CENTRO ESCOLAR LAS PIÑAS

CELP INSTITUTIONAL PHILOSOPHY COLLEGE VISION STATEMENT PROGRAM OUTCOMES (PO)

The leading science-based and virtue-driven educational 1. Common to All Programs

Ciencia y Virtud institution.
1.1 Recognize and examine the trends and developments in one’s field of expertise or specialization.
COLLEGE MISSION STATEMENT
CORE VALUES 1.2 Effectively communicate orally and in writing using English and Filipino.
Provide a relevant, responsive, engaging and caring learning 1.3 Work effectively in groups or acquire a sense of independence.
environment designed for the emerging global and local
DISCIPLINE scenarios that promote spiritual and holistic growth, critical and 1.4 Act in recognition of professional, social, and ethical responsibilities.
INTEGRITY reflective thinking, creativity, lifelong learning, and social
responsibility 1.5 Preserve and promote Filipino historical heritage and cultural values.
SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
CELP GRADUATE ATTRIBUTES
COMPASSION 1.6 Engage in ongoing, voluntary, and self-motivated pursuit of knowledge (lifelong learning).

EXCELLENCE Logical and Creative Thinker 1.7 Demonstrate the core values of discipline, integrity, social responsibility, compassion, excellence,
 Approaches issues/problems in a scientific and logical respect for nature and nationalism.
RESPECT FOR NATURE manner
 Uses creativity in coming up with solutions to
NATIONALISM problems
Effective Communicator
 Uses English and Filipino languages proficiently in
CORE HABITS communication
 Articulates ideas clearly
Reflective Life-long Learner
DESIGNING  Integrates knowledge in real life situations
 Reflects on experiences as opportunities to grow
INVESTIGATING Competent and Industry- Ready Professionals
SIMULATING  Delivers high quality outputs
 Responsive to the needs of the industries
CALCULATING
OBSERVING
VERIFYING
EXPLAINING
RECOMMENDING

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COURSE SYLLABUS

Course Code : POLIGOV Course Description:

Course Title : Politics and Governance
An introductory study of Political Science with emphasis on a) government and
Credit : 3.0 units
Instructor : JOEL VAN R. NINOBLA
governance; b) constitutionalism; c) selected ideologies and philosophical concepts that
Class Day : MONDAY AND WEDNESDAY shaped various forms and nature of government. Where applicable, the Philippine political
Class Time : 9:00 AM – 12:00 NOON and governmental system and the 1987 Philippine Constitution will be the primary focus
Classroom : ________________________ and locus of topics and subject matters. Politics and Governance is a three-unit course in
Consultation Schedule : ________________________ College in the Philippine education system. An introductory study of Political Science and
the 1987 Constitution is mandated by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) for the
tertiary level.

Course Outcomes Program Outcomes Addressed by the Course Outcomes

understand concepts on Philippine politics, government, and the Constitution and analyze how these concepts
and institutions affect their lives;
understand other political and governmental systems and their ideological basis
understand the basis of Constitutions in a universal perspective and evaluate the significance of constitutionalism
to democracies and governments;
describe and evaluate selected foreign policies and issues in international relations and how these affect the
Philippines.
2.2 Knowledge on the application of Laws and the function of government and its departments and lawful
actions both on work place and daily life.
2.2 Knowledge on the actions and decisions of the government for the benefit of the body politic
3.3 the primordial need of the sovereign of having a thorough knowledge of the fundamental laws
3.1 Learn the effect of international agreements entered into by the Philippine Government in all aspects, trade,
commerce, military and human rights

identify and internalize citizen's political rights and responsibilities to develop their sense of nationalism and 3.2 A thorough understanding of the Philippine Constitution
patriotism

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Course Requirements:

 Class Participation. Attendance to all lectures and required alternative activities is highly encouraged. Students are expected to actively participate in discussions and to be respectful of each other’s
views, opinions, and insights. It is part of the student’s responsibility to prepare for each class session by reading the assigned materials (textbook, references, journals, websites, hand-outs, etc.), as
indicated in the Course Plan.
 Quizzes. Pre-discussion and post-discussion quizzes shall help assess student learning on a more regular basis. Such quizzes are unannounced. Pre-discussion quizzes shall help assess how well the
student prepared for the session. They shall help students develop lifelong learning skills. Post-discussion quizzes shall help assess how much students learned from lectures and classroom
discussions.
 Prelim, Midterm & Final Exams. The prelim, midterm and final Exams shall be comprehensive and shall be administered as per the schedule set by the academic leaders of the institution. The major
exams usually fall on the 6th, 12th and 18th week of the semester.
 Project (Statistical Research).The end-of-term project is an important course output which will give the student an opportunity to synthesize and apply various lessons learned in the course. Proper
presentation skills and proper use of presentation materials should also be exhibited during the oral presentation and defense.

Grading System: Numerical Equivalent:

Prelim Grade = (2/3)*Class Standing + (1/3)*Prelim Exam Description Grade Description Grade
Excellent 1.00 Fairly Satisfactory 2.75
Midterm Grade = (2/3)*Class Standing + (1/3)*Midterm Exam 1.25 Barely Satisfactory 3.00
Superior 1.50 Unsatisfactory 5.00
Final Class Standing = (2/3)*Class Standing + (1/3)*Final Exam 1.75
Very 2.00
Satisfactory
2.25
Final Grade = (1/3)*Prelim Grade + (1/3)*Midterm Grade + (1/3)*Final Grade Satisfactory 2.50

Textbook & References:

Cruz, Isagani. Constitutional Law/ Political Law, Central Publishing Co., 1998.

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Course Plan:
Inclusive
Week Learning Outcome/s Topic/s
Date/s
1  Understand the framework of a system of  Nature of the Philippine
government and politics Constitution
2  The Philippine Government Understand the history of the
past and present governance
3  Fundamental powers of the state Understand the functions and
necessity of the three inherent
powers of the government in
consonance with public service,
good governance and
accountability
4  Branches of the Philippine Government Learn and understand the
structure, ways and means for
the administration of the
government
5  Constitutional Commissions DESCRIPTIVE STATISTICS
 Understand the
independence of the
constitutionally created
departments of the
government
6 PRELIM EXAMINATION
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Teaching-Learning
Reference/s Assessment Methods
Activities
Cruz, Isagani. Constitutional  Lecture  Short Quiz
Law/ Political Law  Class Discussion  Seatwork
  Worksheets
Cruz, Isagani. Constitutional  Lecture  Quiz
Law/ Political Law  Hands on Exercises  Machine Problem
 Seatwork
Cruz, Isagani. Constitutional  Lecture  Quiz
Law/ Political Law  Classroom exercises  Machine Problem
 Problem Set  Seatwork
Cruz, Isagani. Constitutional  Lecture  Quiz
Law/ Political Law  Classroom exercises  Machine Problem
 Problem Set  Seatwork
 Cruz, Isagani.  Lecture  Recitation
Constitutional Law/ Political  Class Discussion  Quiz
Law
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 Inclusive Teaching-Learning
Week Learning Outcome/s Topic/s Reference/s Assessment Methods
Date/s Activities
7-8  The Philippine Courts. PROBABILITY Cruz, Isagani. Constitutional  Lecture  Recitation
 To understand the Law/ Political Law  Class Discussion  Quiz
application of the
Philippine laws and the
function of courts

9  Bill of Rights To learn and understand Cruz, Isagani. Constitutional  Lecture  Recitation
the basic civil, criminal and Law/ Political Law  Class Discussion  Quiz
political rights under the  Seat works
1987 Constitution  Board works

10  Freedom Clause: Government and Religion  A thorough knowledge of Cruz, Isagani. Constitutional  Lecture  Recitation
the separation of church Law/ Political Law  Class Discussion  Quiz
and state

11  Accountability of Public Officers  To understand and learn Cruz, Isagani. Constitutional  Lecture  Recitation
the oath-bound, mandated Law/ Political Law  Class Discussion  Quiz
and discretionary duties of
public officers embodied in
a public office.

