Saint Joseph College

COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS

Maasin City, Southern Leyte

Module II
GE 9 – Life and Works of
Jose Rizal
1st Semester, AY 2020-2021

Prepared by: Mr. Edward Louis Maceda Albarote

Instructors: Mark Douglas J. Marte

Student name: Fegi, Donna Rose Section: BSA 2-A

I.D. No.: 13102580 Date Started: 03-17-21
Date Finish: 04-03-21
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Content

No.: Description Page no.:

1 Course Description 3

2 Grading System 3

3 Topics 3

4 Lesson 1 4

5 I. Objectives 4

6 II. Introduction 4

7 Engage 4

8 Explore 5

9 Explain 5

10 Questions 5

11 Elaborate 6–8

12 His Fall 8

13 The Propaganda Movement 9

14 Guide Questions 9

15 Evaluate 10

16 Criteria 10
Prayer before Study
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Course Description

A study of the life of DR. Jose Rizal, national hero and martyr, and of his
important works, particularly the “Noli Me Tangere” and the “El Filibusterismo”
in their unexpurgated editions.

Grading System

Each student shall be assessed on the following:

Pre-Midterm/Pre-Final Examination 30%

Midterm/Final Examination 30%
Activities/Oral and Class participation 20%
Quizzes and Assignments 20%
TOTAL =100%

Learning Outcomes

At the end of the semester, the students must be able to:

1. Understand the life, works and writings of Rizal’s particularly his moral and

intellectual legacies to the Filipino youth.

2. Know the relevance of Rizal’s teachings to contemporary situations.

3. Recognize the value, inspiration and insight from the experience of Rizal as

a son, student, patriot, and nationalist.

4. Imbibe the spirit of patriotism and nationalism.

Module 2

Topics:

A. The Rizal Family

B. Rizal’s Formative Years and Education in the Philippines and
Abroad.
C. Rizal’s Nationalism
D. Rizal's exhile in Dapitan, Trial and execution of Rizal, Final works

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Lesson 1

I. Objectives

At the end of the lesson, you should be able to:

1. Be acquainted with the Rizal family

2. Recall significant events that happened to Rizal and his family especially
during his early years.
3. Identify influences of Ateneo and UST to Rizal’s character.
4. Relate Rizal’s experiences during his formative years to the student’s
experiences.

II. Introduction

Rizal, under the pen name P. Jacinto, wrote his own memoirs of his
experiences as a student from Biñan to Manila in 1872. This is a valuable
document because it is Rizal’s own recollection and is a primary source
regarding his childhood days. Reading though the document provides insight to
Rizal’s sentiments towards love and family, as well as to the importance of
education. Therefore, in this module we will be acquainted with the Family of
Rizal’s and also be familiarize the significant events that happened to Rizal and
his family especially during his early years.

Engage

Identify who or what is referred to in each number. Write the correct answer in
the space provided.

JesuitsSoledadLeonoraRiveraSobresaliente

El Consejo de losDiosesPhilosophy and Letters

1. A congregation of priests which owns Ateneo de Manila.

-Jesuits

2. Rizal’s youngest sister, who married Pantaleon Quintero of Calamba.

-Soledad

3. Rizal’s longest relationship which lasted 11 years.

- Leonora Rivera

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4. The grade received by Rizal as an Ateneo graduate.

- Sobresaliente

5. The title of Rizal’s piece which won a prize in the LiceoArtisticoLiterio de

Manila on 1879.

-El Consejo de losDioses

6. In 1877, Rizal enrolled in University of Santo Tomas in this program.

- Philosophy and Letters

Explore

Put a check (/) if you agree to the following statements and (x) if not.

/ 1. The union of Teodora Formuso and Francisco Mercado was blessed with 11
children.

/ 2. Rizal’s bust (side view) can be seen in a one-peso coin.

/ 3. Rizal does not drink liquor and smoke cigar, but he is a lottery addict.

X 4. There was at least 15 women linked with Rizal.

