Republic of the Philippines

BATANGAS STATE UNIVERSITY JPLPC-Malvar

Malvar, Batangas
Tel. Nos.: (043) 778-2170/ (043) 406-0830 loc. 124 / Website Address: http://www.batstate-u.edu.ph

COLLEGE OF ACCOUNTANCY, BUSINESS, ECONOMICS AND INTERNATIONAL HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT

Business Administration Program

COURSE INFORMATION SYLLABUS

VISION A premier national university that develops leaders in the global knowledge economy.
MISSION A university committed to producing leaders by providing a 21st century learning environment through innovations in education,
multidisciplinary research, and community and industry partnerships in order to nurture the spirit of nationhood, propel the national economy,
and engage the world for sustainable development.

Course Title Readings in Philippine History Course Code GED 105

Course Category Core Prerequisite(s) None
Semester/year 1st sem/year 2022-2023 Credit Hours 3 (3 hours lec)
Course Instructor 17002 Reference CMO CMO No. 20, s. 2013; CMO
No. 74, s. 2017; CMO No. 4, s.
2018
Ronn Joseph J. del Rio
ronnjoseph.delrio@g.batstate-u.edu.ph Date Prepared 8/17/2022
Period of Study 18 weeks Revision Date 8/17/2022
Course Rationale and This course analyzes Phillipines history from multiple perspectives through the lens of selected primary sources. Students are expected to do
Description content and context analysis such as author's background and main arguments, compare different point of view, identify biases and examine
the evidences presented in the document. The discussion will tackle traditional topics in hisory and other interdisiplinary themes that will
deepen and broaden the students understanding of Phillipine political, economic, cultural, social, scientific religious history.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.

Contact Hours 3 hour lecture

Criteria for 50% Major Examinations (Midterm and Finals) and 50% Activities
Assessment
Teaching, Learning, Teaching and Learning Strategies
and Assessment
Strategies This course will be adopting a modular mode of delivery to allow students finish all the selected salient topics with appropriate activities for
each at their own pace.However, the course instructor will be availabe for consulation if needed.

Assessment Strategies

Major Exams
There will be two major exams, midterm and finals which comprise the 50 percent of the student's grade. Activities that need to be
complied with for each activity found in the module comprise the remaining 50 percent.
Intended Learning ILO Upon completion of this course, the students should be able to:
Outcomes (ILO) ILO1 analyze the context, content, and perspective of different kinds of sources.
ILO2 demonstrate the ability to formulate arguments in favor or against a particular issue.
ILO3 manifest interest and concern in promoting and preserving local history.
Assessment Method Assessment Tasks (AT) Distribution Intended Learning Outcomes Domains
& Distribution Map Code Distribution (%) 1 2 3 4 5 6 C P A
Activities 50 I R R I/R
Midterm Exam 25 I I I
Final Exam 25 R R R

Total 100
Note: All internal assessments with feedback will be made available within 2 week after each assessment submission except Final
Examination.
Books and Other 1 Candelaria Jhon Lee P. and Veronica C. Alphorha. Readings in Philippine history - Rex Book Store 2018
References 2 Solmerano, Ernesto Thaddeus et. al. Readings in Philippine History. Fast Books Educational Supply Inc. 2018
3 Torres, Jose Victor, Batis; Sources in Philippine History. C&E Publishing, Inc. 2018
4 Rosales, Amalia et. al. Understanding Philippine History: Readings and Discourse, Inc.2020
Institutional IGAs Institutional Graduate Attributes (IGA) Statements
Graduate Attributes IGA1 Knowledge Competence. Demonstrate a mastery of the fundamental knowledge and skills required for
(IGA) functioning effectively as a professional in the discipline, and an ability to integrate and apply them
effectively to practice in the workplace.

IGA2 Creativity and Innovation. Experiment with new approaches, challenge existing knowledge boundaries and design
novel solutions to solve problems.
IGA3 Critical and Systems Thinking. Identify, define, and deal with complex problems pertinent to the future
professional practice or daily life through logical, analytical and critical thinking.

IGA4 Communication. Communicate effectively (both orally and in writing) with a wide range of audiences, across
a range of professional and personal contexts, in English and Pilipino.

IGA5 Lifelong Learning. Identify own learning needs for professional or personal development; demonstrate an
eagerness to take up opportunities for learning new things as well as the ability to learn effectively on
their own.
IGA6 Leadership, teamwork, and Interpersonal Skills. Function effectively both as a leader and as a member of a team;
motivate and lead a team to work towards goal; work collaboratively with other team members; as well as
connect and interact socially and effectively with diverse culture.

IGA7 Global Outlook. Demonstrate an awareness and understanding of global issues and willingness to work,
interact effectively and show sensitivity to cultural diversity.

IGA8 Social and National Responsibility. Demonstrate an awareness of their social and national responsibility; engage
in activities that contribute to the betterment of the society; and behave ethically and responsibly in
social, professional and work environments.

Student Outcomes SO Student Outcomes (SO) Statements

(SO) SO1 Analyze the business environment for strategic direction.
SO2 Prepare operational plans.
SO3 Innovate the business environment for strategic direction.
SO4 Manage a strategic business unit for economic susutainability.
SO5 Conduct business research
COURSE POLICIES
A. GRADING SYSTEM
The grading system adopted by this course is as follows:
Excellent 1 98 - 100
Superior 1.25 94 - 97
Very Good 1.5 90 - 93
Good 1.75 88 - 89
Meritorious 2 85 - 87
Very Satisfactory 2.25 83 - 84
Satisfactory 2.5 80 - 82
Fairly Satisfactory 2.75 78 - 79
Passing 3 75 - 77
Failure 5 Below 70
Incomplete INC
 *Students who got a computed grade of 70-74 will be given an appropriate remedial activity in which the final grade should be either passing
(3.0) or failure (5.0).

