Lyceum of the Philippines University

College of International Relations

Effective 2018-2019

SYLLABUS

Subject Code : IPGN02R

Subject Title : INTRODUCTION TO PHILIPPINE POLITICS AND GOVERNANCE
No. of Units : Three (3) units
Lecture Hours/Week : Three (3) hours
Laboratory Hours/Week : None
Pre-requisite : Introduction to Political Science

Course Description:

A study of the development, organization and processes of Philippine political and governance system

Program Objectives

Students of Diplomacy and International Trade are expected to

1. Develop a broad knowledge of the structure and dynamics of the domestic and international relations by learning the theories, principles and concepts of
international relations, international organizations, international trade, international political economy, foreign policy, and diplomacy;
2. Demonstrate a deep appreciation of the past and contemporary social, cultural, economic, and political affairs of the Philippines and world society;
3. Analyse critically domestic and international relations issues;
4. Exhibit fluent and articulate communication skill in oral and written forms;
5. Show leadership skills in governance and administration, including awareness of protocol and etiquette of the practice of diplomacy and international
relations;
6. Be prepared to take the Civil Service examination and Foreign Service Examination; and
7. Be qualified in careers that require knowledge of international finance, global production process and transnational business operation such as banks,
multinational corporations, international organizations, international non-governmental organizations (INGOs), domestic corporations and companies with
global and regional operation

LPU Core Values

Love of God Justice

Professional Integrity Nationalism Perseverance
Unity Leadership

Learning Goals:
Upon completion of the course, the student shall be expected to:

Competencies Learning Goals LPU Core Values Mission

Deployment
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1. Communication
2. Analytics
3. Proactive and Spiritual
Values
4. Teamwork and Leadership
5. Creative and Analytical
Thinking
6. Computer Proficiency
7. Entrepreneurial
Completely discourse on Philippine politics and governance Professional Integrity 1,2,3,6
Research and write on relevant enduring issues and challenges with the help of Professional Integrity 1,2,4
related literature, pertinent library materials and newspapers. Perseverance, Leadership
Develop deep sense of responsible citizenship and passionate desire to Love of God, Nationalism 4,5,6
contribute to nation building and development. Leadership
Improved emotional quotient and enhance leadership potentials through group Justice, Perseverance 4,5,6
activities of projects. Unity, Leadership
Scholarly examine and critically asses contemporary Philippine political and Professional Integrity 1,2,4
governance conditions, and propose solutions to issues and challenges Nationalism, Perseverance
Leadership
Develop keenness on the quality and usefulness of materials on the web; and Professional Integrity 1,2
demonstrate presentation skills with the aid of computer and other electronic Perseverance
visual hardware and software.
Learn the dynamics and interrelationship of formal and informal politics that Professional Integrity 2,5,6
relate to entrepreneurial endeavors.

Learning Objectives:

1. Affective

To create awareness and appreciation of Philippine political and governance systems.

2. Cognitive

To provide the student with deeper insight into the dynamics between Philippine politics and governance.

3. Psychomotor

To be able to discuss Philippine political and governance issues and how they affect the country and people.

COURSE OUTLINE

Learning Objectives Subject Matter Outcome-based Methodology Assessment LPU Core Values Week
1. To know class policies, and I. Preliminaries lecture and discussion Professional Integrity Week 1
requirements; and university A. Housekeeping Perseverance
regulations B. Course Introduction and Leadership
2. To know the scope, contents and Overview Love of God
outline of the course
To define and explain the basic II. Overview of Politics, lecture, discussions, and daily quiz and Nationalism Weeks 1- 2
concepts of politics, government Government and Governance readings/monitoring of recitation Perseverance
and governance A. What is Politics? newspapers Leadership
B. Government
C. From Government to
Governance
1. To develop fair understanding of III. Foundations of Philippine lecture, discussions, and daily quiz and Professional Integrity Weeks 3-5

