviation should be communicated to the College Dean/Institute Director. The registrar
must be informed of any changes in the schedule of examinations.
ii.
Faculty members shall not allow students to take the midterm and final examinations
without the examination permit card issued by the Cashiers office.
IX.

Needs and Demand for the Program

The Bachelor of Arts in Political Science is currently available and offered at the College of Maasin,
Tunga-Tunga, Maasin City, Southern Leyte, a private non-sectarian college, which is more than seventy
(70) kilometers from Southern Leyte State University and more than hundred kilometers from the second
district (Pacific area) of the province of Southern Leyte. Aside from the College of Maasin, the program
is also offered at universities in Tacloban City, Leyte which is two or three times farther than Maasin City.
Offering the said program at Southern Leyte State University in Sogod will allow students, not only in
Southern Leyte but also in neighboring towns in the southern districts of the province of Leyte, to have a
reasonable choice for enrolling in a university which is distant viable and financially equitable, and offers
quality tertiary education that enhances students potentials by providing opportunities to experience the
actual practice of the chosen field.
To further quantify the need for this program in Southern Leyte and Leyte service areas, the Institute
Curriculum Development Committee of Arts and Sciences conducted a survey on the students course
preference during the information drive and presented the results of the same as shown in Table 1.1. The
respondents were composed of graduating senior high school students from the different secondary
schools in the provinces of Southern Leyte and Leyte. They were asked to choose a program from the list
of curricular programs enumerated for future educational advancement. Among the enumerated courses,
BA-Political Science obtained the highest responses (30.2%), followed by BSHRTM (25.5%), BSIT
(15.9%), BSIE (15.0%) and BSCrim (13.4%). The data implies and manifests the need to offer BAPolitical Science in the present locality to facilitate the need and demand of its prospect clienteles as well
as to answer the call and challenges of the contemporary society.
Table 1.1 Distribution of Responses in terms of Choice of Discipline
BACourses
BSHRTM
BSIE
Political
BSCrim
BSIT
Schools
Science
SLSU-Sogod
20
4
23
5
8
Sogod National High
23
12
31
13
11
School
Anahawan National High
13
9
15
6
7
School
Hilongos National
20
7
20
5
8
Vocational High School
Bato School of Fisheries
12
9
13
9
7
Rito Montederamos
Memorial Nahawung
7
9
10
5
9
High School
Libagon Academy, Inc.
7
7
9
8
9
Liloan Technological &
10
9
12
8
11
Vocational High School
TOTAL
112
66
133
59
70
RANK
2
4
1
5
3

Total
60
90
50
60
50
40
40
50
440

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X. Projected Enrollment and Four-Year Income

Table 1.2 Total Number of Units
Units
1st Semester

1st Year

17

1st Semester

17

2 Semester

17

1st Semester

18

nd

4th Year

2 Semester
nd

3rd Year

Year Level

2 Semester

15

1st Semester

12

nd

2 Semester

34
34
33
25

13

Table 1.3 Projected Enrollment per Years of Operation

Years of Operation
First

Second

Third

Fourth

30

35

40

45

30

35
30

40
35
30

65

105

150

II
III
IV
Total

17

nd

2nd Year

Total Units

30

Table 1.4 Four-Year Projected Income at Php. 150.00 per Unit

Year Level
Students
Units

XI.

Income

150

34

765,000.00

II

105

34

535,500.00

III

65

33

321,750.00

IV

30

25

112,500.00

Total

350

126

1,734,750.00

University Administrators
Educational Attainment
Name

Designation

Prose Ivy G. Yepes

University
President

Valerio B. Cabalo

VP-Admin.
& Finance

Cecilia D. Arong

Francis Ann R. Sy
Nelfa C. Gil

VPAcademic
Affairs
VPResearch,
Development

& Extension
Dean,
College of

Status

Perm

Perm

Undergraduate
BS
Agriculture
major in Plant
Protection
BSIE major in
Techl.
Building
Construction

Graduate

PostGraduate

Eligibility

MAEd
Science
Ed.