X 5. Despite his short stature, Rizal was buff like a body builder with big
shoulder, chest, and arm muscles (based the measurements of his clothing)

Explain

Biographies are literary works that highlight the life of certain

individuals. These works, especially autobiographies and memoirs, are crucial
documents or sources in writing history especially in important events like
reforms and revolution. Biographies however, can also be used as political tools
because some facts may be omitted or added in the process of writing. In this
sense, writing a biography or memoir can be both empowering and
incriminating. This activity teaches students to appreciate critical thinking in
evaluating facts found in biographies. This also encourage students to reflect on
why some aspects of one person’s life are omitted while others are highlighted.

Questions:

1. Describe the life of Rizal as a child.

-his desire to learn, even frequenting the church nearby his home to watch
and observe people but not to be religiously inclined. Jose Rizal was not a
physically blessed or strong child however, he had a strong will guided and
taught by his mother, his first teacher

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2. Why we need to identify the significant events that happened to Rizal and
his family?
- We need to know the event and history of Rizal and its family for they are an
ideal and a respectable family. Even they are one of the elite families in Laguna
their family didn’t abuse their power instead they have the kindest and purest
heart. For example, Rizal performed an operation but he didn’t let his patients
pay the operation fee.
3. Compare and contrast Ateneo and UST educational system based on
Rizal’s experiences.
- Ateneo de Manila which was formerly Ateneo Muncipal, was a boys’ school
and its graduates finish their education with the title bachiller en artes which is
in Rizal’s time was equivalent to today’s high school. The University of Santo
Tomas on the other hand, was the only institution in the Philippines that
provided college degrees. As to the academic climate in both institutions, in
the Ateneo, classes last the whole day beginning with a mass at 7 o’clock in
the morning. All students are required to attend such masses. The students are
under strict supervision by their teachers. This explains why most of Rizal’s
poems and other literary works were pro-Spanish and pro-Catholic such as his
poem praising the victory of Urbiztondo over the Moros of Jolo and his poem
about the Virgin Mary. All the time in Ateneo is devoted to study, academics
and co-curricular activities such as contests in Spanish, Latin and Greek.

On the other hand, at the University of Santo Tomas, the students were given
more freedom. Half of the day is given to study and the rest was free time. The
students are not anymore required to attend mass. This freedom is not leniency
but this was allowed by the university authorities on the basis that the college
students are believed to be more mature and responsible. Rizal in his spare
time used returned to Ateneo to take up a course in land surveying. His other
classmate Rafael Palma also went back to the Ateneo to take up commerce.
Both courses were considered vocational courses. Some students used the
spare time on useless activities such as doing la cuacha - which at that time
meant doing nothing or playing truant. They wasted their time courting
women. Rizal also did that when he courted three women at the same time.
The students also formed their barkadas and in Rizal’s experience formed El
Companerismo.

Elaborate

 The Rizal’s were descendants of Domingo Lam-co, a Chinese immigrant to

Philippines during late 1600s. in 1700s, there was a growing anti-Chinese
hostility of the Spanish authorities. For this particular reason, Lam-co
changed their surname to “Mercado.” Upon the invitation of Spanish
landowners, Lam-co moved his family to Biñan, and became landowners
there. With his wife, Inez delaRoza, he sired Francisco Mercado I, who
later sired Juan Mercado, the father of Francisco Mercado II – Jose Rizal’s
father (Zaide and Zaide, 2014; Acibo and Adanza, 1995).

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 Name: Jose Rizal - José Protacio Mercado Rizal Alonzo Y Realonda

Born: June 19, 1861, Calamba.
Died: Dec. 30, 1896, Manila

 Immediate Family
Father - Studied Latin & Philosophy at the College of San Jose (Manila) -
described by Rizal as “model of fathers” - he inherited . . . Profound sense
of dignity self-respect, seriousness and self-possession -a successful
farmer -he loved books -an excellent model for Rizal that molded him up
into a man of honor - understood the world of humanity which furnished
him with greater respect for other people, and a greater respect to the
dignity of labor.

