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Program specifications of “Bachelor of International Studies”

1. Program Description

1.1 Degree Name. The degree name shall be Bachelor of International Studies (BIS).

1.2 Nature of Field of Study. International Studies is recognized as an interdisciplinary field of inquiry aimed to create and sustain a body of knowledge on the relationships between various social, political, economic and cultural issues that occur on a global scale. The field of International Studies draws from concepts, theories and philosophies from International Relations (IR), and its various allied disciplines, which include, but are not limited to, Political Science, Public Administration, Political Economy, Philosophy, History, Geography and Sociology, as well as country- and region-specific knowledge gained through Area Studies. The study of BIS is also manifested in the following subject areas of Philippines’ Foreign Service Officer (FSO) examinations:

1. Qualifying Test a. Verbal Ability; b. Analytical Ability; c. Numerical Ability; d. Managerial Ability 2. Preliminary Interview 3. Written Test a. English (20%) b. Filipino (5%) c. Philippine Political, Economic, Social and Cultural Conditions – Philippine history, culture, foreign policy, geography, government, development issues and goals (30%) d. International Affairs – Theory and practice of international economics and trade, international politics, international law and treaties (30%) e. World History (10%) f. One selected foreign language – Arabic, Bahasa Indonesia, Chinese, French, German, Japanese or Spanish (5%) 4. Psychological Test

Upon completion of the program, those students who take the praxis track may take the FSO in order to enter into the foreign service.

1.3 Program Objectives The objectives of the Bachelor in International Studies program aim to produce globally competent and value-laden graduates who are able to: a. demonstrate critical and analytical thinking of the principles, philosophies, and theoretical frameworks of International Relations and selected allied disciplines b. demonstrate ethics and professionalism in the research and practice of International and Global Affairs c. identify and analyze global issues and their relation to the social, economic, cultural and political aspects of the Philippines and immediate region. d. undertake the practical aspects of work associated with diplomacy and foreign affairs

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1.4 Specific Professions/careers/occupations a. Research and Staff in International and Regional affairs, e.g. UN, EU, ASEAN agencies b. Foreign Service (Diplomatic Corps) c. Teaching and education in International Studies d. Embassy (Political, Cultural and Educational) Staff e. International Law office staff

1.5 Allied Fields. Other careers, occupations or trades a. Foreign Affairs Analyst and Commentator b. NGO Management and Staff c. Cultural Institute Management and Staff d. International Organization Management and Staff e. Civil Service in Government Agencies f. Defense and Security Consultant g. International Development Working Staff h. Think Tank Organizer and/or Staff

2. Program Outcomes

2.1 Common to all academic programs of HEIs a. Articulate and discuss the latest development in the specific field of practice b. Effectively communicate in oral and written English and Filipino c. Work efficiently and independently in a multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural team d. Act in accordance with professional, social and ethical responsibility e. Preserve and promote Philippine historical and cultural heritage. (based on RA 7722)

2.2 Common to the Discipline. Graduates of BIS are able to: a. identify, analyze and propose solutions to global and international issues b. formulate and utilize concepts, theories and paradigms in research on the ‘international’ c. integrate theories, current issues, and philosophies from the various disciplines in understanding global and international issues d. demonstrate knowledge of international and regional histories, cultures, societies, politics and current affairs. e. exhibit sensitivity to cultural, social and environmental issues and advocacies

Graduates of BIS must be able to identify, research and creatively analyze and propose solutions to solve problems involving knowledge of international and global affairs, current events and regional particularities. A BIS graduate is a person qualified by theoretical and practical training in the basic competencies of International Relations, Regional and Global Studies. The BIS graduate must show competence the foci of the programme, including Theoretical Foundations of International Relations, Thematic Approaches to International Relations, Diplomacy and Consular Affairs, and Foreign Policy.

2.3 Common to all type as defined in CMO 46 s2012 a. For professional institutions: a service orientation in one’s profession.

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b. For colleges: an ability to participate in various types of employment, development activities, and public discourses particularly to the needs of the communities one serves. c. For universities: an ability to participate in the generation of new knowledge or in research and development projects.

3. Performance Indicators

Program Outcomes Performance Indicators

1. Identify, formulate, analyze, and contribute to the study of international studies which include, among others, the following: 1. Choose relevant topics for possible research a) To understand international and in international studies; global issues; 2. Be able to write analytical essays and b) To provide an avenue for conference papers; studying international issues from an interdisciplinary methodology; 3. Knowledgeable about theories pertaining to international relations, trade, culture and other c) To provide the necessary allied disciplines related to international competencies in the field of studies; diplomatic service, international non-governmental organizations 4. Utilize interdisciplinary approaches to work (INGO), international and in related-fields. regional governmental organizations, multinational corporations, research centers and other related-fields.

1. Write foreign policy briefs relevant to the conduct of diplomacy; 2. Synthesize earlier knowledge from 2. Conduct research programs for international prerequisite courses for application in organizations; current and future research learning settings. 3. Write proposals that will respond to transnational threats to security;

4. Present proposals that provide solutions to

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relevant international studies issues.

1. Conduct thesis work anchored on relevant theories and philosophies in different disciplines that addresses a current issue pertaining to international studies. 5. Integrate theories, current issues and philosophies of international studies. 2. Defend how a research proposal addresses a current issue such as global issues.

3. Identify the theory or philosophy used in a specific scholarly work.

a. Understanding the relations between and 6. Demonstrate knowledge of the following amongst states using theories in international subject areas: relations such as realism, liberalism, constructivism, non-Western theories and a) International relations theory many others.

