University of the Philippines College of Social So cial Sciences and Philosophy Department of Political Science Diliman, Quezon City Political Science 196: Philippine Political Second Semester 2014-2015
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Section WFV PH 434 WF 1000-1130 1000-1 130 HRS
Jan Robert R Go Assistant Professor Course Overview
Political Science 196 (Philippine Political Tought) introduces students to the political and constitutional ideas of selected Filipino thinkers, which include heroes, academics, politicians, and literary �gures. Te course surveys these ideas across time periods from the Spanish colonisation to contemporary Philippines. Tus, some texts are in Filipino and in rare occasions Spanish. Tis
course is an elective under Area V (Political Teory and Methodology) Only students in their �nal year or senior standing are allowed to take this course. It is also expected, but not required, that students have taken and �nished Political Political Science 11 and 14, as well as Social Science 2. Tese courses will allow the students to have basic knowledge of ideas, concepts and theories, which may be used in class. If the former is absent, students can still enlist by asking the consent of the instructor. Te course is worth 3.00 units. Course Objectives Te
course has three objectives. At the end of the semester, students are expected to be able to: 1) Identify, Identify, compare, compare, and contrast contrast the political and constit constitutional utional ideas ideas of selected Filipino Filipino thinkers; thinkers; 2) Familia Familiarise rise oneself oneself with the ques question tionss aff ecting ecting and/or dealt with by the discipline of political science in the Philippines; and 3) Explain how how these ideas and and questions questions are relevant relevant to various institu institutions, tions, movement movements, s, and processes found in contemporary Philippine society. Course Approaches Tis course uses three di ff erent erent
approaches in studying political thought. Tese are as follows: classicus, where the ideas of thinkers have 1) Te �rst approach concerns the actual text, locus classicus, originated. In reading the actual texts, students will be able to have direct appreciation of the ideas presented in the selection, and hopefully understand the message sent by the thinkers. 2) Te second approach concerns the interpretations of the actual texts by various scholars. While it is not necessary that students agree with the presentation and interpretation of scholars, it is important for students to read how scholars of political thought made sense of the ideas presented by the thinkers. Tis exercise also exposes the students to the tradition of political thought. 3) Te third and last approach concerns the connection of the ideas to the contemporary setting. With the help of students, the task is to explain the relevance (or non-relevance) of the ideas forwarded by the thinkers. Tis also encourages students to be more open and critical in analysing and appreciating the ideas. Course Evaluation and Requirements
Students will be graded based on their performance in class, active participation, and submission of speci�c requirements. Note that grades are based on the quality of work submitted by the student and
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do not seek to measure intellectual capacity. explanation and corresponding weights.
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following are the requirements for this course, with
1) Two (2) Long Examinations OR Take-Home Essay (40%) Depending on the agreement of the class, students are required to take two long examinations OR submit two take-home essays. Each component constitutes 20% of the �nal grade, or 40% for both components. Te long examinations are in essay form, seeking to measure the breadth and depth of the students knowledge and understanding of the political ideas of the selected thinkers. If the take-home essay option will be selected, students will be required to answer one to two questions within 24 hours from the time the questions were released. Absolutely no make-up exams will be given to those who miss any of the exams or submission unless the student has a valid excuse, i.e. illness, and an official excuse slip. Other mechanics will be explained in class. 2) Essay (20%) Students are required to submit an essay of not less than 2500 but not more than 3000 words. Te essay should answer the speci �c question to be provided by the instructor. Te deadline of submission of the essay is one-week before the last day of class, subject to class consensus. Other details of this requirement will be explained in class. 3) Topic Presentation (15%) Topic presentations will work in pairs (not more than 15). Each pair can choose one thinker to present in class. Presentations should include the following: (1) short biography of the thinker, (2) three to � ve important points, ideas, concepts, or theories from the thinker’s selection, and (3) analysis of the chosen ideas. Tis should be made within the 45-minute time limit to allow more time for discussion. Te assigned presenters may, but not required, distribute a summary of the presentation and/or provide points for discussion to the class. Students need not rely on electronic equipment in doing their presentation. Use your creativity and resourcefulness. Selection of topic and other details of this requirement will be explained in class. 4) Creative Project (15%) Since POLSC 196 is seldom off ered by the Department, very few are aware of the course and its content. In order to spread awareness, the class may opt to form two to three groups, or the entire class as one group, to satisfy this requirement. Te projects can be any of, but not limited to, the following: exhibit, posters, forum, and blogs. Other details of this requirement will be explained in class. 5) Individual Participation in Class Discussion (10%) Each student is expected to actively participate in class discussions. In order to ensure smooth and interesting discussion, students should read the assigned materials even if they are not the assigned presenters. Questions from the class may be gathered in order to initiate discussions. Other group activities such as informal debates and out-of-classroom interactions and exposures can be employed to enrich the learning experience. Mere recitation does not guarantee points. As senior students, you are expected to answer with substance and sense. Course Texts Tere
is no single reference material or textbook to be used in this course. Students must go to the libraries (Social Science Section, Asian Center, Arts and Letters, Law, and NCPAG, among others) to acquire copies of the assigned readings. Some original texts are available for download online, e.g. Rizal, Bonifacio, Jacinto, and some of Mabini’s works. While some materials may be provided by the instructor, it is not his responsibility to procure reading materials for the students.
