Each course is equivalent to three units unless otherwise indicated. You may view courses available for/taught during the current/upcoming semester via CRS. Go to "Regular Courses" (bottom) and type PS for Philippines Studies courses.
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PS 201 The Philippines in Asia & the Pacific
Systematic analysis of the Philippines as a complex society within the context of developments in the Asia Pacific region.
PS 202 Theories & Perspectives in Philippine Studies
PS 219 Seminar: Philippine Society & Culture
Discussion of current issues & problems concerning Philippine society & culture.
PS 299 Research Methods
Procedures & techniques of research for Philippine Studies.
PS 300 Master’s Thesis
Six units
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PS 204 Philippine Institutions and Social Movements
Evolution of social units in the Philippines, i.e., kinship system, sodalities, social institutions & the continuing differentiation of social categories.
PS 212 Filipino Identities
Concepts, contexts and discourses that frame, define, and direct the evolution of Filipino identities from colonial to contemporary period, as mediated by the state, the nation, and various socio-cultural factors.
PS 213 Filipino Intercultural Encounters
Process of culture change in the Philippines & the Filipino responses to external social & cultural influences.
PS 215 Philippine Language and Culture
Semantic study of native classification & categories; & structural analysis of Filipino world view.
PS 216 The Filipino Diaspora
The concept of “diaspora” as a product of Philippine migration experience, understood via multidisciplinary perspectives, models and approaches. The course examines “Philippine existence” beyond the borders of the modern nation-state, visits selected diasporic sites, and studies location-specific issues and challenges.
PS 220 Special Topics in Philippine Socio-Cultural Studies
Discussion of current issues and problems concerning Philippine society and culture.
PS 221 Filipino Artistic Expressions
Interdisciplinary examination of the origins and transformations of Filipino artistic expressions as they relate to issues and challenges in the Philippine society.
PS 231 Philippine Leadership Cultures
Analysis of organizational leadership behavior in the Philippines.
PS 288.1 Readings in Philippine Society & Culture**
** PS 288.1 will no longer be included in the specialization courses for Society and Culture Majors, effective First Semester AY 2023-2024.
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PS 222 Theories of Development
Critical assessment of theories of development, viewed in the Philippine context. 3u.
PS 224 Philippine Industrialization & Urbanization
Critical evaluation of Philippine urbanization & industrialization trends & their impact on the urban sector & Philippine society in general. 3u.
PS 225 Philippine Rural Development
Critical review of development patterns in rural areas & their impact on peasant & other rural lives & on Philippine society in general.
PS 229 Special Problems in Philippine Development
PS 233 Issues in Philippine Development
A critical review & assessment of specific social, political, economic, & cultural issues in Philippine development.
PS 236 National and Local Perspectives in Philippine Development
Interactions & dynamics between national/macro & local/micro concerns in development.
PS 237 The Philippines and Global Futures
Analysis of global megacrises & catastrophes such as pandemics, wars, environmental disasters, food, water, & energy crises, etc., their impact on possible Philippine futures, and how the Philippines may prepare to respond.
PS 249 Design and Evaluation of Development Projects
Focus is on the socio-economic, political, & cultural impact of development.
PS 288.2 Readings in Philippine Development Studies
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PS 264 History and Development of Philippine Foreign Relations
The interrelations of nations in their ideological environments as demanded by the concerns or directions of the Philippines; analysis of the structure, classification, history & evolution of bloc factions; their relationships & implications to the conduct of Philippines external relations. Regional & bloc choices may vary from time to time, depending on availability of instructors & interests or requirements of PSP students. 3u.
PS 268 Philippine Relations with East Asia
Critical examination of Philippine foreign relations with East Asia from end of the Cold War to the present. 3 u.
PS 269 Seminar on PH Relations with Selected Countries and Regions
The structure, elements, features, geography, history & evolution of a selected country as system, viewed from the peculiar needs of the Philippines; analysis of selected present political, economic & social conditions, international commitments & relations; their relations & implications to the conduct of Philippine external relations. Country selected for the study will depend on student’s approved program of studies, but in no case will a country be taken more than one semester by any student. 3u.