1. Understanding the practice of international studies amongst different professions like the Foreign Service Officers (FSO);

2. Understanding institutions that conduct diplomacy such as the United Nations (UN), Association of Southeast Asian Nations b) Diplomacy and Foreign Policy (ASEAN) and the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA);

3. Understanding the different factors such as domestic politics that influence foreign policy.

1. Understanding public international law that governs the relations amongst states.

2. Understanding the different sources of international law such as treaties and c) Public International Law and customary law. International Humanitarian Law

3. Understanding the Geneva conventions that regulate the use of lethal force during times of war.

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1. Interdisciplinary and international approach to d) International Development Studies development using framework from disciplines like economics, sociology, etc. e) World History 1. Studying the different events of world history

1. Understanding the different religions and f) Religions and Philosophies of the world philosophical traditions of the world and how they contribute to international studies. 1. Understanding the different cultural societies g) World Cultures of the world.

1. A study of international organizations, both h) International organizations government and non-government 1. Demonstrate the role of a team player in international studies projects; 7. Effectively function and assimilate within a collaborative framework in 2. Actively participate in collaborative multi-disciplinary teams and task forces. discussions and deliberations on relevant issues concerning international studies

1. Present design proposals through oral and visual communication formats that are both listener and reader friendly, using appropriate 8. Convey and communicate effectively technologies that would encourage audience through visual, oral, written, and virtual support and participation; communication, whether interpersonally,

through the mass media, or through 2. Apply research knowledge in field data electronic means or advanced ICT gathering as well as interpersonal skills in technologies. communicating and dealing with client- respondents.

1. Create research designs or proposals for international studies that are sensitive to environmental, multi-cultural, gender and 9. Exhibit sensitivity and understanding of other social issues; various cultural, gender, social, and

environmental issues and advocacies. 2. Collaborate with other nationalities involved in international studies while recognizing diversity in terms of culture, gender, etc.

10. Recognize the need to engage in a. Participate in different activities relevant to lifelong learning. international studies that provide professional

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growth and personal development.

4. Curriculum Description

a. General Education (GE) courses: These courses provide a strong liberal arts foundation which will equip BIS graduates with a basis for critical thinking abilities and values formed from other methods and theories of other disciplines. The GE courses in the curriculum total 30 units, 27 units as required by CHED, and 3 units required by the unit. There are three electives.

b. Content courses: These courses comprise the basic competencies required for the professional and academic fields of International Relations.

5. Curriculum

First Year, First Semester: CHED General Education

Course Code Subject Units (21) Prerequisites CHED - Understanding of the Self 3 N/A CHED - Purposive Communication 3 N/A CHED - Ethics 3 N/A CHED - Art Appreciation 3 N/A CHED - Readings in Philippine History 3 N/A CHED - Life and Works of Jose Rizal 3 N/A CHED - Mathematics in the Modern World 3 N/A

First Year, Second Semester: International Studies Preparatory Courses

Course Code Subject Units (21) Prerequisites IS 1201 The Profession and Study of International 3 N/A Studies IS 1202 Non-Western Theories and Concepts in IR 3 N/A IS 1203.1 Fundamentals and Ethics of International 3 N/A Relations Research IS 1203.2 Survey of Qualitative Research in IR 3 N/A IS 1203.3 Survey of Quantitative Research in IR 3 N/A English Academic Writing in English 3 N/A CHED - Science, Technology and Society 3 N/A

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Second Year, First Semester: Basics and Subfields of the “International”

Course Code Subject Units (21) Prerequisites IS 2102 Global South and Postcolonial IR 3 IS 1201, IS 1202 IS 2101 Western Theories of IR: Methodological 3 IS 1201 Debates IS 2106 International Security: Traditional and Human 3 IS 1201, IS Security 1202 IS 2108 International Political Economy 3 IS 1201, IS 1202 IS 2105 Foreign Policy Analysis 3 IS 1201, IS 1203.1, IS 1203.2, IS 1203.3 CHED - Contemporary World 3 N/A CHED - Elective 1 3 N/A

Second Year, Second Semester: Contextualizing International Studies

Course Code Subject Units (18) Prerequisites IS 2202 IR in Southeast Asia 3 IS 2102 IS 2201 Reflexivism in IR 3 IS 2101 IS 2204 International Humanitarian Law and Human 3 IS 2106 Rights IS 2205 Philippine Foreign Policy 3 IS 2105 CHED - Elective 2 3 CHED - Elective 3 3

Third Year, First Semester: The Eastern Influence on the World and Thesis Proposal

Course Code Subject Units (15) Prerequisites IS 2203 Thesis 1.4: Thesis Proposal Defense 3 IS 2105, IS 2101, IS 2102, IS 2103, IS 2108, English IS 3101.1 Key Thinkers in Oriental Philosophy of IR 3 N/A IS 3102.2 Religion and International Relations 3 IS 2201, IS 2202

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IS 3102.3 Civilizational IR 3 IS 2201, IS 2202 IS 3107 Seminar on Current Issues in International 3 IS 2201, IS Studies 2202

Third Year, Second Semester: The Western Influence on the World

Course Code Subject Units (15) Prerequisites IS 3203 Thesis 2.4: Thesis Writing 3 IS 3103 IS 3201.1 Modernity, Modernism and Modernization in 3 IS 3102.1/IS the International System 3102.2, IS 2201 IS 3201.2 Industrial Age, Capitalism and Globalization 3 IS 3102.1/IS 3102.2, IS 2201 IS 3201.3 Nationalism and Nation-States in IR 3 IS 3102.1/IS 3102.2, IS 2201 IS 3201.4 Dialectic, Materialist and Marxist Theorizing in 3 IS 3102.1/IS International Relations 3102.2, IS 2201