Ed.D.
Soc. Ed.

MAEd
Admin.
&
Supervn

Ph.D.T.M.
Ed.D.
English
Language
Teaching

PD 907,
PBET,
CSProf.,
CS SubProf.

PD 907,
LET

Perm

BSEd major in
English

Master in
Agricl
Dev.
major in
Language
Teaching

Perm

BSMathematics

MSMath.

Ph.D.Research

PBET,CS
Prof, CS
Sub-Prof

BSAgricultural

MS-

Ph.D.Animal

PD 907,
LEA, LET

Perm

Agricl

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Dewoowoogen P.
Baclayon

Agri. &
Envirntl
Sciences

Development
major in
Agricultural
Extension

Extension

Dean,
College of
Aquatic &
Applied Life
Sciences

BSAgriculture
major in
Horticulture

MSAgric.
(Hortic.
Science)

Perm

ABPhilosophy

MSESocial
Science

Ph.D.Educl
Program
Mangt

LET, PD
907

Perm

BSEDMathematics

MAT

Ed.D.Educl
Mangt

LET

Perm

BSIEArchitectural
Drafting

MTEDrafting
Tech.

Ph.D.T.M.

PBET

Perm

BS-Computer
Science

MSIT

Perm

BSCriminology

Dean,
College of
Teacher
Education
Dean,
College of
Business &

Frederick C. Aniga

Gary D. Garcia

Perm

Management

Armando D. Telen

Rhoderick D. Malangsa

Policarpio F. Perido

XII.

Dean,
College of
Engineering
&
Technology
Dean,
Computer
Studies &
Information
Technology
Director,
Institute of
Criminal
Justice

Elvie D. Duran

Director,
Institute of
Arts and
Sciences

Perm

Annabelle M. Hufalar

Dean,
Graduate
School

Perm

Science
Ph.D.Postharvest

Physiology
&
Molecular
Biology

CS Prof

CLE

BSPsychology

MAPsych.
major in
Social &
Comm.
Psych.

Ed.D.

PBET

BSIE-Garment
Technology

MAED

Dev.Ed.D.

PBET

Faculty Profiles
Educational Attainment
Name

Carlou A. Ampo

Lucia G. Bello

Rank/Status

Undergraduate

Graduate

Instructor III
(Perm)

ABPhilosophy

M. Phil.

Asst. Prof. II
(Perm)

BSElementary &
Secondary
Education
(Social
Science)

MATSocial
Science

Elvie D. Duran

Asso. Prof.
II (Perm)

BSPsychology

MAPsych.
(Social &
Comm.
Psych.)

Juanita M.
Costillas

Prof. II
(Perm)

BSED

MAMath

Geraldine M.
Abella

Instructor II
(Perm)

BS-Physical
Education

MATPhysical
Ed.

PostGraduate

Specializatio
n

Subjects
to be
taught

Philosophy,
Logic and
Ethics

Soc. Sci.
1403

Social
Science

Soc. Sci.
1402, Soc.
Sci. 4107,
Soc. Sci.
1403

Ed. D.

Psychology

Soc. Sci.
1401, Soc.
Sci. 1404

Ph.D. in
Math.

Mathematics
Physical
Education

Math
1101
PE 101,
PE 102,
PE 203,
PE 204

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Carlo T. Trasmonte

Instructor II
(Perm)

BSEDPhysical
Education,
Health &
Music

Cecilia D. Arong

Prof. V
(Perm)

BS-Education
(English)

MAEDMusic,
Arts,
Health &
Physical
Ed.
MADLanguage

Teaching

Ed.D.English
Language

Physical
Education,
Humanities

Hum. 102,
Hum. 103

English

Eng. 1101

Mathematics,
Ed.
Management

NSTP1,
NSTP2

Natural
Sciences

Sci. Tech.
1501,
Envi. Sci.
1101

Teaching

MAEDEd.
Mangt.
MATNatural
Science
(46
units)

Maximo M.
Martillana Jr.