 Mother - born in Meisik, Sta. Cruz Manila. - talented and remarkable

woman - he inherited . . . temperament of the poet and dreamer and
bravery for sacrifice - his first teacher - inculcated the value of knowledge
and education to the young Rizal - a good Mathematician and Manager of
business of the Rizal family.

 Early Influences

His mother- encouraged him to express his ideas and sentiments in verse
“The Story of the Moth” about the mother moth warning its offspring of
the danger of fluttering to close to flame. The little moth did not heed the
advice, thus it was burned by the flame. This gave him the moral lesson
that if one must succeed, he must take risks and prepare for the worst
consequences. Without courage, there will be no glory.

 Birth and Early Childhood In Calamba, Laguna:

19 June 1861 – birth

22 June 1861 – baptized

1864 - learned the alphabet from his mother 1865 - his sister Conception
(8th child) died at the age of three.

 Birth and Early Childhood

1865 – 1867 - his mother taught him how to read and write – Leon
Monroy - taught Rizal the rudiments of Latin – Uncle Manuel Alberto -
taught the latter love for the nature » Usman – Rizal’s dog – Uncle
Gregorio - instilled love for education
 1869 - "Sa AkingMgaKabata."

 Birth and Early Childhood In Biñan, Laguna :

 1870 - His brother Paciano brought Rizal to Biñ an, Laguna – Justinian
Aquino Cruz – taught Rizal Latin and Spanish – Juancho Carrera – taught
him the art of painting

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17 December 1870 - Rizal returned to Calamba after he finished his

studies in Biñ an.

 Birth and Early Childhood Back in Calamba:

1871 - His mother was imprisoned in Sta. Cruz, Laguna for allegedly
poisoning the wife of Jose Alberto • 1872 - Cavite Mutiny on January 20,
1872; his father forbid the words: – Burgos – filibustero – Cavite

 Formal education
In Binan - he was 9 yrs old - Justiniano Aquino Cruz he studied Latin and
Spanish - Andres Salandanan (a local painter) he developed his initial
lessons in painting

 Studies in the Philippines in UST:

got low grades
studied Philosophy and Letters
study medicine (ophthalmology) - did not complete

 Studies in the Philippines in Ateneo:

got excellent grades
studied bachelor of arts in 1877
graduated as one of sobresaliente
first professor was Fr. Jose Bech

 His Travels Rizal's First Trip Abroad May 3, 1882 Rizal left
Philippines for the first time Spain. He boarded the Salvadora using a
passport of Jose Mercado, which was procured for him by his uncle
Antonio Rivera, father of Leonor Rivera. He was accompanied to the
quay where the Salvadora was moored by his uncle Antonio, Vicente
Gella, and Mateo Evangelista.

 15 June 1882 He left Marseilles for Barcelona in an express train.

Rizal in Barcelona, Spain.

 20 August 1882 His article "Amor Patrio" was published in the

Diarong Tagalog, a Manila newspaper edited by Basilio Teodoro.
This was the First article he wrote abroad.

 Rizal in Madrid, Spain

 2 September 1882 Rizal matriculated at the Universidad Central

de Madrid. He took the following subjects: medical clinic, surgical
clinic, legal medicine and obstetrical clinic.

 4 October 1882 Asked to deliver a poem by the members of

Circulo Hispano-Filipino, there together in the effort to save the
association from disintegration, Rizal recited "Me piden versus."
The meeting was held at the house of Pablo Ortiga y Rey.

 Rizal in Paris, France

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 June 18, 1883 Rizal Back in Madrid 28 September 1883 He

enrolled at the central Universidad de Madrid for the second
course in medicine. Rizal in Heidelberg, Germany 22 April 1886

 While in Heidelberg experiencing the feeling of nostalgia for his

parents and his country, Rizal wrote the poem "A Las Flores de
Heidelberg.“ Rizal in Berlin, Germany 21 March 1887 Copies of his
novel came off the press

 Rizal in Manila

 5 August 1887 At 9:00 o’clock in the evening, Rizal arrived at

Manila after five years of study and patriotic labors in Europe.
Rizal in Hong Kong 22 February 1888 After staying in Hong Kong
for almost two weeks, he left for Japan on board the Oceanic.