Summer

Course Code Subject Units (3) IS 3305 Internship 3 Units Third year standing

Fourth Year, First Semester: Thematic Approaches to International Studies

Course Code Subject Units (15) Prerequisites IS 4103 Thesis 3.4: Final Defense 3 IS 3203 IS 4106.1 The Anthropocene and Global Environmental 3 IS 2106, Issues Fourth Year Standing IS 4106.2 International Development Studies 3 IS 2106, Fourth Year Standing IS 4106.3 Gendering International Relations 3 IS 2106, Fourth Year

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Standing IS 4106. 4 Terrorism and Transnational Crimes 3 IS 2106, Fourth Year Standing

Fourth Year, Second Semester: IR Praxis in Preparation for Career Development

Course Code Subject Units (18) Prerequisite IS 4203 Thesis 4.4: Academic Publishing Processes 3 IS 4103 IS 4205.1 Diplomacy 3 IS 2205, Fourth year standing IS 4204 Public International Law 3 IS 2204, Fourth year standing IS 4205.2 Consular Practices 3 IS 3305, Fourth year standing IS 4209 International and Regional Organizations 3 IS 3305, Fourth year standing

5.1 List of Core Courses, Major Subjects, and Electives

48 units (core) + 48 units (major) + 12 units (electives) + 36 units (CHED) = 144 units

16 Major Subjects (48 units) 16 Core Courses (48 units) 4 Electives (12 units) Global South and Postcolonial The Profession and Study of Seminar on Current Issues in IR International Studies International Studies International Security: Western Theories of IR: International Humanitarian Traditional and Human Methodological Debates Law and Human Rights Security International Political Non-Western Theories and The Anthropocene and Global Economy Concepts in IR Environmental Issues Foreign Policy Analysis IR in Southeast Asia Gendering International Relations Civilizational IR Reflexivism in IR 12 CHED Subjects (36 units) Industrial Age, Capitalism and Religion and International CHED - Understanding of the Globalization Relations Self Dialectic, Materialist and Key Thinkers in Oriental CHED - Purposive Marxist Theorizing in Philosophy of IR Communication International Relations International Development Philippine Foreign Policy CHED - Ethics

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Studies Terrorism and Transnational Modernity, Modernism and CHED - Art Appreciation Crimes Modernization in the International System Diplomacy Nationalism and Nation-States CHED - Readings in in IR Philippine History Public International Law Fundamentals and Ethics of CHED - Life and Works of International Relations Jose Rizal Research Consular Practices Thesis 1.4: Thesis Proposal CHED - Mathematics in the Defense Modern World International and Regional Thesis 2.4: Thesis Writing CHED - Science, Technology Organizations and Society Academic Writing in English Thesis 3.4: Final Defense CHED - Contemporary World Survey of Qualitative Thesis 4.4: Academic CHED - Elective 1 Research in IR Publishing Processes Survey of Quantitative Internship CHED - Elective 2 Research in IR CHED - Elective 3

The core courses represent the centrality of the program that focuses on the sound indigeneity of the very idea of the “International,” Euro-American IR in general, and Global South IR in particular. Major subjects are different themes, perspectives and approaches to enrich students’ study program. Electives provide supplemental enrichment to diversify the acquisition of knowledge in IR. The CHED courses are required by the state.

5.2 Components Program of Study Bachelor of International Studies

a. General Education 30 units Understanding of the Self 3 units Purposive Communication 3 units Ethics 3 units Art Appreciation 3 units Readings in Philippine History 3 units Life and Works of Jose Rizal 3 units Mathematics in the Modern World 3 units Contemporary World 3 units Science, Technology and Society 3 units

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*Academic Writing in English 3 units *Additional Requirement mandated by the managing unit.

a. Content Courses 105 units The Profession and Study of International Studies 3 units Western Theories of IR: Methodological Debates 3 units Reflexivism in IR 3 units Non-Western Theories and Concepts in IR 3 units Global South and Postcolonial IR 3 units IR in Southeast Asia 3 units Key Thinkers in Oriental Philosophy of IR 3 units Religion and International Relations 3 units Civilizational IR 3 units Modernity, Modernism and Modernization in the International System 3 units Industrial Age, Capitalism and Globalization 3 units Nationalism and Nation-States in IR 3 units Dialectic, Materialist and Marxist Theorizing in IR 3 units Diplomacy 3 units Public International Law 3 units Consular Practices 3 units International and Regional Organizations 3 units International Security: Traditional and Human Security 3 units International Development Studies 3 units International Political Economy 3 units Foreign Policy Analysis 3 units Philippine Foreign Policy 3 units International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights 3 units The Anthropocene and Global Environmental Issues 3 units Gendering International Relations 3 units Terrorism and Transnational Crimes 3 units

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Fundamentals and Ethics of Research 3 units Survey of Qualitative Research in IR 3 units Survey of Quantitative Research in IR 3 units Thesis 1.4: Thesis Proposal Defense 3 units Thesis 2.4: Thesis Writing 3 units Thesis 3.4: Final Defense 3 units Thesis 4.4: Academic Publishing Processes 3 units Seminar on Current Issues in International Studies 3 units Internship 3 units

b. Elective Courses 9 units Elective 1 3 units Elective 2 3 units Elective 3 3 units

c. Total Units of the Curriculum 144 units

CONTENT COURSES

1. International Studies Preparatory Courses 18 units The Profession and Study of International Studies 3 units Non-Western Theories and Concepts in IR 3 units Fundamentals and Ethics of International Relations Research 3 units Survey of Qualitative Research in IR 3 units Survey of Quantitative Research in IR 3 units Academic Writing in English 3 units

