CENTRO ESCOLAR UNIVERSITY Manila * Makati * Malolos DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SCIENCES SYLLABUS

COSSCI 12
Subject Code

Soc Sci 12
Subject Title

Principles of Economics, Taxation and Land Reform with Cooperatives

Descriptive Title

3
Unit (s)

3
Hour (s) / Week

Course Description :

A three unit course that deals with the study of the Principles of Economics, Taxation, Land and Agrarian Reform and Cooperatives. It focuses on the application of the concepts of Economic principles to maximize utilization of limited resources for the production of goods and services in order to satisfy mans unlimited wants. The course also relates the fundamental principles of Economics, Taxation, Agrarian Reforms and Cooperatives and its application to the improvement of mans quality of life. Prerequisites General Objectives : None : Upon the completion of the course the students are expected to:

1. Demonstrate knowledge, skills and positive attitudes to the concepts and principles of Economics as applied to real life situations; 2. Identify and differentiate the components or divisions of Economics. 3. Manifest understanding of the fundamental principles of Economics and relate them to current economic problems and issues in the country. 4. Discuss the different support programs of the government in relation to redistribution of lands 5. Identify their roles and responsibilities in the achievement of the economic goals of the government, i.e. poverty alleviation, sustainable development and attainment of higher standard of living among its citizens. 6. Analyze the importance of taxation, its aspects, and classification. 7. Demonstrate the correct computation of income taxation 8. Apply the principles of cooperativism 9. Practice honesty and truthfulness in computing income taxation.

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SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES

COURSE CONTENT

TEACHING STRATEGIES

TIME ALLOTMENT 3 hours

EVALUATIVE MEASURES Case Analysis, Recitation Quizzes Reaction Paper Group Activity Grade

At the end of the chapter, the students are expected I. Introduction to Basic to: Economics - Lecture A. The Concept of Economics - Power Point 1. Discuss the relationship between economics 1. Definition of Economics Presentation and health 2. Fundamental / Basic Economic - Class Discussion Problem 2. Explain the importance of the discipline of Elements of Economics Economics and health to national development B. The Concept of Health - Lecture 3. Enumerate the different economic and health 1. Definition of Health - Group Discussion problems in the country 2. Determinants of Health - Film Viewing 3. Health System Models 4. Present probable solutions to address current 4. Health Resources economic problems. 5. Government Health Objectives 5. Find out how factors of health affect individuals in society. C. Essentials of Health and Discussion Economics Select group of structures 1. Epidemiology 2. Expenditures in Health Care Teach from among the Delivery System student 3. Access to Health Care Educate teachers and facilitators Manage teachers and students Group report

5 hours

Case study Graded recitation

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SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES 1. 2. Define Economics as a subject in social science Discuss the principles of Economics and show its conformity to real life cases and situations Determine the scientific process of resolving the economic issues and problems

COURSE CONTENT II. Introduction to: Principles and Concepts of Economics A. Relationship of Economics with other Social Science subjects B. Divisions of Economics 1. Microeconomics 2. Macroeconomics

TEACHING STRATEGIES Board work completing a puzzle of concepts and ideas about economics

TIME ALLOTMENT

EVALUATIVE MEASURES

2 hours

Graded Recitation Presentation of Reaction paper

3.

4. Use the scientific approaches in solving economic problems and other issues

- Operationalizing a group of students definition & emphasize human peaceful coC. Fundamental Institutions of the existence in society Present Economic System - A case study on an economic phenomena D. Using the scientific approaches in and how scientific solving economic problems. approach is employed 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. observation formulation of hypothesis testing the hypotheses making value judgments forming generalization conclusion application Film showing Documentary Films - eye witness - Phil 2000 - Pobreng Pinoy - Juan Tanga

2 hours

2 hours

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SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES At the end of the chapter, the students will be able to: 1. Broaden the students viewpoint on issues that actually exist in the economy. 2. Identify the available economic resources for the satisfaction of human wants and needs. 3. Motivate students to identify specific needs; to identify the available resources in the surroundings to satisfy their needs 4. Be able to match these resources with needs in the solution of specific economic problems. 5. To ask relevant economic questions / problems. 6. Recognize the need for analytical thinking in the discussion of the different economic problems.

COURSE CONTENT III. The Economic world A. Different Economic Systems B. Mans Economic Needs, Resources and Problems 1. Land a. Kinds & uses b. Labor c. Capital d. Entrepreneurial Ability e. Foreign Exchange C. *Four Fundamental Economic Questions / Problems 1. what to produce? 2. how to produce? 3. how much to produce? 4. for whom to produce?

TEACHING STRATEGIES Presenting a diagram of the various sectors and the flow of resources in the economy. Film showing on Recycling, Efficiency and Maximization of Vital Resources Reportorial activity on the use of Entrepreneurship in Third World Economics Graded recitation Case Study in Production Process to apply the specific objectives

TIME ALLOTMENT 3 hours

EVALUATIVE MEASURES Quizzes Graded Recitation

2 hours

2 hours Role playing manifesting the evaluation of human activities emphasizing womens role.

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SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES 1. Define demand and supply 2. Enumerate the determinants of demand and supply 3. Explain how demand and supply affect consumers and producers. 4. Discuss the role and importance of the price system. 5. Identify different types of market structure.