His Fall

 DECEMBER 30 is the time to reflect upon the life of our national

hero Dr. Jose Rizal who at the age of 35, was executed on the
field of Bagumbayan, now Luneta. He was a giant of a man, the
like of which the human race has yet to reproduce, a genius in all
fields of both the arts and sciences. He is excellent in all endeavors,
the best of his race and of his species. But his crowning glory was
his death, like that of Jesus Christ, a glorious transfiguration of
tragic failure into the redemption of his people. When he died in
that bleak December morn, we Filipinos felt we all died with him;
but we also felt that by his death we were born anew, as one nation
and one people. His Fall means, his career, his life, his happiness all
have been sacrificed for love of the native land.” as His old story
says: I shall always remember the “moth that was fatally attracted
to the light,” adding that “to sacrifice one’s life for light is
worthwhile.

The Propaganda Movement

The Propaganda Movement was a peaceful crusade for reforms. It is not a

revolutionary movement. It began in 1872, after GOMBURZA’s execution, and
ended in 1892, when Rizal was exiled to Dapitan.

How did it stirred Sentiments of Nationalism among Filipino?

The Filipino sentiment of nationality aroused, and this local incident was
magnified by the Spanish Authorities into a “National Rebellion” to Justify mass
reprisals. The propagandist Shows that w/o killing another man, one can fight
oppression.They demonstrated how the power of pen could be stronger than the
sword. The death Of GOMBURZA awakened strong feelings of anger and
resentment among the Filipinos.

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Problems Faced by the Propagandist: Filipinos were not given a voice in

their own government. Defective administration of Justice

• Courts were really courts of injustice.

• Spanish judges were ignorant and dishonest
• Judicial trials were slow and expensive No equality before the law
• Spaniards were given more rights and privilege that Filipinos
• Justice was for the rich and influential and not for the poor.

Many Spanish officials were corrupt, abusive, and incompetent.

• Filipinos were maltreated and regarded as inferior beings.

This movement was carried on and Faced by means of pen and tongue.
And Their Aims are:

• Equality of Filipinos and Spaniards before the law.

• Assimilation of the Philippines as a regular province of Spain.
• Restoration of Philippine representation in the Spanish Cortes.
• Filipinization of the parishes
• Granting of individual liberties to Filipinos such as: – Freedom of Speech –
Freedom of the press – Freedom of assembly – Freedom to petition for
grievances

Guide Questions:
1. Discuss his student life and performance at Ateneo and UST.
ATENEO
- Rizal’s First Year in Ateneo (1872-73) • June, 1872, Rizal first heard Mass
• Fr. Jose Bech, Rizal’s first professor in the Ateneo • Rizal was placed at
the bottom of the class. • He progressed rapidly and at the end of the
month he became “emperor”. • He took private lessons in Santa Isabel
College
- Second Year in Ateneo (1873-74) • Rizal repented having neglected his
studies the previous year • The three boys from Biñ an • Rizal received
excellent grades in all subjects and a gold medal.
- Third Year in Ateneo (1875-76) • June 1874 – Rizal returned to the
Ateneo – His mother is release from prison • He won only one gold medal
in Latin • He failed to win the medal in Spanish
- Fourth Year in Ateneo (1875-1876) • June 16, 1875, he became an interno
in Ateneo • Fr. Francisco de Paula Sanchez • He won five medals at the
end of the school term. • He returned to Calamba for his summer vacation
(March 1876)
- Last Year in Ateneo (1876-77) • Rizal returned to Manila in June 1876 • He
was “the pride of the Jesuits” • He obtained the highest grades in all subject
UST
- Enrollment at UST Philosophy and Letters during his freshman year. (1877-
1878) Why Philosophy & Letters? 1.) Don Francisco liked it. 2.) Uncertainty
on what course to take up. 3.) Failure to solicit the advice of Father Ramon
Pablo, Ateneo’s Rector, who was then at Mindanao.

