Republic of the Philippines

BULACAN STATE UNIVERSITY

City of Malolos, Bulacan, 3000
Tel/Fax (044) 791-0153
Office of the Dean of Instruction

COURSE SYLLABUS

COLLEGE: College of Criminal Justice Education

COURSE CODE: CLJ 103
COURSE TITLE: HUMAN RIGHTS EDUCATION
FACULTY: Ghenalynne De Jesus Santos
CLASS SCHEDULE: Tue/ Thu/Fri
COURSE CREDIT: 3 units
CONSULTATION HOURS: 1 hour

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course aims to make the students knowledgeable on the laws that are covered
by Human Rights Education, under the 1987 Philippine Constitution and the Universal
Declaration of Human Rights and related international laws and treaties related thereto as
sources as well of a person’s basic human rights. Study cases on human rights violations and
analyze the application of the laws discussed to understand the society and the government. Be
able to learn Human Rights Based Policing as students of Criminology.

LEARNING OUTCOME (LO)

At the end of this course, the students are expected to be knowledgeable on all matters
that are pertinent and relevant in the study of the course. To be equipped with the right learning
that is need for academic advancement as they go along with the study to wit:

Attributes of Ideal Graduates Learning Outcome (LO)

Highly Competent Individuals LO1. Orientation proper, discussion of the

university policies, classroom policies and the
needed requirements for the course;
Explain to the students the grading system that
will be used, present the syllabus that will serve as
their guide in the day to day class sessions and the
expectations of the teacher as well as the students
in this course.

LO2. Give a brief introduction on what human

rights education is, its meaning and categories, as
well as the different laws covered by human rights
education;

LO3-L05. Explain important legal terminologies

in the study of this course and introduced the basic
principle on human rights in relation to the 1987
Philippine Constitution – as sources of human
rights laws to wit:

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Ethical and Professional individuals
who uses the knowledge learned to
make a difference in his own life and
that of others
Service- Oriented and goal motivated
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A. 1987 PHILIPPINE CONSTITUTION:
 ARTICLE III BILL OF RIGHTS SECTIONS
1-22
 Declaration of principles and State
Policies- article II sections 1-5, 7,9,
23
 Social justice and human rights-art.
XIII sections 17-18
L06.. Discuss the second source of
Human Rights Education:
INTERNATIONAL BILL OF HUMAN
RIGHTS:
 Universal Declaration of
Human Rights (UDHR)
 International Covenant on Civil
and Political Rights (ICCPR)
 International Covenant on
Economic, Social and Cultural
Rights (ICESCR)
L07. Introduce the other human rights
laws covered to wit: SUBSEQUENT
INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS
DOCUMENTS:
 International Covenant on the
Elimination of All Forms of
Racial Discrimination (ICERD)
 Convention on the Elimination
of All forms of Discrimination
Against Women (CEDAW)
 Convention on the Rights of
the Child (CRC)
 Convention Against Torture
and other Cruel, Inhuman or
Degrading Treatment of
Punishment (CAT)
LO8-L10. Introduced to the students the
concept of Human Based Policing and its
importance to law enforcement;
L11. Have a summary and review of all laws,
topics, concepts and cite related jurisprudence that
will further the study of human rights education;
LO12. Apply such learning to make oneself
productive and ethically upright, by making use of
those knowledge to deal with others with sincerity
and pride, bearing in mind what is morally ethical
and right;
LO13. Illustrate what can be done and
accomplished by being dedicated, determined and
goal oriented individual who works to achieve
academic excellence with observance of morally
ethical standards;
LO14. Provide others with the exact same
information if such need would arise and stand by
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 the principle that knowledge is power, that
knowing these basic principles in obligations and
contracts would be beneficial not only for one’s
own advancement and protection, but for others as
well;

Contribute to country’s sustainable LO15. Appreciate and recognize the Vision,

growth and development Mission, Goals and Objectives (VGMO) of the
college anchored on the University’s VGMO.

FINAL COURSE OUTPUT:

At the end of this course, the students will be assessed on the basis of their performance
on recitations, quizzes, projects, midterm and final examinations, regular classroom attendance
and compliance with the basic requirements of the course, would also form part of the output for
the student’s final grade.