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Topic Sequence, Reading List, and Schedule 1. Introduction (21.I.2015) An Introduction to the Course 2.
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Nature of Political Tought (23.I.2015) Vincent, Andrew. 2004. Te Nature of Political Teory. Oxford: Oxford University Press. Chapter 1: ‘An Eclectic Subject’. [To be provided by the instructor]
3. History of Political Science in the Philippines (28.I.2015) Agpalo, Remigio. 1998. ‘Political Science in the Philippines 1880-1998: A History of the Discipline for the Centenary of the First Philippine Republic.’ Philippine Social Sciences Review 55 (1– 4): 1–72. 4. Early Filipino Tinkers (4) Jose P. Rizal (30.I-04.II.2015) Rizal, Jose P. Filipinas Dentro Cien Años (Philippines A Century Hence) [In Spanish, with English translation] Schumacher, John. 1991. Te Making of a Nation: Essays on Nineteenth-Century Filipino Nationalism. Chapter 2: ‘Rizal in the Context of Nineteenth-Century Philippines’. Andres Bonifacio (06/11.II.2015) Bonfacio, Andres. Ang Dapat Mabatid ng mga Tagalog . [In Filipino] Bonfacio, Andres. Pag-ibig sa Tinubuang Lupa. [In Filipino] Emilio Jacinto (13/18.II.2015) Agpalo, Remigio. ‘Te Political Philosophy of Emilio Jacinto’, in Adventures in Political Science, 63–75. Jacinto, Emilio. Liwanag at Dilim. [In Filipino] Apolinario Mabini (20/27.II.2015) Mabini, Apolinario. La Revolución Filipina (Te Philippine Revolution) [In Spanish, with English translation] Majul, Cesar Adib. Te Political and Constitutional Ideas of the Philippine Revolution. Chapter 2: 36-42 (Mabini’s Concept of ‘Man’ and ‘Society’); Chapter 3: 43-46, 55-58; Chapter 4; Chapter 8. 5. Filipino Political Scientists (5) Maximo M. Kalaw (04/06.III.2015) Agpalo, Remigio. 1992. “Te Political Science of Dr. Maximo M. Kalaw.” In Morales, Natalia (ed.) Politics, Science and Democracy . Quezon City: UP Department of Political Science. Kalaw, Maximo. 1948. Philippine Government: Its Development, Organization, and Activities . Published by the author, Manila. Chapters I, XIII, XXIII, XXIV, and XXV. Ricardo Pascual (11/13.III.2015) Pascual, Ricardo. 1952. Partyless Democracy: A Blueprint for Political Reconstruction of Post-War Philippines. Quezon City: University of the Philippines Press, Quezon City. Chapters III, VII, VIII, XVI, XVII, and XX. Onofre D. Corpuz (18/20.III.2015) Corpuz, Onofre D. 1957. Te Bureaucracy in the Philippines. Manila: UP Institute of Public Administration. Chapters I, III, VII, IX, and XI.