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- Rizal’s Grades (1877-1878) Conversion Sobresaliente Notable, Aprovechade

Bueno Mediano Aprovado Suspenso Reprobado = 1.00 Excellent = 1.50 Very
Good = 2.00 Good = 2.50 Fair = 3.00 Passed = 4.00 Conditioned = 5.00 Failed
Philosophy and Letters Cosmology & Metaphysics Sobresaliente Theodicy
Sobresaliente History of Philosophy Sobresaliente
- UST was under the Dominicans, rival of the Jesuits in education. He remained
loyal to Ateneo, participated in extracurricular activities and completed a
course in surveying in that same school. Perito agrimensor November 25,
1881

Evaluate

Instructions: Choose two questions and explain briefly and intelligently. Cite
source/s that will help you justify your answers.

1.What is the relevance of education? Why do we need to educate ourselves?

- Proper and good education is very important for all of us. It facilitates quality
learning all through the life among people of any age group, cast, creed, religion and
region. It is the process of achieving knowledge, values, skills, beliefs, and moral
habits. Those who get an education have higher incomes, have more opportunities in
their lives, and tend to be healthier. Societies benefit as well. Societies with high rates
of education completion have lower crime, better overall health, and civic
involvement. Lack of access to education is considered the root of poverty.

2. What is your view of the saying “Education is the key to success?”

- Education is the key to success: Education makes us aware of knowledge, skills,

ethics that has been there in the world which we learn as it helps us to progress and
develops further. … No doubt that to be successful hard work is must but without
education, it will not yield any results. Education lessens the challenges you will face
in life. The more knowledge you gain the more opportunities will open up to allow
individuals to achieve better possibilities in career and personal growth. I also believe
education is important because it helps us develop a unique perspective of looking at
life.

Criteria:

Content – 15
Grammar – 5
Organization of thoughts – 10
Total – 30 pts

Quiz: Sino Ka Ba, Jose Rizal?

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(I)
1. At what age could Jose Rizal read and write?
A. Two B. Four C. Six

2. How many languages did Jose Rizal grow up to speak?

A. 4 B. 14 C. 22

3. What was the title of Jose Rizal's very first poem at age seven?
A. Sa AkingMgaKababata B. Mi Ultimo Adios C. Memories of My Town

4. Rizal discovered 3 species. Which among the following are not one of the
species named after Rizal?
A. Draco rizali, a species of flying dragon B. Rachophorousrizali, a species of
toad C. Monna rizali, a monkey species

5. The famous Rizal monument in Luneta was not the work of a Filipino but a
Swiss sculptor. What was the sculptor's name?
A. Richard Kissling B. Mitchell Samson C. Robert Claireton

6. Rizal is known by two of the three names listed below. Which name does not
describe Rizal.
A. Polymath B. Renaissance Man C. Contemporary Master

7. Rizal Day commemorates the death of our national hero. When is this
observed?
A. June 19 B. September 21 C. December 30

8. Jose Rizal was executed by firing squad in1896 at Bagumbayan, Manila. What
is Bagumbayan now known as?
A. Luneta B. Rizal Stadium C. Cultural Center of the Philippines

9. Jose Rizal was the seventh of eleven children born to a wealthy family. Where
was Rizal born?
A. Capas, Tarlac B. Calamba, Laguna C. Balanga, Bataan

10. Jose Rizal founded this organization, a civic organization that subsequently
gave birth to the Katipunan led by Andres Bonifacio and Emilio Jacinto
A. La Liga Filipina B. SamahanMaharlika C. Bayani ng Filipino

(II)
1. The surname Mercado when translated to english means?
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A. Market B. Merchant C. Market trade

