MAPÚA University
School of Social Sciences and Education
VISION
Mapua shall be among the best universities in the world.
MISSION
a. The University shall provide a learning environment in order for its students to acquire the
attributes that will make them globally competitive.
b. The University shall engage in publishable and/or economically viable research, development,
and innovation.
c. The University shall provide state-of-the-art solutions to problems of industries and
communities.
COURSE SYLLABUS
1. Course Code: GED109
2. Course Title: Gender and Society
3. Pre-requisite: None
4. Co-requisite: None
5. Credit: 3 Units
6. Course Description: The course deals with Gender as a social construction, its role in and impact
on different facets of societal life.
Note: The course is implemented using the Blended-Flipped Approach
wherein majority of individual learning tasks are performed online (using
LMS Designed Digital Modules), while the learning synthesis through
discussions as well as collaborative tasks are done on face to face
sessions with the assigned course instructor and other learners enrolled
in the course.
7. Student Outcomes
At the end of the GE Program, students are expected to demonstrate the following:
Intellectual Competitiveness
Higher levels of comprehension
Proficient and effective communication
(a) Understanding of basic concepts across the domains of knowledge
Critical, analytical, and creative thinking
Application of different analytical modes in tackling problems methodically
Personal and Civic Responsibilities
Higher levels of comprehension
Capacity to personally interpret human experience
Ability to view contemporary world from both Philippine and global perspectives
Self-assuredness in knowing and being Filipino
(b) Capacity to reflect critically on shared concerns and think of innovative, creative solutions guided by ethical
standards
Ability to reflect on moral norms/ imperative as they affect individuals and society
Ability to appreciate and contribute to artistic beauty
Understanding and respect for human rights
Ability to contribute personally and meaningfully to the country’s development
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Practical Skills
Working effectively in a group
Application of computing and information technology to assist and facilitate research
(c) Ability to negotiate the world of technology responsibly
Problem solving (including real-world problems)
Basic work-related skills and knowledge
8. Course Outcomes (COs) and Relationship to Student Outcomes
Course Outcomes Student Outcomes
After completing the course, the student must be able to: A b c
1. Explain gender construction as a social fact.
2. Discuss the role of gender and its impacts on different dimensions of
society.
3. Analyze and critique issues surrounding gender across different societal
dimensions.
4. Write and present a research on a specific gender and society issue
affecting the Philippines today.
9. Course Outcomes and Coverage
TLA
Week TOPICS Assessment Tasks
COs Face to Face Online
1 A. Orientation to the Course
Course Outcomes Diagnostic Test
Course Requirements
Discussion (Self-Awareness)
Course Coverage
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B. Using the Courseware
1st Independent
C. The Blended Teaching and Learning
Learning Tasks
Approach
D. Doing Metacognitive Reading
Reports
E. Research Requirements in UTS
Introduction to Gender and Society
An overview of Sexuality, Gender, Discussions Reading Tasks Module Exercises
2 and Society and Self- Metacognitive
CO1 Various perspectives Collaborative Assessment
- Biological Perspective Reading Report
Tasks
- Sociological & Anthropological (MRR)
Perspectives
- Psychological Perspective
- Contemporary Views on Gender
and Society
Discussions Reading Tasks Gender and
3 CO4 Introduction to Gender Research and Self- Society Research
Orientation on the Format,
C Collaborative Assessment Topic Proposal*
Procedures and Agenda
O of Gender Tasks /
and Society Research2 Brainstorming
Tasks
- IMRD Format of Research
Paper
- Scientific Method of Research
- Gender and Society Research
Agenda (List of Possible
Topics)
Gender Roles in Society
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TLA
Week TOPICS Assessment Tasks
COs Face to Face Online
4 CO2 The Gender System Discussions Reading Tasks Module Exercises
- Concept of gender system and Self- Metacognitive
- Role of the gender system in Collaborative Assessment Reading Report
the society Tasks
(MRR)
Gender and the Body
- Sex VS Gender: Biological
Factors
- Gender Aspects of Sexual and
Reproductive Health
- Gender Role, Stress, and
Health
5 CO2 Gender in the Family Discussions Reading Tasks Module Exercises
- Gender Roles in the Filipino and Self- Metacognitive
Family Collaborative Assessment Reading Report
- Gender Roles, issues and Tasks
(MRR)
conflict in the Filipino family
6 CO2 Gender in Education Discussions Reading Tasks Module Exercises
- Sex role development in and Self- Metacognitive
education Collaborative Assessment Reading Report
- Gender Role Conflict and Tasks
(MRR)
Intersecting Identities in the
Assessment of Culturally
Diverse Students
- Role of PH Education System
in Gender Related Issues
Gender in the Workplace
- Gender and Power in the
Workplace
- Gender Issues and Conflicts:
Towards a Gender Sensitive
Contemporary Workplace
- Gender Equality in the
Philippine Labor Market
Critical Issues in Gender and Society
7 CO3 Sex and Gender Discussions Reading Tasks Module Exercises
- LGBT and other Gender and Self- Metacognitive
Stereotypes Collaborative Assessment Reading Report
Tasks
- The Evolution of PRIDE (MRR)
- Gender Reassignment and
8 CO3 Gender and the Family Discussions Reading Tasks Module Exercises
- The Patriarchal Society and Self- Metacognitive
Collaborative Assessment
- Same-sex Marriage Reading Report
Tasks
(MRR)
9 CO3 Gender Issues in Specific Discussions Reading Tasks Module Exercises
Contexts and Self- Metacognitive
Collaborative Assessment
- Workplace: Sexual Reading Report
Tasks
Harassment (MRR)
- Education: Sex Education in
the Philippine Curriculum
- Legal: Gender in Politics
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TLA
Week TOPICS Assessment Tasks
COs Face to Face Online
10 CO4 Gender and Society Research Report Peer and Preparation
Writing Teacher of Research Written Research
Feedback/ Report Report**
Critiquing
Sessions
11 Performance Consultation, Final Assessment, and Submission of Final Requirements
10. References and Course Materials: Provided in BB Account for GED109
Reading Articles, PPTs, Videos
Sample manuscript
11. Evaluation of Course Outcomes Attainment
Student performance will be evaluated based on the following:
Course Outcomes Assessments
After completing the course, the student must be able to: Foundational Mediating Culminating
(20%) (30%) (50%)
1. Explain gender construction as a social fact.
Module MMR for Research
2. Discuss the role of gender and its impacts on different dimensions Exercises Module Output
Reading
D
of society. Major Tasks
3. Analyse and critique issues surrounding gender across different Examination (Rubric)
societal dimensions. R
4. Write and present a research on a specific gender and society issue
D
affecting the Philippines today.
The final grades will correspond to the weighted average scores shown below
Average Grade Average Grade
Below 70 5.00 82 – 84 2.00
70 – 72 3.00 85 – 87 1.75
73 – 75 2.75 88– 90 1.50
76 – 78 2.50 91 – 94 1.25
79 – 81 2.25 95– 100 1.00
a. Other Course Policies
a. Attendance
According to CHED policy, total number of absences by the students should not be more than 20% of the
total number of meetings or 9 hrs for a three-unit-course. Students incurring more than 9 hours of
unexcused absences automatically gets a failing grade regardless of class standing.
b. Consultation Schedule
Consultation schedules with the Professor are posted outside the office (School of Social Sciences and
Education and the Department of Behavioral and Human Sciences). It is recommended that the student
first set an appointment to confirm the instructor’s availability.
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