12 MIDTERM EXAMINATION

13  Fundamentals of Administrative Law  To learn and understand Cruz, Isagani. Constitutional  Lecture  Recitation
the basic of good Law/ Political Law  Class Discussion  Quiz
governance

14  Powers of Administrative Agencies  To understand the of the Cruz, Isagani. Constitutional  Lecture  Recitation
branches, departments and Law/ Political Law  Classroom Exercises  Quiz
the legislative-created  Seat works
offices.  Board works

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 Inclusive Teaching-Learning
Week Learning Outcome/s Topic/s Reference/s Assessment Methods
Date/s Activities
15  Federalism  Students will be able to Cruz, Isagani. Constitutional  Lecture  Recitation
understand and learn the Law/ Political Law  Classroom Exercises  Quiz
difference between  Seat works
Democratic-Republican Board works
Constitution and
Federalism

16 - 17 DEBATE ON SELECTED TOPICS  The expression of one self Subject topic, to be provided Classroom exercises  Recitation
and understanding on what is
Politics and Governance

18 FINAL EXAMINATION

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Course Policies:

Academic Integrity CELP values include discipline, integrity, social responsibility, compassion, excellence, respect for nature and nationalism.
Students are expected to value the importance of education and should recognize that such involves hard work and sacrifice.
Academic dishonesty— whether in the form of plagiarism (intentional or unintentional), cheating in exams and assignments, non-contribution to the group project, or the like–
shall not be tolerated and shall strictly be subjected to the penalties indicated in the College Student Handbook.
Tardiness A student who incurs more than 12 hours of absences or twenty (20) percent of the prescribed number of class periods during the semester would be given a failing grade and
given no credit for the course or subject. A student may be accepted in class even if he/she arrives late provided that it is not more than 25% of the class/session. A recorded
tardiness is considered 1/3-absence, which if added to two other recorded tardiness will be equivalent to a full absence recorded against a student.
Use of Mobile Devices Once inside the classroom, the student is expected to focus on his role as a learner. Distractions should be avoided. Students are not allowed to use mobile phones, tablets, or
other gadgets in class. Mobile phones should be switched off or placed in silent mode.
Make-Up Quizzes/ Exams No make-up quiz shall be given to a student who is absent for the class period. For pre-discussion quizzes administered at the beginning of the class period, students are not
allowed to enter the classroom in the middle of the quiz. Latecomers are advised to wait outside the classroom until the students present are finished taking the quiz. No make-up
quiz shall be given to latecomers. For long exams, make-up exams may be given only upon presentation of an approved Application for Excuse Absence.
For students who are unable to take the Prelim, Midterm or the Final Exams, an approved Application for Excuse Absence and an approved Application for Special Examination
should be submitted to the instructor before the make-up exam can be scheduled and administered.
Group Contribution in The groupings for the project/s shall be determined at the beginning of the semester. Once assigned to a group, students shall not, under any circumstance, be allowed to switch
Project/s groups. Students are expected to exercise teamwork and contribute meaningfully to the group project. A duly accomplished peer evaluation form shall be submitted by each
group member along with the group’s written report.
Consultation If needed, students are highly encouraged to schedule consultation with the faculty within the consultation schedule provided. Such shall be conducted at the consultation area in
the Business Incubator facility.
Others Both student and faculty are responsible for maximization of class contact hours to ensure satisfaction of course learning outcomes.
Once the class period has started, no one is allowed to leave the classroom, unless officially requested by the Administration Office and/or allowed by the instructor.
Leaving the classroom at any time within the scheduled class period, whether for short or extended periods of time, is strongly discouraged.
Students should go to the toilet before or after class, or during the scheduled break within 3-hour class periods.

Prepared by: Approved by:

MR. JOEL VAN R. NINOBLA DR. LEONILA C. ABELLA

College Faculty Dean of Studies

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