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 the principal foundations and
context of Philippine politics and
governance
2. To discuss the dynamics between
politics, society and culture
3. To analyze how democratic
processes are reflected in
Philippine politics and
governance
1. To explain the basic features and
importance of a constitution
2. To discuss the fundamental
features of the 1987 Philippine
Constitution
To analyze the various dimensions
of the Philippine state
To explain how electoral and party
systems impact upon Philippine
politics and governance
To discuss the development, legal
framework and processes of the key
governmental actors and institutions
in the Philippines
Politics and Governance readings/monitoring of recitation Nationalism
A. Profile of the Philippines newspapers Perseverance Leadership
B. Philippine Society and
Political Culture
C. Traditional Politics
D. Democratic Governance
1. Democracy
2. Liberal democracy and
representative
democracy
3. Separation of Powers
4. Checks and Balances
E. Nation-State Formation in
the Philippines
IV. The Philippine Constitution lecture, discussions, debate, and quiz and Week 5
A. Features and Importance of daily readings/monitoring of recitation
a Constitution newspapers
B. The 1987 Philippine
Constitution
1. Outstanding Features
2. Supremacy
3. Prospects
4. Fundamental Principles
and Policies
PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION Week 6
V. The Philippine State lecture, discussions, reports, quiz, Justice Weeks 6-11
A. Concept and Elements of film showing and daily recitation, Professional Integrity
the State readings/monitoring of and paper Nationalism
B. Fundamental Powers of the newspapers Unity
State Leadership
C. State, Government, and
Administration
VI. The Electoral and Party System
VII. Philippine Government:
History, Structure, Key Actors
and Institutions, and Processes
A. The Executive and the
Presidency
B. The Legislature and Law
Making
C. The Judiciary and Judicial
Process

MIDTERM EXAMINATION Week 11

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To discuss the development, legal VII. Philippine Government: lecture, discussions, reports, quiz, Justice Weeks 12-16
framework and processes of the key History, Structure, Key Actors film showing and daily recitation, Professional Integrity
governmental actors and institutions and Institutions, and Processes readings/monitoring of paper, and Nationalism
in the Philippines (continuation) newspapers debate Unity
D. The Bureaucracy Leadership
E. Local Governments and
Decentralization
F. The Constitutional Offices
G. The Military in the
Philippines
H. Philippine Foreign
Relations

To examine and analyze selected VIII. Key Issues lecture, discussions, reports, quiz, Professional Integrity Week 16
key issues on Philippine politics and A. Constitutional Revision film showing and daily recitation, Perseverance
governance and Amendment readings/monitoring of and paper Leadership
B. Accountability in newspapers Love of God
Philippine Government
C. Religion and Politics in
the Philippines
To summarize learnings and IX. Change and Continuity in lecture, discussions, and daily quiz and Professional Integrity Week 17
intelligently project the future of Philippine Politics and readings/monitoring of local recitation Perseverance
Philippine politics and governance Governance and international newspapers Leadership
Love of God
FINAL EXAMS Week 17

TEXTBOOK

 Morada, N. and Encarnacion Tadem, S. (2006) Philippine Politics and Governance: An Introduction. Quezon City: Department of Political Science, UP
Diliman.
 Morada, N. and Encarnacion Tadem, S. (2006) Philippine Politics and Governance: Challenges to Democratization and Development. Quezon City:
Department of Political Science, UP Diliman.


REFERENCES

 Atienza, M. (2013) Introduction to Philippine Politics : local politics, the state, nation-building, and democratization. Quezon City: UP Press.
 Bello, Walden (2004) The Anti-Development State: The Political Economy of Permanent Crisis in the Philippines. Quezon City: Focus on the Global South
and University of the Philippines.
 Cruz, I. and Cruz C. (2014) Philippine Political Law. Quezon City: Central Lawbook Pub.
 Cruz, I. and Cruz C. (2015) Constitutional Law. Quezon City: Central Lawbook Pub.
 Heywood, A. (2013) Politics. New York: Palgrave Macmillan.
 Timberman, David (2015) A Changeless Land: Continuity and Change in Philippine Politics. New York: Routledge.

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 Computation of Grades
Prelim Midterm Finals

Class Performance 60% 60% 60%

Major Exam 40% 40% 40%

Final Grade:
Prelim Period Grade: 33.33%
Midterm Period Grade: 33.33%
Final Period Grade: 33.34%
Total: 100

Prepared by: Date Validated by: Date Endorsed by: Date Approved by: Date

MR. Gelnn Niño M Sartillo Amb. Alfredo L. Almedrala Jr. Amb. Alfredo L. Almendrala Jr. Dr. Conrado E. Iñigo Jr.
Chairperson IAB Representative Dean Vice President for Academic Affairs

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