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Standard Course Outline

1. Course
   Prefix, Number, Title (Units) Course: IEAM 100 – Introduction to
   Election Administration and Management (3 units)
2. Course Description:
   An introductory course providing a comprehensive overview of election
   administration and management, covering legal frameworks, institutional
   structures, and operational procedures in organizing and conducting
   elections. Includes lectures, case studies, and discussions on ensuring
   free, fair, and transparent elections.
3. Course
   Pre-requisites, Co-requisites, Fieldwork, and Other Requirements: None
4. Mode
   of Instruction ☐ Face-to-Face
   ☐ Hybrid ☒ Online
   – Asynchronous
5. Course
   Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) and Alignment with Program
   Learning Outcomes (PLOs)

Course Student Learning Outcome	Aligned Program Learning Outcome(s)
1. Understand the importance of election administration and management in democratic governance.	PLO 1: Demonstrate knowledge of political institutions and processes.
2. Familiarize participants with the legal frameworks governing electoral processes.	PLO 2: Analyze legal and constitutional issues in political contexts.
3. Explore the roles and responsibilities of election authorities and administrators.	PLO 3: Evaluate the functions of governmental and non-governmental actors in political systems.
4. Examine key components of election management, including voter registration, polling operations, and results reporting.	PLO 4: Apply principles of political analysis to contemporary issues.
5. Analyze principles of impartiality, transparency, and integrity in election administration.	PLO 5: Assess ethical dimensions of political behavior and decision-making.
6. Discuss challenges and best practices in conducting elections, including voter education, security, and dispute resolution.	PLO 6: Identify challenges and propose solutions in political contexts.
7. Identify strategies for improving the efficiency, inclusiveness, and credibility of electoral processes.	PLO 7: Develop strategies for effective political engagement and advocacy.

Subject Matter Outline

Module 1: Introduction to Election
Administration

• Significance
  of elections in democratic societies (SLO 1)
• Electoral
  cycle and key stages of election administration (SLO 4)
• Legal
  frameworks and constitutional provisions governing elections (SLO 2)

Module 2: Election Authorities and
Institutional Structures

• Roles
  and responsibilities of election management bodies (SLO 3)
• Structure
  and composition of election commissions/boards (SLO 3)
• Independence,
  impartiality, and accountability of election authorities (SLO 5)

Module 3: Voter Registration and Voter
Education

• Importance
  of voter registration in ensuring electoral participation (SLO 4)
• Methods
  and mechanisms for voter registration (SLO 4)
• Voter
  education campaigns and outreach strategies (SLO 6)

Module 4: Polling Operations and Election Day
Procedures

• Setup
  and management of polling stations (SLO 4)
• Recruitment
  and training of election officials (SLO 3)
• Security
  measures and safeguards during election day (SLO 5)

Module 5: Ballot Design, Voting Technology,
and Counting Procedures

• Principles
  of ballot design and layout (SLO 4)
• Introduction
  to electronic voting systems and their implications (SLO 4)
• Vote
  counting procedures, tabulation, and results reporting (SLO 4)

Module 6: Election Integrity and Transparency

• Ensuring
  transparency and integrity in the electoral process (SLO 5)
• Measures
  to prevent electoral fraud, malpractice, and interference (SLO 5)
• Electoral
  observation, monitoring, and oversight mechanisms (SLO 3)

Module 7: Challenges and Best Practices in
Election Administration

• Common
  challenges faced by election administrators (SLO 6)
• Best
  practices for addressing logistical, legal, and operational issues (SLO 7)
• Case
  studies and lessons learned from past elections (SLO 6)

Module 8: Innovations and Future Trends in
Election Administration

• Emerging
  trends in election technology, voter engagement, and participation (SLO 7)
• Innovations
  in voter registration, polling operations, and results management (SLO 7)
• Opportunities
  and challenges for the future of election administration (SLO 7)

Recommended
Texts

• “Election
  Administration and Management” by R. Michael Alvarez and Thad E. Hall
• “The
  International IDEA Handbook of Electoral System Design” edited by Andrew
  Reynolds

Assessments

Assessment Description	Linked to SLO(s)	Required?
Quiz on the Importance of Election Administration in Democratic Governance	SLO 1	Yes
Quiz on Legal Frameworks	SLO 2	Yes
Quiz on Roles and Responsibilities of Election Authorities	SLO 3	Yes
Quiz on Voter Registration and Voter Education	SLO 4	Yes
Quiz on Polling Operations and Election Day Procedures	SLO 4	Yes
Quiz on Ballot Design, Voting Technology, and Counting Procedures	SLO 4	Yes
Quiz on Election Integrity and Transparency	SLO 5	Yes
Quiz on Challenges and Best Practices in Election Administration	SLO 6	Yes
Quiz on Innovations and Future Trends in Election Administration	SLO 7	Yes

 

Selected Instructor’s Bibliography

• Alvarez,
  R. Michael, and Thad E. Hall. “Election Administration and
  Management.” ABC-CLIO, 2012.
• Reynolds,
  Andrew (Ed.). “The International IDEA Handbook of Electoral System
  Design.” International Institute for Democracy and Electoral
  Assistance, 2018.