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Why Study Rizal
Why Study Rizal
It is of great importance that students understand the rationale behind having to take up
a Rizal course in college. For high school students, the Noli Me Tangere and the El
Filibusterismo are injected into the Filipino subject as part of the overall curriculum. In
tertiary education, however, Rizal is a subject required of any course, in any college or
university in the Philippines.
Usually, during the first day of the course, the professor asks the well-overused
questions:
Aside from those mentioned above, there are other reasons for teaching the Rizal
course in Philippine schools:
1. To recognize the importance of Rizal’s ideals and teachings in relation to
present conditions and situations in the society.
2. To encourage the application of such ideals in current social and personal
problems and issues.
3. To develop an appreciation and deeper understanding of all that Rizal
fought and died for.
4. To foster the development of the Filipino youth in all aspects of citizenship.
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