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Modules for Rizal Life Works and Writings (RLWW)

Description Of The Course: Rizal’s Life, Works and Writings (RLWW)

This course covers Rizal’s childhood up to his death, from his
biographical sketch, childhood memories. Ateneo days, life abroad,
deportation to Dapitan, his arrest up to his execution at Bagumbayan Field,
now called Rizal Park.
His famous works Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo (The Reign of
Green were outstanding that brought about enlighten among educated and
well-read Filipino during his time.
His immortal novels Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo will be the focused
of intelligent discussion at the late past of the term but his other popular
works will also touched for aesthetic purposes, love of country as themes. A
writer said Rizal has been exemplary model for government officials as
corruptible and courageous. It is without doubt that Dr. Jose Protacio Rizal is
worthy to be our national hero.

COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

At the end of the course, the learners would be able to:

1. Trace the growth of the boy Rizal, from infancy up to his childhood
memories.
2. See the strong character of Rizal while he was studying in Ateneo and
The University of Sto. Tomas, where he experienced bias and
discrimination that Spain authorities afforded even a well-to-do-
Filipino.
3. Notes down major events are Rizal’s life while he was in Paris, Germany,
Hong Kong, London, And, Madrid that shows his love of country, the
Philippines.
4. Rizal’s practice of Multiple Intelligence (by Howard Gardner 1983,)
while was deported in Dapitan.
5. Give a firm stand on “Rizal’s Retraction, using different sources and
references.
6. Explain the significance of the publication of 2 Novels-Noli Me Tangere
and El Filibusterismo.
7. Support the idea that Rizal’s last Farewell is the “Swan Song” of the
century.
 CONTENTS OF THE COURSE

Module 1: RIZAL’S EARLY LIFE

Lesson 1 The Biographical Sketch of Rizal’s
Lesson 2 Rizal’s Childhood Memories.
Lesson 3 Rizal’s life in Ateneo and The University of Sto. Tomas.

Module II: RIZAL TRAVEL TO DIFFERENT COUNTRIES

Lesson 4 Rizal left For Spain.
Lesson 5 Rizal’s life in Germany.
Lesson 6 Touring Europe with Dr. Viola.
Lesson 7 Rizal in Hong Kong, In Japan and In America.
Lesson 8 Rizal in London, In Paris, In Brussels and In Madrid.
Lesson 9.Rizal’s goes back to Hong Kong.

Module III: RIZAL’S DEPORTATION IN DAPITAN

Lesson 10. Reason for Rizal’s arrest.
Lesson 11. Rizal‘s love life, Josephine Bracken
Lesson 12. Rizal as Physician, Educator, Engineer, Scientist, Farmer,
Entrepreneur, Inventor, Artist, Linguist, and Musician, Etc.

Module IV: THE ARREST AND TRIAL OF RIZAL

Lesson 14. From volunteer Physician to a Prisoner.
Lesson 15.The Trial Rizal and his depend.
Lesson 16.Tried by a Court Martial.

Module V: THE EXECUTION OF A NATIONAL HERO

Lesson 17. The Reaction “True or False?”
Lesson 18. Rizal’s “Mi Ultimo Adios.”(Last Farewell) the “swan song’ of the
century.
Lesson 19.The Death March at Bagumbayan Field, now called Rizal Park.

Module VI: THE NOLI ME TANGERE AND EL FILIBUSTERISMO: RIZAL’S

IMMORTAL NOVELS
Lesson 20. Synopsis of Noli Me Tangere and Students Reactions.
Lesson 21. Synopsis of El Filibusterismo, Students Analysis.
Module 1: RIZAL’S EARLY LIFE

LEARNING COMPETENCIES: At the end of the module students would:

1. Find out significant events in Rizal’s life as a boy.
2. Trace the reasons why Rizal has started to develop “character’ while still
young.
3. Answer questions at the end of the module.