2. Basics and Subfields of the “International” 15 units Global South and Postcolonial IR 3 units Western Theories of IR: Methodological Debates 3 units International Security: Traditional and Human Security 3 units International Political Economy 3 units

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Foreign Policy Analysis 3 units

3. Contextualizing International Studies 12 units IR in Southeast Asia 3 units Reflexivism in IR 3 units International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights 3 units Philippine Foreign Policy 3 units

4. The Eastern Influence on the World and Thesis Proposal 15 units Thesis 1.4: Thesis Proposal Defense 3 units Key Thinkers in Oriental Philosophy of IR 3 units Religion and International Relations 3 units Civilizational IR 3 units

Seminar on Current Issues in International Studies 3 units

5. The Western Influence on the World 15 units Thesis 2.5: Thesis Writing 3 units Modernity, Modernism and Modernization in the International System 3 units Industrial Age, Capitalism and Globalization 3 units Nationalism and Nation-States in IR 3 units Dialectic, Materialist and Marxist Theorizing in IR 3 units

6. Summer 3 units Internship 3 units

7. Thematic Approaches to International Studies 15 units Thesis 3.4: Final Defense 3 units The Anthropocene and Global Environmental Issues 3 units International Development Studies 3 units Gendering International Relations 3 units Terrorism and Transnational Crimes 3 units

8. IR Praxis in Preparation for Career Development 15 units

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Thesis 4.4: Academic Publishing Processes 3 units Diplomacy 3 units Public International Law 3 units Consular Practices 3 units International and Regional Organizations 3 units

CHED ELECTIVE COURSES 9 units Elective 1 3 units Elective 2 3 units Elective 3 3 units

5.4 Curriculum Map

Legend

CG 1. identify, analyze and propose solutions to global and international issues CG 2. formulate and utilize concepts, theories and paradigms in research on the ‘international’ CG 3. integrate theories, current issues, and philosophies from the various disciplines in understanding global and international issues CG 4. demonstrate knowledge of international and regional histories, cultures, societies, politics and current affairs. CG 5. exhibit sensitivity to cultural, social and environmental issues and advocacies

Course CG 1 CG 2 CG 3 CG 4 CG 5 The Profession and Study of International Studies x x x x x

Western Theories of IR: Methodological Debates x x x x x

Reflexivism in IR x x x x x

Non-Western Theories and Concepts in IR x x x x x

Global South and Postcolonial IR x x x x x

IR in Southeast Asia x x x x x

Key Thinkers in Oriental Philosophy of IR x x x x x

Religion and International Relations x x x x x

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Civilizational IR x x x x x

Modernity, Modernism and Modernization in the x x x x x International System

Industrial Age, Capitalism and Globalization x x x x x

Nationalism and Nation-States in IR x x x x x

Dialectic, Materialist and Marxist Theorizing in IR x x x x x

Diplomacy x x x x x

Public International Law x x x x x

Consular Practices x x x x x

International and Regional Organizations x x x x x

International Security: Traditional and Human Security x x x x x

International Development Studies x x x x x

International Political Economy x x x x x

Foreign Policy Analysis x x x x x

Philippine Foreign Policy x x x x x

International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights x x x x x

The Anthropocene and Global Environmental Issues x x x x x

Gendering International Relations x x x x x

Terrorism and Transnational Crimes x x x x x

Fundamentals and Ethics of Research in IR x x x x x

Survey of Qualitative Research in IR x x x x x

Survey of Quantitative Research in IR x x x x x

Thesis 1.4: Thesis Proposal Defense x x x x x

Thesis 2.4: Thesis Writing x x x x x

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Thesis 3.4: Final Defense x x x x x

Thesis 4.5: Academic Publishing Processes x x x x x

Academic Writing in English Seminar on Current Issues in International Studies x x x x x

Internship x x x x x

5.5 Means of Curriculum Delivery

A. Curriculum standards are intended to be flexible rather than restrictive. These standards provide a general framework within which each institution should design and develop curriculum that is suitable to the institutions own particular needs, resources and appropriate to the community and regional environment.

B. Curriculum content should be carefully selected on the basis of relevance to the subject area and optimum use of time and resources.

C. There should be periodic reviews of the curriculum to avoid obsolescence.

D. Students must be provided with course syllabus at the beginning of each term. Students should also be informed of their class standing on a regular basis.

E. Readings and other reference materials should be selected on this basis of acceptable criteria determined by the HEI and should not be more than 5 years old, except for classic texts. The creative use of other instructional materials and strategies is encouraged.

F. A teacher-student ratio of maximum 1-45 should be maintained.

G. Teaching methods and techniques must be designed to provide a quality teaching, learning and research environment which will nurture the creativity and uniqueness of the students while encouraging them to be sensitive and responsive to current political, cultural, social and environmental issues.

5.6 Sample Syllabus for All Courses

Course Title Seminar on Current Issues in International Studies

Course Description This course introduces the students to basic concepts of Global IR, the mechanisms of power behind the structure and discourse of the field of International Relations, and the history of contributions and conceptualizations of the non-West in the literature.

