Republic of the Philippines

POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES

OFFICE OF THE VICE PRESIDENT FOR BRANCHES AND EXTENSIONS
MARAGONDON BRANCH

COURSE TITLE LIFE AND WORKS OF JOSE RIZAL (BUHAY, MGA GAWAIN AT SINULAT NI RIZAL)

COURSE CODE GEED 10013

COURSE UNITS 3 UNITS

COURSE PREREQUISITE NONE

COURSE DESCRIPTION
As mandated by Republic Act 1425, this course covers the lives and works of ourheroes who lived and died for the ideals of
freedom and nationalism which have shaped our national character. A major focus of discussion would be Jose Rizal’s life, works,
and writing particularly his novels Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo which serve as constant and inspiring sources of
patriotism. This course seeks to develop a sense of moral character, personal discipline, civic consciousness, and duties of
citizenship of the Filipino youth.

Institutional Learning Outcomes Program Outcomes Course Learning Outcomes

1.Creative and Critical Thinking
Graduates use their imaginative as well as a rational
thinking abilities to life situations in order push
boundaries, realize possibilities, and deepen their
interdisciplinary and general understanding of the
world.
2.Effective Communication
Graduates are proficient in the four macro skills in
communication (reading, writing, listening, and
speaking) and are able to use these skills in solving
problems. Making decisions, and articulating thoughts
when engaging with people in various circumstances.
3.Strong Service Orientation
Utilize appropriate various learning materials in Discuss Jose Rizal’s life within the context of the
explaining the life of Jose Rizal. 19th century Philippines in relation to international
events
Demonstrate deep and principled understanding
in the relevance of Rizal’s ideas, thoughts, Understand that the context that produced Rizal,
teachings, and life values to present conditions in produced other nationalists
the society.
Analyze Rizal’s various works, particularly the
Demonstrate proficiency in oral and written novels Noli me Tangere and El Filibusterismo
communication skills.
Organize Rizal’s ideas into various themes
Foster the development of moral character,
personal discipline, citizenship and vocational Demonstrate a critical reading of primary sources
efficiency among Filipino Youth. from various personages relevant to the formation
of nationalism
Pay tribute to the national hero for devoting his
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 Graduates exemplify the potentialities of an efficient, life and works in shaping the Filipino character. Interpret the values that can be derived from
well-rounded and responsible professional deeply studying Rizal and other nationalists’ life and
committed to service excellence. works

4.Community Engagement Display an appreciation for education and love of

Graduates take an active role in the promotion and country
fulfillment of various advocacies (educational, social
and environmental) for the advancement of community
welfare.

5.Adeptness in the Responsible Use of Technology

Graduates demonstrate optimized use of digital
learning abilities, including technical and numerical
skills.

6.Passion to Lifelong Learning

Graduates are enabled to perform and function in the
society by taking responsibility in their quest to know
more about the world through lifelong learning.

7.High Level of Leadership and Organizational Skills

Graduates are developed to become the best
professionals in their respective disciplines by
manifesting the appropriate skills and leaderships
qualities.

8.Sense of Personal and Professional Ethics

Graduates show desirable attitudes and behavior either
in their personal and professional circumstances.

9.Sense of National and Global Responsiveness

Graduates’ deep sense of national compliments the

need to live in a global village where one’s culture and
other people culture are respected.
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Course Plan
Week Topic Learning Outcomes Methodology Resources Assessment
Week 1 Orientation Understand and internalize the VMGO Setting of PUP Student Handbook Statement of
of the University expectations expectations
Introduction to the Course syllabus
course Show appreciation of the importance Discussion of
of the course syllabus
Week 2 Republic Act 1425 Explain the reasons behind the Lecture-Discussion Atienza, Glecy C, et.al. (2008). Jose Seatwork
formulation of Rizal Law and its Rizal: Ang Pambansang Bayani.
important provisions Malabon City: Mutya Publishing
House, Inc.
Analyze the applicability of Rizal Law in
the contemporary period RA 1425.
http://www.officialgazette.gov.ph
Week 3 Jose Rizal’s Context Analyze the various social, economic, Lecture-Discussion Albuladora, A. H., Lim, A., and Quiz
(The Philippines in the political, and cultural changes that took Ponsaran, J. (2003). Jose Rizal: The
19th Century place in the Philippines during the 19 th Philippines’ Greatest. Adamson Reflection paper
century University.

Examine how societal conditions Zaide, Gregorio F. and Zaide, Sonia

shaped Rizal’s life and identity M. Jose Rizal: Life, Works, and
Writings of a Genius, Writer,
Scientist, and National Hero. 2nd ed.
Mandaluyong City: Anvil Publishing,
Inc.2014.