Asst. Prof.
IV (Perm)

BSEDMathematics

Michael Doysabas

Instructor
(Part Time)

BSEDBiology &
Chemistry

Juanita M.
Costillas

Prof. II
(Perm)

BSED

MAMath

Andres A. Hinayas

Asst. Prof. I
(Perm)

AB-Political
Science

MPA
(Ongoing)

Political
Science,
Public
Admin.

Errel N. Labastida

Instructor I
(Perm)

BS-Aircraft
Technology,
Bachelor of
Laws

MPA

Laws, Public
Admin.

Richard D. Lago

Instructor I
(Perm)

Bachelor of
Laws

MPA

Jessa Laarni B.
Bernales

Admin. Aide
VI (Perm)

BA-Political
Science

MAPolitical
Science

Henry C. Salaveria

Instructor
(Part Time)

AB-Political
Science,
Bachelor of
Laws

Instructor
(Part Time)

AB-Political
Science

Instructor
(Part Time)

BS-Commerce
major in
Management
Accounting,
Bachelor of
Laws

Mecerna Mae D.
Silvio

Instructor
(Part Time)

BA-Social
Science major
in Political
Science

Shefferd Bib S.
Bernales

Instructor
(Part Time)

AB-Political
Science

Kristina V. Torres

M.M.

Ph.D. in
Math.

D.M.
(Ongoing)

Mathematics

Laws, Public
Admin.

Political
Science

Ph.D.T.M.
(Ongoing)

MAEDEnglish
as
Second

Political
Science,
Laws,
Management

Political
Science,
English

PolSci
1101,
PolSci
1102,

Accounting,
Laws

PolSci
1303,
PolSci
1204

Language

Manolo M. Siervo
Jr.

Political
Science

M.M.

Ph.D.Public
Admin.

PolSci
1111
PolSci.
1201,
PolSci
1302,
PolSci
1304
PolSci
1104,
PolSci
1202
PolSci
1301,
PolSci
1203
PolSci
1103,
PolSci
1110,
PolSci
1305
PolSci
1106,
PolSci
1107,
PolSci
1205

Political
Science,
Management,

PolSci
1105,
PolSci
1108,
PolSci
1306
PolSci
1109,
PSRes

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&
Govnce
(Ongoing)

XIII.

Public
Governance

1101A,
PSRes
1101B,
PSPrac
1101

Academic Non-Teaching Personnel

Educational Attainment
Name

Designation

Status

Nenita Flores

Registrar IV
College
Librarian II
Guidance
Counselor II

Rhea Mae Ruba

Clerk

Lolita G. Kangleon
Geanrose L. Colonia

XIV.

PostGraduate

Eligibility

Undergraduate

Graduate

Perm

BS-Commerce

M.M.

PBET

Perm

BLIS

MLIS

LLE

Perm

BSAccounting

Master in
Guidance

GCLE

J.O.

BS-Info. Tech.

Counsellin
g

MSIT
(Ongoing)

Physical Facilities and Equipment

Lists
Accreditation Center
Administration Building
Arts and Sciences Building
Ceramics Building
Criminology Building
CS Tech Building
CSIT Building
Cultural Affairs
Diagnostic Laboratory
Engineering Building
Firing Shed
Food Technology Building 1 and 2
Grandstand
Guard House 1, 2 and 3
Guest Cottage 1 and 2
Industrial Education Building
Industrial Technology Building 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6
Lawn Tennis Court
Livelihood Training and Development Center/Hostel
Multi-Media Center
Multi-Purpose Court
Office of CET Department Heads
Physical Education Building
Power House 1 and 2
PPDMO Building
Related Subjects Building 1 and 2
Student Dormitory 1 and 2
Supply Building
Tissue Culture Laboratory
University Marker
University Social Services Center (Student Center)
Vermi Composting Building
Waiting Shed

Availability
Fully Functional
Fully Functional
Fully Functional
Fully Functional
Fully Functional
Fully Functional
Fully Functional
Fully Functional
Fully Functional
Fully Functional
Fully Functional
Fully Functional
Fully Functional
Fully Functional
Fully Functional
Fully Functional
Fully Functional
Fully Functional
Fully Functional
Fully Functional
Fully Functional
Fully Functional
Fully Functional
Fully Functional
Fully Functional
Fully Functional
Fully Functional
Fully Functional
Fully Functional
Fully Functional
Fully Functional
Fully Functional
Fully Functional

Proposed Bachelor of Arts in Political Science | 16

XV.

