EVANGELISTA, Orly Jay R.

BSIT302A

Task Performance

A. Is the teaching of Rizal’s Life and Works course realistic given the dangers and sensitivities of

literature as a means of communication in learning nationalism, patriotism, and volunteerism?

The teaching of Jose Rizal's life and works is important because learning about

the National Hero of the Philippines would help us understand our culture and

leadership during his time. Most of his works contributed significantly to Philippine

history. Republic Act 1425, also known as the Rizal Law, requires the teaching of Jose

Rizal's life and works. Senator Jose P. Laurel, who sponsored the bill, said that

because Rizal was the founder of Philippine nationalism and has made significant

contributions to the country's current standing, it is only fair that the youth, as well as

all citizens, learn about and embody the great ideals for which he died.

Jose Protacio Rizal Mercado Y Alonso Realonda, also known as Jose Rizal, is one

of the most revered figures in Philippine society. He was a diversified intellectual and

political activist, known for his political writings which inspired the Philippine revolution

and finally led to the Spanish colonizers' execution. (Ravin, 2001). He was a patriot,

physician, and writer who influenced the Philippine nationalist movement. He is the

Philippines' National Hero. Rizal Law is a study of the law of Rizal. Life and work are

required to be learned in college and universities since 1956, when a government-

mandated law was passed. Rizal should be introduced to students and made a part of

the curriculum so that they understand the significance of Rizal's life and works. But,

there is a lot of debate on whether or not this law should be passed, with Catholics

opposing it.

Patriotism denotes proud devotion and loyalty to one's country, while nationalism denotes

the desire to achieve freedom and political independence, especially by a country under foreign

rule. Jose Rizal's life and works, especially his novels, essentially, if not fully, radiate these traits

or, at the very least, the subject assists us in better understanding of our country.
 We can learn a lot about how Rizal dealt with different obstacles in his life. He faced serious

problems and issues and moral dilemmas but reacted decently and high-mindedly, making him

a controversial figure in his day.

The purpose of this work is to discuss the significance of the Rizal Law and what it entails,

as well as its consequences in the growth of nationalism, patriotism, and volunteerism, as well

as why the Catholic Church actively opposes its passage.

Even though some of Rizal's novels are about injustice, threats, and literary sensitivities,

the teaching of his life and works course is practical. Rizal's writings are realistic, significant, and

culturally representative of his time's desires and needs. Rizal's writings are a kind of material

culture that reflects the times' desires and expectations. His writings were intended to have an

impact on society and inspire people to fight for the nation's independence from colonial rule.

Teaching his writings and work will help form social objectives of promoting citizen patriotism,

nationalism and volunteerism as a means of advancing society. His writings and works have a

significant impact on the future. The events, people, and lessons you've read have happened in

real life.

B. How important are literary criticisms in the study of Rizal’s Life and Works?

The academic subject on Jose Rizal's life, works, and writings was not required by

law for no reason. Far from being unrealistic, the course interesting offers so many

advantages that some contemporary academicians believe the subject, when properly

taught, is more advantageous than many other subjects in format prescribed. As a

history subject, Jose Rizal's course is overflowing of historical data on which to base

one's personal decisions.

The topic, for example, teaches that education is a necessary ingredient for an

individual or a country to be truly free and prosperous in various ways. The past

enables us to comprehend who we are. We describe ourselves not only in terms of

where we're going, but also in terms of where we've come from. As a country, our

heritage, past attitudes, and old habits are all significant indicators and determinants of

our current situation.

 Usually, the life of a significant national historical figure like Jose Rizal brings a lot

of light on our cultural Filipino history and identity.

Rizal started experimenting in painting and sculpture as well. "The Triumph of Science

over Death," a clay sculpture of a nude young woman with overflowing hair standing

on a skull with a torch held high, was his most popular sculpture.

C. If given a chance to deconstruct on of Rizal’s written works (both well-known and obscure), what

would it be and what is its relation to the analysis and understanding of nation building?

This is my viewpoint on Jose Rizal's contribution to the world through his life and

works. His book contributes to nation building by encouraging Filipinos to open their

minds and reconsider their perceptions about the need to sacrifice for our country.

When people refer to me as a great thinker, I laugh. I've met a lot of conceited people

in my life, but I've never met someone with the title great thinker on their business life.

The word idealist is already heavily abused; imagine the complicated work it is

supposed to do when combined with the similarly complicated term public. May

academics like us have a responsibility to play the role of public intellectual in nation-

building, assuming we can agree on what that means?

If that's the case, what standards do you have for this role? If the term was only

used to apply to someone who depends on her intellect rather than her intuition and

feelings, the word "thinker" would suffice. Someone who spends her time making,

examining, or sorting out thoughts rather than fabricating things is referred to as a

thinker. However, such a general definition would cast such a wide net that it would

almost certainly fail to differentiate the type of work we implicitly expect from

intellectuals.