Syllabus for [A&H 102 – Philippine PopCulture]
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Western Mindanao State University
TEACHER EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
BACHELOR IN ELEMENTARY EDUCATION
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Department Head
Dean
VPAA
OUTCOMES-BASED EDUCATION (OBE) COURSE SYLLABUS IN [PHILIPINE POPULAR CULTURE / A&H 102]
1st Semester, SY 2019-2020
(PRE-REQUISITE: NONE)
Western Mindanao State University
TEACHER EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
Vision
GOALS
The University of Choice for higher learning with strong research orientation
that produces professionals who are socially responsive to and responsible for
human development; ecological sustainability; and, peace and security within
and beyond the region.
External Studies Unit shall endeavor to deliver services to uphold the
following objectives:
Mission
The Western Mindanao State University, set in a culturally diverse
environment, shall pursue a vibrant socio-economic agenda that include:
 A relevant instruction paradigm in the education and training of
competent and responsive human resource for societal and industry
needs;
 A home for intellectual formation that generates knowledge for people
empowerment, social transformation and sustainable development;
and;
 A hub where science, technology and innovation flourish enriched by
the wisdom of the Arts and Letters, and Philosophy.
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a) establish External Studies Units (ESUs) cooperatively with LGUs
and academic institutions in strategic places of the region, based on
needs analysis, feasibility study and meritorious request;
b) provide quality monitoring and evaluation to all existing and future
ESU and Campus;
c) upgrade the faculty and the students of existing ESUs and External
Campuses in terms of content and teaching strategies through
mentoring and coaching and seminar – workshops;
d) provide competitive graduates that would serve their own
communities and other government agencies as well employment
abroad.
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Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education Program Outcomes
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h.
Envision a transformed society where empowered people live in a community;
Be prosperous, gender-sensitive and free;
Create awareness for genuine people’s participation in local arena; and
Optimize research and extension services in the growing demand among people-oriented actions.
COURSE CODE
A&H 102
COURSE NAME
PHILIPPINE POPULAR CULTURE
PREREQUISITE
NONE
COURSE CREDIT
3 Units (3 hours lecture)
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GOALS
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course provides the students with critical perspectives in understanding and way of knowing popular
culture in the Philippines. The course gives emphasis on popular culture through the study of Cultural Studies with a
strong focus on culture industry; provides multi-disciplinal attention on how art can be explored in popular culture
and vice versa. This will take place by having an introductory survey on aesthetics, critical theory and art criticism.
This subject will provide students with the necessary tools of analysis on exploring the diverse forms of arts by utilizing
the everyday contexts of power, mode of production, representations and subjectivity as critical tropes. Pop Culture
will be fleshed out through mixed media culture such as visual culture, geography, cinema, music/sound, popular
prints and publications, radio and television, fashion, ads, cyberspace, experience, economy etc. and look at how these
cultural products intimate the contemporary social relations and life—specifically, the affect, feelings and senses,
corporeality, performances, space and place, technology, globalization and identities.
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COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES:
At the end of the semester, the students can:
1. Build on students’ ability to engage and relate critically with popular culture texts;
Program Outcomes
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B
C
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2. Appraise students to contemporary concepts, issues and trends especially in the Philippine context and
how Pop Culture impacts on constructions of identity;
3. Demonstrate content knowledge and its application to learning process.
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5.
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TEXTBOOK
REFERENCE/S
The following will be used as major references
 https://philosophynow.org/issues/64/Pop_Culture_An_Overview
 Roxas, S. 1998. Modernization in the Philippines. Retrieved from: http://base.d-p-h.info/en/fiches/premierdph/fiche-premierdph-4166.html
 http://www.columbia.edu/~hauben/ronda2014/Culture-Philippines.pdf
 https://www.filipinopod101.com/lesson/all-about-10-popular-culture-in-the-philippines/
 http://rolandotolentino.blogspot.com/2007/11/kulturang-popular-at-pakiwaring-gitnang.html
GRADE COMPONENT AND CORRESPONDING WEIGHT:
FINAL RATING
Midterm Grade......................40%
Final term Grade...................60%
100%
Course-specific Assessment of Learning Outcomes:
Major Examinations..................................................40%
Oral Participation/Quizzes.......................................25%
Arts Outputs/Assignments.......................................15%
Performance Tasks (Reports/Project)......................15%
Attendance/Behavior................................................5%
100%
Example: raw score = 28, total items = 50
GRADE = 28/50 x 100
=56%
TOTAL SCORE.................................28 correct out of 50 items
PERCENTAGE GRADE....................56%
NUMERICAL RATING.....................3.0
REMARKS........................................ PASSED
FORMULA FOR COMPUTING PERCENTAGE GRADES
Passing Grade = 55%
Percentage Grade = raw score / total number of items x 100
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% EQUIVALENT
NUMERICAL
RATING
95-100
1.0
90-94
1.25
85-89
1.5
80-84
1.75
75-79
2.0
70-74
2.25
65-69
2.5
60-64
2.75
55-59
3.0
Below 55
5.0
Lacks requirements and/or final exam
INC
Authorized Withdrawal (Dropped with permit)
AW
Unauthorized Withdrawal (Dropped from class for nonattendance/non-appearance for 20% of prescribed
attendance)
UW
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
 2 Written Major Exams (Midterm and Final Examination)
 At least 6 Quizzes (3 quizzes midterm + 3 quizzes final term)
 Report (Oral/Written)
 Project for the final term
CONDITIONS FOR PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
 Active participation in all class activities.
 At least 55% passing in all exams and other graded requirements.
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Time
Frame
Course Content
(No. of Hours Per Topic)
Desired Student Learning
Outcomes/Competencies
At the end of each topic and
semester, the students can
WEEK TOPIC 1 (3 hours):

