THE COLLEGE OF MAASIN

“Nisi Dominus Frustra”

Maasin City, So. Leyte

LIBERAL ARTS & EDUCATION DEPARTMENT - BA PolSci

BEEd - Accredited Level I & BSEd - Candidate Status by ACSCU-AAI

OUTCOME BASED EDUCATION (OBE) COURSE DESIGN IN PoS1 – FUNDAMENTALS OF POLITICAL SCIENCE
FIRST Semester, AY 2022-2023

Instructor: Regean U. Ellorimo

Mobile: 09158600858
Email: [email protected]

I. THE COLLEGE OF MAASIN

Vision: The College of Maasin as a dynamic learning institution commits its life resources and ministry toward the development of persons, nurtured
by faith in God and the liberating process of excellent learning toward holistic and creative action for social renewal.

Mission: The College of Maasin with the dynamic integration of instruction, research and extension, commits itself in seeking a life of faith, learning and
action to develop people into becoming God-loving citizens with integrity in character, intellectually competent and honest, morally and
ethically sensitive, excellent in work performance, creatively aware and responsive to the needs and aspirations of people for the realization
of a just, free and responsible Christian social order.

Goals: 1. Provide a general education program that will promote national identity, cultural consciousness, moral integrity and spiritual vigor
2. Train the nation’s manpower in the skills required for national development
3. Develop the professions that will provide leadership for the nation, advance knowledge through research work and apply new knowledge
improving the quality of human life and responding effectively to change societal needs and conditions.

II. PROGRAM: BACHELOR OF ARTS in POLITICAL SCIENCE (BA Pol Sci)

Vision:
Mission:
Goals:

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III. PROGRAM OURCOMES (BASED ON CMO 51, s.2017): BA POLITICAL SCIENCE STUDENTS ARE EXPECTED TO:
I. Students in the discipline must inhibit the following competencies at the

a. Compare, contrast and classify the major concepts in the discipline;

b. Recognize and define the distinctiveness of the discipline, its sub-fields, theories and methods;
c. Design and execute research inquiries using appropriate quantitative and qualitative methods guided by theories or conceptual frameworks;
d. Demonstrate written, visual and oral presentation skills to produce and present analytical reports;
e. Critique, judge and respond to current issues and problems based on a substantive understanding of the historical and contemporary
developments in the national and global contexts;
f. Develop a predisposition towards ethical political involvement and practice in various forms and on different levels of engagement

II. Institutional Learning Outcomes:

The people and the students with:
1. Developed Christian values and attitude of honesty, moral and ethical sensitivity for the total well-being of man (physical, emotional and
spiritual)
2. Developed intellectual competence for creative awareness and responsiveness to the needs of people
3. Developed collaborative competencies such as entrepreneurial skills, productive and social skills to meet the human resource demands of the
local, national and global communities

IV. COURSE DETAILS:

Course Name : Fundamentals of Political Science
Course Description : A study of the basic concepts of political science (i.e. power, state, government, ideology, nation, political forces), types of political
systems and the processes of political development.

Number of Units : 3 units

Prerequisite : None

V. COURSE OUTCOME(S):
At the end of the course, the student is able to:
1. Conduct analyses of the strengths, weaknesses, and contributions of the approaches and analytical perspectives in the study of
Politics to their field of discipline

VI. ASSESSMENT TOOLS/ RUBRICS

The following rubric shall be used to assess the final project submitted by students. You are advised to self-check your work based on the assessment criteria
identified below prior to submission.

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 CRITERIA EXEMPLARY SATISFACTORY DEVELOPING BEGINNING
(Grade: 90 and above) (Grade: 80-89) (Grade: 70-79) (Grade: 69 and below)
ISSUES AND TARGET AUDIENCE: The submitted work The submitted work The submitted work The submitted work
25% manifests qualities which go manifests the required partially manifests the does not manifest any of
The issues chosen for discussion are beyond the requirements. In qualities. required qualities. Certain the requirements.
timely and relevant to politics and particular, the research is aspects are either
governance. These issues are discussed very extensive, covering incomplete or incorrect.
clearly, demonstrating careful research multiple primary and
of the facts from multiple sources. The secondary sources. There is
form of mass media product chosen to an effective synthesis of the
communicate these issues is multiple facets of the issues
appropriate for the intended audience. emerging from the research.
The product is creative and captures
the interest of the intended audience.
ANALYTICAL CONTENT: 50% The submitted work The submitted work The submitted work The submitted work
The issues are analyzed carefully and manifests qualities which go manifests the required partially manifests the does not manifest any of
systematically. Attention is placed to beyond the requirements. In qualities. . required qualities. Certain the requirements.
segregating known facts from biased particular, there is an aspects are either
views. Unsubstantiated opinions are effective examination and incomplete or incorrect
avoided. A balanced perspective is synthesis of the similarities
offered based on the use of a variety of and differences emerging
analytical frameworks and an from the application of
appropriate understanding of the different analytical
views of the variety of stakeholders in frameworks.
the issues. Key concepts and theories in
politics and governance are
appropriately used and applied in the
analysis. Novel ways of thinking about
old issues are presented.
FORMAT, ORGANIZATION AND The submitted work The submitted work The submitted work The submitted work
LANGUAGE: 25% manifests qualities which go manifests the required partially manifests the does not
The final product is clean and well- beyond the requirements. In qualities. required qualities. Certain manifest any of the
organized. Whether in written or particular, the final output is aspects are either requirements.
audio-visual form, essays (and excellently produced, incomplete or incorrect.
scripts within the control of