RUBRICS FOR ASSESSMENT:

CRITERIA POOR 70-75 FAIR 76-85 GOOD 86-95 EXCELLENT RATING

96-100

Attitude and Does not Makes effort Formulate his Having

character show any to learn what own method mastery of the
towards interest at all is provided of learning the topics
learning the on topics with him/her relation to discussed.
different discussed or thru laws, grasp
topics any activities discussion, such principles Doing his own
covered by assigned or handouts outright advance
the course made given or any reading and/or
and all the materials laid research of the
related on hand topics
learning, previously
laws, given in the
processes and syllabus and
procedure; participates in
the recitations
and
discussions
voluntarily;
Compliance Utter Complies Being Sensible and
with the rules disregard to with the attentive and needs no
set during the rules set classroom cognizant of imposition of
class during class, rules but the rules and any rules
discussion, being late, needs to be mindful of the whatsoever to
recitations truancy, impelled first fact that as act properly
and in certain complete in so doing, college and in
activities set inattention to manages to students, such accordance
to advance instructions abide at times behavior with the
and further when given but shows no should always expectation set
learning; and shows no consistency be required in class, a
interest in or needs a lot responsible
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 following any of motivation one
rules

Participation Involvement Take part in Participates Consistent and

during in classroom the eagerly in all active, shows
discussions, discussion, discussion, activities in interest and
recitations recitation, recitation, or class and very cognizant
and brain any activity shows of the topics
submission of storming is set, understanding and always
inputs on minimal or at inconsistent and interest on prepared when
time whether times not at on such task the topics and asked, gives a
they be in the all and failure laws discussed remarkable
form of to submit Submits input response when
projects, inputs on but behind Submit input asked and not
assignments topics schedule or on time and hesitant to ask
and other assigned for after the dead
make questions and
requirements research on line comprehensiv seek answers
set for the related laws e written as well
course; or provisions output on
topics
assigned if
any;
Aptitude for Inability to Understands Good in Shows
learning new comprehend basic analysis and confidence in
and basic provisions very motivated explaining
complicated questions and and facts but to learn and what they
topics simple fails to easily understood
provisions of analyze more comprehend upon coming
law covered intricate things when across with a
by the study topics thought or specific
and find it discussed. provision of
more difficult Needs more Needs only the law, offers
to explanations right amount argument and
comprehend to come up of guidance to poses queries
much with the point learn and on topics that
intricate ones emphasized comprehend excites
curiosity

Guidelines:
This syllabus will guide the students on the flow of the topics, as laws in this particular
subject, just like in any other areas, need to be construed and studied in an order that is
necessary, correlating one provision from the other provisions in the same code or in a different
code or law for that matter. This will also give them an overview or heads-up of what to expect
from this course. Know the importance of showing interest or enthusiasm to learn by actively
participating in every discussion, jotting down notes, being attentive in class and coming to class
on a regular basis.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS AND ASSESSMENTS:

1. Attendance
2. Output on projects required
3. Quizzes, midterm and final examination

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 4. Classroom participation/ Graded Recitations/discussion

GRADING SYSTEM:

Attendance 20%
Output on projects required 20%
Quizzes/Midterm/Final Examinations 30%
Classroom Participation/Graded Recitation/discussion 30%
_____

Total 100%

Grades Percentage Description Rating

1.00 97-Above Excellent
1.25 94-96 Excellent
1.50 91-93 Very Good
1.75 88-90 Very Good
2.0 85-87 Good
2.25 82-84 Good
2.5 79-81 Satisfactory
2.75 76-78 Satisfactory
3.0 75 Passed
4.0 Lacking Requirements Conditional
5.0 74 and Below Failed

LEARNING EPISODES:

Learning Topics Week Learning Activities

Outcomes
Orientation
LO1. Orientation proper, discussion of the
university policies, classroom policies Guide the students in
and the needed requirements for the 1 having an overview
course; of what topics will
Explain to the students the grading be covered and why
system that will be used, present the are they included in
syllabus that will serve as their guide in the course of our
the day to day class sessions and the study;
expectations of the teacher as well as the
students in this course. Assure them that in
the process of
learning, basic and
complex topics will
be discussed and
they shall be guided
accordingly to
ensure learning;
LO2. Give a brief introduction on what 2-3