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Course Code: IS 3107

Course Prerequisites: IS 2201, IS 2202

Credit Units: 3

Course Outcomes:

ILO 1: identify, analyze and propose solutions to global and international issues ILO 2: formulate and utilize concepts, theories and paradigms in research on the ‘international’ ILO 3: integrate theories, current issues, and philosophies from various disciplines in understanding global and international issues ILO 4: demonstrate knowledge of international and regional histories, cultures, societies, politics and current affairs. ILO 5: exhibit sensitivity to cultural, social and environmental issues and advocacies

Topic ILO Outcomes Based Teaching and No. of Assessment Learning Weeks Activities Module 1 – Introduction to ILO 4 Assessment 1.0: Reflection Lecture 2 the Middle East and Islam Paper on Previous Discussion ILO 5 Knowledge of the Middle Student A. The geographical and East and Islam Presentation political context of the Middle East Assessment 1.1: Determine geographical and historical B. Islam from a historical features of the Middle East perspective and Islam that could influence current events. Module 2 – The Middle East ILO 2 Assessment 2.0: Think Lecture 4 and Islam in International Piece on comparing Western Discussion Relations Theory ILO 3 views and theories of the Student International with the Presentation A. The Muslim Narrative of ILO 4 content of the module. the International ILO 5 Assessment 2.1: Think B. Religion and Secular Piece on the development of (Western) Epistemology - secularization Revealed vs. Rational Thought

C. Middle East as Area Study in IR

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D. Agents and Agency in the Middle East

Midterm Exam ILO 1 Written and Oral exam 1 ILO 2 ILO 3 ILO 4 ILO 5 Module 3 – The State and Assessment 3.0 – Reports Lecture 4 Civilization in the Middle on various iterations of Discussion East ILO 1 sovereignty and Student sovereignty-related issues in Presentation A. Statecrafting a Muslim ILO 2 the Middle East Civilization ILO 3 Assessment 3.1 – Think B. Sovereignty in the regional piece on the role of the system ILO 4 colonial era and modernizing forces on the C. Sovereignty in the Middle ILO 5 existing forms of East sovereignty in the region

D. Nation State in the Region Assessment 3.2 – A comparative essay on statecraft in Muslim Civilization and the Westphalian state Module 4 – Current events ILO 1 Assessment 4.0 – Reports Lecture 4 and Geopolitics in Middle on current events Discussion Eastern IR ILO 2 Student Assessment 4.1 – Essay Presentation A. Iranian IR ILO 3 using various theories to explain current events B. The Israel-Palestine ILO 4 Conflict Assessment 4.2 – Debate on ILO 5 points of view in current C. The Arab Spring and events Demoractic Expression

Final Exam ILO 1 1 ILO 2 ILO 3 ILO 4 ILO 5

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Course Requirements Think Pieces 20% Essays and Reflection Papers 30% Exams 30% Reports 10% Class Participation 10%

References

Abdelkader, Deina. (2016). Democracy and Secularism: The Binary Divide between Faith and Reason. In: Deina Abdelkader, Nassef Manabilang Adiong, and Raffaele Mauriello, eds., Islam and International Relations: Contributions to Theory and Practice. Hampshire (UK) and New York (USA): Palgrave Macmillan, pp. 124-154.

Acharya, A. (2014). Global International Relations and Regional Worlds: A New Agenda for International Studies. International Studies Quarterly, 58, pp. 647–659.

Adiong, Nassef M. (2016). Part III: Contemporary Muslim Insights on Muslim Governance and International Relations. In: Deina Abdelkader, Nassef Manabilang Adiong, and Raffaele Mauriello, eds., Islam and International Relations: Contributions to Theory and Practice. Hampshire (UK) and New York (USA): Palgrave Macmillan, pp. 155-164.

Adiong, Nassef M. (2016). Muslim Agents of Statecrafting a Civilization. Delaware, USA: Amazon’s CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, pp. 1-58.

Adiong, Nassef M. (2013). Introduction: International Relations and Islam. In: Adiong, Nassef M., ed., International Relations and Islam: Diverse Perspectives. Newcastle upon Tyne, UK: Cambridge Scholars Publishing, pp. 1-7.

Adiong, Nassef M. (2013). Accommodating Islam into IR: The Case on “Nation-State”. In: Adiong, Nassef M., ed., International Relations and Islam: Diverse Perspectives. Newcastle upon Tyne, UK: Cambridge Scholars Publishing, pp. 139-144.

Adiong, Nassef M. (2009). The Palestinian Refugee Question: A Constitutive Constructivist Interpretation. Alternatives: Turkish Journal of International Relations, 8(4), pp. 45-61.

Adiong, Nassef M. (2008). Document Analysis of “A History of Medieval Islam” by J.J. Saunders. München, Germany: GRIN Publishing GmbH, pp. 1-8.

Adiong, Nassef M. (2008). The Historical Emergence of the Main Forms of Actors in the Middle East and North Africa Regions. München, Germany: GRIN Publishing GmbH, pp. 1-8.

Altunışık, Meliha B. (2014). Rentier State Theory and the Arab Uprisings: An Appraisal. Uluslararası İlişkiler, 11(42), pp. 75-91.

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Arnakim, Lili Yulyadi. (2016). Islamic Norms and Values in International Relations and their Reinterpretation in AKP-Governed Turkey. In: Deina Abdelkader, Nassef Manabilang Adiong, and Raffaele Mauriello, eds., Islam and International Relations: Contributions to Theory and Practice. Hampshire (UK) and New York (USA): Palgrave Macmillan, pp. 32-49.