The Sociological Imagination of

C. W. Mills.
http://sites.middlebury.edu
Week 4 Rizal’s Family, Determine how selected significant Lecture-Discussion Zaide, Gregorio F. and Zaide, Quiz
Childhood, and Early people influenced Rizal Sonia M. Constructing a
Education Infer the kind of relationship Rizal had Assigning reading Jose Rizal: Buhay, mga Ginawa, timeline of Rizal’s
with his family materials at mga Sinulat ng Isang Henyo, childhood
Describe the experiences of Rizal when Manunulat, Siyentipiko, at
he was a child Pambansang Bayani. Quezon City:
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 All Nations Publishing co. Inc. 1997.
Assess the quality of Rizal’s early
education Atienza, Glecy C, et.al. (2008). Jose
Rizal: Ang Pambansang Bayani.
Malabon City: Mutya Publishing
House, Inc.
Week 5 Rizal as a Student Give their critical impressions of Rizal Discussion Zaide, Gregorio F. and Zaide, Quiz
(Ateneo and UST) as a student Facilitation Sonia M.
Jose Rizal: Buhay, mga Ginawa, Reflection paper
Compare the educational system at mga Sinulat ng Isang Henyo,
during Rizal’s time as maneuvered by Manunulat, Siyentipiko, at
the Jesuits and the Dominicans Pambansang Bayani. Quezon City:
All Nations Publishing co. Inc. 1997
Week Rizal as a Writer Construct an analytic and fair judgment Discussion Zaide, Gregorio F. and Zaide, Literary review
6-7 of Rizal’s writings in the context of Facilitation Sonia M. Creating one’s
literary arts Jose Rizal: Buhay, mga Ginawa, own literary piece
at mga Sinulat ng Isang Henyo,
Describe Rizal as a literary artist Manunulat, Siyentipiko, at
Pambansang Bayani. Quezon City:
All Nations Publishing co. Inc. 1997
Atienza, Glecy C, et.al. Jose Rizal:
Ang Pambansang Bayani. Malabon
City: Mutya Publishing House,
Inc.2008.

Week 8 Rizal as a Historian Determine the motives of Rizal for
creating an annotation to Morga’s
Sucesos
Judge Rizal’s annotation as purely
historical work or as a form of
propaganda
Discussion Zaide, Gregorio F. and Zaide, Quiz
Facilitation Sonia M. Position paper
Jose Rizal: Buhay, mga Ginawa,
Assigning reading at mga Sinulat ng Isang Henyo,
materials Manunulat, Siyentipiko, at
Pambansang Bayani. Quezon City:
All Nations Publishing co. Inc. 1997
Atienza, Glecy C, et.al. Jose Rizal:
Ang Pambansang Bayani. Malabon
City: Mutya Publishing House,
Inc.2008.

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Week 9 MIDTERM EXAMINATION
Week Rizal as a Propagandist Discuss the aims of Rizal for the
10-11 country as a propagandist
Explain how the novels, Noli Me
Tangere and El Filibusterismo, created
an impact on the Filipinos’
consciousness and the Philippines’
enemies
Week Rizal as a Traveler Explain the motives of Rizal for visiting
12-13 different countries
Describe Rizal as a traveler and to
compare it to the travelers at present
Week Rizal as a Lover Identify the commonalities and
14 differences on the romantic
relationships that Rizal had
Describe Rizal as a lover
Week Rizal in Dapitan Discuss the contributions of Rizal to the
15 development of Dapitan
Identify the problems that confronted
Rotten Beef and Stinking Fish : Rizal
and the Writing of Philippine History
by Ambeth R. Ocampo
Atienza, Glecy C, et.al. Jose Rizal: Seatwork
Ang Pambansang Bayani. Malabon
City: Mutya Publishing House, Reaction paper
Inc.2008.
Mañebog, Jensen DG. (2013).
Jose Rizal’s Essays and Articles.
https://ourhappyschool.com.
http://joserizal.ph/in01.html
Discussion Zaide, Gregorio F. and Zaide, Quiz
Facilitation Sonia M. Writing a travel
Jose Rizal: Buhay, mga Ginawa, blog
at mga Sinulat ng Isang Henyo,
Manunulat, Siyentipiko, at
Pambansang Bayani. Quezon City:
All Nations Publishing co. Inc. 1997
http://joserizal.ph/in01.html
Discussion Atienza, Glecy C, et.al. Jose Rizal: Quiz
Facilitation Ang Pambansang Bayani. Malabon Seatwork
City: Mutya Publishing House,
Inc.2008.
Zaide, Gregorio F. and Zaide,
Sonia M.
Jose Rizal: Buhay, mga Ginawa,
at mga Sinulat ng Isang Henyo,
Manunulat, Siyentipiko, at
Pambansang Bayani. Quezon City:
All Nations Publishing co. Inc. 1997
Discussion Zaide, Gregorio F. and Zaide, Quiz
Facilitation Sonia M. Seatwork
Jose Rizal: Buhay, mga Ginawa,
at mga Sinulat ng Isang Henyo,
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 Rizal while he was in Dapitan Manunulat, Siyentipiko, at
Pambansang Bayani. Quezon City:
Week Rizal’s Trial Discuss how Rizal confronted his trial Discussion All Nations Publishing co. Inc. 1997 Quiz
16 Facilitation Seatwork
Appreciate Rizal’s bravery and
patriotism as he underwent trial and
knew his death

Week Rizal’s Execution Examine the qualities of Rizal that Discussion Quiz
17 stood out as he faced his death Facilitation Poem writing

Appreciate Rizal’s ultimate love for the

country
Week FINAL EXAMINATION
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Course Grading System

Class Standing 70%

 Quizzes
 Attendance
 Recitation
 Group participation
 Practical Exam

Midterm / Final Examinations 30%

100%

Midterm Grade + Final Term Grade = FINAL GRADE

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Classroom Policy

1. Students are encouraged to attend the class sessions (online students) and complete all the requirements (online and offline students).
2. The course is expected to have a minimum of four (4) quizzes and two (2) major examinations (Midterm and Final Examinations).
3. Other requirements such as written outputs, exercises, assignments, and the likes will be given throughout the sessions (online) or printed materials will be
distributed to the students (offline). These shall be submitted on the set due dates.

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 Consultation Time: During, after class or break

Enhanced by: Reviewed by:

INST. BABYLYN R. MERCADO SYLLABI COMMITTEE

Course Specialist General Education

Recommending Approval: Approved by:

ENGR. ROSALIA P. PINLAC DR. AGNES Y. GONZAGA

Academic Program Head Branch Director

Revised March 2021