NAME: HANNAH ISABELA A.

CIRUNAY
YEAR/COURSE: 1ST YEAR BSBA- HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

Big Picture in Focus: ULOa. Explain the meaning and relevance of history.

Let’s Check

Activity 1. Now that you know the most essential terms about History, let us try to check
your understanding of these terms. In the space provided, write True or False. True if the
statement is correct and False if the statement is incorrect. (1 point each number)

__TRUE 1. Studying history will teach students important skills.

__FALSE 2. History is derived from the Latin word historia, meaning inquiry or
investigation.
__TRUE 3. Herodotus is considered to be the father of history.
__FALSE 4. Plutarch was a philosopher and teacher of Alexander the Great who
emphasized that knowledge is acquired through employing a
process of scientific investigation of past events.
__FALSE 5. Renato Constantino, a Filipino historian, who posited the notion that “no
document no history.”
__FALSE 6. Historical Analysis is the study of historical writing.

__FALSE 7. Speculative history goes beyond the facts and is concerned about the “why”
and “how” rather than the “what” and “when”.
__TRUE 8. Absolute objectivity and impartiality are possible for the historian.
__FALSE_9. Verisimilitude is the aim of every historian.
__TRUE_10. Historical method is the process of critically examining and analyzing the
records and survivals of the past

Let’s Analyze
Activity 1. Getting acquainted with the essential terms about history is not enough, what
also matters is your ability to understand the concepts and be able to explain the relevance
of history provided in each item. Now, I will require you to explain thoroughly your answers.
(10 points each item)

1. Discuss the importance of studying history.

One of the most significant academic pursuits in every student's future is history.
Furthermore, we explore the importance of understanding history. History was among the
most respected and valuable academic fields will learn. This tutorial delves deeply into
the significance of understanding history in school, as well as some learning strategies.
People may learn about how historical civilizations, systems, ideologies, governments,
cultures and technology were constructed how they functioned as well as how they
evolved throughout history. The world largest rich past allows us to construct a thorough
image of what we're seeing today. History is full with stories. Some may be inspiring and
motivating, while some are disorganized and unethical. There are several important
things for student to understand to immerse them in the vibrant world of history. Students
will explore moments of hardship as well as instances of happiness and the lessons they
 acquire will be applicable within their own life circumstances. History additionally
promotes a more in-depth awareness of diversity. There seem to be lessons that can be
learned both good and negative through our forefathers' interactions with people who live
in various ways. In such a current society where inclusion is valued regardless of
origin learning how prior cultures amalgamated is critical to humanity's future
improvement. Such historical stories may also help to motivate persons to brilliance.
History recalls great people and their courageous exploits that shaped nations. Learning
about the inspirational events that have led towards where we stand nowadays provides
a great deal of encouragement.

2. Explain the scope and limitation of history.

The scope of history is enormous it is the tale of humanity in connection to everyone in

human conduct. The diversity, comprehensiveness, variation and extent of educational
experiences supplied mostly by study are all referred to it as scope of history.
History which used to be restricted to something like a local saga has evolved over the
centuries into a worldwide history of humanity depicting man's great accomplishments
throughout every domain of existence, economic, social, historic, scientific, technological,
religious as well as artistic, to name a few-and at various levels-local, regional, national,
and international. It begins in the past, moves to the present and then speaks to a future.
History is concerned with occurrences such as wars, revolution, the ups and downs of
civilizations, the riches and tragedies of mighty empire builders, as well as the crowds in
humanity.

3. Do you agree with Teodoro Agoncillo, when he said, “history is written by every
generation. Every generation writes its own history using the same sources. The
interpretations vary according to time.”

Yes, because since Teodoro Agoncillo stated, history is written by each generation. And
used the same facts each generation constructs their distinct histories. Each generation
has occurrences which thus want us all to capture and save all of the details from every
now and then therefore that we've had records annually or generations.