2. What is Jose Rizal's petname in his family?

A. Ute B. Uti C. Pepe

3. Who is Rizal's considered as 2nd father?

A. Pansyano B. Paciano C. Ponciano

4. Who is his first teacher

A. His Mother B. His Father C. His Brother

5. Rizal's first sorrow was

A. When he has his first fall B. When his sister dies C. When his mother
discipline him

6. Rizal's dog name is

A. Uzman B. Usman C. Uszman

7. Where is the birthplace of Rizal

A. Sta. Rosa B. Binan C. Calamba

8. How many siblings that Rizal have?

A. 10 B. 11 C. 12

9. The most influential and powerful person during Rizal's time

A. King B. Governor-General C. Friars

10. What did Dr. Jose Rizal do for the Philippines? (Essay: Your answer must be
not less than 50 words)

- He fought, in his own way, for the country and stood for our Independence.
While there may be arguments on how valid his works and contributions are
compared to other Filipino heroes who actually fought, the Spaniards at least
thought Rizal, with his pen and intelligence, is enough threat to execute him.
Ultimately, he died fighting for our country’s independence. His death ignited the
fire of the revolutionary army.

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Essay

Instruction: In a minimum of 300 and maximum of 500-word essay, address the

following question:

How does society (and everything that happens within) impacts the character of
a person? How do you think did the events in the 17th to the 19th century; the
ascendance of the Chinese mestizo; and the issue of the friar lands affect the
character of Jose Rizal?

Remember to keep your discussion coherent by having a controlling idea and

developing this idea in a unified and coherent essay.

The rise of the Chinese mestizo class in the Philippines can be traced to the
middle of the eighteenth century. As unions between Chinese and local women,
encouraged by Spanish colonial policy, grew in number, so did the number of
Chinese mestizo children. With the increase of Chinese mestizos, especially in
urban areas, the Spanish colonial government began to establish a separate legal
classification for them. Cities such as Manila and Cebu thus became communities
of indios, sangleyes, and Chinese mestizos. Initially, the division was mainly drawn
for the purposes of taxation. Following its policy of taxing their subjects according to
their capacity to earn, the Spanish colonial government taxed the Chinese the most,
followed by the Chinese mestizos, and then the indios. However, this division soon
affected the right to travel, as well as property ownership, and participation in
government.

Jose Rizal is a fifth generation Chinese mestizo. However, he and his father were
considered as Indios. Rizal’s Anti-Chinese Behavior -Rizal’s description and portrayal of
a Chinese character by the name of “Quiroga” in his novel “El Filibusterismo” -Rizal’s
dislike of Chinese merchants and his boycotting of Chinese stores during his exile in
Dapitan -Rizal’s denial of his Chinese ancestry during his trial in Fort Santiago -Rizal
expressed anti-Chinese sentiments in some his letters Learning Outcome 1 and 2 Role of
Chinese mestizos in Philippine society PROFIT, MONEY, CULTURE, INFLUENCE Role of
Chinese mestizos in Philippine society – Landholders, wholesalers, retailers, major
artisan shop owners. – Influential in economy of Philippine and Spanish society.

Rizal family became one of the principal inquillinos of the hacienda. They rented
one of the largest leased parcel of land measuring approximately 380 hectares. The main
crop was sugarcane since it was the most in-demand in the world market then. The Rizal
family got their income mainly from the land they rented. However, when conflicts of
lands arose in 1983 Rizal’s family evidently suffered. Rizal argues, the wealth of the
friar-owned haciendas was due primarily to the friars’ acquisition of “the best tracts of
land,” “the best valleys,” “the best uplands,” and not to their alleged superiority over the
Filipinos in managerial skills or agricultural know-how. Rizal was thus countering what
he and like-minded ilustrados believed was friar propaganda.

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Activities and Question:

A (Midterm Exam) Individual

1. Do you think Filipinos still need a hero such as Dr. Jose Rizal? He was
extraordinary and ordinary at the same time. He had many inspiring
qualities we should try to emulate. We need role models that we can
relate to. I can't think of a better one for all Filipinos.
- No, I don’t think that this generation needs a hero like Dr. Jose Rizal but
he is an ideal man for every Filipinos and a model to all teenager to
respect, love and protect our country in times of crisis. Jose Rizal fought
our country by class which his weapons are his pen and wisdom that
makes alert to the Spaniards. But today teenagers or I must say some of
my generation didn’t use their wisdom but only their desire to attack of
what they think is right to its own country and can create a protest to its
own government, for me we should study and hear both side to make a
better solution to the problems in our country.

