Republic of the Philippines
Benguet State University Buguias Campus
College of Education (COE)
Loo, Buguias, Benguet, 2607
COURSE SYLLABUS
I. Catalogue
Course Code: SST 117
Course Title: Comparative Government and Politics
Course Credits 3 units
Course Description The course enables the students to demonstrate an understanding in comparing countries, regional blocks, and the state
system in terms of their current politico-economic conditions as shaped by socio-cultural and historical factors.This course is
anchored on SDG 4, 9 and 17.
Prerequisite None
Contact Hours/week 3hrs. Lecture/week
Period Covered 1st Semester, 2024-2025
II. Institutional Vision and Mission
BSU as an International Smart University engendering graduates to walk the intergenerational highways.
Vision:
BSU cares to: Challenge innovation, Advance technology and facilities, Revitalize administration, Engender partnership, and
Mission:
Serve intergenerational role.
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Core Values (CARING TEAM Competence Altruism Resilience Inclusivity Network Godliness Transparency
PRINCIPLE) Effectiveness and Efficiency Accountability Mentoring Participatory Management, Phronetic Organizational Research
Result-oriented, Re-engineering Innovative, Indigenous Knowledge Management
Nurturing Convergence, Contingency Integrative Leadership Path-Goal Life-Coaching Entrepreneurial Leadership
Student-First Policy, Spiritual Leadership
III. Goals
I: Challenge Innovation in the Four Fold Function of the University
II: Advance Technology and Facility by shaping the University become responsive to modern needs.
III: Revitalize Administration by harmonizing performance monitoring, information, and reporting systems.
A. Institutional: IV: Engender Partnership by proactively strengthening linkages.
V. Serve Intergenerational Role by revitalizing the Spiritual, Physical, Economical, Cultural, Intellectual,
Emotional and Social (S.P.E.C.I.E.S.) state.
To produce empowered and competent professional teachers, criminologist, researchers, entrepreneurs, extension workers
B. Campus: and technologists who will contribute to nation building.
To provide quality education that emphasizes the development of relevant pedagogical and technical knowledge, skills,
C. College competencies and values for good citizenship.
The Bachelor of Secondary Education (BSEd) program aims to develop highly motivated and competent teachers specializing
D. Program: in the content and pedagogy for secondary education.
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILO). At the end of the course, the students should be able to:
A. demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the politico-economic conditions of the different countries, regional blocks and
the state systems; and
E. Course
B. demonstrate an understanding of the politico-economic conditions of the Philippines as compared to other countries by
conducting a symposium/forum.
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IV. Course Content
Time ACTIVITIES
INTENDED LEARNING Allotment (Teaching ASSESSMENT
TOPICS/CONTENT (hrs) MATERIALS REMARKS
OUTCOMES (ILOs) Approach/Methods/ TASKS
Techniques)
a. Articulate the vision, mission, Orientation/ Overview 3hrs Discussion BSU Briefer Class
goals, and objectives of BSU BSU VMGO and Course https:// Recitation
b. Relate the school’s VGMO to Syllabus www.youtube.com/
the course objectives Video Presentation watch? Quiz
c. Comprehend with clarity the - VMGO Discussion v=Axly77wrWPo
course requirements, class rules, - Policies and Course
guidelines, and applying them Description, Content and https://
www.youtube.com/
while enrolled in the class Requirements
watch?
- Distribution of Tasks v=5n1_AF_MgXU
a. discuss the study of A. Nature and Scope of 6hrs Lecture/Discussion PowerPoint Written Quiz
comparative Government and Comparative Government using PowerPoint Presentation
Politics including its birth and and Politics Presentation Recitation
development, goals and 1.The study of Comparative Hand outs
importance, scope and Government and Politics Debate: Debate
concepts; 2. Meaning of State, Nation, “Can a State survive
b. explain the meaning of State, Sovereignty; without a Government?”
Nation, Sovereignty, and 3. Elements of State
Government; 4. Inherent Powers of State
c. identify and discuss the 5. Scope of Comparative
elements and inherent powers of Government and Politics
the state; and 6. Principles of Philippine
d. explain the kinds of Government.
sovereignty and membership in
the community of Nations.
