Republic of the Philippines

Laguna State Polytechnic University

Province of Laguna

COLLEGE OF LAW
An Outcomes-Based Learning Program
SUBJECT: Person and Family Relation

I. UNIVERSITY

VISION: The Laguna State Polytechnic University shall be the center for sustainable development, transforming lives and communities.

MISSION: LSPU provides quality education through responsive instruction, distinctive research, and sustainable extension and production services for
improved quality of life towards nation building.

QUALITY POLICY: LSPU delivers quality education through responsive instruction, distinctive research, sustainable extension, and production services.
Thus, we are committed with continual improvement to meet applicable requirements to provide quality, efficient and effective services to the university
stakeholder’s highest level of satisfaction through an excellent management system imbued with utmost integrity, professionalism and innovation.

AN OUTCOMES-BASED LEARNING PROGRAM (Syllabus)

Program: Juris Doctor Academic Year: 2019-2020
Course Title: Person and Family Relation Semester: First Summer: _____
Pre-Requisites: none No. of Units: 4 No. of Hours: 72

Part 1. Course Description, Course Outline, and Timeframe

Part 1.1 Course Description

A basic course on the law of persons and the family which first views the effect and application of laws, to examine the legal norms
affecting civil personality, marriage, property relations between husband and wife, legal separation, the matrimonial regimes of absolute
community, conjugal partnership of gains, and complete separation of property; paternity and filiation, adaption, guardianship, support,
parental authority, surnames, absence and emancipation, including the rules of procedure relative to the foregoing. (Based on LEB
Memorandum Order No. I, Series of 2011).

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Part 1.2 Course Outline and Timeframe

Weeks Topics
1 Introduction to the Course: Goals, Mission, Vision of the University, Quality Policy, College/Classroom Rules and Regulations, Syllabus.
2 General Provisions
3
4 Testamentary Succession

5 Testamentary Capacity and Intent

6 Republication and Revival of Wills and Allowance and Disallowance of Wills (Probate)
7 Institution of Heir
8 Substitution of Heir
9 Midterm Examination
10 Legitime
11 Disinheritance
12 Legacies and Devises
13
14 Legal or Intestate Succession

15 Provision Common to Testate and Intestate Successions

16 Acceptance and Repudiation of the Inheritance
17 Partition and Distribution of the Estate
18 Final Examination

Part 2. Outcomes-based Macro Curriculum Framework

Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)

Course Intended
Institutional (ILOs) General Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
LSPU Graduate Attributes
When you have fully completed the course, you When you have fully completed the course,
should be graduates who: you should be graduates who:
LSPU Graduates is expected to be a:
1. Responsible and Upright Citizen, who is  Will serve as legal practitioners with a strong o Knowledgeable on the principles of laws
INTEGRITY

capable of achieving high level personal well-
being contributive to the harmony and
betterment of the profession, family, society, 
and nation.
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commitment and responsibility in upholding
the Rule of Law
Follows and sustain the highest standards of
law practice with respect to the processes of
the courts and serving the interest of the
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and legal doctrines governing human
relations, legal consequences of marriage
and its effect on property relations, duties
and obligations of husband and wife,
status of children, and adoption.
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2. Compassionate Leader, who is an advocate  Demonstrate excellence in organizational o Conceptualize ways and means to
of good governance and quality management leadership whether in public or private provide innovative ways of resolving
for a quality life. institutions contributory in the disputes among members of the
development of legal system and dispensing community to promote economic
of justice
growth and productivity
3. Professionally Skilled, who applies  Competent and prepared in taking the Bar o Have a strong foundation on the statutory
PROFESSIONALISM

technological as worker-leader in the field of Examination considering the dynamic mode and jurisprudential pronouncement
expertise apt to the global needs. of the test given annually needed in preparation for the Bar
Examination and practice of law
 Demonstrate and apply the necessary skills o Familiarize with the essentials and
demanded from a lawyer responsive to the complexities of the subject matter relevant
development of the legal profession in both to future careers in the legal profession
local and global standards
4. Competent Research Oriented Individual, who  Demonstrate strong competency in o Propose manner of resolving
INNOVATION

is able to analyze facts methodically, discover conducting legal research and thesis complex and difficult legal issues
and establish new theory to use in solving writing thru responsive research
problems and decision making contributory to governing the herein subject
the sustainability of the needs of the matter.
community.

Part 3. Curriculum Mapping

Subject Learning Outcomes Principles of Economics with Taxation

and Land Reform
A. INTELLECTUAL COMPETENCIES (Knowledge)
1. Analyze statutes, jurisprudence, and other texts (written, visual, oral, etc.) critically L
2. Demonstrate proficient and effective communication (writing, speaking, and use of new technologies) P
3. Use basic legal concepts across the domains of knowledge L
4. Demonstrate critical, analytical, and creative thinking P
B. PERSONAL AND CIVIC RESPONSIBILITIES (Values)

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1. Examine the contemporary world from both Phil and global perspectives of the laws L
2. Takes responsibility for knowing and being an upright legal practitioner L
3. Reflect critically on shared responsibility in upholding the high standard of legal profession P
4. Contribute personally and meaningfully to the country's development O
C. PRACTICAL SKILLS (Skills)
1. Work effectively in a group P
2. Use current technology to assist and facilitate learning and research P
3. Manage one's knowledge, skills and values for responsible and productive living O
4. Organize one's self for a continuing legal education/ learning O

Legend:
L – Learned
P – Practiced Skills
O- Opportunity to Learn

Part 4. Teaching and Learning Matrix

Intended Learning Teaching-Learning Time Frame

Course Contents Assessment Tasks
Outcomes (ILOs) Activities
ILO 1: Familiarized the Topic 1: Introduction to the Course Socialized Discussion Recitation Week 1 (4 hours)
students with the Goals, Mission, Vision of the University, Quality
mission, vision, Policy, College/Classroom Rules and
objectives and goals of Regulations, Syllabus, Portfolio
the university.
Class Covenant
Explain the university
and classroom rules Orientation to the Course
and regulation
accordingly

Determine students’
expectations of the
course

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Discuss the course
syllabus.

