Republic of the Philippines

SOUTHERN LEYTE STATE UNIVERSITY TOMAS OPPUS

San Isidro, Tomas Oppus, Southern Leyte
GRADUATE STUDIES
Course Outline in Filipino Values System
2nd Semester 2011-2012
National Goals:

The attainment of globally competitive Filipinos through quality and

excellent education, relevant and responsive to changing
environment, accessible and equitable to deserving students, and
efficient and effective in optimizing return and benefits

Vision:

The SLSU shall be a globally competitive and values-motivated

institution for social transformation.

Mission:

The SLSU is dedicated to produce agents of change imbued with

core values of competence, commitment and spirituality and uphold
excellence in instruction, research, extension and production for
sustainable socio-economic growth and development.

Subject Information
Course Number:
Course Credit:
Pre-Requisite:

GC 606
3 units
none

Professional Competencies
Professional Role

Professional Responsibilities
Professional Task

Manager
:

Problem-Solving
Decision-Making
Identifying and diagnosing problems
Decision Making

Learning Competencies
Skills

Critical Thinking
Problem Solving Skills

Knowledge

Filipino Values System

Attitudes/Values

Analytical Mindset
Objectivity
Independence

Course Description

This course enables the students to reevaluate his/her understanding of the

Filipino values, how these values are affected by the passage of time with the
introduction of modern technology that gives access to globalization. Moreover, the
course allows the students to reflect on the significance and relevance of the Filipino
values to the lives of the modern Filipino.
Objectives of the Course :
General:

Enable the students to develop a critical thinking and understanding

on the Filipino values vis--vis the changes in the modern society.

Specific:

1.

Review the values kept by the Filipinos in the olden times;

2.

Examine the values which are evident in the present time;

3.

Evaluate these values by comparing and contrasting and see

their relevance and importance to the human life of every
Filipino;

4.

Develop a concrete plan of action in the propagation of Filipino

values which could help in nation building.

Methodology and Evaluative Measures:

A. Methodology
1. Oral and written report of the topics
2. Powerpoint presentations
3. Group Dynamics

B. Evaluative Measure
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Term Exams
Oral Report
Written Report Reaction Paper
Quizzes
Total

40%
10%
10%

20%
20%
100%

Course Content
CHAPTER
I

TITLE
Introduction
1. The Psychology of the Filipino
2. The Positiveness of Filipino Values
3. The Bamboo and the Filipino

ALLOTED
TIME
13.5 hrs.

Focus Questions
1.
II

Filipino Values and the Family

1. Filipino Value-Formation in Children
2. Filipino Values and Todays Youth

13.5 hrs.

Focus Questions
1.
III

Filipino Values and Education

1. The Value of Orgullo Nacional
2. Technology and National Development
3. Brain Drain
Focus Questions
1.

13.5 hrs.

IV

VI

Filipino Values and Society

1. The formation of Philippine Society
2. Human Values for Rural Development
3. Towards a Filipino Political and Social
System
4. Development for Filipinos
5. Technology Transfer
Focus Questions
1.
Filipino Values, Women and Relationships
1. The Filipina as a Worker
2. Women Executives
3. Love, Sex and Marriage in the Philippine
Context
4. Filipino Values Related to Sex
5. Sexual Practices and Problems
6. Filipino Custom of No Touch
7. Office Courtship: Si or No?

13.5 hrs.

Focus Questions
1.
Filipino Values and Discipline
1. Some Consideration on Discipline
2. How to Discipline the Filipino
Focus Question
1.

VII

VIII

IX

Filipino Values and Property

1. The Filipino Psychology of Property
2. Filipino Values Related to Property
3. The Sakop Value
Focus Questions
1.
Filipino Values and Team-Building
1. The Role of Bayanihan in Team Building
2. Filipino Values of Teamwork
Focus Questions
1.
Filipino Values and Honesty
1. Maintaining Honesty
2. Filipino Values Related to Stealing
3. The Negative and Positive Sides
Gambling

of

The Filipino Value of Shame

1. Hiya Filipino virtue or Vice?
2. The Positiveness of the Filipino Shame
Culture
Focus Questions
1.

XI

The Filipino Value of Pakikisama

1. The Positive Side of Pakikisama
2. Pakikisama A Tool for Leadership
3. The Positive Side of Barkada
Focus Questions
1.

XII

Readings/References
Andres, Tomas D. 1989. Positive Filipino Values. Quezon City: New Day Publishers.
______________. 1980. Understanding Values. Quezon City: New Day Publishers.
Mercado, Leonardo N. 1994. The Filipino Mind: Philippine Philosophical Studies II.
Manila: Divine Word Publications.