Fundamentals of Political Science Week 6:

Week 1: - Political Parties and Elections: Role, organization, and

functions of political parties.
- Introduction to Political Science: Definition, scope, and
importance. - Electoral systems and voting behavior.

- Evolution of Political Science as a discipline. Week 7:

- Methodological approaches in political science research. - International Relations: Introduction to basic concepts
and theories in international relations.
Week 2:
- Major actors and institutions in the international system.
- Political Ideologies: Liberalism, Conservatism, Socialism,
and their variations. Week 8:

- The influence of ideologies on political systems and - Political Economy: Examining the relationship between
policies. politics and the economy.

Week 3: - The role of institutions in shaping economic policies.

- Comparative Politics: Analyzing different systems of Week 9:

governance (Democracy, Authoritarianism, etc.).
- Theories of Political Behavior: Individual and group-based
- Case studies of different political systems and their impact explanations of political behavior.
on society.
- Role of identity, political socialization, and persuasion in
Week 4: political decision-making.

- State and Governance: Definition, characteristics, and Week 10:

functions of the state.
- Research Skills: Fundamentals of political science research
- Institutions and their significance in governance. and writing.

Week 5: - Critically evaluating sources and conducting independent

research.
- Public Opinion: Key theories and methods in studying
public attitudes and behavior.

- The impact of public opinion on politics and policy-

making.
LOCAL GOVERNMENT IN THE PHILIPPINES - The legislative process in the local level - Conflict resolution and peace-building

Course Outline: - Ordinances and resolutions - Political dynasties and their impact on local governance

Week 1: Introduction to Local Government in the - Citizen participation in local legislation - Dealing with political patronage
Philippines
Week 6: Local Economic Development Week 11: Case Studies and Best Practices in Local
- Definition and significance of local government Government
- Development planning in local government
- Evolution of local government in the Philippines - Successful local government initiatives
- Promoting local industries and investment
- Principles of decentralization and local autonomy - Lessons learned from exceptional LGUs
- Collaboration with the private sector
Week 2: Structure of Local Government Units - Replication of best practices
Week 7: Local Social Services and Welfare
- Levels and types of local government units Week 12: Current Issues and Future Directions
- Health and social welfare programs in local government
- Functions and responsibilities of local government officials - Emerging trends and challenges in local government
- Education and cultural development initiatives
- Local government organizational structures - Reforms and innovations in local governance
- Disaster risk reduction and management
Week 3: Roles and Responsibilities of Local Government - Vision for the future of local government in the
Officials Week 8: Local Environmental Management Philippines

- Powers and jurisdiction of local government officials - Laws and regulations on environmental protection

- Duties and obligations of the local chief executive - Conservation and sustainable development initiatives

- Roles of the vice mayor and local councilors - Waste management and pollution control

Week 4: Local Government Financing Week 9: Good Governance in Local Government

- Sources of local government revenues - Transparency and accountability in local government

- Budgeting and financial management in local government - Anti-corruption measures

- Intergovernmental fiscal relations - Ethical standards for local officials

Week 5: Local Legislation and Policy-making Week 10: Challenges in Local Governance INTRODUCTION TO COMPARATIVE POLITICS
Week 1: Introduction to Comparative Politics

- Definition and scope of comparative politics Week 5: Electoral Systems and Political Parties Week 9: Comparative Judicial Politics

- Importance of comparative analysis in studying - Types of electoral systems - Judicial systems and independence
politics
- Party systems and their dynamics - Constitutional courts and judicial review
- Approaches and methods in comparative politics
research - Campaign financing and political campaigns - Legal traditions and judicial activism

Week 2: Political Systems and Regimes Week 6: Interest Groups and Civil Society Week 10: Political Culture and Ideology

- Definition and types of political systems - Role and influence of interest groups - Cultural values and their impact on politics

- Authoritarianism vs. democracy - Social movements and civil society organizations - Political ideologies and their influence

- Hybrid regimes and democratic transitions - Advocacy and policy influence - Public opinion and political socialization

Week 3: State and Nation Week 7: Comparative Executive Politics Week 11: Comparative Public Policy

- Characteristics and functions of the state - Presidential, parliamentary, and semi-presidential - Policy formulation and implementation
systems
- Nation-building and nationalism - Welfare states and social policy
- Leadership styles and executive decision-making
- Challenges of multicultural societies - Comparative health, education, and environmental
- Presidentialism vs. parliamentarism policies

Week 4: Political Institutions

Week 8: Comparative Legislative Politics Week 12: Globalization and Comparative Politics
- Separation of powers and checks and balances
- Functions and powers of legislatures - Impact of globalization on political systems
- Executive, legislative, and judicial branches
- Electoral systems and legislative behavior - Comparative responses to economic integration
- Constitution-making and constitutional design
- Role of the opposition and party discipline - Transnational issues and global governance
INTRODUCTION TO INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS