VISION COURSE SYLLABUS COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES

Ifugao State University for ACE— First Semester School Year: 2017-2018 VISION
Academic Centers of Excellence The College of Arts and Sciences is a
I. Course Code : Pol Sci 25 center for excellent programs for the
MISSION professional development and training of
II. Course Title : International Political Economy individuals engaged in the realm of
To provide quality instruction, politics, governance, tourism, behaviour
research and extension services to III. Credit Units : 3 units and the mental process.
bring about educated and morally
upright individuals endowed with IV. Course Description: MISSION
professional and entrepreneurial skills Establish an effective system of education
This course primarily deals with the relationship between that is responsive to the total educational
who will take the lead in enhancing economic conditions and the political choices we make. Specifically, requisites of learners who will help and
sustainable development towards this course provides the students with needed background in political lead in understanding and realizing the
improved quality of life. science theory and the history of globalization, as well as a discussion objectives of local and global
of economic concepts necessary to study the politics of trade, development needs directed to service
GOALS OF THE UNIVERSITY finance, and development. Furthermore, these concepts shall then be and growth of the individual human
applied to the central questions of modern globalization. person as well as communities.
1. Pursue Excellence in Instruction
2. Pursue Excellence in Research & V. Course Outcomes GOALS
Development a. Explain the genesis and gradual development of the different The programs are tasked to focus on the
3. Pursue Excellence in Extension & global economic systems. following areas/components:
Training b. Identify and explain the new forms and structures of A. Curriculum and Instruction
4. Pursue Excellence in Resource globalization, as well as recognize the debates over the reach and 1. Attune faculty and instruction
Generation significance of globalization. through advance education and
5. Pursue Excellence in c. Understand and explore the different alternative models for exposures to related agencies and
Administration & Governance how globalization is governed. government institutions.
2. Evaluate and develop curriculum
d. Reflect on and examine the origins, sources, and
and instructional materials.
consequences of global financial instability and inequality.
B. Research and Publication
e. Develop understanding on the role of key international
Manage and publish researches
economic institutions.
 OBJECTIVES OF THE UNIVERSITY on public policies, governance, tourism
development and behavioural
1. To upgrade the quality of instruction. E
i.processes.
2. To upgrade the quality of instruction-support f. Examine the impact of the rise of China and 2. Initiate public lectures, debates,
services. India on the global economy and the potential conferences and other related creative
3. To capacitate human resources in R & D. for war and peace; and activities.
4. To intensify the conduct of research in line with g. Advance the essence of consciousness with C. Extension Services and Linkages
specialization and mandate of the university. regards the collective efforts to fight hunger, 1. Establish linkages with other agencies,
5. To increase the visibility of research output in local, disease, and environmental threats. organizations and institutions for
national and international arena. resource-sharing in order to support the
6. To generate, package and patent relevant goals of the College and the university.
technologies/systems/progress. 2. Prepare project proposals and other
7. To package and transfer knowledge and policy formulations aimed at developing
technologies responsive to the needs of target VI. Grading System and fostering communities.
communities. Midterm Grade = Class Standing (2) +
8. To intensify monitoring, evaluation and impact Midterm Examination 3 OBJECTIVES:
assessment of extension programs conducted for Tentative FG = Class Standing (2) (AB POLITICAL SCIENCE)
technical advisory and strategic planning. + Final Examination
9. To intensify linkages and networking with other 3 The Graduates of AB Political Science should
institutions in the local, regional, national and Final Grade = TFG (2) + Midterm be:
international levels. Grade 1. Manifest solid foundation of knowledge,
10. To capacitate human resources for extension and 3 habits and skills in the discipline
training. necessary for professional, civic, social
11. To enhance income generating projects. and political life.
12. To maximize the utilization of land for income 2. Demonstrate social responsibility and
generation. commitment to their roles in achieving
13. To enhance and improve operation and sustainable development and promotion
administration of IGPs. of the quality of life.
14. To provide employment opportunities for students 3. Develop potentials to seek innovation
and graduates of IFSU and the community and creativity in the enhancement of
15. To utilize IGPs for the conduct of employees’ and professional excellence and ethical
students’ researches. values.
16. To utilize IGPs for the conduct of extension services 4. Manage communities by educating and
of the university. training leaders to help supply the
17. To continue modernizing offices and processes. necessary workforce needed in the
18. To continue improving administrative proficiency and cultural, social and technical fields of
financial management. endeavor for the development of the
19. To continue adhering to good governance country;
conditions. 5. Initiate linkages in communities as
means of expressing concern for others,
love of freedom, equality and respect for
 VII. LEARNING ACTIVITIES
Teaching &
Assessment
Learning Outcomes Course Content Learning Resources References
Task
Activities

Week 1:

Use speaking and listening to  Vision, Mission, Goals and Recitation Rebus Copy of the IFSU CODE
interact with others for the Objectives of the University and the VGMO
purpose of: College www.ifsu.edu.ph
Course Outline
 demonstrate awareness of the  Course Outline Information sharing
VMGO of the University, Goals
of the College and Objectives
of the Program  Course Expectations and
Requirements:

Multimedia
I. Globalization in international Pause in lecture Group quiz by Whiteboard
 Acquaint with the objectives political economy with computer dyads markers Balaam, D., & Dillman,
nature and coverage of the aided instruction Bradford (2011).
course A. the economic factor in Introduction to
international relations; Reflection paper: Rubrics: International Political
 explain the inputs from B. The concept of globalization; Me and Experience
Economy (5 ed.). New
international politics, C. How new is globalization?; Globalization Significance
international economics, D. Globalization and its Response Jersey: Pearson
cultural studies, and history discontents Insights Education.

 Familiarize students with the Article Analysis: Rubrics:

theories and dynamic linkages -Is Globalization Intro
among markets, states and Boon or Bane? Content
institutions, and civil society in Reaction/critique
the regional and global Style & Org
context. Conclusion
 Teaching &
Assessment
Learning Outcomes Course Content Learning Resources References
Task
Activities

Week 2, 3 and 4: II. THEORIES OF Multimedia

INTERNATIONAL Whiteboard Balaam, D., & Dillman,
 outline the liberal perspective POLITICAL ECONOMY markers Bradford (2011).
on International Political Team word Venn Diagram: Introduction to
Economy (IPE), linking today’s 1. Mercantilism and economic webbing 19th century International Political
rise of the economic liberal nationalism challenges Economy (5 ed.). New
view to its historical roots 2. Classical liberalism and neo- Jersey: Pearson
 trace the broader idea of liberalism Reflection paper: Rubrics: Education.
liberalism from eighteenth 3. Imperialism, dependency and The Rise of Experience
century France, through neo-Marxism international Significance
nineteenth century England, to institutions and Response
today’s world of the twenty- regimes Insight
first century.
Week 5 and 6: III. STRUCTURES, ISSUES Multimedia
AND ACTORS Balaam, D., & Dillman,
 Familiarize the students with Individual quiz Bradford (2011).
the international financial, 1. The international trade system Analytical Paper: Introduction to
technological, and security 2. Theories of trade; The US-China International Political
structures as well as trade 3. The creation of the GATT; Trade War and its Economy (5 ed.). New
links between nation-states 4. Trade liberalisation under the Implications to the Rubrics: Jersey: Pearson
and other actors GATT and the rise of the ‘new Global Economy Theme-50 Education.
 Explain the ways with which a protectionism’; and Trade Originality-20
variety of developments and 5. From the creation of the WTO to Creativity-20 Hamilton, Alexander
changes that have occurred in the Doha Round Overall impact-10 (1991). “Report on
the post-World War II Manufactures,” in
production and trade system George T. Crane and
Abla Amawi, The
Theoretical Evolution of
Reaction papers International Political
with rubrics Economy: A Reader.
New York: Oxford
University Press
Week 7 and 8: IV. The Global Financial and
Monetary Order Group quiz by Multimedia Krugman, P. R., &
 Understand the global uses of Informal Creative triads Whiteboard Obstfeld, M. (2009). The
money and credit as well as 1. The rise and decline of the Groups markers International Monetary
the developments in the other Bretton Woods system; System, 18701973. In
three IPE structures i.e. (a) 2. Global monetary order after Themes and Rubrics: International Economics:
production and trade, (b) Bretton Woods; lessons: Evidence Theory and Policy (8
security, and (c) knowledge 3. The IMF and international debt Write an analysis Organization ed., pp. 502-531).
and technology. crises; on the reasons why mechanics Pearson International.
 Grasp the essential features of 4. Managing financial crises: the US dollar is
the international finance and 5. the 1997 Asian crisis and the used as the
exchange rate systems. 2008 global crisis international
monetary standard

Week 9 MIDTERM EXAMINATION

Teaching &
Assessment
Learning Outcomes Course Content Learning Resources References
Task
Activities

Week 10 and 11 V. Economic development

 discuss the causes, Article Individual quiz Cooper, R. N. (2008).
consequences and solution for 1. Poverty and inequality: Analysis/Reflection Multimedia Global Imbalances,
global financial imbalances 2. key indicators; Paper: Whiteboard Globalization,
 Explain the role of the World 3. Evolution of development markers Demography, and
Bank and other international thinking; Can Rich Countries Rubrics: Handouts Sustainability. Journal of
aid organizations in managing 4. The Washington Consensus Be Reliable Accuracy Economic Perspectives ,
problems on development, and beyond; Partners for Content 22 (3), 93-112
poverty and inequality. 5. The developmental debate National Style & Org
 Examine some of those today; Development Balaam, D., & Dillman,
theories and explore other 6. The World Bank and Bradford (2011).
aspects of the development international aid Introduction to
dilemma. International Political
Economy (5 ed.). New
 Jersey: Pearson
Education.
Week 12 to 13: VI. Multinational corporations Case Study Performance multimedia Balaam, D., & Dillman,
 Provide an overview of the based task Whiteboard Bradford (2011).
broad economic, political, and 1. Multinational production and The Global Free markers Introduction to
social disparities that foreign investment in a Trade: Is it a boon Deliver a formal International Political
distinguish the developed global economy; or a bane presentation Economy (5 ed.). New
nations from the newly (Advantages and about their case Jersey: Pearson
2. The rise of the global firm;
developing and the less Disadvantages) study with rubrics Education.
developed nations 3. Power shift? State–firms
 Discuss the roles of the Main relations in flux;
Carriers of Economic 4. Governing global firms:
Globalization (Multinational 5. national and international
and TransNational rules
Corporations
Teaching &
Assessment
Learning Outcomes Course Content Learning Resources References
Task
Activities

Week 14 and 15: VII. Environmental protection Multimedia Cooper, R. N. (2008).

 Examine and explain the Individual quiz Whiteboard Global Imbalances,
different perspectives on 1. Differing perspectives on Think pair share markers Globalization,
environmentalism. environmentalism; Rubrics: Handouts Demography, and
 Trace the early history 2. Early history of international Documentary Comm Skills Sustainability. Journal of
international environmental environmental politics; Viewing: Evidences Economic Perspectives ,
politics and determine how 3. The concept of sustainable The Third Industrial Sources 22 (3), 93-112
these stages impact on development; Revolution- A
environmental protection. 4. The challenge of climate Radical New Balaam, D., & Dillman,
 Underscore the importance of change Sharing Economy Bradford (2011).
tackling the issue of climate Reaction paper Introduction to
change and its impacts to the with rubrics International Political
peoples of the world and the Economy (5 ed.). New
global economy in general. Jersey: Pearson
Education.
Week 16 to 17: Cooper, R. N. (2008).
 differentiate between VIII. Regionalism in a global Group reporting Group quiz by multimedia Global Imbalances,
regionalism and globalization; economy and discussion triads Whiteboard Globalization,
 identify factors leading to a 1. Explaining regionalism; markers Demography, and
greater integration of Asian 2. The European Union; Sustainability. Journal of
region; and Regionalism in the Americas Reaction Paper Economic Perspectives ,
 analyze how different Asian and Asia; with rubrics 22 (3), 93-112
states confront the challenges 3. Regional trade agreements
of globalization and and the WTO: conflict or Balaam, D., & Dillman,
regionalism. compatibility? Bradford (2011).
Introduction to
International Political
Economy (5 ed.). New
Jersey: Pearson
Education.
Week 18 FINAL EXAMINATION

VIII. References
1. Balaam, D., & Dillman, Bradford (2011). Introduction to International Political Economy (5 ed.). New Jersey: Pearson Education.
2. Cooper, R. N. (2008). Global Imbalances, Globalization, Demography, and Sustainability. Journal of Economic Perspectives , 22 (3), 93-112
3. Krugman, P. R., & Obstfeld, M. (2009). The International Monetary System, 18701973. In International Economics: Theory and Policy (8 ed., pp. 502-531).
Pearson International.
4. Hamilton, Alexander (1991). “Report on Manufactures,” in George T. Crane and Abla Amawi, The Theoretical Evolution of International Political Economy: A
Reader. New York: Oxford University Press

Prepared by: Checked by: Noted by:

MICHAEL C. JAMILLON MICHAEL C. JAMILLON JAMAICA BUMIDANG, Ph.D

Faculty Chairperson, Political Science Program Dean, College of Arts and Sciences