Readings in Philippine History COURSE 

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Readings in Philippine History
First Semester, A. Y. 2021-2022

Course Description
This course is specifically designed to facilitate students’ home-based/online learning on Readings in Philippine
History. It analyzes Philippine history from multiple perspectives through the lens of selected primary sources
coming from the various disciplines and different 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 discussion will tackle traditional topics in history and other
interdisciplinary themes 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.

General Objectives
1. Equip engineering students with historical and critical consciousness as well as analytical and creative
thinking skills to analyze primary and secondary historical texts and to demonstrate proficient and effective
communication;
2. Facilitate the use of basic concepts across the domains of knowledge in the examination of the contemporary
world from both the Philippine and global perspectives;
3. Provide opportunities for engineering students to reflect critically on shared concern, to take responsibility
for knowing and being a Filipino, and to contribute personally and meaningfully to the country’s
development;
4. Require these students to work effectively in a group, use the current technology to assist and facilitate their
own learning and research, manage their own knowledge, skills, and values for responsible and productive
living, as well as organize themselves to prepare for lifelong learning (CHED Readings in Philippine History
Syllabus).
Course Content
A. History and Historical Methodology

1. Meaning and Relevance of History

2. Primary and Secondary Sources
3. Internal and External Criticisms
4. Content and Contextual Analysis of Primary Sources
B. One past but many histories: controversies and conflicting views in Philippine history

1. Site of the First Mass

2. Cavite Mutiny
3. Retraction of Rizal
4. Cry of Balintawak
5. Controversies on the Battle of Mactan.
6. The Balangiga Bells/Balangiga Massacre.
C. Social, political, economic and cultural issues in Philippine history:

Mandated topics:

1. Agrarian Reform Policies

2. Taxation
3. Evolution of the Philippine Constitution:
1. 1899 (Malolos Constitution)
2. 1935 Constitution
3. 1973 Constitution
4. 1987 Constitution
Sample topics:

1. Filipino Cultural heritage

2. Government peace treaties with the Muslim Filipinos
3. Institutional history of schools, corporations, industries, religious groups and the like.
4. Biography of a prominent Filipino
5. TRAIN Law

D. Local and Oral History

1. Theories and concepts of local and oral history

2. Conducting interviews
3. Educational tour (local historical/ heritage sites)
Course Intended Learning Outcomes
 Evaluate primary sources for their credibility, authenticity, and provenance.
 Analyze the context, content, and perspective of different kinds of primary sources.
 Determine the contribution of the different kinds of primary sources in understanding Philippine History.
 Develop critical and analytical skills with exposure to primary sources.
 Demonstrate the ability to formulate arguments in favor or against a particular issue using primary sources.
 Effectively communicate, using various techniques and genres in the historical analysis of a particular event
or issue that could help others understand the chosen topic;
 Propose recommendations or solutions to present-day problems based on their understanding of root causes
and their anticipation of future scenarios
 Display the ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team and contribute to a group endeavor.
 Manifest interest in local history and show concern in promoting and preserving the country’s historical and
cultural heritage.
 Course Requirements
1. Comparative analysis of primary and secondary sources
2. Reflection paper
3. ePortpolio
4. Cultural Map/webpage
5. local history documentary
6. Group work/ local hero’s biography
7. Written exercises
8. Recommendation Paper
9. Reaction Paper/Critique
Evaluation Procedure (Approved Grading System Applicable to the course/program for lecture)
40% Midterm/Final Exam [or their Equivalent]

30% Quizzes

20% Participation

10% Project

 References
Readings in Philippine History First Edition, John Lee P. Candelaria and Veronica C. Alporha
Documentary Sources of Philippine History, Zaide vol. 11,7 & 8 1990

NIEL ERVIN M. LENTIJA

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