Republic of the Philippines

COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION

SAMAR COLLEGE
Catbalogan City, Samar
Tel. Nos. (055) 251-3021, 543-8381, Fax (055) 251-3021

Outcome Based Education (OBE) – ALIGNED SYLLABUS

I. Subject Code : Soc. Sci. 5

II. Course Descriptive Title : Rizal & Other Heroes & Heroines

III. Credit Units : 3 units

IV. Course Prerequisite : None

V. Professors/Instructors : Jestony L. Matilla

VI. Academic Term and

School Year : Second Semester, A.Y. 2017-2018

VII. Vision and Mission of Samar College:

SAMAR COLLEGE VISION

We are the leading center of learning in the island of Samar. We

take pride being the school of first choice by students where they can
fully attain academic and personal achievements through affordable
education, excellent instruction, and state-of-the-art facilities in a
values-driven educational system.

SAMAR COLLEGE MISSION

Samar College is a community-based, privately owned learning

institution that provides quality basic, tertiary, and graduate education
to students of Samar Island and its neighboring communities. We
commit to help our students improve their quality of life by delivering
affordable, values-driven, industry-relevant curricular programs that
produce globally competitive, innovative, service-oriented and God-
fearing citizens who contribute to the progress of society.

VIII. College Objectives:

1. We adhere to the highest standards of work and personal ethics;

2. We provide avenues for advancement and give due recognition

and reward for individual and collective contributions;

3. We work for the greater good of all who belong to the community
we operate in by going beyond call of duty;

4. We help find meaning in life through education.

 IX. Institutional Graduate Outcomes:

Institutional Graduate Outcomes Attributes Link to MV-CV

Common to all programs in all types of school
1. Articulate and discuss the latest
development in the specific field of Communicator Globally Competitive
practice. Excellence
Innovative
2. Communicate effectively in writing,
speaking, and presenting using Communicator Excellence
culturally appropriate language. Globally Competitive
3. Work effectively in teams, in Competitive
collaboration with other disciplines Technical and Globally Competitive
and multi-cultural teams. Organizational Excellence
Leadership Service-Oriented
4. Practice the profession in
accordance with existing laws, Competitive Service-Oriented
social, moral, and/or ethical Service-Oriented
responsibility.
5. Act as responsible citizen and show
pride of being Filipino by preserving Values-Driven
God-fearing
and promoting Filipino historical
and cultural heritage.
6. Demonstrate competence to Globally Competitive
conduct research. Competitive/Critical
Innovative
and Rational Thinkers
Excellence
7. Demonstrate competence and
commitment to develop Technical and
appropriate technological services Organizational Service-Oriented
in response to national, regional Leadership/ Service- Committed
Oriented
and local development.
Common to Samar College Graduates
8. Apply effectively the four macro Communicator Globally Competitive
skills in a language situation. Excellence
9. Meet the standards of industries
both local and international Competitive Innovative
requiring manpower skills and
competencies.
10. Critique and analyze possible Critical and Rational Innovative
problems and alternative solutions. Thinkers
11. Sustain self-assessment for personal
and professional growth and Lifelong Learner Globally competitive
development.

12. Commit to a high standard of work Service-Oriented Committed

ethics in service to community.

13. Create linkages with private and Technical and Service-Oriented

public organizations to address Organizational Excellence
societal problems and needs. Leadership

14. Develop morally upright individuals God-fearing

who are committed to work for the Values-Driven
greater good.
X. Course Description:

This is a 54-hour, three-unit course. A comprehensive study

designed to familiarize the students with the role of Rizal and other
national heroes in the development of nationalism and national
independence movement. It embraces the youth’s role in nation
building. It shall also include the important episodes in Rizal’s Life with
emphasis on his literary works: Novels, Poems, Essays and Letters. It
presents a new perspective on Rizal’s true worth as a conscientious
builder of the Filipino nation with a clear view of its aspirations and as a
champion of the rights of the Filipinos. It presents a new dimension to
Rizal’s role as a citizen of the world in espousing and defending human
rights and fundamental freedom.
This course will help students to understand and appreciate the
contributions of Dr. Jose Rizal and other heroes and heroines to our
national heritage, the influences of their thoughts on our basic life and
destiny of the Philippine Republic, and the universality of their
principles.

XI. Course Objectives:

At the end of the semester, the students are expected to:

1. Identify the important traits and virtues of Dr. Jose Rizal and the other
heroes that are worth emulating.

2. Instill in their minds the love of one’s country, our people and to apply
in their personal lives the usefulness of the nobility of the ideas of Dr.
Jose P. Rizal.

3. Enrich their knowledge about Rizal’s thoughts on various fields of

specialization, and his contributions to our national heritage.

4. Acquaint themselves with Rizal’s ideas taken from the official

government translations of the hero’s diaries, letters, essays, poems,
novels, reminiscences and other literary writings.

5. Analyze historical and cultural events in Europe and the Philippines that
led to the development of the national consciousness of the Filipinos.

6. Promote the concept of a peaceful culture, environmental protection,

Christian values and moral integrity reflected in Rizal’s life, works and
writings.