2. How do you think documentaries can shape the way Filipinos perceive
their nation?
- Documentaries are the evidence of the past that we can show off to the
other countries that our history is truly amazing and our heroes are truly
brave to save our beloved Philippines. Those documentaries can also
make us realized and open our eyes on what the hardship of our
ancestors face in that time and amaze us on how beautiful their life even it
is simple in that Spanish Era.

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Thought paper

Note:

1) Clear argument or thesis statement.

2) The Midterm Paper (Individual)must be not less than 200 words per question.
3) The Final Paper (Individual or Group) must not be less than 1,000 words and
not exceed 1,500 words.

Description: Score:
1) Synthesis of the different analytical perspectives on the novel 40%
2) Identification of pedagogical implications 30%
3) Strength of the overall argument or thesis 20%
4) Quality of writing and composition 10%

Deadline:
Midterm Exam = April 02, 2021
Final Exam = May 29, 2021

Activities and Question:

A (Midterm Exam) Individual

3. Do you think Filipinos still need a hero such as Dr. Jose Rizal? He was
extraordinary and ordinary at the same time. He had many inspiring
qualities we should try to emulate. We need role models that we can
relate to. I can't think of a better one for all Filipinos.

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4. How do you think documentaries can shape the way Filipinos perceive
their nation?

B (Final Exam)
Individual or Group (4 members per group)

1) Each group shall be assigned on a certain aspect of Pre-Colonial Visayan

Society (Physical Appearance, Food, Trades and Commerce, Religion, Social
Organization, Weapons and War) Discussed in William Henry Scott’s “Barangay”.
(Scoot, William Henry. 1994. Barangay: Sixteenth-century Philippine culture and
society. Quezon City: Ateneo de Manila University Press)

2) Read through the annotations that Rizal made on Morga’s Chapter 8 from the
start of the chapter until page 295 in the English version.

3) Construct a matrix (table) that directly compares Rizal’s annotations with

description of Pre-colonial Visayan Society found in Scott’s “Barangay”.

4) Are Rizal’s annotation on Morga valid based on current historical works as

presented in Scoot’s “Barangay”.

5) Based on Rizal’s annotations of Morga, what image of Pre-colonial Philippine

society that Rizal wanted to convey?

Final Instruction

Submission Instruction:

1) Email the whole module together with your answer in it.

2) Midterm Paper (Individual) and Final Exam Papers (Individual or
Groupings = 4 members only) should be summitted on the given exam
schedule date.
3) Submit your Module and Exam Paper on the given email address of your
GE9 subject instructor.
4) For those students who can or have the time to submit your module and
exam papers in person at SJC College. You may submit it on your given

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Masteral Department Dean Office at room 119 or to the Security

personnel, just make sure that the correct information is given with your
correct name. section and others. Please also inform your instructor in
charge so that he or she would take the proper corrective action.
5) Any clarification please contact your respective professor on this given
subject.

Prayer before Study

by St. Thomas Aquinas

C reator of all things,true Source of light and wisdom,lofty origin of all

being,graciously let a ray of Your brilliancepenetrate into the darkness of my
understandingand take from me the double darknessin which I have been
born,an obscurity of both sin and ignorance.

Give me a sharp sense of understanding,a retentive memory,and the ability to

grasp things correctly and fundamentally.

Grant me the talent of being exact in my explanations,and the ability to express

myself with thoroughness and charm.

Point out the beginning,direct the progress,and help in completion;through

Christ our Lord.Amen.

Prayer after Study

T hank You, Lord God, for openingmyeyes to the light of Your wisdom.You
have delighted my heart with the knowledge of truth. I askYou,Lord, help
me always to do Your will.

Bless my soul and body, my words and actions.

Grant that Imaygrow in grace, wisdom and virtue, that Your name may always
beglorified, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, now and forever. Amen.

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