ARELLANO UNIVERSITY

Andres Bonifacio Campus

Pag- asa St., Caniogan, Pasig City

COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES

Learning Plan
Course Title: Reading in Philippine History
Course Code: GCAS 04
Course Description: The course analyzes Philippine history from multiple perspectives through the lens of selected primary sources coming from various disciplines
and of different genres. Students are given opportunities to analyze the authors’ background and main arguments, compare different points of view, identify biases and
examine the evidence presented in the document. The discussions 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 religion history. Priority is given to primary materials that could help
students develop their analytical and communicative skills. The end goal is to develop a 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, taxation, and indigenous people as well.

Course Credit: 3 units

Contact Hours: 3 hours/ week
Pre-requisites: None
Placement (Semester & Year): 1st Semester, 2023-2024
Vision: A model institution of learning where relevant knowledge is acquired, and skills are developed in response to the need of the global community.
C.A.S. Vision: Given the University’s overall vision, the College of Arts and Sciences visualizes an environment that supports collaboration, promotes quality, and
ensures thoughtful stewardship of resources.
Mission: To provide equitable access to learning through relevant, innovative, industry, sensitive and environmental-conscious academic program and services.
C.A.S. Mission: As the intellectual core of the Arellano University, the College of Arts and Sciences explains and transmits fundamental knowledge in the Arts,
Natural and Social Sciences, as well as Humanities. The College has the unique responsibility of providing Liberal Arts education to the
undergraduate students.
Core Values
The core values that Arellano University students must internalize and manifest:
C ompetence - Sufficient knowledge, understanding and skills that will enable him/ her to act reasonably in a while variety of situation
H umility - Being able to let go of oneself and be courteous and respectful to others
I ntegrity - Capability of doing the right thing in a reliable and upright manner he/she has the wholeness of character
E quality - Attribute of looking a thing in a fair and partial way towards all concerned, based on the principles of evenhanded dealing
F ortitude - Strength and courage to face adversity of difficulty
S tewardship - Wise and responsible management of resource
Arellano Graduate Attributes:
A. Professional Competence D. Lifelong Learning
B. Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills E. Spirituality
C. Communication Skills F. Social and Ethical Responsibility

Program Outcomes:
A. Provide students’ knowledge on the history, background and / or mental health problems in the Philippines.
B. Gain knowledge on the development of personality, adjustments and maladjustments and psychoses.
C. Inculcate the value of mental hygiene and mental health to the students.
Course outcomes:
At the end of the course, the students should be able to:
A. Evaluate primary sources for their credibility, authenticity and provenance.
B. Analyze the context, content and perspective of different kinds of primary sources.
C. Determine the contribution of different kinds of primary sources in understanding Philippine history.
D. Develop critical and analytical skills with exposure to primary sources.
E. Demonstrate the ability to use primary sources to argue in favour of or against a particular issue.
F. Effectively communicate, using various techniques and genres, their historical analysis of a particular event or issue that could help others understand the chosen topic.
G. Acquaint with different Indigenous people of the county, their contributions and significance to our history, and addressing their issues and concerns.
H. Understand and protect their rights based on the Constitution.
I. Propose recommendations/solutions to present-day problems based on their understanding of root causes and their anticipation of future scenarios.
J. Manifest interest in local history and concern in promoting and preserving our country’s national patrimony and cultural heritage
Basic Textbooks:
1. John Lee P. Candelaria, Veronica C. Alporha: 2021 Readings in Philippine History, Sampaloc Manila: Rex Book Store, Inc.
2. John Lee P. Candelaria, Veronica C. Alporha: 2018 Readings in Philippine History, First Edition, Sampaloc Manila: Rex Book Store, Inc.
3. Ronald M. Corpuz, Claudio V. Tabotabo: 2018 Readings in Philippine History, Recoletos St. Manila, MINDSHAPERS CO., INC
4. Darwin R. Palado et. Al: 2018 Readings in Philippine History, Sucat Muntinlupa City, PANDAY-LAHI INC