Create a class covenant

that will guide the
conduct of students in
class.
ILO 2: Topic 2: General Provisions
 Define Meaning, Nature and Importance Case Analysis Oral Recitation Week 2
- Branches, Lecture Written Test (4 hours)

ILO 3: Topic 3: Testamentary Succession

 Differentiate and Case Analysis Oral Recitation Week 3 (4 hours)
compare the different Lecture Written Test
economic systems
prevailing in the
Philippines

ILO 4: (Continuation of Topic 3: Testamentary

 Illustrate and explain Succession) Case Analysis Oral Recitation Week 4
the circular flow of Lecture Written Test (4 hours)
goods and income - Outflows and Inflows of the Circular Flow
between households
and firms

ILO 5: Topic 5: Testamentary Capacity and Intent

 State and apply the A. - Elements of Demand Case Analysis Oral Recitation Week 5
concept of the Law of - Elements o Lecture Written Test (4 hours)
Demand and the Law -
of Supply
Topic 6: Republication and Revival of Wills and
ILO 6: Allowance and Disallowance of Wills (Probate) Case Analysis Oral Recitation
Lecture Written Test Week 6
 Apply the
mathematical (4 hours)
application of
elasticity of Demand
and Supply to
different economic
situations
ILO 7: Topic 7: Institution of Heir
 Discuss and evaluate - Types of Case Analysis Oral Recitation Week 7
the meaning of the - Lecture Written Test (4 hours)
different market
stricture;
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 ILO 8: Topic 8: Substitution of Heir
 Explain A Case Analysis Oral Recitation Week 8
Lecture Written Test (4 hours)

Midterm Examination Week 9

ILO 9: Topic 9: Legitime
 Explain and define - Underemploy Case Analysis Oral Recitation Week 10
Lecture Written Test (4 hours)

ILO 10: Topic 10: Disinheritance Oral Recitation

Case Analysis Written Test Week 11
 Identify and discuss Lecture (4 hours)
the rights of the
employees
ILO 11: Topic 11: Legacies and Devises
Case Analysis Oral Recitation Week 12
 Determine and Lecture Written Test (4 hours)
explain the
ILO 12: Topic 12: Legal or Intestate Succession
 Explain Nature Case Analysis Oral Recitation Week 13
Lecture Written Test (4 hours)

ILO 13: (Continuation of Topic 12: Legal or Intestate

Succession) Case Analysis Oral Recitation Week 14
 Explain the Lecture Written Test (4 hours)

ILO 14: Topic 14: Provision Common to Testate and

Intestate Successions Case Analysis Oral Recitation Week 15
 Discuss the Lecture Written Test (4 hours)

ILO 15: Topic 15: Acceptance and Repudiation of the Week 16

 Trace Inheritance Case Analysis Oral Recitation (4 hours)
- History of the CARP Lecture Written Test

ILO 16: Topic 16: Partition and Distribution of the Estate Oral Recitation Week 17
Case Analysis Written Test (4 hours)
 Determine Lecture
Final Examination Week 18

Part 5. References
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  Pagos


Materials
 Books, Films, Laptop, Printed Materials, Camera, Documentary Works, Video Presentations

VI. Learners’ Assessment (Grading System) Rating

Grade
Range
Quizzes 30% Scale
99-100 1.00
96-98 1.25
Teacher’s Factor 30% 93-95 1.50
 Recitation (15%) 90-92 1.75
 Class Behavior (15%) 87-89 2.00
84-86 2.25
Major Examination 40% 81-83 2.50
78-80 2.75
75-77 3.00
Total 100% 70-74 4.00
50-69 5.00

*For Major Exams and Quizzes, Equivalent Grade = (Raw Score/Total No. of Items) x 50 + 50
* As per standard grading system, we’ll be using base-50 for our grading system, the student shall attain at least 50% of the total items to have a passing
mark in an examination, exercise or any activity.

VII. Course Policies

1. Regular attendance is required for all students; A student who incurs absences totaling 20% of the total contact hours or required number of hours
for the subject will be given a grade of 5 (FA or Failed Due to Absences) from the course as provided in LEB Memorandum Order No. I, S 2011.
2. Wearing of the University students’ ID and uniform at all times is required for all the students except when having field activities.
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 3. Active participation individually or in group is expected.
4. Fifteen (15) minutes of tardiness is equivalent to one (1) period of absence.
5. Student shall abide the instructor/professor’s policy on the submission of learning outputs based on the metrics and deadlines given.
6. The professor may conduct an emergency class or remedial classes if and only when the need arises due to class disturbances.
7. All policies and guidelines stipulated in the LSPU Student handbook should be observed as part of classroom management and policies.

Prepared by: Noted: Approved:

ATTY. RUSHID JAY S. SANCON

Faculty
Program Coordinator Dean, CHMT

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