Library Holdings
Refer to Annex A

XVI.

Sample of Course Syllabi

Refer to Annex B

XVII. Implementation Strategies

A. Courses of Actions
The following courses of actions will be pursued by the proponents to achieve its objective to
offer a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science at the Institute of Arts and Sciences,
Southern Leyte State University:
1. Conduct of Feasibility Study
2. Formulation of Proposal
3. Consultation with and submission to the Institute Curriculum Development Committee for
proper recommendation for presentation before the University Curriculum Development
Committee
4. Presentation of proposal before the University Curriculum Development Committee
5. Presentation of proposal before the Council of Deans
6. Submission to Commission on Higher Education (CHED) for RQAT ocular inspection
7. Submission to Board of Regents (BOR) for approval
B. Implementation Schedule

Sep.
2016

Courses of Actions

Time Frame
Oct.
Nov.
2016
2016

Dec.
2016

Jan.
2017

Conduct of Feasibility Study

Formulation of Proposal
Consultation with and submission to the Institute
Curriculum Development Committee for proper
recommendation for presentation before the
University Curriculum Development Committee
Presentation of proposal before the University
Curriculum Development Committee
Presentation of proposal before the Council of
Deans
Submission to Commission on Higher Education
(CHED) for RQAT ocular inspection
Submission to Board of Regents (BOR) for
approval
C. Budgetary Requirements
Source of Funds

Southern Leyte State University

Operational Expenses:
2 Reams Bond Paper
Meals and Snacks
Transportation
Total
Prepared By:
SHEFFERD BIB S. BERNALES, M.M.
Part Time Instructor
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Reviewed and Approved for deliberation before the University Curriculum Development Committee:

ELVIE D. DURAN, ED. D.

Director, Institute of Arts and Sciences
Republic of the Philippines
SOUTHERN LEYTE STATE UNIVERSITY
Main Campus, Sogod, Southern Leyte
COURSE SYLLABUS
Pol. Sci. 1101 Fundamentals of Political Science
First Semester, Academic Year 2016-2017
National Goal

The attainment of globally competitive Filipinos through quality and

excellent education, relevant and responsive to changing environment,
accessible and equitable to deserving students, and efficient and effective
in optimizing returns and benefits.

Vision

A high quality corporate science and technology university.

Mission

SLSU will:
produce S and T leaders and competitive professionals;
generate breakthrough research in S and T based disciplines;
transform and improve the quality of life in the communities in
the service areas;
be self-sufficient and financially viable.

University Goals

Develop comprehensive curricula to produce S and T leaders and

professionals
Establish a culture of Science and Technology-based research
Facilitate adoption of technology to communities and service
areas
Intensify production capability
Establish a transparent, efficient and effective management
system

Program Outcomes

At the end of the program, the BA-PS students are expected to:
A. Common to all programs in all types of schools:
a. Articulate and discuss the latest developments in the specific field of practice;
b. Effectively communicate orally and in writing using both English and Filipino;
c. Work effectively and independently in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams;
d. Act in recognition of professional, social, and ethical responsibility; and
e. Preserve and promote Filipino historical and cultural heritage.
B. Common to Social Sciences and Communication:
f. Understand and apply social science concepts and theories to the analysis of social issues;
g. Design and execute social research using appropriate approaches and methods; and
h. Practice professional and ethical standards in the fields of social sciences and
communication.
C. Specific to Bachelor of Arts in Political Science program:
i. Compare, contrast and classify the major concepts in the discipline,
j. Recognize and define the distinctiveness of the discipline, its sub-fields, theories and
methods,
k. Design and execute research inquiries using appropriate quantitative and qualitative methods
guided by theories or conceptual frameworks,
l. Demonstrate written, visual and oral presentation skills to produce or present analytical
reports,