4. Discuss the importance of historical analysis.

People require historical analysis was conducted in order to obtain and understand
verifiable information. History facts that can be trusted By being acquainted with
the time span throughout that anything was created or happened, It is possible for folks to
have a better grasp of that though. It is necessary.  searching through diverse records,
artifacts, data, and documents websites. Historical research is an essential part of
It concludes with the Historical Method. The Historical Technique can indeed be created
without it. As well as the approach will indeed be lacking in documentation, because
Historical Analysis seems to be the area in which historians specialize collect important
sources of data to also be reviewed and source truthfulness was determined.
In a NUTSHELL! In this section you will provide the very gist of the unit that you
have learned.

Democratic Points: You are going to jot down the things that you have learned in
bullet form. You may express it in sentence or in phrase.

 People may learn about how historical civilizations, systems, beliefs, economies,
civilizations, and technology were constructed and also how they functioned and how
they evolved throughout history.
 History enables people to learn through our mistakes in the past. It helps us in
comprehending the various ways in which people act the way they do. 
 History allows us to gain a deeper knowledge of the world we dwell today.

 Through understanding of history, we may replace our old religious ideology,

which should give rise to different to become progressively better. We may instill our
ideals and ideas by becoming the greatest version of ourselves by learning about
diverse stories from around the world.
 History inspires pride and appreciation for one's culture.

Question & Answer (Q&A)

You are free to list down all the emerging questions or issues in the provided spaces
below. These questions or concerns may also be raised in the LMS or other modes. You
may answer these questions on your own after clarification. The Q&A portion helps in the
review of concepts and essential knowledge.

Questions/Issues Answers
The methodology used to research history
and human sciences differs. History
specialists use origins and knowledge to
1. What is the difference between history
relate the existence of humans. Human
and human science?
science majors, on either side, study about
human behavior, society, how people
accomplish things and their whole living.
Historians like those that offer significance
to a vast number of facts about the topic
and explain their existence. Such views
2. How can historians be biased? frequently represent the interests of a
historian presenting them, although they
are prejudiced only once they are
deceptive.
3. What is an example of historical research that examines past events to
analysis? understand current or future events.

4. History deeper all about?

History is the study of change over the
 years that encompasses all elements of
human civilization. History includes political,
social, economic, scientific, technical,
medical, cultural, intellectual, religious, and
military advancements.
– goes beyond the facts because it is
5. What is Speculative history? concerned about the reasons for which
events happened (Why)

Let’s Check

Activity 1. Now that you know the different sources of historical data, let us try to check
your understanding of these terms by making a Venn diagram showing the differences of
the primary and secondary sources of information or data.

Histories utilize primary sources as evidence

in their research. Primary sources allow the
A secondary source is indeed a book about
researcher to come as near towards what
history that discusses a people, event or even
truly happened throughout a historical event
other historical issue.
or experience as appropriate.

Activity 2. Now that you are familiar about the different sources of historical data, what
also matters is your ability to identify the terms under this lesson. Write the letter of your
best answer in the space provided before each item.

__C 1. Interview transcripts, statistical data, and works of art are what type of source of
information?
A. Static sources C. Primary sources
B. Descriptive sources D. Interpretative sources
__C 2. Which of the following best describes narrative/literature?
A. This includes numerical and qualitative data
B. It presents chronicles and events in written form and is fictional in
nature
 C. It presents chronicles and events in written form which aims to
impart a specific message to the readers.
D. A document based on facts of an existing legal situation used by
professional historians
___B 3. Which type of source of historical data often lacks the freshness an immediacy of
the original material?
A. Primary Source C. Diplomatic source
B. Secondary Source D. Reliable source
__A 4. Historians search for information about a past event by using historical _______.
A. Sources C. Artifacts
B. Evidence D. Remains
__C 5. These historical sources are materials by nature.
A. Unwritten sources C. Written sources
B. Reliable sources D. Tattoo
__D 6. An example of this is a skull cap which provides information about early humans
in the Philippines.
A. Artifact C. Tattoo
B. Archives D. Relic
__C 7. Among the following which is the best example of primary source?
A. Newspaper C. Painting
B. Electronic data D. Tape recorder
__ A 8. What is the historical tract typically composed to inform contemporaries or
succeeding generations?
A. Narrative C. Juridical tracts
B. Literature D. Scientific tracts
___D 9. These are materials made by people long after the events being described had
taken place.
A. Primary source C. Scientific source
B. Diplomatic source D. Secondary source
____A 10. Which is not an example of a primary source?
A. Biographies C. A birth certificate
B. Letters D. A photograph