7. Compare and contrast the life, works, and contributions of other

Filipino heroes and heroines.
XII. Core values to be Developed:

Integrity, Honesty, Respect, Concern for others, Passion for Excellence,

Dedication to service, God-fearing and Principle-centered

XIII. Course Content:

TOPICS/UNITS OF WORK TIME

FRAME/ALLOTMENT
PRELIM 12 hours
Preliminaries 1 hour

College Mission, Vision, Goals and Objectives

College Goals and Program Objectives

Orientation/ Course Overview 1 hour

Introduction

Classroom Rules/ Class Policies

Unit I. Early Life of Rizal

1. Rizal and his time, the challenges and

responses of the 19th Century
2. Advent of National Hero
3. Early Education in Calamba and Biñan
4. Scholastic Triumphs at Ateneo de Manila
5. Medical Studies at the University of Sto.
Tomas

Preliminary Examination 1 hour

MIDTERM 12 hours
Unit II. Rizal’s Travels and Visions of a New World
Order

1. In Sunny Spain
2. From Paris to Berlin
3. Publication of Noli Me Tangere
4. Rizal’s Grand Tour of Europe with Viola
5. First Homecoming
6. In Hong Kong and Macau
7. Romantic Interlude in Japan
8. Rizal’s visit to the United States
9. Rizal in London

Midterm Examination 1 hour

PRE-FINALS 12 hours
Unit III. The Second Travel of Dr. Jose Rizal in
Europe

1. Rizal’s Second Sojourn in Paris and the

 Universal Exposition of 1889
2. In Belgian Brussels
3. Misfortunes in Madrid
4. Biarritz Vacation and Romance with Nelly
Boustead
5. Publication of El Filibusterismo in Ghent
6. Ophthalmic Surgeon in Hong Kong

Pre-Finals Examination 1 hour

FINALS 12 hours
Unit IV The Last Homecoming of Dr. Jose P. Rizal

1. Second Homecoming and La Liga

Filipina
2. Exile in Dapitan, Zamboanga
3. Last trip Abroad
4. Last Homecoming and Trial
5. Martyrdom at Bagumbayan

Unit V. The different works & contributions of

other Filipino Heroes and Heroines

A. Andres Bonifacio
B. Emilio Jacinto
C. Marcelo H.del Pilar
D. Graciano Lopez Jaena

Final Examination 1 hour

Total Number of Hours 54 hours

XIV. Detailed Learning Plan:

See attached file

XV. Suggested Readings and References:

Zaide, Sonia M & Zaide, Gregorio F., JOSE RIZAL: Life, Works, and
Writings of a Genius, Writer, Scientist, and National Hero, 935 Aurora
Blvd. corner Pittsburgh St. Room 204 Alforque Bldg., Silangan Cubao,
Quezon City Philippines: All Nations Publishing Co., Inc., 2006.

Capino, Diosdado, Gonzales, Minerva & Penida Felipina, Rizal’s Life,

Works and Writings: Their Impact on our National Identity

XVI. Course Requirements:

The following are the suggested requirements for the course

Philippine History: Roots & Development (Soc. Sci. 6), subject to some
modifications depending on the situation and necessities of the course
and the students:
1. Major Examinations
 2. Quizzes/Summative
3. Projects
4. Oral Recitation
5. Assignment
6. Attendance
7. Lesson Planning
8. Reaction Paper

XVII. Methodologies/Strategies:

Lecture – Reportorial method, demonstration method, brainstorming,

inductive method, participative method, expository approach,
technology integration (use of videos and multi-media), concept/mind
mapping, POE (Predict-Observe-Explain), KWHL (Know-What-How-
Learn).

XVIII. Grading System/Evaluation Parameters/ Measures:

The following are the different areas in which students in this course
will be rated as to their performance:

Major Examinations 40%

Quizzes 20%
Projects 15%
Recitation 15 %
Assignment 5%
Attendance 5%
TOTAL 100%

Equivalent Rating = (Score/Number of Items) x 40 + 60

Final Rating = 1/4(Prelim grade) + 1/4(Midterm grade) + 1/4(Pre-Final
grade) + 1/4(Final grade)

XIX. Classroom Policies

1. Academic honesty is expected at all times. Any student found to

have engaged in academic misconduct such as cheating,
plagiarism, or collusion is subject to disciplinary sanctions as outlined
in the Student Handbook.
2. Students with special needs are given priority in the seating
arrangement.
3. Attendance is checked every session. Any student who comes after
the 15-minute grace period will be marked absent.
4. Proper decorum should be observed as dignified teachers.
5. Intellectual discussion is highly encouraged.
6. Class requirements should be passed on time. Late
papers/documents will be deducted with the corresponding points
agreed by the class.
 XX. Consultation Hours:

Day Time Number of Hours

Monday 8:30 – 9:30 A.M. 1 hour

Tuesday

Wednesday 8:30 – 9:30 A.M. 1 hour

Thursday

Friday 8:30 – 9:30 A.M. 1 hour

Saturday 8:30 – 9:30 A.M. 1 hour

Total number of hours per week 4 hours

Prepared by:

JESTONY L. MATILLA, L.P.T.

College Instructor
Noted by:

NIMFA T. TORREMORO, Ph.D.

Dean, College of Education

Recommending Approval:

MELDRITO B. VALLES, PH.D.

Vice-President for Academic Affairs
Dean, College OF Arts and Sciences

Approved by:

PEDRITO G. PADILLA, PH.D.

Senior Vice-President for Academic Programs