Republic of the Philippines

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COURSE SYLLABUS
GE 6 READINGS IN PHILIPPINE HISTORY

Vision
WPU: the leading knowledge center for sustainable development of West Philippines and beyond.
Mission
WPU commits to develop quality human resource and green technologies for a dynamic economy and sustainable development through relevant instruction, research and
extension services.

Goals of the College

1. To provide educational services in the field of arts and sciences
2. To provide industries and institutions with highly competent human resource along the fields of arts and sciences leading to the sustainable development of the
community
3. To generate and disseminate science and arts innovations towards an empowered community

A. Course Information

Course Code GE 6
Course Title Readings in Philippine History
Course Description The course analyzes Philippine history from multiple perspective through the lens of selected primary sources coming from various disciplines of
different genres. Students are given opportunities to analyze the author’s background and main arguments, compare different points of view,
identify biases and examine evidences presented in the document. The discussions will tackle traditional topics in history and other
interdisciplinary themes that will deepen and broaden their understanding of the Philippine political, economic, cultural, social, scientific and
religious history. Priority is given to primary materials that could help students to 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, broad-minded, morally upright,
and responsible citizens. This course includes mandatory topics on the Philippine Constitution, Agrarian Reform, and Taxation.
Pre-requisite None
Course
Co-requisite Course None
Credit Unit/s 3
Contact 3
Hours/Week

B. Learning Outcomes
At the end of the semester, the students can:
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1. explain the meaning of history as an academic discipline and to be familiar with the underlying philosophy and methodology of the discipline;
2. critically examine and value historical evidences and sources;
3. analyze history through primary sources;
4. demonstrate the ability to argue for or against a particular issue using primary sources;

C. Learning Plan

Week Intended Learning Topics Teaching and Learning Instructional Resources Assessment Tools/Tasks
Outcomes Activities
1  Demonstrate 1. WPU brief history, Vision,  Cooperative learning  Laptop  Brainstorming
awareness on the brief Mission Statement  Lecture- Discussion  Module  Expectation setting
history, vision, and 2. CAS Goals  Google Classroom
mission of WPU; 3. Orientation:  Messenger App
 Explain the goals of the 3.1 Introducing one’s self  Smartphone
college; 3.2 Classroom Policies
 Identify the grading 3.3 Grading System
system, course 3.4 Course Requirements
requirements and class
policies.

2-3  Analyze the importance 4. INTRODUCTION  Cooperative learning  Laptop  Concept map and
of studying history 4.1 Meaning and Relevance  Didactic method  Module organizer
 Evaluate primary of History  Google Classroom  Analysis paper
sources for the 4.2 Sources of History  Messenger App  Short quiz
credibility, 4.3 External and Internal  Smartphone
authenticity, and Criticism
provenance 4.4 Repositories of Primary
 Develop critical and Sources
analytical skills with
exposure to primary
sources
4-6  Demonstrate the ability 5. CONTENT AND  Reflective Teaching  Laptop  Textual analysis
to formulate arguments CONTEXTUAL ANALYSIS  Expository Method  Module  Extended essay
in favor or against a 5.1 Magellan’s Voyage  Historical Texts  Reflection paper
particular issue using Around the World  Google Classroom
primary sources 5.2 The Kartilya ng  Messenger App
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Katipunan  Smartphone
5.3 The Act of Proclamation
of Independence of the
Filipino People (Acta dela
Independencia del Pueblo
Filipino)
7-10  Examine the primary 6. ANALYSIS OF SELECTED  Inductive Method  Laptop  Textual Analysis
sources in terms of PRIMARY SOURCES  Inquiry  Module  Storytelling
authenticity, credibility 6.1 Site of the First Mass  Historical Texts  News reporting using a
and provenance 6.2 Retraction of Rizal  Photographs primary source
6.3 Cry of Balintawak or  Video Clips
Pugadlawin
 Google Classroom
 Messenger App
 Smartphone
10-12  Use resources to 7. EVALUATION AND  Show and Tell Method  Laptop  Blog/Vlog
promote historical and PROMOTION OF LOCAL  Discovery Method  Module  Photo Gallery
cultural heritage AND ORAL HISTORY  Historical Texts  Leaflet/Brochure
7.1 Plaza Cuartel  Google Classroom
7.2 Iwahig Prison and Penal  Messenger App
Farm Historical Landmark
 Smartphone
7.3 Other possible local
historic sites in the
city/municipality
13-15  Explain the basic 8. PHILIPPINE  Socratic Method  Laptop  News Reporting
terminologies on GOVERNANCE AND  Didactic method  Module  Documentary
social, political, and REVENUE SYSTEM  Brainstorming  Google Classroom Presentation
cultural issues in 8.1 Agrarian Reform  Messenger App  Article Review
Philippine history Policies  Smartphone
 Examine the role of 8.1.1 Land Ownership in
these issues in the Philippines Under Spain
promoting or hindering 8.1.2 Land Ownership in
nation building the Philippines Under
 Propose Americans
recommendation or 8.1.3 Agrarian Reform
solutions to present Efforts under Marcos
day problems based on 8.1.4 Post-1986 Agrarian
their understanding of Reform
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root causes and their 8.1.5 CARPER and the
anticipation of future Future of Agrarian Reform in
scenarios the Philippines
8.2 The Philippine
Constitution of 1897, 1899
(Malolos Constitution, 1935,
1943) (Second Philippine
Republic Constitution, 1973
and 1987)
8.3 Evolution of Taxation in
the Philippines
8.3.1 Taxation Under the
Spanish
8.3.2 Taxation Under the
Americans
8.3.3 Taxation during the
Commonwealth Period
8.3.4 Fiscal Policy from
1946 to Present

D. References
E. Grading System

Written Works 20%

Performance Tasks 40%
Major Examinations 40%
100%
F. Course Requirements

 60% passing rate in every output (written works, performance tasks, major examination)
 Written Works (short quiz, extended essay, textual analysis)
 Performance Tasks (brainstorming, recitation, storytelling, blog/vlog, documentary presentations, article review)
 Major Examinations (midterm and final examination)

G. Course Policies

G.1. Attendance and Participation

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G.2. Course Requirements

 Students are expected to obtain at least 60% passing rate in every output.
 Written works and performance outputs are expected to be submitted on specified and agreed period between the faculty and the students. Compliance and
submission on other dates will still be accepted unless with valid justification.
 A student who misses any major examination with valid reason will be allowed for a special examination.

H. Consultation Hours

Based on the vacant time to complete the 40 hrs/week regular working hours, excluding the weekends.

Prepared by: DAHLIA P. GALIMBA

Recommending Approval: (Program Chair) Approved: ROSARIO J. BUNDAL

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