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 producers) must follow accepted demonstrating careful
standards of university-level writing, attention to details.
with no grammatical and spelling
errors. The language used is
respectful of diversity and sensitive
to the conditions faced by a variety of
stakeholders, especially
marginalized groups. External
sources used are cited appropriately.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS AND ASSESSMENTS

Aside from the final output identified above, students will be assessed at other times during the term through participation in class discussions and activities,
including various group work, individual assignments, recitation, and quizzes.

VII. COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND ITS RELATIONSHIP TO PROGRAM OUTCOMES

INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES a b c d e f

1. Synthesize the complex nature of Political Science as an   
  
academic field
2. Appraise the relevance, contribution, and utility of the different
theoretical approaches and methodologies used in the study of      
Politics
3. Critique the concepts, theories, approaches and subfields of
     
Political Science

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 VIII. LEARNING PLAN

TEACHING &
ASSESSMENT TASKS
INTENDED LEARNING No. OBJECTIVES LEARNING
As evidence of
OUTCOMES of In order to achieve ACTIVITIES RESOURCES/
COURSE CONTENT (TOPICS) achieving the unit
At the end of the unit, the Hour the outcome, the To achieve the MATERIALS
outcome, the student is
student is able to: s student is able to: outcome, the learning
assessed as follows:
activities are:
Synthesize the complex I. Concept, Scope, Objective and Explain the o Graphic organizer  Lecture- - “What’s ‘Political’
nature of Political Science Methodology of Political Science nature of o Quiz discussions About Political
as an academic field political science o Oral recitation  Group-based Science?”, in Colin
a. The “political” and “science” as a field of study discussions Hay, Political
in the political science Discuss the  Identification Analysis: A
b. Political Science defined scope, of issues for Critical
c. Nature and Scope of Political methodology, group projects Introduction.
Science critical concepts Houndmills,
d. Development of Political of political Basingstoke,
Science science and its Hampshire:
e. Methods of Political Science relation to other Palgrave, 2022
f. The Importance of the study fields of study - Foundations and
of Political Science from various Dynamics of
sources Political Science;
II. Political Science and other Integrate Francisco M.
Field of Study knowledge about Zulueta
a. Political Science in Relation political science - Essentials of
to other studies by identifying Political Science
the common 2; Reynold Reyes-
III. Critical concepts themes or Laurente
a. Power patterns
b. State
c. Authority
d. Legitimacy
e. Sovereignty
f. Political and governmental
systems

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Appraise the relevance, IV. Studying politics: Approaches Distinguish the o Research  Lecture/class Marsh, David and
contribution, and utility of a. Normative, different o Oral presentation discussion Gerry Stoker, eds.
the different theoretical Traditional/Institutional, approaches in o Quiz/essays  Self-paced Theory and Methods
approaches and Structural-Functional studying instruction on CM of Political Science.
methodologies used in the b. Pluralism, Elitism, Marxism politics Moodle Houndmills,
study of Politics c. Behavioralism, Rationalism Basingstoke,
Choice/Action Theory Hampshire, London:
d. Interpretive/Discourse Theory Macmillan Press
e. Feminism Ltd., 1995.

Critique the concepts, V. Studying politics: Subfields Explain the o Critique paper  Lecture- Marsh, David and
theories, approaches, and a. Comparative Politics concepts, discussions Gerry Stoker, eds.
subfields of Political b. International Relations theories and  Group-based Theory and Methods
Science c. Global Politics subfields of discussions of Political Science.
Political  Identification Houndmills,
Science of issues for Basingstoke,
Determine group projects Hampshire, London:
strengths and Macmillan Press
issues of each Ltd., 1995.
of the
subfields
Examine the
validity of the
theories when
applied in the
present
context

IX. GRADING SYSTEM

Written Works (Quizzes, Summative Assessment) 20%
Major Exams 40%
Class Participation 40%
Portfolio / Journal/Activities
Oral Presentation/ Reporting / Attendance
100%

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Prepared by:

REGEAN U. ELLORIMO, LPT, JD

Instructor

Checked: Approved:

CHRISTINE P. LONOY, MAREXA CRISTEAN PIA SUMELHEG, LPT, MAEd

Coordinator, Research and Curriculum Devt. Program Head, Liberal Arts & Education

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