Republic of the Philippines

Surigao del Sur State University

Rosario, Tandag City, Surigao del Sur 8300
Telefax No. 086-214-4221
Website: www.sdssu.edu.ph

COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES

NEW NORMAL SYLLABUS IN
PS 108 –ANCIENT AND MEDIEVAL THOUGHT
1st Semester, A.Y. 2020 – 2021

PHILOSOPHY

SDSSU believes that higher education is an instrument for the improvement of life through democratized access to quality education in the
development of a well-rounded person.
VISION
A leading “glocal” University with widened academic perspectives that focus on attaining food security, supporting poverty alleviation,
developing renewable energy, and conserving natural environment.
MISSION
SDSSU shall provide competency-based higher education training driven by relevant and responsive instruction, research, extension and
sustainable resource management.
Particularly, SDSSU is committed to:

1. Produce competent and skilled graduates prepared for gainful employment;

2. Develop graduates who shall not only foster economic progress but also care for the environment, adhere to positive value system, and
preserve cultural heritage;
3. Engage in high-impact research for instruction and develop technology for food security and renewable energy;

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 4. Collaborate with government and non-government agencies to help improve the lives of the marginalized groups; and
5. Promote cooperation/partnership among regional, national, and ASEAN institutions in Higher Education.

CORE VALUES
Competence
A combination of observable and measurable knowledge, skills, abilities, and personal attributes that contribute to enhance SDSSU
employee and student performance and ultimately result in organizational success.
Accountability
Responsibility for own actions, decisions and commitment to accomplish work in an ethical, efficient, cost-effective and transparent
manner manifesting the value of sound stewardship in the wise use of resources for common good.
Responsiveness
A prompt action, consistent communication, quality information, and a focus on providing a superior experience to stakeholders.
Excellence
The quality spectrum at exceptional levels demonstrated by learning outcomes and the development of shared culture of quality
consistent with the vision, mission and goals of University.
Service
Dedication for a continuous improvement of services, stakeholder’s relationships and partnership which stresses interdependence and
collaboration for a sustainable success of clients and their communities in helping build a just, peaceful, stable and progressive Filipino
nation.
SDSSU CARES…
These core values are not descriptions of the work we do, nor the strategies we employ to accomplish our University vision. They
are the core values that underlie our works and interactions as we internalize responsibilities to fulfil our mission. They are the basic

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 elements of how we go about our work and how we deal with stakeholders, molds students to become competent, innovative, globally
competitive and service-oriented.
INSTITUTIONAL INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES
The College of Arts and Sciences is committed to:
1. Contribute to the progress of the region by producing high level professionals equipped with adequate knowledge and competence in the
respective fields: social sciences, humanities, mathematics, natural and applied sciences and imbued with sense of moral leadership and
nationalism.
2. Adhere to the high standards in the conduct of instruction, scholarly research, and community outreach programs and production activities in
order to prepare students for both local and global workplaces.
3. Serve as a social laboratory that fosters critical awareness of contemporary issues in both local and global perspective, commitment to the
preservation of natural resources and the environment and partnership with the local and foreign agencies in the effort to deliver quality
education.
PROGRAM INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES
Graduates of Political Science program should be able to:
1. Develop analytical skills.
2. Develop organizational skills.
3. Develop both independent learning and group work skills.
4. Develop verbal and non-verbal communication skills.
5. Successfully use mathematics in economics and business applications.

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 ANCIENT AND MEDIEVAL THOUGHT
Course Title: Ancient and Medieval Thought
No of Units: 3 units
Course Description:

This course studies the classical tradition in political theory from with the view to understand how the great Masters explained and analyzed
political events and problems of their time and prescribed solutions. The legacy of the thinkers is explained with the view to establishing the continuity
and change within the Western political tradition.

Learning Outcomes
At the end of the course, the students should be able to:
1. Knowledge/Competencies

1. Discussed the major role of the different theories of the different philosophers which lead us to what we are in the present:
2. Classified the laws and issues involved in the contemporary times:

2. Skills
1. Comprehend the grass roots of the political thinker in the contemporary times:
2. Analyzed the Life and works of the ancient and medieval philosophers and its contribution:

3. Values
1. Acknowledge the contribution of ancient and medieval Greek philosopher to the development of politics and governance.

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 Detailed Course Syllabus Matrix:
TEACHING AND LEARNING ACTIVITIES REFERENCES ASSESSMENT TOOLS
TIME Flexible Flexible
INTENDED LEARNING
ALLOTM TOPIC Learning Approach Learning Approach For Learner w/ For Learner w/out
OUTCOME Online Not Online
ENT to Learner to Learner Connectivity Connectivity
w/ Connectivity w/out Connectivity
 Plato-Life &  Understand • Assignment • Employing • https://www.a • MuKherjes,& Use of • Student
Works, Ideal Plato thru internet procedures cademia.edu/3 Sushila, Interactive tools Handbook
State, Justice, concepts on sourcing for Group 1396006/ANCI (2012). A such as: • Bring home
Education, State, • Lecture activity and ENT_and_MEDI History of • LMS guided
Communism of Justice, lesson guide Political • Zoom
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wives & Education, • Flashcard
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property, Communism s
Philosopher of wives & • Use of learning with A_POLITICAL_S to Marx • Chapter
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for group distancing. • Plato and Rao, S.Chand • Facebook • PowerPoint
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Constitution deshare.net
and
Revolution.

