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COURSE SYLLABUS
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Soc. Sci. 2
Philippine Basic Economics with Taxation and Land Reforms
Second Semester A.Y. 2017-2018

DEPARTMENT AREA : Social Science and Management

CURRICULUM : BSIT
CURRICULAR YEAR : First Year
NO. OF HOURS/SEM. : 54 Hours
CREDIT UNIT(S) : 3 Units
PRE-REQUISITE : None
VISION OF THE UNIVERSITY : The center of excellence and development in research, instruction, production, and extension services for
progressive leadership transcending global technological, business and industry-driven education.
MISSION OF THE UNIVERSITY : Cebu Technological University provides advanced professional and technical instruction for special
purposes, industrial trade, teacher education, agriculture, forestry, engineering, aeronautics and land-
based programs, arts and sciences, health sciences, information technology and other relevant fields of
study. It shall undertake research, production and extension services, and provide progressive
leadership across the areas of specialization for global empowerment.
GOALS OF THE COLLEGE : CAS aims at the integral development of the individual toward fullness as a human being through the
humanistic and scientific studies.
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PROGRAM OUTCOMES : The minimum standards for the BSCS, BSIS and BSIT programs are expressed in the following minimum
set of graduate outcomes. The graduate outcomes common to all programs, and those common to
the discipline are further mapped into the expanded graduate outcomes specific to the sub-disciplines of
CS, IS and IT as outlined in Section 6.3.

6.1 Common to all programs in all types of schools

The graduates have the ability to:

a. articulate and discuss the latest developments in the specific field of practice (Philippine Qualifications Framework (POF) level 6
descriptor) (Graduate Outcomes: CS10, IS10, IT13);
b. effectively communicate orally in writing using both English and Filipino (Graduate Outcomes: CS08, IS08, IT10);
c. work effectively and independently in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams (PQF level 6 descriptor) (Graduate Outcomes: CS07,
IS07, IT08);
d. act in recognition of professional, social and ethical responsibility (Graduate Outcomes: CS09, IS09, IT12); and
e. preserve and promote “Filipino historical and cultural heritage” (based on RA 7722).

6.2 Common to the discipline

The graduates of BSCS, BSIS and BSIT must have the ability to:
a. analyze complex problems, and identify and define the computing requirements needed to design an appropriate solution (Graduate
Outcomes:CS02, IS02-03, IT03);
b. apply computing and other knowledge domains to address real-world problems (Graduate Outcomes: CS01, IS01, IT01);
c. design and develop computing solutions using a system-level perspective (Graduate Outcomes: CS03-05, IS04-05, IT05); and
d. utilize modern computing tools (Graduate Outcomes: CS06, IS06, IT07).
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COURSE DESCRIPTION : The course presents a general background of economics, concepts, theories, policies, and practice, with
particular reference to Philippine economic experience. It also discusses about the interaction of its
various elements and its effect in general to peoples’ lives. Lastly, it provides information about the
general background of the laws of taxation and land reform.

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES : At the end of the semester, the students will be able to:

1. Relate the course to the fulfilment of the mission and vision of Cebu Technological University and the goals of College of Arts and Sciences.
2. Analyze critical studies and discussions of the basic economic principles and processes.
3. Evaluate the economic policies and issues in relation to how these affect the Filipino nation and the lives of the people.
4. Interpret citizen’s economic rights and responsibilities to develop their sense of nationalism and love of country.
5. Synthesize the importance of taxation as means of supporting the government in sustaining its programs and projects as opposed to common
notion on taxation as a burden.
6. Defend the necessity for land reform program as means of state’s pursuit of social justice.
7. Justify the basis of the agrarian laws in economic perspective and evaluate the significance of land reform to the landless poor.
8. Apply the knowledge, skills and values learned, from this subject, in dealing with the present day affairs, issues and problems.

COURSE CONTENTS:
INTENDED ASSESSMENT TEACHING CONTENTS LEARNING REFERENCE TIME REMARKS
LEARNING TASKS LEARNING RESOURCE ALLOCATION
OUTCOMES ACTIVITY
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Relate the course to Oral Content I. Mission, Vision,

mission, vision and Examination/Ma Analysis of Goals of CTU/CAS Cartolina, writing CTU’s
goals of CTU and trix Making the vision, Orientation pen CTU’s VMG Students
CAS mission and chart Manual 1 hour
goals of CTU
and CAS
Discuss the students Short quiz
of the course and the KWL
grading system.

II- Fundamentals of
Interpret the definition Reporting 4 pics in one Economics Cartolina, writing Principles of
of economics word A. Definition of pen and pictures Economics
-Describe the nature Economics with Taxation 9 hours
and importance of Cross Interactive B. Importance of and Agrarian
economics Examination Discussion Economics Reform by
-Discuss the basic Activity C. Nature of Viray M. et. al.
concept in economics Economics
-Integrate the D. Important
branches, divisions Oral Recitation Reporting Economics terms Newspaper
and system of E. Branches of
economic in the Economics
economy of the Article Analysis F. Divisions of
Philippines Economics
Economic System
Manifest
understanding to all Written Exam PRELIM EXAM Test Papers 1 hour
topics in prelim period

- Analyze why III- Economic Cartolina, writing Principles of

consumers behave Activities pen and pictures Economics
differently Short Quiz Reporting A. Consumer with Taxation
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- Compare diverse behavior and and Agrarian

behaviors of consumer goods Reform by
consumers for the and Services Viray M. et. al.
maximization of its B. The concept of
satisfaction Diagram Making Video Supply and Laptop and LCD
- Contrast the law of Presentation Demand projector 9 hours
supply and demand C. Elasticity of
- Compare the term Law Enacting Demand Supply
“elasticity of demand D. Market
and supply” Equilibrium
Conceptual E. The Economics of
- Construct market
Oral Recitation Mapping Satisfaction Cartolina, writing Principles of
structure from the
F. Market Structure pen and pictures Economics
others
- Explain the different G.Fiscal Policy with Taxation
tools of monetary H. Monetary Policy and Agrarian
policy I. Philippine Reform by
Lecture Financial System Viray M. et. al.
- Illustrate the Discussion
Editorial J. Economic
Philippine Financial
Cartoon fluctuations,
System
Drawing unemployment
- Reconstruct the
reasons behind the and inflation:
economic crisis 1. The Business
Cycle
a. The 4 phases of
Business cycle
2. Unemployment
a. Types of
unemployment
3. Inflation
a. Demand-Pull
Inflation
b. Cost-Push
Inflation
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Manifest the acquired MIDTERM

content and Written exam EXAMINATION Test Papers 1 hour
performance Standards
-Conclude the Article and Socratic IV- National Income
meaning and Diagram Questioning a. Measurement of Laptop and LCD Principles of
importance of GNP Analyses National Income projector Economics
and GDP 1.GNP with Taxation
-Synthesize the Oral Recitation Virtual Bank 2.GDP and Agrarian
purpose and 3.Nominal vs. Real Reform by 10 hours
limitations of GNP GDP Viray M. et. al.
b. Gross Domestic
Product
Shortcomings
- Relate the meaning
of taxation to Know-What- Snowball V-Taxation Principles of
economics Learn Chart questioning a. Definition of Cartolina, writing Economics
- Identify the types of Taxation pen and pictures with Taxation
taxes b. Types of taxes and Agrarian
- Explain the purpose Tax Remitting Caricature c. Purposes of Reform by 9 hours
and importance of Persuasive Drawing Taxation Viray M. et. al.
taxation in the Writing Analysis d. Importance of
Philippine economy Taxation
- Discuss the nature of e. Limitation on the
taxations and its Power of Taxation
limitations f. Computation of
- Execute the ways in Taxes
computing taxes
- Manifest the
acquired content and Written exam Test Papers 1 hour
performance SEMI-FINAL EXAM
Standards

VI-Agrarian Reform
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- Explain the Debate Lecture RA 6657 or Principles of

development of and Program of the Comprehensive Economics
Agrarian Reform Discussion Philippines Agrarian Reform with Taxation
Programs Oral Recitation a. Definition, Nature Program and Agrarian
- Differentiate Land and History of Reform by
Reform from Agrarian Land Reform Viray M. et. al. 12 hours
Reform b. Land Reform vs.
- Conclude the Research work Case Agrarian Reform
importance of Analysis c. Importance of
Agrarian Reforms Agrarian Reform
- Analyze and Interpret Reflective Program
the current status of Journal RA 6657 or
the Agrarian Reform Comprehensive
Program in the Agrarian Reform
Country Program

- Manifest the Written exam 1 hour

acquired content and Test Papers
performance FINAL EXAM
Standards

Total No. of Hours 54 hours

COURSE REQUIREMENTS:

EVALUATION PROCEDURE: (Approved Grading System Applicable to the Course/Program)

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CLASS STANDING 60 %
Quizzes (Short and Long) 20 %
Graded Oral Presentation / Reporting 25 %
Projects/Assignments/Classroom Activities/Reaction Paper 15 %
MAJOR EXAMINATION 40 %
TOTAL 100%
REFERENCES:

1. Roberto G. Medina.Principles of Economics.Published, copyrighted 2003

2. Viray, Marcelino and Bautista, Avila-Bato. Principles of Economics with Taxation and Agrarian Reform (Simplified). CachoHermanos, Inc.:
Mandaluyong City, 2011.
3. Thomas Howell. Basic Economics. Basic books:New York, 2011

Electronic Sources:

1. Principles of Economicswww.slembeck.ch
2. Mankiw 2ewww.swlearning.com
3. Economics: Its concepts and Principles (with Agrarian Reform and Taxation by Bon Kristoffer G. Gabay, et al www.rexestore.com
4. 10 principles of economics with taxation, land reform and cooperatives - Google Searchwww.google.com.ph
5. Economics Its Concepts & Principles (w Agrarian Reform and Taxation)' 2007 - Gabay, Et Al - Google Books.htm - Google
Searchwww.google.com.ph

Prepared by:

LIMUEL J. ABELGAS, Dev.Ed.D.

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Part-Time Instructor