1
WMSU VMGO,
Classroom Policies,
Course Overview, Course
Requirements, Grading

System
WEEK Topic 2 (6 hours):
2-4

Popular Culture:
An Overview
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
Culture and
Society
Topic 3 (6 hours):

Pop Culture in the
Phils.
 Lesson 1
Assess idea regarding what
Pop Culture is;
Evidence of
Outcomes
(Assessment of
Learning Outcome)
Rubric score sheet of
class participation
Discussion
Class Participation
https://philosophynow.o Rubric
rg/issues/64/Pop_Cultur
Quiz
e_An_Overview

Explain and differentiate
fundamental terms;
Discussion (Williams,
1958)
Essay output & Group
Report

Be acquainted with the
recent top pop culture topics
Lecture/Discussion
Rubric score sheet of
class participation
Be acquainted with the
recent top pop culture topics
Lecture/Discussion

WEEK Topic 4 (6 hours):
5-7
 Lesson 2
Outcome-Based
(OBA) Activities
(Teaching &
Learning Activities)
Lecture & Active
Exhibit awareness and
appreciation of the University learning techniques
Vision, Mission & Quality
Policy, College Goals, and
Program objectives.
Demonstrate understanding
of the classroom policies,
course requirements, and
grading system.
Multimedia
Rubric score sheet of
class participation
Course
Learning
Outcomes
Program
Outcomes
Values
Integration
CLO 1, 3
A, B, C, D
Appreciation
1, 2
A, B, C
Critical
Thinking
1. 2
A, B, C
Respect
1. 2
A, B, C
Humility
1, 2
A, B, C
Resourcefulness
1, 2
A, B, C
Resourcefulness
Online-based activities
WEEK
MIDTERM EXAM (3 hrs)
8
Topic 5 (6 hours):
 Lesson 3 (cont. to
previous major
WEEK
topic)
9-11
Topic 6 (6 hours):
 Philippine Modernity
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Rubric score sheet of
Be acquainted with the recent Lecture/Discussion
class participation
top pop culture topics
Online-based activities
http://www.columbia.ed Report Rubric
u/~hauben/ronda2014/C
ulture-Philippines.pdf
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Time
Frame
Course Content
(No. of Hours Per Topic)
Topic 7 (6 hours):
WEEK  Identities and Pop
12
Culture
Desired Student Learning
Outcomes/Competencies
At the end of each topic and
semester, the students can

Compose multimedia output
Outcome-Based
(OBA) Activities
(Teaching &
Learning Activities)
Reporting &
Discussion
Evidence of
Outcomes
(Assessment of
Learning Outcome)
Multimedia rubric
Course
Learning
Outcomes
Program
Outcomes
Values
Integration
1, 2
A, B, C
Resourcefulness
3
D
Appreciation
Multimedia
Topic 8 (9 hours):

 Synthesis of topics
WEEK
 Review
13-17

Clearance/Submis
sion of Projects
Summarize concepts/ideas
through synthesis paper
Reporting &
Discussion
Synthesis Paper
Class Project
Online-based activities
WEEK
FINAL EXAM (3 hrs)
18
Prepared By:
Noted:
Recommending Approval:
Approved:
June-Mark B. Cruz, LPT
Instructor
Criselda D.R. Ricohermoso
Unit Coordinator
Dr. Ricardo A. Somblingo
Dean
Dr. Ma. Carla A. Ochotorena
Vice-President for Academic Affairs
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