Let’s Analyze
Activity 1. Primary sources and secondary sources of historical data have their own
benefits as well as advantages and disadvantages. In this part, you are required to give a
concise explanation/ discussion on the following items. (10 pts each item)

1. What are the benefits of using primary sources?

Most of the students think of history as just a collection of information, events and
occurrences that come in the form of a textbook. The utilization of primary sources has
the potential to influence this viewpoint. As students use primary materials, they learn to
see their textbook as merely one historical perspective, as well as the author as such an
interpreter of facts rather than the entire topic authority. Students will be captivated by
primary materials since they are authentic and intimate; they personalize history.
Students can connect with life of individuals as to whom history was made and represent
the individual perspective of a public spectacle of a historical event through using
primary/original materials. 1st evidence or direct quotes are provided by primary sources.
 Evidence pertaining to a subject under inquiry Students become historians whenever
they read other people's experiences, particularly when there has been a discrepancy
between a textbook narrative and the real person questioned. A student knows that
anything in the textbook will not be an appropriate description, particularly when you hear
something different from the person who conducted the study. Students can learn to
make inferences from original texts and have a deeper understanding of a historical time.
The utilization of primary source documents in your teaching might create a number of
challenges. Struggle, but the rewards your kids will get in fundamental skill development
and critical thinking make the effort worth.

2. Do you affirm that primary sources are superior to secondary sources? Explain.

I could indeed personally affirm a certain primary source from interviews, photographs,
books, works of art, movies, historical documents as well as government figures or even
a day by day, daily journal of someone alive at the time of such a historical event of
meaningful and crucial incidence in social, political and economic occurrences.

3. What are the advantages and disadvantages of accessing secondary sources?

Advantages:

 Secondary sources offer a wide range of professional viewpoints and insights.

 Secondary data sources usually fairly simple to get. The Internet has modified the
way secondary research is undertaken. Consequently, you can access a wealth of
information simply by using your laptop.
 Time-saving. As above that the advantage implies you can undertake secondary
research without in any time. Finding a source of data can sometimes be as
simple as in a few Internet searches.
 It is also the richest form of data accessible from you in a variety of sources as
well as themes with such a massive volume of secondary data from a variety of
sources.
Disadvantages:

 Since secondary sources may not always be centered on your specific problem,
you might have had to go through them to uncover relevant material.
 Secondary data might not even be solution oriented. Secondary data may not be
suitable towards the researcher's needs since it was obtained inside the past for
just another purpose. As a result, secondary data may be untrustworthy for your
present needs. Secondary data sources can provide a great deal of
information but quantity often does not imply relevance.
 Bias. Because secondary data is obtained by someone other than you such data
is often skewed in favor of the person who gathered it. This may not meet your
needs as a researcher or marketer.
 Secondary data also isn't obtained in real time, thus might be out of date. This
problem can be critical in a variety of settings.
In a NUTSHELL! In this section you will provide the very gist of the unit that you
have learned.

Democratic Points: You are going to jot down the things that you have learned in
bullet form. You may express it in sentence or in phrase.

 A primary source provides you with direct access towards the topic of your study.

 Secondary sources contain information and comments from other scholars that is not
available from primary sources.
 Secondary sources can help you learn much more about the human's life and why and
how a historical event happened.
 Students benefit from primary sources in the development of their knowledge, abilities, as
well as analytical abilities. When dealing directly with primary materials, opportunity to ask
questions, analyze critically, draw logical inferences, and construct reasoned interpretations
and analyses of historical and contemporary events and concerns.
 Primary sources are ones are often the most near towards the source of the data. They
include raw data that must be interpreted by academics. Secondary sources are connected to
major sources and frequently modify them.

Question & Answer (Q&A)

You are free to list down all the emerging questions or issues in the provided spaces
below. These questions or concerns may also be raised in the LMS or other modes. You
may answer these questions on your own after clarification. The Q&A portion helps in the
review of concepts and essential knowledge.