COURSE CONTENT IV. Basic Principles in Microeconomics A. Prices of Goods and Services 1.Law of Demand 2.Law of Supply 3.Law of Supply and Demand 4. Profit Maximization 5. Analysis and Criticisms of the Price System B. Production 1. Factors of Production 2. Law of Diminishing Returns 3. Cost of Production 4. Cost Minimization C. Market Structures 1.Perfect Competition 2.Monopolistic Competition 3.Oligopoly 4.Monopoly D. Factor Markets and Income Distribution 1. Factor Payments a. Wage b. Rent c. Interest d. Profit 2. Income Distribution E. Business Organizations 1. Single Proprietorship 2. Partnership 3. Corporations

TEACHING STRATEGIES Seatwork on plotting demand and supply schedules Exercises on determining the market price Conduct survey form on the prices of goods & services demanded on weekly and monthly basis Slides presentation on different types of Markets Ocular visit to a market Narration of marketing experiences in any market types or structures.

TIME ALLOTMENT

EVALUATIVE MEASURES Quizzes

3 hours Graded Recitation Submission of worksheets found at the end of the chapter of the manual 3 hours

2 hours

Submission of a written report of their ocular visit in the market

2 hours

2 hours

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SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES At the end of the chapter, the students will be able to: 1. Understand the a relationship between the two approaches in computing the value of GNP

COURSE CONTENT V. Basic Principles in Macroeconomics A. National Income Accounts 1. Measures of Income and Output a. Gross National Product a. income approach b. expenditure approach c. service group approach b. Net National Product c. National Income d. Personal Income e. Disposable Personal Income f. Gross Domestic Product 2. Nominal and Real GNP 2.1 Price Indexes a. Wholesale Price Index b. Consumer Price Index c. GNP Implicit Price Index 2. 2 Base Period

TEACHING STRATEGIES Comparative analysis of any past significant year in Philippines GNP statistics and the current one. Evaluative study of the results in the comparative analysis done. An educational tour or visit to money museum and Central Bank of the Philippines.

TIME ALLOTMENT 3 hours

EVALUATIVE MEASURES Graded recitation Group research Quizzes

2. Discuss the value of money and its influence to the various sectors of the economy.

2 hours

1. Explain the importance of an efficient tax collection system to the delivery of health care service, economic welfare

VI. Basic Taxation A. Definition of Taxation B. Importance & Function of Taxation C. Principles of Income Taxation D. Classification of Taxes E. Forms of Escape from Taxation F. Computation of Taxes G. Other Government Taxes

Lecture Class Discussion

3 hours

Seatwork Quiz Recitation

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SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES

COURSE CONTENT

TEACHING STRATEGIES

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EVALUATIVE MEASURES

1. Describe how nations income distributed 2. Identify the determinants of income differences 3. Distinguish approaches in measuring and addressing poverty 4. Recognize reasons for rising cost of health care

VII. Income, Poverty and Health Care A. Income B. Poverty C. Health Care

Differentiation of developed agrarian reforms in other countries Internet activity assignment and graded recitation Film showing on the prevalent problems regarding lands

2 hours

Research paper Essay quiz

1. Understand the Phil Agrarian structure 2. Explain how agrarian reform may be viewed as a development tool of growth and equity 3. Evaluate the features of CARP as a program to alleviate poverty among rural poor households

VIII. Land Reform A. Nature of Phil. Agrarian Reform B. Historical Background C. Agrarian Problems D. P.D. II 27 E. CARP features

2 hours

Research paper Essay quiz

1. Discuss the principles of cooperative and relate how it can help develop health programs in the Philippines 2. Explain how a cooperative is organized As one of the business organization 3. Describe the different types of cooperatives

IX. A. Cooperatives 1. Meaning of Cooperative 2. Objectives of Cooperative 3. Principles of Cooperative 4. Organization of Cooperative 5. Purposes of the Cooperative 6. Types of Cooperative 7. Steps in Organizing a Cooperative 8. Why cooperatives fail

Film Showing Discussion Reporting on the current cooperatives issues Interview of Key Officers of CEU Consumers & Credit Cooperatives

2 hours

Quiz Recitation

1 hour

Oral Report on the Result of the Interview

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SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES

COURSE CONTENT

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EVALUATIVE MEASURES

At the end of the chapter, the students will able to: 1. Distinguish between General and Institutional Economics 2. Understand global issues affecting the peoples livelihood and health care in national 3. Describe how a better quality of life may be attained.

X. Current and Global Economic Issues Debate on the pros and A. WTO, APEC and 21st Century cons of globalization Global Program (Agenda 21) 1. Trends in Trade Liberalization a. tariffs and quotas b. anti-dumping laws c. intellectual property rights B. Sustainable Development areas/concerns 1. Values Integration a. economic b. social c. ecological d. cultural e. science and technology f. education 2. Role of Women 3. Gender Sensitivity 4. Population Debate on the pros and cons of Mindanao peace process Invite resource speakers on special topics (cultural minority, women in development, ecological development.) Project collage, diorama on a chosen area or aspect

3 hours

Essay quiz Graded recitation Research work

2 hours

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