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Pedro L. Baldoria (25/27.III.2015) Baldoria, Pedro. 1957. Geopolitics and the Philippines; A Preface to Philippine Strategy in International Politics. Quezon City: University of the Philippines. ‘Preface’ (1-6); ‘Changing Map of Asia’ (7-12); ‘Geopolitics and Why?’ (13-14); ‘Political Geography of the Philippines’ (15-25); and ‘Foundations of Philippine Foreign Relations’ (111-113). Remigio E. Agpalo (01/08.IV.2015) Agpalo, Remigio. ‘Te Organic-Hierarchical Paradigm and Politics in the Philippines’, in Adventures in Political Science, 163–194. First Long Examination OR Take-Home Essay 6. Politicians, Ideologues, and a National Artist (6) Jose P. Laurel (10/15.IV.2015) Laurel, Jose P. 1949. Moral and Political Orientation. Manila: Jose P. Laurel. Claro M. Recto (17/22.IV.2015) Arcellana, Emerenciana Y. Te Social and Political Tought of Claro M. Recto. Quezon City: National Research Council of the Philippines, 1981. Recto, Claro M. Recto Reader: Excerpts from the Speeches of Claro M. Recto. Edited by Renato Constantino. Manila: Recto Memorial Foundation, 1965. Part One: Nationalism (3-29), Part Four: Democracy and Civil Liberties (115-129), Part Six: Philippine Politics (142-161). Ferdinand E. Marcos (24/29.IV.2015) Marcos, Ferdinand. 1974. Te Democratic Revolution in the Philippines. Published by the Author. Chapters 3, 4, 6, 10, and 11. Pura Villanueva-Kalaw (06.V.2015) Katigbak, Maria Kalaw. 1983. Legacy: Pura Villanueva Kalaw, Her Times, Life, and Works, 1886-1954. Makati: Filipinas Foundation. ‘La mission social de la mujer Filipina’ (69-70); ‘Un Episodio (A Teresa Perez del Rio)’ (72-74); ‘Rizal y la mujer �lipina’ (76-77); ‘Te Lecture of Miss Villanueva’ (79-81). [In Spanish] Jose Ma. Sison (08/13.V.2015) Guerrero, Amado (pseudonym of Sison). 1970. Philippine Society and Revolution. Chapter 2 and 3. Amado V. Hernandez (15/20.V.2015) Hernandez, Amado V. Kung Tuyo Na ang Luha Mo Aking Bayan (Poem) [In Filipino] AND Hernandez, Amado V. Panata sa Kalayaan (Poem) [In Filipino]; OR Hernandez, Amado V. Mga Ibong Mandaragit (Novel) [In Filipino] Second Long Examination OR Take-Home Essay (TBA) Other Information on the Course and its Handling
Attendance Attendance will be checked regularly. Students who incurred more than six unexcused absences (following University rules) and those who wish to discontinue the course for various reasons are required to drop the course formally (or to �le for LOA, as the case may be). Failure to drop formally will result in a grade of 5.00. Tose who dropped or �led for LOA must also make sure that they
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inform the instructor of the intent/action. Students who, at the end of the course, have a perfect attendance record will receive additional � ve points (on a scale of 0 to 100) OR roughly an additional . 25 point in the �nal grade. Perfect attendance means being present in all class sessions. Tose with excused absences, even those connected with some university activities (college or department activities, Military Science, etc.), will not be given the bonus � ve points. Knowledge of Current Events Students are also strongly advised to keep abreast with current events. Tese can be gathered from television (diff erent cable news, public a ff airs and documentary programs), radio, newspapers, magazines, and the internet. Current events may be referred to when we discuss and apply theories and ideas in class. Honesty and Truthfulness Students caught cheating in exams, plagiarising papers and other documents, and falsifying/tampering with documents will automatically be given a grade of 5.00. Te instructor, through the Department of Political Science, will also bring the case to the Student Disciplinary Tribunal of the University for appropriate sanctions. Mobile Phones and Gadgets All cellular phones must be turned off during the class. Use of gadgets and other electronic equipment is strictly prohibited. Anyone caught texting or even holding his or her phone/gadget during the class would be asked to leave the classroom and considered absent. Recording of class proceedings is also prohibited. Grading Scheme 1.00 1.25 1.50
96 - 100 91 - 95 86 - 90
1.75 2.00 2.25
81 - 85 76 - 80 72 - 75
2.50 2.75 3.00
68 - 71 64 - 68 60 - 63
4.00 5.00 5.00
50 - 59 00 - 49 00 - 49
instructor will use an online platform, Engrade.com, to individually provide students their realtime class standing. An email will be sent to each member of the class for this purpose. Te
Consultation Please notify the instructor ahead of time, preferably before the day you wish to have the consultation to make sure that the instructor is available and that no other students have �lled in the time slot during regular consultation hours. You may also consult with the instructor via email if there is no need to conduct it personally. A consultation day will be set before the end of the semester. Jan Robert R Go Assistant Professor Room 325, Bulwagang Silangang Palma Department of Political Science TT 1000-1200; WF 1430-1700
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