PS 279 Special Topics in Philippine Foreign Relations
Content of the course varies from semester to semester depending on needs of students & interests of faculty, & pressures of actual conditions affecting Philippine external relations. Discussions will focus on current issues & problems in/or affecting Philippine external relations. 3u.
PS 282 The Philippines in the Global South
A theoretical & systematic analysis of the basic factors in the international relations of the developing country; a review of theories & trends of international relations with emphasis on multidisciplinary, comparative, behavioural & quantitative approaches; concepts of balance of power, nationalism & internationalism & their implications for the conduct of Philippine external relations. 3u.
PS 285 Alternative Futures for Philippine Foreign Policy
Perspectives and methodologies in future research with 301 focus on understanding and anticipating the forces that affect Philippine foreign policy, and on charting for future policy. Prereq: PS 264 or COI. 3 u.
PS 286 Philippine Practice in International Diplomacy and Negotiations
Examination of selected major issues in Philippine foreign relations highlighting the use of diplomacy
and negotiations in addressing economic, political, and security disputes with other countries. Case study approach and simulation exercises will be employed. PS 264 or COI. 3 u.
PS 288.3 Readings in Philippine Foreign Relations**
** PS 288.3 will no longer be included in the specialization courses for Society and Culture Majors, effective First Semester AY 2023-2024.
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PS 301 Perspectives in Philippine Studies
Historical, political & socio-cultural perspectives of Filipino & foreign scholars in Philippine studies. 3u.
PS 302 Theory in Philippine Studies
Selected works in Philippine studies: theory & practice. 3u.
PS 330 Filipino Perspectives on Philippine Development
An in-depth historical review & critical examination of various visions & perspectives concerning Philippine development, as propounded by Filipino writers, political leaders & activists. 3u.
398 Directed Readings. 3u.
399 Research Methods in Philippine Studies.
Prereq: PS 301, PS 302. 3u.
PS 400 Doctoral Dissertation. 12u.
NOTE AND INQUIRIES
These 300-level courses represent the core courses of the PhD Program. What the rest of the courses are depends on the dissertation proposal/program adviser. For inquiries, please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 981.8500 local 3578.
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PS 201 The Philippines in Asia & the Pacific
Systematic analysis of the Philippines as a complex society within the context of developments in the Asia Pacific region.
PS 202 Theories & Perspectives in Philippine Studies
PS 219 Seminar: Philippine Society & Culture
Discussion of current issues & problems concerning Philippine society & culture.
PS 299 Research Methods
Procedures & techniques of research for Philippine Studies.
PS 300 Master’s Thesis
Six units
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PS 204 Philippine Institutions and Social Movements
Evolution of social units in the Philippines, i.e., kinship system, sodalities, social institutions & the continuing differentiation of social categories.
PS 212 Filipino Identities
Concepts, contexts and discourses that frame, define, and direct the evolution of Filipino identities from colonial to contemporary period, as mediated by the state, the nation, and various socio-cultural factors.
PS 213 Filipino Intercultural Encounters
Process of culture change in the Philippines & the Filipino responses to external social & cultural influences.
PS 215 Philippine Language and Culture
Semantic study of native classification & categories; & structural analysis of Filipino world view.
PS 216 The Filipino Diaspora
The concept of “diaspora” as a product of Philippine migration experience, understood via multidisciplinary perspectives, models and approaches. The course examines “Philippine existence” beyond the borders of the modern nation-state, visits selected diasporic sites, and studies location-specific issues and challenges.
PS 220 Special Topics in Philippine Socio-Cultural Studies
Discussion of current issues and problems concerning Philippine society and culture.
PS 221 Filipino Artistic Expressions
Interdisciplinary examination of the origins and transformations of Filipino artistic expressions as they relate to issues and challenges in the Philippine society.
PS 231 Philippine Leadership Cultures
Analysis of organizational leadership behavior in the Philippines.
PS 288.1 Readings in Philippine Society & Culture**
** PS 288.1 will no longer be included in the specialization courses for Society and Culture Majors, effective First Semester AY 2023-2024.