B. CLASS POLICY
Prompt and regular attendance of students is required. Total unexcused absences shall not exceed ten (10) percent of the maximum number of
hours required per course per semester (or per summer term). A semester has 18 weeks.

MISSED EXAMINATIONS
Students who failed to take the exam during the schedule date can be given a special exam provided he/she has valid reason. If it is health
reason, he/she should provide the faculty with the medical certificate signed by the attending Physician. Other reasons shall be assessed first
by the faculty to determine its validity.

ACADEMIC DISHONESTY
Academic dishonesty includes acts such as cheating during examinations or plagiarism in connection with any academic work. Such acts are
considered major offenses and will be dealt with according to the University’s Student Norms of Conduct.

DROPPING
Dropping must be made official by accomplishing a dropping form and submitting it at the Registrar’s Office before the midterm
examination. Students who officially drop out of class shall be marked “Dropped” whether he took the preliminary examination or not and
irrespective of their preliminary grades.

A student who unofficially drops out of class shall be given a mark of “5.0” by the instructor.
C. OTHER COURSE POLICIES AND REQUIREMENTS

Teaching, Learning, and Assessment (TLA) Activities

Ch. Topics / Reading List Wks Topic Outcomes ILO SO Delivery Method
Orientation & Introduction 1 Presentation of Syllabus, Class Rules Presentation and
Discussion
1 Main Topic 1; History: Introduction Historical 2 to 4 To understan the meaning of history as an academic 1 2 &4 Lecture and Discussion
Sources and Criticism discipline and to be familliar with the underlying using Learning Module
philosophy and methodology of the discipline and Multimodal
Presentation
To develop critical and analytical skills with exposure
to primary sources
Reading List: To examine and assess critically the value of historical
evidences and sources
To evaluate primary sources for their credibility,
authenticity and provenance
 2 Main Topic 2; Content and Contextual analysis of
selected primary sources
5 to 9 To properly interpret primary sources through 1 3&4 Lecture, Discussion and
examining the content and context of the documets RIPH Exercises using
Learning Module and
Multimodal Presentation
To familliarize oneself with the primary documents in
different historical periods of the Philippines

Reading List: To determine the contribution of differents kinds of

primary sources in understanding Philippine history
To learn history through primary sources
3 Main Topic 3: One Past But Many Histories 10 to To interpret historical events using primary sources 2 3,4& Lecture, Discussion and
13 5 Position Paper
Presentation using
To recognize the multiplicity of interpretation that can Learning Module and
be read from a historical text Multimodal Presentation
To identify the advantages and disadvantages of
Reading List: employing critical tools in interpreting historical
events through primary sources
To demonstrate ability to argue for or againts a
particular controversial issue in Philippine history
4 Main Topic 4;Social, Political, Economic and 14 to To analyze social, economic and cultural issues in the 1,2 3&4 Lecture and Discussion
Cultural Issue's in Philippine history 15 Philippine using the lesson of the past using Learning Module
and Multimodal
To recognize that contemporary issues and problems
Presentation
are the result of past events
Reading List: To understand the issue of charter change by tracing
the propose
To history of the philippine constitution
recommendation to present day problems
based on the undertsnding of the past
5 Main Topic 5;Critical evaluation of local oral history 16 to To manifest interest in local hitory and cultural 3 3,4& Lecture and Discussion
and historical sites 18 heritage 5 using Learning Module
To apply histogriographical methods in writing the and Multimodal
history of one's localy or country Presentation
To incorporate technology in the discipline of history
Reading List:
To appreciate the value of doing history to the present
day
Assessment Schedule Week No.
Distribution 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
Assessment Method

Midterm x
Finals x
Activities x x x x x x x

ILO-SO and ILO-KSA Student Outcomes (SO) Domains

Mapping 1 2 3 4 5 K S A
I/R I/R
Outcomes (ILO)

ILO1
I I I
Learning

ILO2
Intended

I/R
ILO3

SO-IGA and SO-KSA Institutional Graduate Attributes (IGA) Domains

Mapping 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 K S A
SO1 I/R I/R I/R
Outcomes

SO2 I/R I/R I/R

Student

(SO)

SO3 I/R I/R

SO4 I/R I/R I/R
SO5 I/R I/R I/R I/R

Prepared by: Checked by: Approved by:

MR. RONN JOSEPH J. DEL RIO DR. DENNIS B. LEGASPI

Date: 8/17/2022 Department Chairperson, ABE Dean, CABEIHM
Email Add: Date: Date:
Office No: 7782170
Office Loc: 116

Remarks:
1 The syllabus is to be distributed to the students in the first week of the semester.
2 Any changes to the syllabus shall be communicated (in writing) to the Program Chair and the approved revised version must be communicated to the
3 students.
The course instructor may set a more stringent similarity percentage (minimum 20%) for their respective courses pertaining to student's submissions.
However, it must be communicated in writing to the respective Program Chair and the approved revised version must be communicated to the students.