Duman, Gökhan. (2013). Islam and Democracy: Arab Spring and the Turkish Experience. In: Adiong, Nassef M., ed., International Relations and Islam: Diverse Perspectives. Newcastle upon Tyne, UK: Cambridge Scholars Publishing, pp. 1-7.

Eleftheriadou, Marina and Sotiris Roussos. (forthcoming). Islamic State’s notion of ‘mobile’ Sovereignty/Territoriality in a Postsecular Perspective. In: Nassef Manabilang Adiong, Deina Abdelkader, and Raffaele Mauriello, eds., Islam in International Affairs: Politics and Paradigms. London and New York: Routledge.

Hinnebusch, Raymond. (2003). Identity and sovereignty in the regional system. In: Raymond Hinnebusch, The International Politics of the Middle East. Manchester and New York: Manchester University Press, pp. 54-72.

Jones, Toby Craig. (2012). America, Oil, and War in the Middle East. Journal of American History, 99(1), pp. 208-218.

Teti, Andrea. (2007). Bridging the Gap: IR, Middle East Studies and the Disciplinary Politics of the Area Studies Controversy. European Journal of International Relations, 13(1), pp. 117-145.

Mauriello, Raffaele and Seyed Mohammad Marandi. (2016). Oppressors and Oppressed Reconsidered: A Shi‘itologic Perspective on the Islamic Republic of Iran and Hezbollah’s Outlook on International Relations. In: Deina Abdelkader, Nassef Manabilang Adiong, and Raffaele Mauriello, eds., Islam and International Relations: Contributions to Theory and Practice. Hampshire (UK) and New York (USA): Palgrave Macmillan, pp. 50-72.

6. Benchmarking Globally and Domestically

Benchmarking of proposed PUP-CPSPA Bachelor of International Studies (BIS) to other similar or related programs domestically and internationally. The program’s content is flexible and enjoined by academic freedom with no intervening CHED Memorandum Order. The Philippine International Studies Organization (PHISO.org) is willing to assist in carrying out and developing the scholarship of BIS. Below are the overall 26 related undergraduate programs1 offered in the country:

Northern Philippines (Luzon) 1. BA in International Studies, Major in American Studies, Chinese Studies, European Studies or Japanese Studies, De La Salle University, Manila

1 See: https://phiso.org/linkages/national-linkages/degree-programs/

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2. BA in Diplomacy and International Relations with specialization in East and Southeast Asian Studies, Ateneo de Manila University 3. BA in International Studies, Miriam College, Manila 4. BA in Foreign Service, Philippine Women’s University, Manila 5. BA in Foreign Service major in Diplomacy or International Trade, College of International Relations, Lyceum of the Philippines University, Manila 6. BA in Consular and Diplomatic Affairs, De La Salle – College of Saint Benilde, Manila 7. BA in International Studies, University of the East, Manila 8. BA in International Studies, Far Eastern University, Manila 9. BA in Political Science major in International Relations, St. Scholastica’s College, Manila 10. BA in Foreign Service, New Era University, Quezon City 11. BA in International Studies, College of the Holy Spirit Manila 12. BS in International Studies, Cavite State University, Municipality of Indang 13. BA in Philosophy major in Foreign Service and International Relations, Ateneo de Naga University, Camarines Sur 14. BA in International Studies major in Tourism, San Beda College–Alabang, Muntinlupa

Central Philippines (Visayas) 15. BA in International Studies, University of San Jose – Recoletos, Cebu City 16. Bachelor of Political Science major in International Relations and Foreign Service, University of San Carlos, Cebu City 17. BA in International Studies major in American Studies, Asian Studies or European Studies, Cebu Doctor’s University 18. BS in Foreign Service, University of San Agustin, Iloilo City

Southern Philippines (Mindanao) 19. BA in International Studies (Asian or American Studies), Ateneo de Davao University 20. BA major in International Studies, Xavier University – Ateneo de Cagayan 21. BS in International Relations, Mindanao State University, Marawi City 22. BA in International Studies, Ateneo de Zamboanga University 23. BA in International Studies, Liceo de Cagayan University 24. BS in International Relations, Institute of Middle East and Asian Studies, University of Southern Mindanao, Cotabato City 25. BS in International Studies (Japanese Studies), Mindanao Kokusai Daigaku, Davao City 26. BS in Diplomacy and IR, RC-Al Khwarizmi International College, Marawi

Here are the top undergraduate programs on International Studies or International Relations worldwide ranked by 2018 The Higher Education or THE World University Rankings2, 2017 QS World University Rankings3, and 2018 Foreign Policy4 magazine in collaboration with the Teaching, Research, and International Policy (TRIP) project at the College of William & Mary.

2 See: https://www.timeshighereducation.com/world-university-rankings 3 See: https://www.topuniversities.com/university-rankings-articles/university-subject-rankings/top-universities- politics-international-studies-2017 4 See: http://foreignpolicy.com/2018/02/20/top-fifty-schools-international-relations-foreign-policy/

