Course Description in Introduction to Comparative Government

This course will look closely at the methods for making effective, useful comparisons and at the
types of explanations that political scientists frequently use. As an introductory course, it will help
prepare students for more advanced political science courses by exposing them to the core literature on
comparative politics. Other than that, students could also better understand what is going on in the
world as this course will provide useful theoretical frameworks, as well as factual background, on a
number of important countries and regions in the world.

As an introductory course, it aims to:

to introduce the student to systematic frameworks, conceptual tools, and theoretical handles in the
subfield of comparative politics;

to acquaint the student with the various approaches used in the study of comparative politics in order to
apply them to the themes, problems, and issues that are currently encountered or undertaken by both
scholars and policymakers;

to expose the student to the eminent and seminal works in comparative politics and link them to the
various bodies of literature that they have produced; and

to develop in the student an interest in studying comparative politics and undertake comparative
analysis of the various themes and issues pursued in this course.

Suggested textbook:

(1)

Samuels, David J. 2013.

Comparative Politics

. Pearson Education, Inc. [henceforth CP]

(2)

Samuels, David J. (ed).

Case Studies in Comparative Politics

Pearson Education, Inc. [henceforth Case Studies]

Source:
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Course Description: Public Administration

Understanding of the language & basic concepts of public administration & its development as a field of
study.

Course Description: International Political Economy

This course is an introduction to international political economy, the study of how and why international
economic policies are formed, and how the international economy influences domestic politics. In order
to study the politics of the global economy, it is necessary to learn a significant amount of economic
theory, which we will do in regular doses throughout the course. The approach of the course is a mix of
history and current events. We will examine the development of the international political-economic
order since the 18th century and simultaneously compare “lessons from history” to present-day issues.
Topics covered include: foreign trade, capital flows, monetary policy and exchange rates, foreign aid,
and international organizations such as NAFTA, the WTO, the IMF, and the EU.

Course Description: Political Dynamics

This course shall enable students to study to study the interaction of individuals, groups, belief systems,
political movements and government and policy formulation: the techniques of influence and pressure
and their impact on the political systems.

Course Description on Introduction to International Relations

This course is an introduction to the theoretical background to international relations and

examines a range of contemporary and historical topics through which it is possible to explore the
behaviour of states and international organisations. The main areas of theory will be covered and these
will be related to the changing international environment in which they were developed. Major themes
including national interest, realism, ideology, 'superpowers', war and co-operation will be addressed as
well as the practical aspects of the subject. The course will also contrast the international behaviour of
small and large states.

Course Description on Political Science 102 Introduction to Philippine Politics and Governance

An introductory study of the Philippine political system with emphasis on a) governments and
governance; b) constitutionalism; c) selected ideologies and philosophical concepts that shaped various
forms and nature of government. Where applicable, the Philippine political and governmental system
and the 1987 Philippine Constitution will be the primary focus and locus of topics and subject matters.

Course Description on Political Science 101 Fundamentals of Political Science

An introductory course to all Political Science subjects which primarily discuss the concepts,
principles and applications relating to governmental structures. This course provides credible
information about recent political events, including change in government and ideological structure
under the new international order.

This course focuses on the basics of administrative law and of election law of the Philippines. Special
attentions are given to the quasi-legislative and quasi-judicial functions of the administrative bodies.
Election Laws which covers the study of the Omnibus Election Code and other special election laws and
its amendments are also integrated on this study.