Suggested Readings:
1. "The Philippine Rice Share Tenancy Act of 1933 (Act 4054)
2. "Agricultural Tenancy Act of the Philippines of 1954 (R.A. 1199)
3. Agricultural Land Reform Code of 1963 (R.A 3844)
4. P.D. 27 of 1972
5. Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program of 1988 (R.A. 6657)
6. Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program Extension with Reforms of 2009 (R.A. 9700)
7. Malolos Constitution of 1899.
8. Commonwealth Constitution of 1935:
9. 1973 Constitution
10. 1987 Constitution
11. Santiago Alvarez, Katipunan and the Revolution: Memoirs of a General, (pp. 82-88).
12. Teodoro Agoncillo, History of the Filipino People, (pp. 184-187).
13. Antonio Pigafetta. First Voyage Around the World, (pp. 23-48) [Chronicle]
14. Juan de Plasencia, Customs of the Tagalogs, (Garcia, (1979). pp. 221-234) [Friar account]
15. Emilio Jacinto, “Kartilla ng Katipunan” (Richardson, (2013). pp. 131-137) [Declaration of Principles]
16. Emilio Aguinaldo, Mga Gunita ng Himagsikan. (pp. 78-82; 95-100; 177-188; 212-227) [Memoirs]
17. National Historical Institute. (1997). Documents of the 1898 Declaration of Philippine Independence, The Malolos Constitution and the First Philippine Republic. Manila: National Historical Institute. (pp. 19-23)
[Proclamation]
 18. Works of Luna and Amorsolo [Paintings]
19. Corazon Aquino, President Corazon Aguino’s Speech before the U.S. Congress Sept. 18, 1986 [Speech]
20. Antonio Pigafetta. First Voyage Around the World, (pp. 23-32)
21. Rafael Izquierdo, Official Report on the Cavite Mutiny, (Zaide 7, pp. 281-286)
22. Pio Valenzuela, Cry of Pugadlawin, (Zaide 8, pp.301-302)
Consultation Hours: 1hr/ week
Grading System: Averaging
Criteria for Grading Student’s Performance:
A. Class Standing 60%
a. Activities 15%
b. Recitation 20%
c. Project 20%
d. Professionalism/Attendance 5%

B. Major Examination 40%

100%
Computation of Grades
1. Prelim Grade = C.S. (0.60 ) + Prelim Exam (0.40)
2. Midterm Grade = C.S. (0.60 ) + Midterm Exam (0.40)
3. Semi-Final Grade = C.S. (0.60 ) + Semi-Final Exam (0.40)
4. Tentative Final Grade = C.S. (0.60 ) + Final Exam (0.40)
FINAL GRADE = Prelim Grade + Midterm Grade + Semi Final Grade + Tentative Final Grade
Course requirements:
1. Attendance
2. Class participation
3. Seatwork
4. Assignment
5. Formative/ summative test
6. Periodic exams
7. Research paper

Learning Plan
PRELIMINARYPERIOD
Learning Outcomes Topic Activities Resources Assessment
At the end of the course, the students are Orientation: Learning Task:
expected to: Lecture/Discussion Journals/ articles Produce examples of
VMGO of the Institution primary sources and
Course Overview Assignment Books corresponding secondary
1. Evaluate primary sources for their Course Requirements sources derived from
credibility, authenticity, and provenance. Policies, Rules, and Etiquette Seatwork Magazine them.

2. Analyze the context, content, and • Class Expectations and Quiz Library Materials for Research Debate a particular issue
perspective of different kinds of primary in Philippine History
sources. • Classroom policies Recitation Websites
3. Determine the contribution of different • Goals of New General Education
kinds of primary sources. Curriculum Group Involvement Rubric to
• Discussion of Course Outline and its Assess Debate
4. Determine the contribution of different outcomes Presentation
kinds of primary sources in understanding • Requirements and Grading System
Philippine history. Chapter 1: Appreciating the Field of
History
5. Develop critical and analytical skills with * Birth and Scope of the Discipline
exposure to primary sources. * Traditional versus Modern Concept
of History
6. Demonstrate the ability to formulate Chapter 2: Historical Sources
arguments in favor or against a particular * Primary and Secondary Sources
issue using primary sources. * External and Internal Criticism
Chapter 3: “One past but many histories”
Controversies and conflicting views in
Philippine history.
• Site of the first Mass
• Cavite Mutiny
• Retraction of Rizal
• Cry of Balintawak / Pugadlawin

