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Course Syllabus
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2nd Semester S.Y. 2010-2011

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This course deals with principles and concepts of Agrarian Reform. Its focus is to the development of Agrarian Reform and Land
Reform in the Philippines and the various forces which shape every change in the country·s Economy leading to the understanding of
changes in the government. The 1987 Philippine Constitution with emphasis in Article II section 21 and R.A No. 6657 is an important
part of the course.

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At the end of the course, the students are expected to:

1.Y Show, by way of oral and written examinations, substantial understanding of the general principles of the state and the
government of the Republic of the Philippines;
2.Y Develop and show comprehensive knowledge of the provisions of the Constitution of the Philippines;
3.Y Understand the basic rights, responsibilities and obligations as a citizen.
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4.Y To gain a better understanding of the field of Economics and Taxation both historic and current;
5.Y To become familiar with the research methodology commonly used by Social Scientist. To become familiar with the scientific
method, and examine the benefits and limitations of this method of inquiry.

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1.Y To develop the attitude and consciousness of the existence of the rule of law in a civilized society;
2.Y To respond appropriately to life situations that call for the application of the knowledge of the Constitution;
$ Y To commit a responsible and orderly life that contributes to the establishment and maintenance of a just and stable society.

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Course Content
1.Y Discussion of the content
of the course syllabus
Y Subject description
Y Course Objectives
Y Course Requirements
Y System of Computing
Grades
Y References
Y Leveling of expectations
Duration/
Activities/Methodologies/ Audio Visual Evaluation
Specific Objectives No. of
Strategies Materials Techniques/Assessment
Hours
Familiarize the content
of the syllabus and to
be able to expect from
one another based on
personal expectations 3 Lecture/Discussion Ahite Board Question and Answer

2.Y Introduction to Economics

Y Ahat is Economics
Y Economics as an Art
Y Economics as a Science
Y The relationship of
Economics to other
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fields of studies such as:

†Y History
†Y Sociology
†Y Anthropology
†Y Psychology
†Y Geography
†Y Political Science
†Y Politics
†Y Ethics
†Y Government and
Law 9 Group Discussion/Lecture Chalk Board Quiz Essay

3.Y Principles of Economics

Y Economic Principles
Y Principles of Economics 1 Lecture/Discussion Multi-media

4.Y The General Theory of

Good
Y Causal connections
between goods
Y Laws Governing Goods Group
character Discussion/Debate/Lecture
Y Time and Error 6 /Treatise Presentation Multi-media Long Quiz

5.Y The Theory of Money

Y The nature and Origin of
Money
Y The kinds of money
appropriate to
particular peoples and
to particular historical
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periods
Y Money as a
measurement of price
and as the most
economic form for Group
storing exchangeable Discussion/Debate/Lecture
wealth 3 /Treatise Presentation Visual Aide Preliminary Examination

6.Y Concept, Nature, and

Characteristics of Taxation
and Taxes
Y Meaning of Taxation
Y Purpose and scope of
taxation
Y Meaning of taxes
Y Essential characteristics
of tax
Y Theory and basis of
taxation
Y Nature of the power of
taxation
Y Aspects of taxation
Y Extent of the legislative
power to tax
Y Non-revenue objectives Group
of taxation Discussion/Debate/Lecture
Y Classification of taxes 6 /Treatise Presentation Visual Aide Quiz

7.Y Limitations on the Power of

Taxation
Y Constitutional limitations
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†Y Due process of law

†Y Equal protection of
the laws
†Y Rule of uniformity
and equity in
taxation
†Y No imprisonment for
non-payment of a
poll tax
†Y Non-impairment of
the obligation of
contracts
†Y Non-infringement of
religious freedom
†Y No appropriation for
religious purposes
†Y Exemption of
religious, charitable,
and educational
entities, non-profit
cemeteries, and
churches from Group
property taxation 6 Discussion/Debate/Lecture Multimedia Long Quiz

Y Inherent limitations
†Y Requirement that
levy must be for
public purpose
†Y International comity
†Y Territorial jurisdiction 2 Lecture/Discussion Ahite board Mid-term Examination
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8.Y Introduction to Agrarian

Reform
Y Meaning of land reform
Y Meaning of agrarian
structure
Y Meaning of land tenure
structure
Y Meaning of production
structure
Y Land tenure and
production structures
distinguish
Y Meaning of agrarian
reform Group
Y Samples of agrarian Discussion/Debate/Lecture
reform measures 6 /Treatise Presentation Chalk board Quiz

9.Y Aspects of Agrarian

Reform
Y Economic aspect
Y Socio-cultural aspect
Y Religious aspect
Y Moral aspect Group
Y Legal aspect Discussion/Debate/Lecture
Y Political aspect 3 /Treatise Presentation Chalk board

10.YAgrarian Reform in the

Philippines
Y The Philippine agrarian
problem
Y Right to own property, Lecture/Discussion/Treatise
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universal but limited 3 presentation Chalk board Long Quiz

11.YImperatives of Agrarian
Reform
Y Necessity of agrarian
reform in the Philippines
Y Objections to agrarian
reform
Y Components of
agrarian reform
Y Arguments for the ´Land
to Tillerµ program
Y Companion measures
for the land distribution
Y Role of the Farmer in
agrarian reform Group
Y Role of the land lord in Discussion/Debate/Lecture
agrarian reform 6 /Treatise presentation Chalk board Final Examination

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1.Y Attend Class Regularly and Read Assigned Topics

2.Y Listen Attentively to Lectures and Take down notes
3.Y Performs written and oral tests
4.Y Provide himself with prescribed textbook and notebook
5.Y Passing Rating in Mid-Term and Final Examinations
6.Y Submission of group treatise on assigned topics
7.Y Submission and presentation of individual and/or group treatise on assigned topics
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Quizzes 20%Y Quizzes 20%Y Quizzes 20%Y

Recitation 20%Y Recitation 20%Y Recitation 20%Y
Project 10%Y Project 5%Y Project 5%Y
Attendance & Attitude 10%Y Attendance & Attitude 5%Y Attendance & Attitude 5%Y
Prelim Exam 40% Midterm Exam 30%Y Final Grade 30%Y
&¯0112Y Prelim Exam 20%Y Midterm Exam 20%Y
&¯0112Y TOTAL 100%Y

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†Y Hector S. De leon & Hector M. De leon Jr. The Fundamentals of Taxation, 2004 edition
†Y Hector S. De leon, Textbook on Agrarian Reform and Taxation 2005 edition
†Y www.scribd.com

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Dean College of Education