OSIAS COLLEGES, INC

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Course Title READINGS IN PHILIPPINE HISTORY

No. of Units 3 Units
Description This course analyzes Philippine History from multiple perspective through the lens of selected primary sources coming
from various disciplines and of genres. Students are given opportunities to analyze the author’s background and main
arguments, compare different points of view, identify biases, and examine the evidences presented in the document. The
discussions will tackle traditional topics in history and other interdisciplinary theories that will deepen and broaden their
understanding of Philippine political, economic, cultural, social, scientific, and religious history. Priority is given to
primary materials that could help students develop their analytical and communication skills. The end goal is to develop
the historical and critical consciousness of the students so that they will become
versatile, articulate, broadminded, morally upright and responsible citizens.

Course Outcomes 1. Evaluate primary sources for their credibility, authenticity, and provenance.
2. Analyze the context, content, and perspective of different kinds of primary sources.
3. Determine the contribution of different kinds of primary sources in understanding Philippine History.
4. Develop critical and analytical skills with exposure to primary sources.
5. Demonstrate the ability to use primary sources to argue in favor or against a particular issue.
6. Effectively communicate using various techniques and genres, their historical analysis of a particular event or issue
that could help others understand the chosen topic.
7. Propose recommendation/solutions to present-day problems based on their understanding of root causes and their
anticipation of future scenarios.
8. Display the ability to work in a team and contribute to a group project.
9. Manifest interest in local history and concern in promoting and preserving our country’s national patrimony and
cultural heritage.
 CONTENTS
Schedule Objectives Topics Learning Experiences Assessment Tools
Week 1 Analyze the coverage and Overview of the course Orientation about the Quiz (Uploaded in
First meeting requirement of the course subject, school’s VMGO, Moodle)
(Synchronous and and grading system.
Asynchronous Class)
Virtual discussions for
synchronous and moodle
uploads for asynchronous
Week 2 (Synchronous  Make a distinction I. INTRODUCTION Virtual discussion for  Recitation
and Asynchronous between primary and synchronous (Google Meet)  Researching
Class)  Meaning and about different
secondary sources. Relevance of History PowerPoint and Video uploads
 Differentiate external primary and
 Distinction of Primary for asynchronous (Moodle)
secondary
criticism from internal and Secondary
Sources sources
criticism.
 Internal and External available at their
 Discuss the Criticism homes.
repositories of primary  Kinds and  Quiz (Uploaded
sources. Repositories of in Moodle)
 Explain the different Primary Sources
kinds of primary
sources.
Week 3-Week 4  Analyze the context, II. CONTENT AND Virtual discussion for  Text Analysis
(Synchronous and content, and CONTEXTUAL synchronous (Google Meet)  Recitation
Asynchronous Class) perspective of the ANALYSIS OF  Group
PRIMARY SOURCES PowerPoint and Video uploads Discussion
different kinds of
for asynchronous (Moodle)  Quiz (Uploaded
primary sources.  First Voyage
in Moodle)
 Identify the historical Around the World
importance of the by Magellan
historical texts.  Customs of
 Develop critical and Tagalogs
 Kartilya ng
analytical skills from Katipunan
one’s exposure to  Declaration of the
 primary sources. Philippine
 Examine the author’s Independence
main argument and
point of view.
Week 5-Week 7  Demonstrate the III. ONE PAST BUT MANY Virtual discussion for  Text Analysis
(Synchronous and ability to formulate HISTORIES: synchronous (Google Meet)  Group
Asynchronous Class) CONTROVERSIES AND Discussion
arguments in favor or CONFLICTING VIEWS IN PowerPoint and Video uploads
against a particular PHILIPPINE HISTORY  Class Debate
for asynchronous (Moodle)  Recitation
issue using primary
sources.  Site of the First Mass  Quiz (Uploaded
 Cavite Mutiny in Moodle)
 Develop critical
 Retraction of Rizal
thinking skills in
 Cry of Balintawak
analyzing the various
controversies and
conflicting views in
the Philippine history.
 Acquire an
understanding of the
past events to better
understand the matters
that affect its
antiquity, the present
and the future.
Week 8-Week 10  Effectively IV. SOCIAL POLITICAL, Virtual discussion for  Recitation
(Synchronous and ECONOMIC AND synchronous (Google Meet)  Group
communicate matters
Asynchronous Class) CULTURAL ISSUES IN
about the origin, Discussion
PHILIPPINE HISTORY
PowerPoint and Video uploads  Quiz (Uploaded
coverage,
applications, and  Agrarian Reform Law for asynchronous (Moodle) in Moodle)
 The Philippine
updates of the Constitution
Comprehensive  The Power of
Agrarian Reform Taxation
Laws, the Philippine
 Constitution and
Taxations.
 Understand the
underlying purpose of
each law including its
coverage.
 Evaluate the present
situation from the
past.
 Recommend possible
solutions to present-
day problems based
on their own
understanding of the
root causes, and their
anticipation of future
scenarios.
 Display the ability to
work in a multi-
disciplinary team and
contribute to a group
endeavor.
Week 11-Week 12  Manifest interest in V. CRITICAL Virtual discussion for  Recitation
(Synchronous and local history and show EVALUATION AND synchronous (Google Meet)  Group
Asynchronous Class) concern by promoting PROMOTION OF Discussion
LOCAL AND ORAL PowerPoint and Video uploads  E-Portfolio
and preserving the
HISTORY for asynchronous (Moodle)  Video Activity
country’s historical
and cultural heritage.  Quiz (Uploaded
 Philippine in Moodle)
 Critically evaluate the Festivals
various cultural  Philippine
heritage of the Cultural
country. Performances
  Develop an  UNESCO World
Heritage Sites in the
appreciation of the
Country
local and oral history,
museums, historical
shrines, cultural
performances,
indigenous practices,
religious rites and
rituals
 Create a program that
will help promote and
preserve the country’s
heritage.
Week 13 FINAL EXAMINATION AND COMPLETION OF REQUIREMENTS

COURSE GRADING SYSTEM:

The following factors shall be considered in the computation of grades:

CLASS STANDING (60%) PERIODIC EXAMINATION 40%

The class standing shall be computed as follows:
Project/Assignment 20%
Quizzes 20%
Seatwork/Class Activity 10%
Attendance/Recitation 10%

Prepared: Approved:

RUBYLYN F. FAJARDO, LPT AUREA C. SALAGAN, Ed.D.

College Instructor VP for Academic Affairs