Tuesday, May 13, 2008

Dysfunctional: A very appropriate adjective to describe Philippine democracy

As I was browsing online to check sample syllabi
about Asian politics, I chanced upon
http://people.uncw.edu/tanp/PLS339.html
which contains the following entries (underscoring mine):

NOV 7 PHILIPPINES: DYSFUNCTIONAL DEMOCRACY
Reading: Simone, 174-178. Alan Berlow, Dead Season (first half).

NOV 9 PHILIPPINES: DYSFUNCTIONAL DEMOCRACY
Reading: Alan Berlow, Dead Season (finish).
Sample Exam Question: Evaluate the quality of Filipino democracy.

DS 112 e-booklet project based on the chosen book from the library (December 5)

   Convene the members of your book project. Be sure that you have read and studied your chosen material. Submit an e-booklet featuring/insp...