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THE World QS World Foreign Policy & TRIP University Rankings University Rankings (US universities only) 1. University of Oxford 1. Harvard University 1. Harvard University 2. Harvard University 2. University of Oxford 2. Princeton University 3. Massachusetts Institute of 3. London School of 3. Stanford University Technology Economics and Political 4. Georgetown University 4. Stanford University Science 5. Columbia University 5. Princeton University 4. Sciences Po Paris 6. Yale University 6. University of Cambridge 5. University of Cambridge 7. University of Chicago 7. University of Chicago 6. Australian National 8. George Washington 8. Yale University University University 9. University of Michigan 7. Yale University 9. American University 10. London School of 8. Princeton University 10. University of California, Economics and Political 9. University of California, Berkeley Science Berkeley 10. Columbia University THE Asia QS Asia Not Applicable University Rankings University Rankings 1. National University of 1. National University of Singapore Singapore 2. Peking University 2. University of Tokyo 3. Tsinghua University 3. Peking University 4. University of Tokyo 4. Seoul National University 5. Nanyang Technological 5. University of Hong Kong University 6. Tsinghua University 6. Chinese University of 7. Fudan University Hong Kong 8. Korea University 7. Kyoto University 9. National Taiwan 8. Seoul National University University 9. Sungkyunkwan University 10. City University of Hong 10. Fudan University Kong

The proposed PUP-CPSPA Bachelor of International Studies is benchmarked with the undergraduate programs of Harvard University (USA), University of Oxford (Europe), National University of Singapore (Asia), and De La Salle University (Philippines). Despite of DLSU exclusion from the THE and QS world rankings, it is the only International Studies program assessed by ASEAN University Network Quality Assurance5 in the entire country. Overview of each program from those four representative universities across the world is directly extracted from their respective websites.

Harvard University’s Department of Government’s undergraduate program concentrating on International Relations (as model of study) https://gov.harvard.edu/concentration-requirements

5 See: http://www.dlsu.edu.ph/offices/qao/assessment-and-accreditation.asp

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As stated in their website: “International Relations encompasses not only the study of interstate relationships, but the interaction of states with (and within) markets, international organizations, and with non-state actors. The study of international relations encompasses the provision of security, peace, war, and a range of international and transnational conflict behaviors. It also encompasses international economic relationships, globalization, and the political and social causes and consequences of world-wide market integration. International Relations also deals with the study of international law and institutions as instruments for ordering international life.

Students could begin with Gov 40 (International Conflict and Cooperation) to provide historical and analytical overviews of the study of international politics. From there, students could think about a more specialized focus in international conflict (Gov 1732, The Origins of Modern Wars), international law (Gov 1740, International Law), or international political economy (Gov 1780, International Political Economy) -- or take all three to provide a broad general background in international politics. If the student wished to focus on, say, terrorism, s/he might consider a comparative course on Islam or the Middle East (Gov 1207, Comparative Politics of the Middle East).”

University of Oxford’s Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE) undergraduate program https://www.ox.ac.uk/admissions/undergraduate/courses-listing/philosophy-politics-and- economics?wssl=1

From the website: “PPE brings together some of the most important approaches to understanding the world around us, developing skills useful for a whole range of careers and activities. PPE students have the opportunity to study a curriculum with a balance of breadth and depth, and consciously kept at the cutting-edge. It encompasses specialist and technical training in economics, philosophy, and social science, together with truly global coverage and in-depth study of increasingly diverse social and political ideas and history.

The Oxford PPE degree requires and develops in students an exceptional ability to grasp, analyse, and evaluate essential information rapidly. This ability is honed within Oxford’s famous tutorial system, which continues to offer students the wonderful opportunity to discuss their ideas with scholars of the highest calibre. Students explore and challenge new ideas and research in a degree pioneered at Oxford and catered to by its specialised structure of tutorials, classes, and lectures.

PPE is a highly flexible degree which allows you to shape your own path through it: you may choose to specialise in two branches at the end of the first year, or continue with all three. You can also explore a wide variety of disciplines under the overarching headings of Philosophy, Politics, and Economics - for example, you can specialise in Sociology or International Relations by choosing the relevant Politics options.”

National University of Singapore’s Global Studies undergraduate program http://www.fas.nus.edu.sg/globalstudies/undergraduate/why-global-studies.html

Extracted from their webpage: “The Global Studies curriculum has an explicit focus on problem- based learning. Both the exposure module (GL1101E) and the fourth-year seminars, compulsory for Honours students, are organised around issues rather than fields of study. In the Honours-level

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‘Task Force’ students investigate and propose a response to a single major policy problem of the day. Such problem-based learning cultivates practical skills in thinking about important world issues, designing policy responses, and working as part of a team.

Global Studies majors also develop expertise in a particular part of the world. Students are required to read a set of modules in a region of their choosing. Students also take at least two years of language study, which should complement the regional expertise. Through overseas exchange programmes, Global Studies majors can further gain experience in the regions that interest them. A degree in Global Studies prepares students for careers in a variety of fields. Global Studies majors learn critical thinking skills that are important in many careers.

The cross-disciplinary nature of the Global Studies major equips students with a variety of analytic tools and the ability to approach current global problems creatively. The regional focus and emphasis on language training ensures that students are trained to apply those tools to concrete problems in specific parts of the world. Finally, the Global Studies major encourages students to adopt a cosmopolitan sensibility toward global problems. The skills gained in Global Studies can be helpful for careers in diplomacy, civil service, international business, law, social enterprise, education, and other exciting fields.”

De La Salle University’s International Studies undergraduate programs focusing on American, European, Japanese and Chinese studies http://www.dlsu.edu.ph/academics/colleges/cla/isd/default.asp

Webpage: “The International Studies Department (ISD) is an independent social science department committed to a multidisciplinary approach in the study of human interactions across national borders, inter-cultural relations, and the emerging global society. The ISD encourages the study of international relations, international organizations, inter-cultural interactions, area studies, and the process of globalization and its effect on the various national societies around the world. The department promotes awareness of international affairs, and inter-cultural understanding through research, instructional, and outreach activities. Graduates of the degree programs are expected to be knowledgeable in international affairs and competent in participating in various types of exchanges, agreements, and ventures between governments, cultural and business organizations, and academic institutions.”

