ATENEO DE MANILA UNIVERSITY

Department of Political Science/ School of Social Sciences

COURSE: PoS 100: Politics and Governance

SEMESTER: Intersession 2016-2017

06 June to 18 July 2016.
DAY SCHEDULE: Everyday
SECTIONS: C
TIME/ HOURS: 0930 to 1100
CLASSROOM: B206

PROFESSOR/FACILITATOR: Benjamin Roberto Gomez Barretto (Benj)

EMAIL: gesuiella@yahoo.com
TELEPHONE NUMBERS: Office: 426-6001 loc. 4880/ 426-5908
Mobile: 0922-8992245/ 0915-5790484
CONSULTATION HOURS: Call or Email me so I can make time.

I. COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course exposes students to both political and governance theories and how they are actually
practiced by past and current Philippine governments. It convinces students not only the
importance of understanding the dynamics of politics and governance but more so on how such
affect their lives directly and indirectly. It encourages them to value the articles in the Constitution
as these have strong implications in their lives today and the future.

Lastly, the course reminds the students of their responsibilities as citizens of the Philippines and
should they serve in government later on, the way to good governance.

II. EXPECTED LEARNING OUTCOMES

KNOWLEDGE: With the data/ information discussed, the students are able to:
1. Differentiate politics from governance and how each is practiced in Philippine setting;
2. Connect/ Relate the different topics in class with one another through a map/ framework;
3. Draw the Philippine government system in one framework as guide to better understanding
their relationships with one another;
4. Identify good governance principles and how they are implemented as a tool for monitoring
and evaluating the Philippine government.
5. Enumerate all articles in the Philippine Constitution and their significance to everyday
governance and ones life.

SKILLS: Two major skills expected of students are CRITICAL THINKING and CREATIVITY by
1. Consolidate concepts and theories and systems through framework or mappiing;
2. Analyze Philippine politics and governance with tools such as stakeholders analysis, political
mapping, SWOT analysis, campaign strategies, good governance principles, etc.
3. Exercise creativity in interactive learning sessions- Make a State, Paint the Preamble,
Act out the Bill of Rights, Group Competitions, Role Playand Impeach the Beadle.
4. Engage guest speakers in meaningful discussions;
5. Connect relate their chosen roles in society with Philippine politics and governance;
6. Connect/ relate daily news with what they learn in class.

ATTITUDE: Students are expected to be a step further to being a responsible citizen:

1. Evaluate government with what they learned, particularly the good governance principles;
2. Defending the Philippine Constitution from various threats and abused by being politically
active as a citizen; and
3. Weigh the possibility of joining politics and government or directly engaging them.

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 III. COURSE METHODOLOGY/ DELIVERY:

The course will have minimal lecture as possible. There will instead be more dynamic and
interactive sessions including:
1. Making a State, Painting the Preamble Vision, Acting Out the Bill of Rights, Group
Competitions, Role Playing, and Impeaching the Beadle.
2. Case study discussions of actual political and governance experiences;
3. Interactive forums with major stakeholders and players in politics and governance;
4. Group research, presentation and defense of ones stand in politics and governance;
5. Individual reports and participation;

The students will act, draw, color, direct, and exercise innovative ways of learning during class.

IV. REFERENCES:

1. PHILIPPINE POLITICS. DEMOCRATIC IDEALS AND REALITIES. The Department of

Political Science, Ateneo de Manila University. The Ateneo de Manila University Press.
2010.
2. PHILIPPINE GOVERNANCE AND CONSITUTION by Mauro R. Munoz, Jr. and Delilah
Gonzales Munoz; 2002.
3. Lecture Notes in Power Point, Excel and Word Files
4. News Articles, Government Reports, Newspaper articles.

V. RECOMMENDED COURSE REQUIREMENTS AND ASSESSMENTS.

Students will be graded according the following:

Group reports 20 points Class Participation 15
Mid-term exams 20 Final Exam 25
Individual Report 20

(Subject to a participatory process on students preferences)

Students will be grouped in to 5 to 6 members each and will do research on a topic provided to them
to defend in a debate type of forum in front of class.

Students will also be asked to individually make written reports on certain political issues in the
country or individual projects to be submitted and graded in class.

Students are only allowed six (6) cuts for the whole semester with an absence equivalent or two (2)
lateness (10 minutes after start of class equivalent to one (1) cut.

