Republic of the Philippines

Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology

Cabanatuan City

Course Syllabus

Course Code : GE ELEC-104

Course Title : POLITICAL SCIENCE AND GOVERNANCE
Credits: 3 units

Contact Hours: 54 hours

Prerequisite : None

Course Description:

This course is an introductory study of Political Science to provide competency in the basic sub-fields of political science that include Philippine politics,
political theory, comparative politics, international relations with emphasis on government and governance; constitutionalism; selected ideologies and philosophical
concepts that shaped various forms and nature of government. Emphasis will be placed on equipping students with introductory theories, concepts, and approaches
in political science and governance. The ultimate goal is to enable students to develop a more informed and critical view of historical and contemporary socio-
political issues in the Philippines, the region, and the world
 Program Outcome Performance Indicator Course/Learning Course Content/Topics Teaching/Learning Outcomes Assessment
Outcomes Activities Tasks
A. Adequate knowledge Translate knowledge 1.1 At the end of the 1.1.a. Political Science Lecture Recitation
and understanding of and understanding course the student Defined Group Discussion Quizzes
fundamentals of fundamentals of should be able to 1.1.b. Nature of political Oral Presentation Written Exams
good governance Political Science as a define the Meaning, Science
Discipline Nature and Scope of 1.1.c.The growth of
Political Science Political Science
1.1.d. Methodology of
Political Science
1.2 The student should
1.2.a. Branches & Fields
be able to discuss New
of political Science
approaches in political
Science 1.2.b. Structural
Processes of Political
Science
B. High appreciation for Show cognitive skills in 2.1 At the end of the 2.1.a Politics as Lecture Recitation
the demands and understanding the course the student consensus and Focused Group Quizzes
challenges of public varying views of politics should be able to discuss compromise Discussion Written Exams
service. relative to the varying views of politics 2.1.b. Politics as Society Oral Presentation
Classification of State 2.1.c Politics as a power Role Playing
for the demands and & distribution of power Debate
challenges of public 2.1.d. Politics as Public
service. Affairs
2.1.e. Politics as an Art
of Gov’t

2.2 At the end of the 2.2.a. Independent

course, the student versus Dependent State
should be able to 2.2.b. Neutralized State
illustrate the vs. Neutral State
Classification and 2.2.c. Duties and
Fundamentals of state obligation of State
2.2.d. Theories of the
 Program Outcome Performance Indicator Course/Learning Course Content/Topics Teaching/Learning Outcomes Assessment
Outcomes Activities Tasks
origin of States
2.2.d Elements of State
2.2.e Fundamental
powers of the State.

C. High ethical values Demonstrate the 3.1 At the end of the 3.1.a. Basic tenets of the Lecture Recitation, Quizzes and
for public service, importance of ethical course the student major political Brainstorming Written examination
accountability, values to public service, should be able to define ideologies (i.e., Oral Presentation
nationalism, and accountability, Political and State liberalism, socialism, Bust Sessions
sustainability nationalism, and Ideology. conservatism, etc.)
sustainability. 3.1.b. Classification of
Ideology
3.1.c. Utopian visions of
the state and society

3.2 At the end of the 3.2.a.Different Legal

course the student system
should be able to discuss 3.2.b. The Nature and
Legal System and the Classification of
Constitution Constitution

D. Strong sense of duty Distinguish the various 4.1 At the end of the 4.1.a Branches of Lecture Recitation
to promote and branches of government course the student Government, Oral Discussion Quizzes
protect public and the political should be able to qualifications, functions, Oral Presentation Written Exams
interest especially for institutions of the identify the various responsibilities) Panel Forum
the depressed and Philippine government Government Institutions 4.1.a.1 Legislative
marginalized to promote and protect and Processes 4.1.b.2 Executive
communities public interest especially 4.1.c.3 Judicial
for the depressed and
marginalized 4.2 At the end of the 4.2.a. The Philippine
 Program Outcome Performance Indicator Course/Learning Course Content/Topics Teaching/Learning Outcomes Assessment
Outcomes Activities Tasks
communities course, the student Political Institutions of
should be able to Government and their
describe the Philippine roles
Political Institutions of 4.2.b. Citizenship
Government. 4.2. c. Political
Participation & Linkage
Institutions
E. Adequate skills in Demonstrate skills in 5.1 At the end of the 5.1.a. The Concept of Lecture Recitation
management management including course the student Bureaucracy Focus Group Discussion Quizzes
including planning, planning, should be able to 5.1.b. New Public Oral Presentation Written Exams
implementation, implementation, describe the Function Management Case Analysis
monitoring and monitoring and human, and Dynamics of
human, material and material and resource Modern Government
resource management for
management for government and civil 5.2 At the end of the 5.2.a Characteristics and
government and civil society organizations course, the student Nature of Local
society organizations should be able to Government
enumerate the nature of 5.2.b. Decentralization,
Local Government Devolution and
Deconcentration.

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GRADING SYSTEM:

Students will be assessed based on the tasks required for each performance indicator, as follows:

1. Quizzes 20%
2. Major Exam 30%
3. Research /Term Paper 30%
4. Recitation 10%
5. Attendance 10%
TOTAL 100%