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m. Critique, judge and respond to current issues and problems based on a substantive
understanding of the historical and contemporary developments in the national and global
contexts, and
n. Develop a predisposition towards ethical political involvement and practice in various forms
and levels
D. Common to a horizontal type as defined in CMO No. 46, series of 2012:
o. Participate in various types of employment, development activities, and public discourses,
particularly in response to the needs of the communities one serves
E. Institutional Outcome:
p.
A. Course Details
Course Name

FUNDAMENTAL OF POLITICAL SCIENCE

A study of the basic concepts of political science, i.e. power, state
government, ideology, nation, political forces, the types of political systems
and the processes of political development.
Three (3) units
None

Course Description
Number of Units
Prerequisite

B. Course Outcomes and its relationship to Program Outcomes

COURSE OUTCOMES
At the end of the course, the students are expected
to be able to:
1. Get acquainted with the basic principles of
the discipline and to be provided with a
framework of knowledge about state;
2. Stimulate the thinking powers of the students
and to let them understand the issues and
problems of Philippine government;
3. Inculcate values that will promote effective
and productive citizens of the Philippines;
and
4. Develop good and quality public leaders of
our government in the future.

PROGRAM OUTCOMES

C. Lecture Learning Plan

Intended Learning
Outcomes
At the end of the
session,
the
students
are
expected to:
Understand,
memorize
and reflect
the vision
and mission
of
the
University,
and
Grasp and
relate
the
course
outline,
understand

Topics

SLSU Vision
and Mission
University
Goals
Course
Outline
Grading
System
Course
Requirements

Hours
1.0

Teaching
Assessment
Strategies
Tools
Class
Oral
Recitation
Recitation
Discussion Demonstrati
on with
questions

References
1

Proposed Bachelor of Arts in Political Science | 19

the
computation
of
grades
based on the
grading
system and
course
requirement
s.
Values:
Appreciate
and
disseminate
information
about
the
institution.
At the end of the
unit, the students
are expected to:
Know the
basic nature
of Political
Science;
Appreciate
the
importance
and
significance
of Political
Science;
and
Help shape
and
be
active
participants
in
good
politics.

UNIT I Nature
and Scope of
Political Science

Definition of
Political
Science
Its value and
use
Its
relationship
to other
disciplines
Fields of
Political
Science

Discussion

s
Power

Point
Presentatio
n
Interactive
Learning
Reporting

Assignments
Question
and Answer
Written
Quizzes

12.0

3,5,7

Values:
Value
honesty and
transparenc
y in all
government
transactions
and I the
execution of
public
duties.
At the end of the
unit, the students
are expected to:
Give
the
functions
and
importance

UNIT II
Introductory
Articles

Preamble
National

12.5

Exhaustive
Lecture
Reporting
Group
Discussion

Comprehens
ive Quizzes
Written
Tests
Case
Analysis

2,3,4,5,6

Proposed Bachelor of Arts in Political Science | 20

of
the
preamble,
Explain the
importance
of defining
the national
territory,
Discuss the
principles of
democracy
and
republicanis
m, and
Explain the
different
principles as
defined in
the
Constitution
.

Territory
Declaration
of Principles
and State
Policies

Values:
Understand
and value
that
the
blessings of
democracy
must
be
enjoyed by
every
Filipino
citizen.