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 human rights education is, its meaning
and categories, as well as the different
laws covered by human rights
education;

LO3-L05 Explain important legal terminologies in

the study of this course and introduced 4-8
the basic principle on human rights in
relation to the 1987 Philippine
Constitution – as sources of human
rights laws to wit:

B. 1987 PHILIPPINE
CONSTITUTION:
 ARTICLE III BILL OF RIGHTS
SECTIONS 1-22 Discussion
 Declaration of principles and Classroom
State Policies- article II
interaction exchange
sections 1-5, 7,9, 23
 Social justice and human
of ideas
rights-art. XIII sections 17-18

Graded Recitations
Quizzes

Discuss the second source of

Human Rights Education:
INTERNATIONAL BILL OF HUMAN
L06 RIGHTS:
 Universal Declaration 9
of Human Rights
(UDHR)
 International
Covenant on Civil and
Political Rights
(ICCPR)
 International
Covenant on
Economic, Social and
Cultural Rights
(ICESCR)

Introduce the other human

rights laws covered to wit:
L07 SUBSEQUENT INTERNATIONAL 10
HUMAN RIGHTS DOCUMENTS:
 International
Covenant on the
Elimination of All
Forms of Racial
Discrimination
(ICERD)
 Convention on the
Elimination of All
forms of
Discrimination Against
Women (CEDAW)
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  Convention on the
Rights of the Child
(CRC)
 Convention Against
Torture and other
Cruel, Inhuman or
Degrading Treatment
of Punishment (CAT)

Midterm 11 Departmentalized
Examination Exam

LO8.-LO10 Introduced to the students the

concept of Human Rights Based Discussion
Policing and its importance and 12-15
relevance to the core values of Classroom
the police and its duty to the interaction/Exchange
people which is to serve and to of ideas
protect;

L011 Have a summary and review of all laws, 16

topics, concepts and cite related
jurisprudence that will further the study
of human rights education

LO12.-LO13.
Appreciate and recognize the Vision, 17
Mission, Goals and Objectives (VGMO)
of the college anchored on the
University’s VGMO.

Final Examination 18 Departmentalized

Exam

REFERENCES:
 Handbook on Human Based Policing of the PNP
 1987 Philippine Constitution (CODAL) REX bookstore; Bill of Rights Article III, Article 12 on
Social Justice and Human Rights etc.

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Online Resources:
 The Lawphil Project-Arellano Law Foundation; Philippine Laws and Jurisprudence
Databank
 Chan Robles Virtual Library
 Supreme Court of the Philippines Official website /laws/ jurisprudence
http//www.supremecourt of the Philippines

CLASS POLICIES:

1. Attendance: students are required to arrive on time and leaving the class unexcused is
strictly prohibited, except if such student will ask permission from the
professor/instructor and it must be for a valid cause. Attendance must be taken at the
beginning of every session and a student shall be marked tardy 15 minutes after the set
time and absent after 20 minutes of the schedules time. In case the student is absent from
the class, he/she shall be required to submit an excuse letter signed by his/her parent/
guardian and with an attached photocopy of their parents’ ID.
1.1 students with three (3) unexcused consecutive absences shall be considered dropped
before the midterm and shall be considered failed after the midterm.
1.2 Students with four (4) unexcused non-consecutive absences shall be considered
dropped before the midterm and shall be considered failed after the midterm
1.3 Two (2) times tardiness or late in class is equivalent to one (1) absent
2. Always maintain the cleanliness of the facility that we will be using
3. Safety rules shall be observed at all times
4. Active participation are highly encourage.

Prepared by:

_____________________________________
MS. GHENALYNNE DE JESUS SANTOS LPT. JD.
Part-time Instructor
College of Criminal Justice Education

Noted by:

_________________________________
Ret. PCOL/ MARIO B. GARCIA
Department Head-Criminology

Approved by:

__________________________
JOSEPH INOCENCIO, Esq.
Dean-College of Criminal Justice Education -CCJE

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