Professional Documents
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Sources; Repositories and Different Kinds of Primary Sources ; External and Internal
Criticism
Module 1: (3hours)
Title: Learning History
Introduction:
This chapter exposes students to where our history comes from. It presents history as an academic
discipline. It discusses the definition, the importance of studying history.
History is defined and brought together by social scientists of many different interests and
specialties. History is not confined to the study of the past but, it is related to the past, present, and future. It
covers all aspects of human society. Political, social, economic, cultural, scientific, technological, medical,
and religious developments are all part of history. Every happening has a specific context and it leads to
specific effects. The present of today is going to be the past of tomorrow. Today’s situation and current
happenings are going to be the past tomorrow. Yesterday has its influence on today on tomorrow. With
these, history as a discipline has already turned into a complex and dynamic inquiry.
Learning Outcomes:
Guide Questions:
1. What is your understanding of history? How is your view different from what is explained in this
lesson?
2. As a student of history, what do you think will be your duties?
3. Why is there a need to understand and realize the meaning and importance of history?
Learning Content:
What is History?
Excerpts from Understanding History: A Primer of Historical Method by Louis Gottschalk (1950, New
York: Knopf, p.17)
Looking at the past teaches us to see the world through different eyes – appreciating the diversity of
human perceptions, beliefs and cultures. Different and/or new perspectives will enable us to analyze
critically the present contexts of our society.
1. To learn about the past.
History enables people to discover and learn about the challenges of people around the world in
different periods of time. The satisfaction you will gain from examining these records is the
initial reason for studying history.
2. To understand the present.
Links between the past and the present are all around us. The more knowledge we gain of the
past the more insights we have into the present. We can learn valuable lessons from the past to
help solve present problems.
3. To appreciate your heritage.
Understanding history will give us greater appreciation of our heritage. It helps us to value these
contributions that are foundation of our culture and tradition, and is the foundation of our future
generation.
4. To broaden your perspectives.
5. To acquire background for critical thinking and analysis.
References:
Candelaria, et.al. (2018). Readings in the Philippine History. Rex Printing Company, Inc.
Manila, Philippines.
Ligan, et.al., (2018). Readings in the Philippine History. Mutya Publishing House, Inc.
Malabon City.
Torres, J. V., (2018) BATIS: Sources in Philippine History. Quezon City.