Learning plan
MIDTERMPERIOD
LEARNING OUTCOMES TOPIC ACTIVITIES RESOURCES ASSESSMENT
At the end of the course, the students are Chapter 4: Social, Political, Economic and Learning Task:
expected to: Cultural issues in Philippine history Lecture/Discussion Journals/ articles Narrative report
mandated topics: Assignment Reaction/ Reflection
1. To secure the sovereignty of the state and • Agrarian Reform Policies Seatwork Books Paper on a sponsored
integrity of national territory. • The Philippine Constitution: Quiz activity like symposium,
- 1899 (Malolos) Constitution Recitation Magazine round table
2. Understand and Protect their rights based - 1935 Constitution Handouts
on the constitution. - 1973 Constitution Class Participation Library Materials for Research Rubrics to
 - 1987 Constitution Presentation Assess
• Taxation Websites Participation in
Group
Discussion
Learning Task:
Amendments of chosen
law

Learning Plan
SEMI-FINALSPERIOD
LEARNING OUTCOMES TOPIC ACTIVITIES RESOURCES ASSESSMENT
At the end of the course, the students are Chapter 5 Rubric to
expected to: 1. Filipino Cultural Heritage Lecture/Discussion Journals/ articles Assess
Interview
2. Filipino American relations
1. Propose recommendations or solutions to Assignment Books Activity
present day problems based on their 3. Government peace treaties with Muslim
understanding of root causes, and their Seatwork Magazine Learning Task:
4. Institutional history of Schools,
anticipation of future scenarios.
corporations, industries, religious groups, Quiz Library Materials for Presentation, diorama,
2. Display the ability to work in Research
and the like. webpage, and other genres
multidisciplinary teams and contribute to a Recitation
group endeavor. 5. Biography of a prominent Filipino Websites where students can express
Handouts
their ideas. The output
3. Effectively communicate, using various
techniques and genres, historical analysis of a Group Activity should trace the evolution of
particular event or issue that could help others
the chosen topic through at
understand the chosen topic. Presentation
least.
Group Research

Group Discussion
 Learning Plan
FINALSPERIOD
LEARNING OUTCOMES TOPIC ACTIVITIES RESOURCES ASSESSMENT
At the end of the course, the students are Chapter 6 Learning Task:
expected to: Lecture/Discussion Journals/ articles
Critical evaluation and promotion of local and Assignment Reaction Paper or Critique
oral history, museums, historical shrines, Seatwork Books of the shrines, historical
1. Manifest interest in local history and cultural performances, indigenous practices, Quiz sites, museums visited by
the students.
show concern in promoting and religious rites, and rituals, etc. Recitation Magazine
Letter to the Editor
preserving the country’s historical Handouts
Transcript of the Oral
and cultural heritage Class Participation Websites
Interview
Group Activity
Library Materials for
Presentation Research
Question and Answer
Research Paper / Position
Paper

Sample Activities
Brainstorming Group Discussion
Socialized Discussion Dyad
Reporting Interview
Debate Panel Discussion
Mind Mapping Film Viewing
Concept Mapping Think- Pair- Share
Journal Writing Role Play Focus Group Discussion

PREPARED BY: CHECKED BY: REVIEWED BY: APPROVED BY:

RIZALDY Z. DELOS REYES MS. JULIE D. DOGILLO, MAED LIS Marco Carreon Banaag EDUARDO T. SENAJON, Ph. D.
Faculty, Social Sciences Head Librarian, Arellano- Pasig Faculty, Social/ Political Sciences Department Dean, College of Arts and Sciences