creative writing / malikhaing pagsulat

This course aims to develop practical and creative skills in writing; introduce to the fundamental techniques of writing fiction, poetry, and drama; and discuss the use of such techniques by well-known authors in a variety of genres. Each class will be devoted to the examination of techniques and to the workshop of students' drafts toward the enrichment of their manuscripts. Students learn how to combine inspiration and revision, and to develop a sense of form.

introduction to world religions and belief systems

This course explores the main tenets and practices of major world religions: Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Theravada Buddhism, Mahayana Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism and Shintoism. It aims to help learners understand the historical contexts of nine religions, appreciate their uniqueness and similarities and promote mutual understanding among between of different faiths. They are expected to demonstrate understanding and appreciation of one's faith and that of others.

creative nonfiction

Focusing on formal elements and writing techniques, including autobiography and blogging, among others, the subject introduces the students to the reading and writing of Creative Nonfiction as a literary form. The subject develops in students skills in reading, and thinking critically and creatively, that will help them to be imaginative readers and writers.

trends, networks, and critical thinking in the 21st century culture

This course provides opportunities for students to discover patterns and extract meanings from emerging trends. It aids in developing their critical and creative thinking skills - essential tools for decision making and understanding "ethics of care". Global trends in 21st century are examined and are either accepted or rejected on a sound set of criteria. Students will be asked to create and analze scenarios that will challenge them to (1) formulate their stances on issues or concers; (2) propose interventions and; (3) formulate alternative futures. The students will realize the interconnection between their neutral connections and social realities.

philippine politics and governance

This introduces the students to the basic concepts and vital elements of politics and government from a historical-institutional perspective. In particular, it attempts to explain how the important features of our country's political structures/institutions, processes, and relationships developed across time. In the process, the course helps the learners gain a better appreciation of their rights and responsibilities as individuals and as members of the larger sociopolitical community to strengthen their civic competence.

community engagement, solidarity, and citizenship

This course focuses on the application of ideas and methods of the social sciences to understand, investigate, and examine challenges of contemporary community life. It focuses on community-action initiatives such as community engagement, solidarity, and citizenship as guided by the core values of human rights, social justice, empowerment and advocacy, gender equality, and participation development. It aims at enhancing students' sense of shared identity and willingness to contribute to the pursuit of the common good of the community. It enables to integrate applied social sciences into community-action initiatives.

disciplines and ideas in the social sciences

This course introduces students to basic concepts, subjects, and methods of inquiry in the disciplines that comprise the Social Sciences. It then discusses influential thinkers and ideas in these disciplines, and relates these ideas to the Philippine setting and current global trends.

disciplines and ideas in the applied social sciences

This course introduces some Applied Social Sciences, namely, Counseling, Social Work, and Communication, which draw their foundation from the theories and principles of Psychology, Sociology, Anthropology, and other Social Sciences. The course highlights the seamless inter-connectivity of the different applied social science disciplines while focusing on the processes and applications of these applied disciplines in critical development areas.