Vision: Truth and Goodness in Man and for Mission: Produce through a responsive curriculum

all others through Education. morally upright, committed and competent

graduates capable of meeting the growing
Tomas del Rosario College human resources needs in the profession,
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Department: BEED

Course Code: Ge 2
Course Title: Readings in Philippine History

I. Course Description

The course analyses Philippine History from multiple perspectives through the lens of selected primary and secondary sources
coming from various discipline and different genres. Students are given opportunities to analyze the author’s background and main
arguments, compare different points of view, identify biases and examine evidences presented in the document.

The discussions will tackle to additional topics in history and other interdisciplinary themes that will deepen and broaden their
industry of Philippine political, economic, cultural, social, scientific and religious history. Priority is given to primary materials that
could help students develop their analytical and communication skills. The end goal is to develop the historical and critical
consciousness of the students so that they will become versatile, articulate, broadminded, morally upright and responsible citizens.
This course includes mandatory topics in the Philippine Constitution, agrarian reform and taxation.

II. Course Credit

3 units
54 hours
Prerequisite: None

III. Course General Objectives

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1. Evaluate primary sources for their credibility, authority and provenance.

2. Analyze the context, content and perspective of different kinds of primary sources.
3. Determine the contribution of different kinds of primary sources in understanding Philippine History.
4. Develop critical and analytical skills with exposures to primary sources.
5. Demonstrate critical and analytical skills with exposure of argue in favor or against a particular issue.

IV. Course Content

Course Content/Subject Matter Designed Learning Outcome-Based Teaching Assessment of Learning

Time Frame
Topics Outcomes (DLO) and Learning (OBTL) Outcomes (ALO)
1. Maternalize and
explain the vision, 1. Lecture Students explain and
mission and core Teacher led-class internalize the vision,
values of the discussion mission and goals of the
institution 2. Lecture institution
Course Overview
Prelim Exam 2. Orient students Discussion about their
a. Institutional Vision, Mission,
Week 1 about their expectation from the Students cite their
Goals and Core Values
expectation from course expectation from the courses
the course 3. Individual discussions
3. Discuss important about the students Students oriented and
information about information acquainted with one another
themselves
Week 2 – 3 Introducing to History , Definition, 1. Evaluate primary 1. Lecture discussion Produce examples of
Issues, Sources and Methodology sources for the 2. Library, museum and primary sources and the
 Vision: Truth and Goodness in Man and for
all others through Education.
Tomas del Rosario College
Capitol Drive, San Jose, Balanga City
Telefax No: (047) 791-6152; Tele No: (047) 791-6082
Mission: Produce through a responsive curriculum
morally upright, committed and competent
graduates capable of meeting the growing
human resources needs in the profession,
government, business, industry and home.

Meaning and relevance of history,

archives visitation
distinction of primary and
credit authenticity 3. Comparative analysis corresponding secondary
secondary sources external and
and provenance of primary and sources derived from them
internal criticism,repositories of
secondary sources
primary sources and different
kinds of primary sources
1. Analyze the
context, content 1. Graded reporting
and perspective of 2. Quizzes
different kinds of 3. Critical essay about a
primary sources particular primary
Content and contextual analysis of
2. Determine the 1. Lecture/Discussion source. Students are
selected primary sources
contribution of 2. Library research to discuss the
Week different kinds f 3. Textual Analysis importance of the text,
Identification of the historical
3–6 primary sources in 4. Small group discussion the author’s
importance of the text and
understanding 5. Reporting background, the
examination of the author’s main
Philippine History 6. Film Analysis context and the
argument and point of view
3. Develop critical document and its
and analytical contribution to
skills with understanding
exposure to Philippine History
primary sources
Mid-Term One past but many histories’ 1. Demonstrate the 1. Lecture/Discussion 1. Debate a particular
Exam controversies and conflicting views ability to formulate 2. Document Analysis issue in Philippine
Week 7 – 10 in Philippine History arguments in favor 3. Group Discussion History
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Capitol Drive, San Jose, Balanga City
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2. Reaction/reflection
a. Site of the First Mass paper on a sponsored
or against a 4. Debate, round table
b. Cavite Mutiny activity like lecture,
particular discussion on
c. Retraction of Rizal symposium, round
issuesusing symposium
d. City of Balintawak to table discussion and
primary sources
PugadLawin the like

Final Exam Social, political, economic and 1. Communicate 1. Lecture/Discussion 1. Research output that
Week 11 – 18 cultural issues in Philippine effectively using 2. Library and archive maybe in the form of a
History various techniques research term paper, exhibit,
Mandated Topics: and genres, 3. Document Analysis documentary,
a. Agrarian Reform Policies historical analysis 4. Group Reporting presentation, diorama,
b. The Philippine Constitution of a particular 5. Documenting webpage and other
c. 1899 (Malolos Constitution) events or issue 6. Film Showing genres where students
d. 1935 Commonwealth that could help can express their
Constitution others understand ideas.
e. 1973 Constitutional chosen topic 2. Group members
Authoritarianism should collaborate to
f. 1987 Constitution After 2. Propose produce a synthesis
Martial Law recommendations that examined the role
g. Taxation or solutions to of this issue in
present day promoting nation
Other sample topics problems based on building and provide
a. Filipino cultural heritage their appropriate
b. Filipino American Relations understanding of recommendations
c. Government peace treaties root causes and rotted in a historical
with Muslim Filipinos their anticipation understanding of the
Vision: Truth and Goodness in Man and for
all others through Education.
Tomas del Rosario College
Capitol Drive, San Jose, Balanga City
Telefax No: (047) 791-6152; Tele No: (047) 791-6082
Mission: Produce through a responsive curriculum
morally upright, committed and competent
graduates capable of meeting the growing
human resources needs in the profession,
government, business, industry and home.

d. Institutional history of of future scenarios

schools, corporations,

issue
e. industries, religious groups 3. Display the ability to
work in a multi-
and the like
disciplinary team
f. Biography of a prominent and contribute to a
Filipino group of endeavor

VI. Course Requirement

 Regular Class Attendance
 Complete quizzes
 Complete periodic examinations: Prelims, Midterm, Finals
 Active participation, recitation
 Complete Project, Research work
 Vision: Truth and Goodness in Man and for
all others through Education.
Tomas del Rosario College
Capitol Drive, San Jose, Balanga City
Telefax No: (047) 791-6152; Tele No: (047) 791-6082
Mission: Produce through a responsive curriculum
morally upright, committed and competent
graduates capable of meeting the growing
human resources needs in the profession,
government, business, industry and home.

VII. References:
 Readings in Philippine History, Published copyright 2018 distributed by Rex Book Store, Inc., RBS
 Richardson Jim (2017) The Light of Library, Documents and Studies on the Katipunan, Quezon City, Ateneo de
Manila Press

Prepared by: Recommending Approval:

LUISA M. ISIDRO, Ph. D. LUISA M. ISIDRO, Ph. D.

Instructor Department Chair

Approved:

MERCEDES G. SANCHEZ, Ed. D.

Vice President for Academics, Student Affairs and Extension Services