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 TEACHING AND LEARNING ACTIVITIES REFERENCES ASSESSMENT TOOLS
TIME Flexible Flexible
INTENDED LEARNING
ALLOTM TOPIC Learning Approach Learning Approach For Learner w/ For Learner w/out
OUTCOME Online Not Online
ENT to Learner to Learner Connectivity Connectivity
w/ Connectivity w/out Connectivity
• Present the different • Ancient Roman • Internet • Audio • https://www.a • Atlantic Use of • Bring home
types of Roman law Political thought materials will teaching cademia.edu/3 Research Interactive tools guided
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function ideas on Politics thru grouping will
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Politics of Roman on Political view L_THOUGHT_B Political • Online
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A_POLITICAL_S Theory. Quiz
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thought • Contribution of be emailed • Guided 1396006/ANCI Political such as: learning
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from Roman questioning of the said • https://www.sli the topic.
with the use topic. deshare.net

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 TEACHING AND LEARNING ACTIVITIES REFERENCES ASSESSMENT TOOLS
TIME Flexible Flexible
INTENDED LEARNING
ALLOTM TOPIC Learning Approach Learning Approach For Learner w/ For Learner w/out
OUTCOME Online Not Online
ENT to Learner to Learner Connectivity Connectivity
w/ Connectivity w/out Connectivity
of
Googlemeet.
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&Works, • Discuss the (Link will be powerpoint 1396006/ANCI & Co. Meerut, such as: learning
Creation, Just emergence of provided presentation ENT_and_MEDI (1984).A • LMS module
war, Nature of medieval Greek thru LMS) will be given History of • Zoom
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God, Sin and political thinker • Online
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Trinity, Nature of and their Quiz
Jesus Christ, Streaming the chapter A_POLITICAL_S Thought • PowerPoint
contribution to CIENCE
• Gmail
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resurrection • Discuss the (2013).
role of religion • Plato.standford. Political
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 TEACHING AND LEARNING ACTIVITIES REFERENCES ASSESSMENT TOOLS
TIME Flexible Flexible
INTENDED LEARNING
ALLOTM TOPIC Learning Approach Learning Approach For Learner w/ For Learner w/out
OUTCOME Online Not Online
ENT to Learner to Learner Connectivity Connectivity
w/ Connectivity w/out Connectivity

• Machiavelli- • Discuss • Online • Scheduled • https://www.a • Nayyar Use of • Bring home

Human Nature, Machiavelli life lessons class cademia.edu/3 Shamsi, Interactive tools guided
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& Government, background Chapter Discussion ENT_and_MEDI Modern • LMS module
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ANCIENT AND MEDIEVAL THOUGHT COURSE MAP

GE Learning Outcomes Ethics
KNOWLEDGE (Intellectual Competencies)

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 1. Discussed the major role of the different theories of the different philosophers which lead us to what we are in the L
present:

2.Classified the laws and issues involved in the contemporary times. L

VALUES(Personal and Civic Responsibilities)

1.Acknowledge the contribution of ancient and medieval Greek philosopher to the development of politics and governance. P
SKILLS(Practical Skills)
1. Comprehend the grass roots of the political thinker in the contemporary times. P
2. Analyzed the Life and works of the ancient and medieval philosophers and its contribution. P

L = Learned
P = Practiced
O = Opportunity to learn

GRADING SYSTEM
Class standing 40%
Exams 40%
Requirements 20%
____
100%

Breakdown for Class Standing

Quizzes 20%

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 Oral recitation 10%
Assignment 5%
Attendance 5%
____
40%
Date Revised /prepared : June 24, 2019
Effective : August 10, 2019

ANCIENT AND MEDIEVAL THOUGHT Required Readings and Other Materials

Textbook:
1) Atlantic Research Division (2013). Understanding Political Theory. Atlantic Publishers & Distributors.
2) Atlantic Research Division, (2013). Political Theory: Concepts and Debates, Atlantic Publishers & Distributors.
3) MuKherjes,& Sushila, (2012). A History of Political Thought Plato to Marx.
4) J.C Johari, (2008). The Political Thought, Metropolitan Book Co.Pvt.Ltd, New Delhi.
5) Nayyar Shamsi, (2006). Modern Political Thought, Anmol Publications, New Delhi.
6) Richardson & Rienner, (2001). Contending Liberalisms in World Politics: Ideology and Power
7) V.Venkata Rao, S.Chand & Co., (1988). Ancient Political Thought, New Delhi
8) Jyoti Prasad Suda, K. Nath & Co. Meerut, (1984).A History of Political Thought,
9) George, H. Sabine, Oxford and I.B.H. Publishing, New Delhi, (1973). A History of Political Theory,

Online Sources:

https://www.academia.edu/31396006/ANCIENT_and_MEDIEVAL_POLITICAL_THOUGHT_BA_POLITICAL_SCIENCE
https://www.slideshare.net
https://www.franciscanmedia.org
Machiavelli.Youtube
https://www.researchgate.net
https://brill.com
Plato.standford.edu
St.thomas Aquinas.youtube
Philosophy.St.Thomas.youtube

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 Prepared by:

THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCE

Date: _______

Utilized and Revised by:

SIDNEY MARIE S. BERNALES CHEALBERT GASIS, MST-SS CHARISH MAE MARIANE CYGIE S. DELOS ARCOS, PhD
Instructor1 Instructor 1 Instructor 1
Date: _______ Date: _________ Date: __

Reviewed by: Verified by:

CHARISH MAE MARIANE CYGIE S. DELOS ARCOS, PhD JENNEFER A. BEA, EdD
Program Coordinator, Political Science Department Chair, Humanities and Social Sciences
Date: ________ Date: _________

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 Recommending Approval:

EVELYN T. BAGOOD, PhD

Director, Curriculum and Development
Date:

Approved by:

ROMEO A. PATAN, EdD

Dean, College of Arts and Sciences
Date: __________

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