COURSE SYLLABUS POLSCI 101 Philippine History with Government and Constitution This course focuses on the historical

evolution of Philippine system of governance, which covers the pre-Spanish Filipino society, the Spanish colonial period, the American occupation and the post-World War II era. Integrated in the content of this course are the impacts and consequences of the historical evolution of the Philippine system of governance to the political, social, cultural and economic awareness of Filipinos who lived in the respective timelines mentioned. At the end of the course, the students are expected to: 1. Enumerate the significant highlights of the historical evolution of Philippine system of governance from pre-Spanish period to the present. 2. Compare and contrast the nature and characteristics of the types and natures of governments in the history of the Philippines. 3. Analyze and criticize the impacts and consequences of the historical evolution of the Philippine system of governance to the political, social, cultural and economic awareness of Filipinos. 4. Be introduced to the historical approach in analyzing a certain Philippine political problem or phenomenon. Methods of Teachings: 1. Lecture-Discussion 2. Class Reporting 3. Class Debates 4. Film / Documentary Analysis Class Requirements: 1. Critique of a political documentary video. Enrichment Activity: 1. Educational Tour / Field Exposure to Malacanang Museum, Congress (Senate or House of Representatives), National Penitentiary and the Supreme Court Grade Computation / Distribution 50% - Term Examinations (three written term examinations for the entire duration of the course) 30% - Quizzes (oral recitations, debates and other class activities done inside the classroom and within class period are categorized as quizzes) 20% - Assignments / home works (include term papers, article clippings, reaction papers and any other project done outside the classroom and outside class schedule) TOTAL 100 % Passing percentage 50%

COURSE OUTLINE I. THE PRE-SPANISH GOVERNMENT A. The Barangay System B. The Powers of Datu (Village Chieftain) C. Social and political classes in the Barangay D. Early Laws 1. The Maragtas Code 2. The Kalantiao Code E. The Islamic Sultanate in Mindanao and Sulu II. GOVERNMENT DURING THE SPANISH COLONIAL PERIOD A. The Viceroyalty of Mexico B. The Bureaucracy 1.The Spanish King 2.The Governor General 3.The Alcalde Mayor 4.The Gobernadorcillo 5.The Cabeza De Barangay 6.The Real Audiencia 7.The Visita and Residencia 8.The Ayuntamientos C. The Concept of Frailocracy D. Acceleration of Filipino Nationalism 1.The Filipino Reform Movement 2.The Katipunan 3.The Biak na Bato Republic 4.The Dictatorial and Revolutionary Governments of Emilio Aguinaldo 5.The First Philippine Republic and the Malolos Constitution III. GOVERNMENTS DURING THE AMERICAN OCCUPATION A. The Military Government (1898-1901) B. The Civil Government (1901-1934) C. The Philippine Commonwealth (1935-1946) D. The Japanese Occupation and its sponsored Philippine Republic (1942-1945) IV. POST-WORLD WAR II PHILIPPINES A. Post War Problems 1.Issue of Collaboration 2.Economic Reconstruction B. The Third Philippine Republic (1946-1972) 1.The Roxas Administration (1946-1948) 2.The Quirino Administration (1948-1953) 3.The Magsaysay Administration (1953-1957) 4.The Garcia Administration (1957-1961) 5.The Macapagal Administration (1961-1965) 6.The Marcos Administration (1965-1972) C. The Philippines under Martial Law (1972-1986) V. THE PEOPLE POWER ERA A. The First People Power Revolution (February 22-25, 1986)

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B. The Aquino Administration (1986-1992) C. The Ramos Administration (1992-1998) D. The Estrada Administration (1998-2001) E. The Impeachment Case and Trial of President Estrada (2000-2001) F. The Second People Power Revolution (January 17-20, 2001) G. The Macapagal-Arroyo Administration (2001-present) VI. STRUCTURE AND PROCESS OF PHILIPPINE GOVERNMENT (Under the 1987 Constitution) A. Four Essential Elements of the State B. Definition of Republican Government C. The Three Equal Branches of Government 1. Legislative Department 2. Executive Department 3. Judicial Department D. Bill of Rights 1. Classification of Rights 2. Selected Crimes and Corresponding Penalties E. National Economy and Patrimony Official References 1. AGONCILLO, TEODORO A. History of the Filipino People. Department of History, UP Diliman. 8th Edition. 1990. 2. DE LEON, HECTOR S. Textbook on the Philippine Government and Constitution. Rex Publication. 2005 Edition. Supplemental References 1. ADHIKA ng Pilipinas and NATIONAL HISTORICAL INSTITUTE. Kasaysayang Bayan: Sampung Aralin sa Kasaysayang Pilipino. 2005. 2. CONSTANTINO, RENATO and CONSTANTINO, LETIZIA R. The Philippines: The Continuing Past. The Foundation for Nationalist Studies. Quezon City. 1978. 3. GABRIEL, LAMBERTO P. Ang Pilipinas: Heograpiya, Kasaysayan at Pamahalaan. Saint Bernadette Publication. 2000. 4. GRIPALDO, EDEN M. et.al. Kasaysayan ng Filipinas at mga Institusyong Filipino. Sentro ng Wikang Filipino, UP Diliman. 2003. 5. GUILLERMO, RAMON and GUILLERMO-AMIRANTE, SOFIA. Philippine History and Government. Ibon Foundation Inc. 1999. 6. MAGUIGAD, ROGELIO B. Peoples History of the Philippines. Quezon City. 2004. 7. TAN, SAMUEL K. A History of the Philippines. Department of History, UP Diliman. 1987. Supplemental Readings/Hand-outs 1. VILLAFRIA, JAY B. Contemporary Philippines: The Experience and Struggles of Filipinos in Nation Building from 1946 to Present. Hand-out prepared as part of the teaching module used in the Certificate Training for NonSpecialist Teachers of Araling Panlipunan last April-May 2008 at CLSU-RSTC. 2. VILLAFRIA, JAY B. Victory March from Edsa to Mendiola: A Personal Account of Edsa People Power II. Originally published on the March 2000 issue of The CAS Lens. It was republished in The CAS Lens January 2008 issue with minor revisions and with a new title. Prepared by: JAY B. VILLAFRIA

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Instructor I Department of Social Sciences