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PS 222 Theories of Development
Critical assessment of theories of development, viewed in the Philippine context. 3u.
PS 224 Philippine Industrialization & Urbanization
Critical evaluation of Philippine urbanization & industrialization trends & their impact on the urban sector & Philippine society in general. 3u.
PS 225 Philippine Rural Development
Critical review of development patterns in rural areas & their impact on peasant & other rural lives & on Philippine society in general.
PS 229 Special Problems in Philippine Development
PS 233 Issues in Philippine Development
A critical review & assessment of specific social, political, economic, & cultural issues in Philippine development.
PS 236 National and Local Perspectives in Philippine Development
Interactions & dynamics between national/macro & local/micro concerns in development.
PS 237 The Philippines and Global Futures
Analysis of global megacrises & catastrophes such as pandemics, wars, environmental disasters, food, water, & energy crises, etc., their impact on possible Philippine futures, and how the Philippines may prepare to respond.
PS 249 Design and Evaluation of Development Projects
Focus is on the socio-economic, political, & cultural impact of development.
PS 288.2 Readings in Philippine Development Studies
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PS 264 History and Development of Philippine Foreign Relations
The interrelations of nations in their ideological environments as demanded by the concerns or directions of the Philippines; analysis of the structure, classification, history & evolution of bloc factions; their relationships & implications to the conduct of Philippines external relations. Regional & bloc choices may vary from time to time, depending on availability of instructors & interests or requirements of PSP students. 3u.
PS 268 Philippine Relations with East Asia
Critical examination of Philippine foreign relations with East Asia from end of the Cold War to the present. 3 u.
PS 269 Seminar on PH Relations with Selected Countries and Regions
The structure, elements, features, geography, history & evolution of a selected country as system, viewed from the peculiar needs of the Philippines; analysis of selected present political, economic & social conditions, international commitments & relations; their relations & implications to the conduct of Philippine external relations. Country selected for the study will depend on student’s approved program of studies, but in no case will a country be taken more than one semester by any student. 3u.
PS 279 Special Topics in Philippine Foreign Relations
Content of the course varies from semester to semester depending on needs of students & interests of faculty, & pressures of actual conditions affecting Philippine external relations. Discussions will focus on current issues & problems in/or affecting Philippine external relations. 3u.
PS 282 The Philippines in the Global South
A theoretical & systematic analysis of the basic factors in the international relations of the developing country; a review of theories & trends of international relations with emphasis on multidisciplinary, comparative, behavioural & quantitative approaches; concepts of balance of power, nationalism & internationalism & their implications for the conduct of Philippine external relations. 3u.
PS 285 Alternative Futures for Philippine Foreign Policy
Perspectives and methodologies in future research with 301 focus on understanding and anticipating the forces that affect Philippine foreign policy, and on charting for future policy. Prereq: PS 264 or COI. 3 u.
PS 286 Philippine Practice in International Diplomacy and Negotiations
Examination of selected major issues in Philippine foreign relations highlighting the use of diplomacy
and negotiations in addressing economic, political, and security disputes with other countries. Case study approach and simulation exercises will be employed. PS 264 or COI. 3 u.PS 288.3 Readings in Philippine Foreign Relations**
** PS 288.3 will no longer be included in the specialization courses for Society and Culture Majors, effective First Semester AY 2023-2024.
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PS 301 Perspectives in Philippine Studies
Historical, political & socio-cultural perspectives of Filipino & foreign scholars in Philippine studies. 3u.
PS 302 Theory in Philippine Studies
Selected works in Philippine studies: theory & practice. 3u.
PS 330 Filipino Perspectives on Philippine Development
An in-depth historical review & critical examination of various visions & perspectives concerning Philippine development, as propounded by Filipino writers, political leaders & activists. 3u.
398 Directed Readings. 3u.
399 Research Methods in Philippine Studies.
Prereq: PS 301, PS 302. 3u.
PS 400 Doctoral Dissertation. 12u.
NOTE AND INQUIRIES
These 300-level courses represent the core courses of the PhD Program. What the rest of the courses are depends on the dissertation proposal/program adviser. For inquiries, please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 981.8500 local 3578.
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