ATENEO DE MANILA UNIVERSITY

Department of Political Science/ School of Social Sciences

COURSE:
PoS 100:
Politics and Governance
SEMESTER:
DAY SCHEDULE:
SECTIONS:
TIME/ HOURS:
CLASSROOMS:

1st Semester, SY 2015-2016

10 August 2015 to 14 December 2015
Tuesdays and Thursdays
G
Y
1330-1500
1500-1630
B-103
SOM 203

PROFESSOR/FACILITATOR:
EMAIL:
TELEPHONE NUMBERS:
CONSULTATION HOURS:
I.

Benjamin Roberto Gomez Barretto (Benj)

gesuiella@yahoo.com
Office: 426-6001 loc. 5250 Cell: 0922-8992245
Call or Email me so I can make time.

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course exposes students to both political and governance theories and how they are actually
practiced by past and current Philippine governments. It convinces students not only the
importance of understanding the dynamics of politics and governance but more so on how such
affect their lives directly and indirectly. It encourages them to value the articles in the Constitution
as these have strong implications in their lives today and the future.
Lastly, the course reminds the students of their responsibilities as citizens of the Philippines and
should they serve in government later on, the way to good governance.
II.

EXPECTED LEARNING OUTCOMES

KNOWLEDGE: With the data/ information discussed, the students are able to:
1. Differentiate politics from governance and how each is practiced in Philippine setting;
2. Connect/ Relate the different topics in class with one another through a map/ framework;
3. Draw the Philippine government system in one framework as guide to better understanding
their relationships with one another;
4. Identify good governance principles and how they are implemented as a tool for monitoring
and evaluating the Philippine government.
5. Enumerate all articles in the Philippine Constitution and their significance to everyday
governance.
SKILLS: Two major skills expected of students are CRITICAL THINKING and CREATIVITY by
1. Consolidate concepts and theories and systems through framework or mappiing;
2. Analyze Philippine politics and governance with tools such as stakeholders analysis, political
mapping, SWOT analysis, campaign strategies, good governance principles, etc.
3. Exercise creativity in interactive learning sessions- Make a State, Paint the Preamble,
Act Out the Bill of Rights, Group Competitions, Role Playand Impeach the Beadle.
4. Engage guest speakers in meaningful discussions;
5. Connect relate their chosen roles in society with Philippine politics and governance;
6. Connect/ relate daily news with what they learn in class.
ATTITUDE: Students are expected to be a step further to being a responsible citizen:
1. Evaluate government with what they learned, particularly the good governance principles;
2. Defending the Philippine Constitution from various threats and abused by being politically
active as a citizen; and
3. Weigh the possibility of joining politics and government or directly engaging them.

III.

COURSE METHODOLOGY/ DELIVERY:

The course will have minimal lecture as possible. There will instead be more dynamic and
interactive sessions including:
1. Making a State, Painting the Preamble Vision, Acting Out the Bill of Rights, Group
Competitions, Role Playing, and Impeaching the Beadle.
2. Case study discussions of actual political and governance experiences;
3. Interactive forums with major stakeholders and players in politics and governance;
4. Group research, presentation and defense of ones stand in politics and governance;
5. Individual reports and participation;
The students will act, draw, color, direct, and exercise innovative ways of learning during class.
IV.

REFERENCES:
1. PHILIPPINE POLITICS. DEMOCRATIC IDEALS AND REALITIES. The Department of
Political Science, Ateneo de Manila University. The Ateneo de Manila University Press.
2010.
2. PHILIPPINE GOVERNANCE AND CONSITUTION by Mauro R. Munoz, Jr. and Delilah
Gonzales Munoz; 2002.
3. Lecture Notes in Power Point, Excel and Word Files
4. News Articles, Government Reports, Newspaper articles.

V.

RECOMMENDED COURSE REQUIREMENTS AND ASSESSMENTS.

Students will be graded according the following:

Group reports
20 points
Mid-term exams
20
Individual Report
20

Class Participation
Final Exam

15
25

(Subject to a participatory process on students preferences)

Students will be grouped in to 5 to 6 members each and will do research on a topic provided to them
to defend in a debate type of forum in front of class.
Students will also be asked to individually make written reports on certain political issues in the
country or individual projects to be submitted and graded in class.
Students are only allowed six (6) cuts for the whole semester with an absence equivalent or two (2)
lateness (10 minutes after start of class equivalent to one (1) cut.
COURSE GRADING:
The grading system is as follows:
A
92 and above
C+
B+
87-91
C
B
83-86
D
VI.