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a. enumerate the forms of B. Forms of Government 3hrs -Lecture/Discussion PowerPoint Written Quiz
government; 1. Monarchy using PowerPoint Presentation
b. identify the different forms of 2. Aristocracy Presentation Recitation
government; and 3. Democracy Hand outs
c. explain and distinguish the 4. Republican Government -Write an article. “Which Presentation of
different forms of government. 5. Parliamentary Government among the forms of Output
6. Presidential Government government is best
7. Communist Government suited in the
8. Totalitarian Government Philippines?”
9. Authoritarian Government
explain the changes in the C. Comparisons of Systems 3hrs -Lecture/Discussion PowerPoint Written Quiz
different political institutions and 1. Advantages and using PowerPoint Presentation
how does it affect governance. Disadvantages of Presentation on Different Recitation
Parliamentary System Systems Hand outs
2. Advantages and
Disadvantages of Presidential
System
3. Bicameralism vs.
Unicameralism
a. define and explain the various C. Institutions 3hrs -Lecture/Discussion PowerPoint Written Quiz
political behaviors. 1. Constitutions Presentation
2. Electoral Systems -Make a reaction paper Recitation
3. Executives & Bureaucracies about Institutions that Hand outs
4. Legislatives fundamentally affected Presentation of
5. Federalism and the different forms of Output
Decentralization government of the world.
6. Judicial Systems
a. explain the meaning, object, D. Personalities 3hrs -Lecture/Discussion PPT Presentation Written Quiz
value and changes of the 1. Political & Party Systems
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Preamble; 2. Interest Groups & Social Group Activity Internet sources Recitation
b. identify the Principles and Movements Web-based Research
State Policies embodied in the 3. Political Culture Presentation of
1987 Constitution; 4. Political Activism Output
c. explain the concept of Bill of 5. Political Communication
Rights; and Reaction paper
d. enumerate the basic human
rights embodied in the
constitution and explain its
meaning, purpose and
limitation.
a. explain the composition of the E. Policies 3hrs -Lecture/Discussion PowerPoint Written Quiz
Executive Department; 1. Policy Making Process Presentation
b. enumerate the qualifications of a. The 5 Stages of Policy -Individual Activity Recitation
the President and Vice Making Process Make a reaction on Hand outs
President; and b. Making of Policies policy making process of Presentation of
c. differentiate the term of office c. The Policy Making System the different countries in Output
and their respective functions. d. Process of Policy Formation the world.
2. Governance Performance: Reaction paper
Economic Growth and Welfare
a. Relationship Between Good
Governance and Economic
Growth
b. Governance and Economic
Performance
a. explain the composition of the F. Constitutional Provisions 6hrs -Lecture/Discussion PowerPoint Written Quiz
Legislative Department; 1. Meaning and value of using PowerPoint Presentation
b. enumerate the qualifications of Preamble Recitation
the Members of Congress; and 2. Article II Declaration of Hand outs
c. differentiate the term of office Principles and State Policies Reaction paper
and their respective functions. 3. Article III Bill of Rights
a. explain the composition of the G. Article VII Executive 6hrs -Lecture/Discussion PowerPoint Written Quiz
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Judicial Department; Department Presentation
b. enumerate the qualifications of 1. Composition -Web-based Research: Recitation
the members of the Judiciary; 2. Qualifications of the Hand outs
and President and the Vice Presentation of
c. differentiate the term of office President Output
and their respective functions. 3. Term of Office
. 4. Functions Reaction paper
a. define and explain the major H. Article VI Legislative 6hrs -Lecture/Discussion PowerPoint Written Quiz
political/government structures Department Presentation
practiced among nations of the 1. Composition -Make a Case Digest on Recitation
world, particularly the hereto 2. Qualifications for the selected topics Hand outs
selected states; members of the Congress Presentation of
b. differentiate the different forms 3. Term of Office - Web-based Research Internet sources Output
of government and political 4. Functions Members of
systems of the several Congress Reaction paper
countries in the international
system; and
c. identify the number of global
issues facing societies around
the world.
