Syllabus for Poligov

Course Syllabus
POLIGOV – Philippine Government and Constitution

Course Description – Introduction to Political Science and Philippine Constitution
Term / Credit – 2nd Semester SY 2010 – 2011, 3 units (3 hrs/week)
Instructor: Thelma V. Villaflores

Course Goals

1. Realize and avoid the mistakes committed in the past to guide the present and prepare for the future.
2. Appreciate the importance of the constitution in people’s lives.
3. Be responsive to political issues and concerns which can affect man and political society in general.

Course Requirements and Grading

Attendance 10%
Quizzes 20%
Activities
Project
Assignment 45%
Exam 25%

Total 100%


1. Assignments / Projects
2. Portfolio (brown folder)

Topics

1. Concepts related to political science
2. The state and the concept of constitution
3. The executive department
4. The legislative department
5. Parliamentary immunities, conflict of interest and quorum.
6. Mechanics of law-making
7. The judicial department
8. Constitutional commission
9. Accountability of public officers
10. Contemporary political issues


Note

grades will be posted at http://mystudentsgrades.blogspot.com/