Legends of the Table on benchmarking BIS courses with selected programs:

Harvard – means Harvard University / Oxford – means University of Oxford NUS – means National University of Singapore / DLSU – means De La Salle University

1.1 – means 1st year, 1st semester / 1.2 – means 1st year, 2nd semester 2.1 – means 2nd year, 1st semester / 2.2 – means 2nd year, 2nd semester 3.1 – means 3rd year, 1st semester / 3.2 – means 3rd year, 2nd semester 4.1 – means 4th year, 1st semester / 4.2 – means 4th year, 2nd semester

Yes – means there is an equivalent course / None – means there is no equivalent course

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PUP-CPSPA-BIS 144-unit or 48 courses Harvard Oxford NUS DLSU 1.1 CHED - Understanding of the Self None None None Yes 1.1 CHED - Purposive Communication None None None Yes 1.1 CHED - Ethics Yes Yes None Yes 1.1 CHED - Art Appreciation None None None Yes 1.1 CHED - Readings in Philippine History None None None Yes 1.1 CHED - Life and Works of Jose Rizal None None None Yes 1.1 CHED - Mathematics in the Modern World Yes None None Yes 1.2 The Profession and Study of International Studies None None None Yes 1.2 Non-Western Theories and Concepts in IR None Yes Yes None 1.2 Fundamentals and Ethics of IR Research Yes Yes Yes Yes 1.2 Survey of Qualitative Research in IR Yes Yes Yes None 1.2 Survey of Quantitative Research in IR Yes Yes Yes None 1.2 Academic Writing in English None None None Yes 1.2 CHED - Science, Technology and Society None None None Yes 2.1 Global South and Postcolonial IR None Yes Yes None 2.1 Western Theories of IR: Methodological Debates Yes Yes Yes Yes 2.1 International Security: Traditional and Human Security Yes Yes Yes Yes 2.1 International Political Economy Yes Yes Yes Yes 2.1 Foreign Policy Analysis Yes Yes Yes Yes 2.1 CHED - Contemporary World Yes None None Yes 2.1 CHED - Elective 1 Yes None Yes Yes 2.2 IR in Southeast Asia None None Yes None 2.2 Reflexivism in IR Yes Yes Yes None 2.2 International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights Yes Yes Yes None 2.2 Philippine Foreign Policy None None None Yes 2.2 CHED - Elective 2 Yes None Yes Yes 2.2 CHED - Elective 3 Yes None Yes Yes 3.1 Thesis 1.4: Thesis Proposal Defense Yes Yes Yes Yes 3.1 Key Thinkers in Oriental Philosophy of IR Yes Yes Yes None 3.1 Religion and International Relations None Yes Yes None 3.1 Civilizational IR None Yes Yes None 3.1 Seminar on Current Issues in International Studies None None None Yes 3.2 Thesis 2.4: Thesis Writing Yes Yes Yes None 3.2 Modernity, Modernism & Modernization in the International System Yes Yes Yes None 3.2 Industrial Age, Capitalism and Globalization Yes Yes Yes None 3.2 Nationalism and Nation-States in IR Yes Yes Yes None 3.2 Dialectic, Materialist & Marxist Theorizing in IR Yes Yes Yes None Internship (3 units) Yes Yes Yes Yes 4.1 Thesis 3.4: Final Defense Yes Yes Yes Yes 4.1 The Anthropocene and Global Environmental Issues Yes Yes Yes None 4.1 International Development Studies Yes Yes Yes Yes 4.1 Gendering International Relations None Yes Yes None 4.1 Terrorism and Transnational Crimes Yes Yes Yes None

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4.2 Thesis 4.4: Academic Publishing Processes Yes Yes Yes None 4.2 Diplomacy None None None Yes 4.2 Public International Law Yes Yes Yes Yes 4.2 Consular Practices None None None Yes 4.2 International and Regional Organizations None None None Yes (48 courses) Total number of equivalent courses for: 29 29 32 29

Scholars and teachers who can handle the courses are:

Core Faculty Members Peripheral Faculty Members

*Nassef Manabilang Adiong, PhD Antonius C. Umali 2018 Professorial Chair, PUP Manila Associate Professor, PUP Manila Special Lecturer, PUP Manila Assistant Professor, UP Diliman Jean Paul G. Martirez https://nassef.info/ Assistant Professor, PUP Manila

Erickson D. Calata Elmer M. Soriano Instructor, PUP Manila https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Erickson_C Assistant Professor, PUP Manila

alata Fidel L. Esteban

*Frances Antoinette C. Cruz Assistant Professor, PUP Manila

Assistant Professor, UP Diliman https://up- Paulo Benedicto C. Villar diliman.academia.edu/FrancesAntoinetteCruz Instructor, PUP Manila

*Henelito A. Sevilla Jr., PhD Part-time lecturers: Assistant Professor, UP Diliman http://ac.upd.edu.ph/index.php/regular- Camille Patricia Villa faculty/130-dr-henelito-a-sevilla MA candidate, UP Diliman

To be invited: Emy Ruth Gianan

Patrick Dave Q. Bugarin MA candidate, UP Diliman

PhD candidate in Asia Pacific Studies National Chengchi University, Taiwan JM Lanuza

MA holder, UP Diliman Jerick Herrera MA in International Relations, Ryan Aguinaldo Deakin University, Australia

*The MoA on faculty exchange is presently under legal review between PUP and UP Diliman.

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