ST. PAUL COLLEGES FOUNDATION INC.

Samput, Paniqui, Tarlac

First Semester, A. Y. 2021-2022

COURSE SYLLABUS

COURSE CODE : HIST 1

COURSE TITLE : READINGS IN PHILIPPINE HISTORY 1
CREDIT : 3 UNITS
PRE-REQUISITE : NONE
TIME ALLOTMENT: 1 HOUR/session, 3x a week ( M-W-F) 1 HOUR and 30
mins/session 2x a week (T-TH)

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course provides a complete account of the historical events of the Philippines
occurring the pre-Spanish period: the 333 years of Spanish Rule, from 1565-1898; The American
Period from 1898-1946; the Japanese invasion from 1941-1944; the granting of Philippines
Independence on July 04, 1946; the declaration of Martial Law by the Pres. Ferdinand Marcos on
September 21, 1972; the “People’s Power” Revolution on February 22-25, 1986 overthrowing
the Marcos dictatorship and installation of Corazon C. Aquino as the new President, the
subsequent election of Fidel V. Ramos, Joseph E. Estrada, Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, Benigno
Simeon C. Aquino III and Rodrigo R. Duterte.

COURSE OUTCOMES:

At the end of the semester, the student should be able to:

1. Learn the historical account of the Philippines before and after the Spanish
period: the American period; the Japanese occupation; the Martial Law
period; the People’ Power that installed Corazon C. Aquino and the
subsequent Presidents that governed the country to the present dispensation.
2. Know the different historical stages that molded the Philippines and its people
to become a Nation and State as an original Charter Member of the United
Nations.
3. To learn that our people are now unique among Asian nations possessing a
culture which is a rich blending of the Malayan, Spanish and American
civilizations.
TEACHING STRATEGIES/TECHNIQUES:
1. Lecture and Discussion
2. Interaction Individual/Group
3. Reporting
4. Research Presentation

COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
PRELIM - 15%
MIDTERM EXAM - 15%
SEMI-FINAL EXAM - 15%
FINAL EXAM - 15%
RECITATION/ INTERACTION - 10%
REPORTING/ PROJECT - 10%
QUIZZES - 10%
ATTENDANCE/ BEHAVIOR - 10%_
100%

COURSE OUTLINE/ SYLLABUS CONTENT

PART I – Geographical and Resources

Chapter 1-

PART II - The Malayan Culture in The Philippines

CHAPTER 2- The People of the Philippines
CHAPTER 3- Our Malayan Culture
CHAPTER 4- Early Relation with Asian Countries

PART III- Three Hundred Thirty-Three Years Under Spain (1565-1898)

CHAPTER 5 Rediscovery of the Philippines
CHAPTER 6 Exploration and Conquest
CHAPTER 7- Spanish Colonial Administration
CHAPTER 8- Economic Development under Spain
 CHAPTER 9- Philippine Mexican Relations
CHAPTER 10- Maintenance of Spanish Sovereignty
CHAPTER 11- Muslim-Spanish Relations
CHAPTER 12- Religious and Educational Progress Under Spain
CHAPTER 13- Intellectual and Cultural Growth under Spain
CHAPTER 14- Economic and Social Progress
CHAPTER 15- Government Reforms and Defects of Spain’s Colonial

PART IV- The Philippine Revolutions (1896-1899)

CHAPTER 16- Filipino Revolts Against Spain
CHAPTER 17- The Birth of Filipino Nationalism
CHAPTER 18- The Campaign for Reform
CHAPTER 19- The Katipunan
CHAPTER 20- The Philippine Revolution
CHAPTER 21- The Coming of the Americans
CHAPTER 22- The first Philippine Republic
CHAPTER 23- The war of the Philippine Independence

PART V- Forty-Eight Years of Filipino-American Cooperation (1898-1946)

CHAPTER 24- The American Occupation
CHAPTER 25- Training for self-Government
CHAPTER 26- Our Education Under America
CHAPTER 27- Economic and Social Growth Under America
CHAPTER 28- Intellectual and Culture Growth Under America
CHAPTER 29- The Commonwealth of The Philippines
CHAPTER 30- The Philippines and World War II
CHAPTER 31- Liberation and Restoration of the Commonwealth

PART VI- The Philippine Republic Since 1946

CHAPTER 32- The Republic of the Philippines
CHAPTER 33- Pres. Manuel Roxas 1946-1948
 CHAPTER 34- Pres. Elpidio Quirino 1948-1953
CHAPTER 35- Pres. Ramon Magsaysay 1953-1957
CHAPTER 36- Pres. Carlos P. Garcia 1957-1961
CHAPTER 37- Pres. Diosdado Macapagal 1961-1965
CHAPTER 38- Pres. Ferdinand E. Marcos 1965-1986

PART VII- The Philippine After Martial Law and People’s Power 1986
CHAPTER 39- Pres. Corazon C. Aquino 1986-1992
CHAPTER 40- Pres. Fidel V. Ramos 1992-1998
CHAPTER 41- Pres. Joseph E. Estrada 1998-2001
CHAPTER 42- Pres. Gloria Macapagal Arroyo 2001-2010
CHAPTER 43- Pres. Benigno Simeon C. Aquino III 2010-2016
CHAPTER 44- Pres. Rodrigo R. Duterte 2016 up to Present

REFERENCES:
ZAIDE, Gregorio Z. (1961) Philippine History.

Prepared by:

JAYLERY D. IBAÑEZ VICTORINO B. BALGUNA, AB.LLB, MPA, DPA, JD

Instructor Dean, College of Education