79-82
75-78
70-74

69 and below

COURSE FRAMEWORK:

Please refer to separate Detailed Course Outline Design in the next page. The design is not cast in
stone so to speak. We will be flexible as events unfold in the political and governance arena in our
country. We will accommodate special resource.

POS 100 O- POLITICS AND GOVERNANCE 1st Semester, SY 2009-2010

Introduction, Getting to Know, Expectation Setting

WHAT?
WHERE?

General Overview of Politics and Governance in the Philippines

Definition of Terms
The State vis--vis a Nation

WHO?

Elements of a
State

Rights and
Obligations

Politics in the Philippines

WHAT?
Major
Stakeholders

Philippine
Elections

HOW?

Forms of
Government

WHY?

Fundamental
Powers

Culture and Political

Practices

Governance in the Philippines

Functions of
Government

Philippine Governance
Experience

Culture and
Governance

Good Governance Principles in Government

THE CONSITUTION
Fundamental Law and Guide to Governance

Definition,
Background,
History

The
Territory

The Filipino People

Wrap Up

The
Government
- National
- Local
- Others

The
Ideal
Sovereign
Philippine State

Onward to the Future

Date
11 Aug
13

18-20

25-27
1-3Sep
8-10
15,17,
22
24
29

1-6
Oct
8 Oct
13
15

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES, TOPICS AND READINGS

(Subject to Students Preference on Group Work; Not Cast in Stone)
READINGS
METHODOLOGY
Topics
Choice roles assigned

Personal Information Sheet

State and Nation Defined, Four

Constituent Elements & Rights &
Obligations, Doctrines of State

Fundamental Powers of State

Similarities and Differences

History of the States

Course Design/ POS100.ppt

Philippine Politics.pp.27-30
Tax Rates.doc
Lecture Part 1.ppt
Randy Davids Article
Vaclav Havels Speech
Philippine Politics.pp14-15
PGD Report.doc/ PGD.ppt
Class State Groups

Participatory
Computing taxes

Individual Report
Name that Face

Making of Section State

Politics in General; Stakeholders

in Politics, Philippine Politics

How to Win in an Election

Different Governance Philosophy

Forms and Functions of Govt.

Phil. Governance Experience

Cultural Aspects
Good Governance

A Closer Look at Good

Governance

Mid-term

Lecture Part 1.ppt

How to Win Elections.ppt
Actual Election Campaign
Philippine Politics.pp.271-79
Five Philosophies.doc
Lecture Part 2.ppt.
Philippine Politics, pp 52-57;
60-62; 75-76.
Lecture Part 3.ppt
PGD Report
PGD.ppt.

Stakeholders Analysis
Political Mapping
SWOT Analysis
Video Show
Lecture
Your Roles Roles
Guest Speakers

Video Showing

Introduction/ Expectations
Politics and Governance defined
Course Syllabus discussed

The Constitution Defined

Supremacy; Purpose and Nature
History, Comparison
Preamble and National Territory
Principles and Policies

Lecture Part 4.ppt.

Revisiting Past Sections

Work of Art
Preamble Visioning

Lecture Part 5.ppt

Bill of Rights.doc
Lecture Part 6.ppt

Bill of Rights In Action

27

The Bill of Rights: Definition,

Nature, Bases, Purpose;

Citizenship: Qualifications, Mode,

Qualities of Good Citizens
Suffrage: Nature, Inclusions, etc.

Lecture
Role Playing

29 Oct
3 Nov

The Legislative, Executive, and

Judicial Branches

Group Competition
Role Playing
Comparative Analysis

Comparative Analysis

20-22

The Constitutional Commissions

Article VI to VIII.doc
Philippine Politics, pp 52-57;
60-62; 75-76.
List of Senators, Cabinet, SC
Article IX.doc

10-12

The Local Government

LGU 101.ppt

Group Competition

17-19

Accountability of Public Officers

Article XI.ppt

Impeach the Beadle

National Economy and Patrimony

Social Justice and Human Rights
Education and Family

Article XII to XV.doc

National Patrimony Kristel.ppt
Poverty Statistics.doc
Phil Budget.xls
Article XVIII.doc

Individual presentations

Power Points, Role Plays, etc.

Easiest and Best Way to

Amend/ Revise Analysis
Presentation/Open Forum

Overall Assessment

Framework revisited

24

26 Nov
1-3
Dec
7 Dec

General Provision
Amendments Or Revisions
Group reports
Synthesis of the Course
FINAL EXAMS