COURSE GRADING:

The grading system is as follows:

A 92 and above C+ 79-82 F 69 and below
B+ 87-91 C 75-78
B 83-86 D 70-74

VI. COURSE FRAMEWORK:

Please refer to separate Detailed Course Outline Design in the next page. The design is not cast in
stone so to speak. We will be flexible as events unfold in the political and governance arena in our
country. We will accommodate special resource.

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 POS 100 O- POLITICS AND GOVERNANCE 2nd Semester, SY 2015-2016

Introduction, Getting to Know, Expectation Setting

WHAT? General Overview of Politics and Governance in the Philippines

WHERE? Definition of Terms

WHO? The State vis--vis a Nation

Elements of a Rights and

State Obligations Fundamental
Powers

Politics in the Philippines

WHAT?

Major Philippine Culture and Political

Stakeholders Elections Practices

HOW? Governance in the Philippines

Forms of Functions of Philippine Governance Culture and

Government Government Experience Governance

WHY? Good Governance Principles in Government

THE CONSITUTION
Fundamental Law and Guide to Governance

Definition, The The Filipino People The The

Background, Territory Government Ideal
History - National Sovereign
- Local Philippine State
Wrap Up - Others

Onward to the Future

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 TENTATIVE SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES, TOPICS AND READINGS
(Subject to Students Preference on Group Work; Not Cast in Stone)
Date Topics READINGS METHODOLOGY

6 June Case of the Missing Professor

7 Introduction/ Expectations Choice roles assigned Personal Information Sheet
8 Politics and Governance defined Course Design/ POS100.ppt Participatory
Course Syllabus discussed Philippine Politics.pp.27-30 Computing taxes
Tax Rates.doc
9 State and Nation Defined, Four Lecture Part 1.ppt Individual Report
Constituent Elements & Rights & Randy Davids Article Name that Face
Obligations, Doctrines of State Vaclav Havels Speech
Fundamental Powers of State Philippine Politics.pp14-15
Similarities and Differences PGD Report.doc/ PGD.ppt
10, 13 History of the States Class State Groups Making of Section State
Team Building and Outline of Reports
14-16
Individual Reports (Interview with a Politician)
Politics in General; Stakeholders Lecture Part 1.ppt Stakeholders Analysis
20 in Politics, Philippine Politics How to Win Elections.ppt Political Mapping
21-22 How to Win in an Election Actual Election Campaign SWOT Analysis
Philippine Politics.pp.271-79 Video Show
22 Different Governance Philosophy Five Philosophies.doc Lecture
Forms and Functions of Govt. Lecture Part 2.ppt. Your Roles Roles
Phil. Governance Experience Philippine Politics, pp 52-57; Guest Speakers
Cultural Aspects 60-62; 75-76.
23 A Closer Look at Good Lecture Part 3.ppt
Governance PGD Report; PGD.ppt. Video Showing
24 Mid-term
The Constitution Defined Lecture Part 4.ppt. Revisiting Past Sections
27-28l Supremacy; Purpose and Nature Work of Art
29 History, Comparison Preamble Visioning
Preamble and National Territory
Principles and Policies
30 The Bill of Rights: Definition, Lecture Part 5.ppt Bill of Rights In Action
Nature, Bases, Purpose; Bill of Rights.doc
1 Jul Citizenship: Qualifications, Mode, Lecture Part 6.ppt Lecture
Qualities of Good Citizens Role Playing
Suffrage: Nature, Inclusions, etc.
4 The Legislative, Executive, and Article VI to VIII.doc Group Competition
Judicial Branches Philippine Politics, pp 52-57; Role Playing
60-62; 75-76. Comparative Analysis
5 The Constitutional Commissions Article IX.doc Comparative Analysis
5-6 The Local Government LGU 101.ppt Group Competition
7-8 Accountability of Public Officers Article XI.ppt Impeach the Beadle
11-12 Group Work Preparations No Class No Class
13 National Economy and Patrimony Article XII to XV.doc Individual presentations
Social Justice and Human Rights National Patrimony Kristel.ppt
Education and Family Poverty Statistics.do
General Provision/ Article XVIII.doc Easiest and Best Way to
Amendments Or Revisions Amend/ Revise Analysis
14-16 Group reports Power Points, Role Plays,etc. Presentation/Open Forum
Synthesis of the Course Overall Assessment Framework revisited
18 FINAL EXAMS

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