At the end of the

unit, the students
are expected to:
Enumerate
the rights of
the citizens
under
the
Constitution
,
Explain the
rights of the
accused as
provided by
the organic
charter,
Determine
the ways of
getting and
losing
Filipino
citizenship,
and
Discuss the
significance

MIDTERM
EXAMINATION
UNIT III
Constitution of
Liberty

Bill of Rights
Citizenship
Suffrage

1.5
13.0

Power
Point
Presentatio
n
Discussion
s
Reporting
Group
Dynamics
Small
Group
Discussion
s
Role
Playing

Written
Quizzes
Oral
Comprehens
ion
Assignments
Case
Analysis

2,3,4,5,6

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of the right
of suffrage.
Values:
Understand
and express
that human
rights are a
guarantee
that
there
are part of a
person, life,
liberty and
property
which
government
powers may
not touch.
At the end of the
unit, the students
are expected to:
Identify the
powers and
functions of
the
legislature,
Discuss the
nature
of
the
executive
power
of
the
president,
Explain the
meaning of
judicial
power,
Discuss the
importance
of judiciary
in
our
government,
Define
relevant
concepts in
local
government,
Explain the
nature
of
public
office, and
Discuss
how public
officials are
to
be
accountable
to
the
people.

UNIT IV
Constitution of
Government

Legislative
Department
Executive
Department
Judicial
Department
Local
Government
Accountabilit
y of Public
Officials

12.5

Interactive
Discussion
Reporting
Group

Discussion

Written
Quizzes
Assignments
Case
Analysis

2,3,4,5,6

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Values:
Know,
understand
and reflect
that public
office is a
public trust.
FINAL
EXAMINATION
Total Number of
Hours

1.5
54

D. References
1. Southern Leyte State University Student Manual
2. Bederio, C. et al (2004), Philippine Government and Constitution, Bulucan, Trinitas Publishing,
Inc.
3. Costales, R. et al (2010), Politics and Governance: History, Government and Constitution,
Quezon City, REX Book Store, Inc.
4. De Leon, H. (2003), Constitution Made Simple, 2003 Edition, Quezon City, REX Book Store,
Inc.
5. Lazo, R. (2009), Philippine Governance and the 1987 Constitution, 2009 Edition, Quezon City,
REX Book Store, Inc.
6. Muoz, M. and Gonzales-Muoz, D. (2002), Philippine Governance and Constitution, Quezon
City, Katha Publishing Co., Inc.,
7. Zulueta, F. (2003), Foundation and Dynamics of Political Science, Second Edition, Quezon City,
Academic Publishing Corporation

E. Grading System
MID-TERM/FINAL TENTATIVE GRADE
Class Standing
Participation
(Oral, Attendance, etc.)
Quizzes
Projects
Assignments/Activities
Term Examination

- 60%
- 5%

Final Grade =

- 30%
- 10%
- 15%
- 40 %
100 %

F. Class Policy and Requirements

During the first day of class, students should submit their official registration forms to the
subject-teacher for signature. The official registration form serves as evidence that a student is
officially enrolled in the class.
All students are obliged to attend class regularly.

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A student may be accepted in class even after being late for 15 minutes but the student should be
marked late during that session. If a student is habitually late, the instructor should refer the
student to OSS for appropriate sanction.
Due to illness or some other valid reasons students may be excused from the class provided that
they can present a medical certificate/certificate of appearance issued by a physician or concerned
authority, respectively.
Any student who accumulated three (3) unexcused absences from class must be referred to the
guidance and counseling office to obtain an interview slip to be presented to the instructor upon
assumption to the class.
A student who accumulated absences equivalent to 20% of the total number of contact hours shall
be automatically dropped from the class.
No student is allowed to take the mid-term and final examinations unless he/she presents the
examination permit card issued by the Cashiers office.
Students are required to wear the prescribed school uniform.

G. Provision for Flexibility

Students with special needs shall be dealt with appropriately depending on the courses activities
and requirements.
Prepared by:
Recommending Approval:

Reviewed by:
Approved by:

SHEFFERD BIB S. BERNALES, M.M.

CARLOU A. AMPO, M.Phil.
FLORDELIZA E. VITOR, MAT
IT PHEBEUGER M. TORION, Ph.D.
Visiting Instructor
Area Chairperson, Social Science
Head,
Arts & Sciences Dept.
OIC Dean, Undergraduate Studies

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