a. explain the composition of the I. Article VIII Judicial 3hrs -Lecture/Discussion PowerPoint Written Quiz
Judicial Department; Department Presentation
b. enumerate the qualifications of 1. Composition -Make a Case Digest on Recitation
the members of the Judiciary; 2. Qualifications for the selected topics Hand outs
and members of the Judiciary Presentation of
c. differentiate the term of office 3. Term of Office -Web-based Research Internet sources Output
and their respective functions. 4. Functions Members of
Congress
Submission of
consolidated
case digest
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a. define and explain the major J. Selected States/Countries 6hrs -Lecture/Discussion Written Quiz
political/government structures 1.England
practiced among nations of the (Monarchy/Parliamentary) -Make a reaction paper Recitation
world, particularly the hereto 2. Kuwait (Constitutional on what would be the
selected states; Monarchy) best form of government Presentation of
b. differentiate the different forms 3. India (Federal Republic) a country should use Output
of government and political 4. China (Communist Republic)
systems of the several 5. Japan ( Republic -Web-based Research Reaction paper
countries in the international Parliamentary)
system; and 6. Brunei (Sultanate) S
c. identify the number of global 7. North Korea
issues facing societies around (Communist/Communism)
the world. 8. South Korea (Democracy)
V. COURSE REQUIREMENTS
1. Regular attendance:
2. Active participation
3. Performance test, Quizzes, Reports, and Assignments
4. Projects
5. Summative Assessment
6. Midterm and Final Examination
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VI. EVALUATION AND GRADING SYSTEM:
Computation of Grades
2 CS+ MEG 2 CS+ FEG MG+2 TFG CS=Class Standing
MG= TFG= FG=
3 3 3 MEG=Midterm Examination Grade
Where: MG=Midterm Grade FEG=Final Examination Grade
TFG=Tentative Final Grade FG=Final Grade
VII. Provision for Differentiated Instruction
1. Teaching methods and resources will continually be improved and modified based on the pacing of the students.
2. Formation of discussion groups (students to students/ Instructor will facilitate and guide the student to come up with an output- mentorship strategy, peer
method)
3. Conduct individual student consultations and employ small group conferences on academic- related concerns.
VIII. References:
Amad Bhat, J. Comparative Politics and Government, USI Publications, New Delhi
De Leon, H. S. (2007). Textbook on the Philippine constitution. Quezon City: Rex Book Store, Inc
Sodaro, M. J. (2008). Comparative politics: A global introduction. New York: McGraw, 3rd Edition.
IX. Suggested Readings
Amad Bhat, J. Comparative Politics and Government, USI Publications, New Delhi
X. Course Policies, Attendance and Deadlines:
1. Regular examinations will follow according to schedule;
2. Make-up examination will be given only once before the final examination, provided, valid excuse from the Office of Student Services (OSS) is presented;
3. Course-related question/ queries will be entertained during consultation hours.
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XI. Consultation Hours/Schedule:
Consultation hours will be provided to entertain students with special concerns and should be scheduled during the vacant time of the teacher.
Tuesday and Thursday: 11-12:00am.
Prepared by: Recommending Approval: Approved by:
LEILA P. BULOGUEY DIVINIA K. DOMINGUEZ, PhD ELIZABETH M. BAY-AN
Course Facilitators Chairperson, DREP Dean, College of Education
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Hauss, C. (2009). Comparative politics: Domestic responses to global challenges. Belmont, Calif.: Wadsworth/Cengage Learning, 6th Edition
Kesselman, M., Krieger, J., Joseph, W. A. (Eds.). (2010). Introduction to comparative politics. Australia: Wadsworth Cengage Learning, International Edition
Landman, T. (2008). Issues and Methods in Comparative Politics: An introduction. London; New York: Routledge, 3rd Edition
Le Roy, M. K. (2007). Comparative politics: Using micro case explorit. Belmont, CA: Thomson Wadsworth, 4th Edition, Wadsworth Microcase student version
Magstadt, T. M. (2011). Nations and government: Comparative politics in regional perspective. Boston, Mass.: Wadsworth, 6th Edition
McCormick, J. (2010). Comparative politics in transition. Boston, Mass: Wadsworth/Cengage Learning, 6th Edition
Nachura, A. B., (2005). Outline reviewer in political law. JRMB Printing Press, 70 B Banlat Road, Tandang Sora, Quezon City, Philippines
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