Questions/Issues Answers
cultural artefacts, such as buildings or
6. Characteristics of primary sources posters,
works of art, such as feature films,
results from experiments, including data,
non-analytical by nature.
reference works that explain or catalogue,
documentaries that comment or synthesize,
7. Characteristics of secondary sources
interpretations of results and data,
analytical by nature.
Diplomatic history is the study of a history
of state-to-state relations. Diplomatic
history differs from international relations in
8. What is Diplomatic sources? that the former is concerned with one
state's foreign policy, whilst the latter is
concerned with interactions between two or
more nations.
an object esteemed and venerated
9. what is relics? because of association with a saint or
martyr.
 The term "social document" is used liberally
in this work. It relates to every recorded
language that social scientists are
interested in. It might be textual language
10. Social documents
inside the form of handwriting, typewriting,
printing, and any other type of mechanical
replication, or it could be a combination of
the two.

Keywords
 Primary sources
 Secondary sources
 Material evidence
 Oral evidence
 Diplomatic sources
 Social documents
 Narrative or literature
 Relics
 Testimonies of witness

Let’s Check
Activity 1. Now that you know the most essential terms about Historical Criticism, let us try
to check your understanding of these terms. In the space provided, write the term/s being
asked in the following statements:

___ External criticism _1. It determines the authenticity of the source.

____Tradition criticism 2. This refers to a methodology developed by Hermann Gunkel. It
is a criticism that situates a text within a stream of a
specific tradition and attempts to describe the development
of the tradition over the course of time. 
____ Isographies 3. It is a dictionary of biography that gives examples of
handwriting.
____ Sigillography 4. It is a scholarly discipline that studies the wax, lead, clay, and
other seals used to authenticate archival documents.
_____ historical criticism_5. This means that the historical texts are primitive and
historical context in the primitive sense.
_____ Internal criticism 6. This criticism deals with more important matters than the
external form.
______ 17th century _7. This refers to the time/century when Historical criticism was
properly formed
____ Historical criticisms 8. It determines the historicity of the facts contained in the
document.
___ Redaction critism_9. This examines the way the various pieces of the tradition have
been assembled into the final literary composition. The
arrangement and modification of these pieces can reveal
 something of the author’s intentions and the means by
which he hoped to achieve them.
___  Medieval Era_10. This refers to the era when historical forgery was not known.

Let’s Analyze
Activity 1. Historical criticism has its own benefits and so as the way we write it. In this
part, you are going to discuss the following terms in each item. (10 pts each item)

1. What is historical criticism?

Historical criticism is defined as "considering how political, social, cultural, economic,

scientific, intellectual, literary, and other types of history assist us comprehend the source
as well as the works." Simply said, Historical Criticism, unlike with the preceding
criticisms, relates a work to specific eras or locations, indicating its historical origins. As
just a result, the reader must conduct research to discover much more about original
novel, the author's historical period and society, as well as the author's manner of
thought just at historical. Historical criticism encompasses not just the theory and practice
of literary historiographical representation as well as other sorts of critique that, perhaps
without acknowledgement, presume a historical substrate or use historical methodologies
haphazardly. Historical criticism tries to improve knowledge of biblical by delving into the
historical and social circumstances in which they have been written. Historical criticism
(formerly referred as historicism or historical criticism) seems to be the study of literary
writings, particularly historical literature and notably the Bible, in perspective of underlying
historical beginnings and development within those settings. Historical criticism is indeed
not criticism inside the form of condemnation or the investigation of flaws and errors, but
rather an analysis of the text in the goal of better comprehending it.

2. Discuss the importance of historical criticism

3. Do you believe that writing history is subjective? Why? Explain.

4. In what way can the writings of history be objective? Explain.

In a NUTSHELL! In this section you will provide the very gist of the unit that
you have learned.

Democratic Points: You are going to jot down the things that you have learned in
bullet form. You may express it in sentence or in phrase.

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Question & Answer (Q&A)

 You are free to list down all the emerging questions or issues in the provided spaces
below. These questions or concerns may also be raised in the LMS or other modes. You
may answer these questions on your own after clarification. The Q&A portion helps in the
review of concepts and essential knowledge.

Questions/Issues Answers

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Keywords
 External criticism  Diplomatics
 Internal criticism  Redaction criticism
 Isographies  From criticism
 Forgery  Canonical criticism
 Seals  Source criticis
 Paleography