Task 1: P- 6 Exercises
Answer:
1. Why did Dona Teodora choose Jose as Rizal’s name. What was it
significance ?
*Doñ a Teodora is a follower of San Jose. Thus naming her youngest son “Jose”
2. Have you seen the house of Jose Rizal in Calamba ? Describe its structural
design.
*Dr. Rizal house was high and made of solid and massive earthquake proof
structure with modern design as describe in the book.
3. Why is Calamba referred to as “cradle of a genius ? Described Calamba as a
town.
*Calamba is the town that give birth to our hero. And Calamba offers a
veritable scenery of sunny contours and romantic sun.
4. Identify the good qualities of Don Francisco as a father.
*As Rizal’s father, he was a good provider. He worked very efficient as a
farmer that he was able to feed and give his family a decent and comfortable
life.
5. Identify the qualities of Dona Teodora as a mother
*As Rizal’s mother, Doñ a Teodora was good and hardworking mother. She
was able to give her children’s needs.
6. How did biographer Rafael Palma describe Rizal ?
*Rafael Palma described him as a mature in his beliefs and calls any stories
about the retraction of those belief a “pious fraud”.
7. What could be the reason why Don Francisco chooses Rizal as the family
name of his children?
*The origin of Rizal family was “Mercado” Don Francisco don’t have interest in
other surname so he chooses Rizal as their surname because it is more
appropriate.
8. Describe the family of Rizal as a social institution. Why should the family
strive to attain its noble objectives
*The Rizal family had a noble history and contributed many things in the
Philippines.

9. Explain the old adage, “ spare the rod and the spoil children”
*The spare rod and the spoil child means, if the parent refuses to discipline an
unruly child, that child will grow accustomed to getting his own way.
10. What are the functions of the family? How would you described the
Filipino family today?
*I would describe the typical Filipino family today as a happy family.

Task 2: Directions; answer the questions directly but completely

Task 3: P -19
Answer:
1. Described the life of Rizal as a young boy. Compare his life when he was
young to our boys today.
*The childhood of Jose Rizal can be characterized by his desire to learn, even
frequenting the church nearby his home to watch and observe people but not
to be religiously inclined. Jose Rizal was not a physically blessed or
strong child however, he had a strong will guided and taught by his mother,
his first teacher.
2. What inspired Rizal as a young his poem, “ In Memory of My Town?” What
was the message of the poem?
*Jose Rizal remembers his childhood days in Calamba, Laguna. Rizal had the
happiest and most beautiful memories of the place, the hospitality and
friendliness as well as the industry of the people of Calamba.
3. What do you think are the effects psychological and emotional of a good
environment to a young boy growing child? Explain your answer
*It will have a good significant effects because the environment where he
grows is very good for a growing child.
4. As a young boy, what was his bitter memory ? when you were a young boy
like Rizal, can you remember an unpleasant memory or experience in your
life? Can you relate?
*An average child at the age of 2 years old can remember certain things
happened in their past and it is inevitable to remember because it gives
unforgettable experienced.
5. As a student, what are your religious activities that can provide for spiritual
nourishment?
*Praying and thanking the creator for a wonderful life and always be positive.
6. Do you think that early childhood, the child should know the meaning of
discipline? Explain your answer.
*Yes, indeed because while the children is young and still learning they need
to learn discipline because when they grow they will bring this into their
adulthood.
7. Why was Dona Teodora arbitrarily arrested by the Spanish authorities?
*Their matriarch, Doñ a Teodora, was arrested on suspicion that she had tried
to help her brother, Don Jose Alberto, in poisoning his wife. That her sister-in-
law had been unfaithful to Jose Alberto did not seem to matter at all.
8. Under our present judicial system, what are the constitutional rights of the
accused.
*The right to not speak while interrogating and the right to have a lawyer.
9. What is meant by the due process of law? Explain your answer.
*Due process fair treatment through the normal judicial system, especially as
a citizen's entitlement.
10. How did the unlawful arrest of the mother of Rizal affect his life? Explain
your answer.
*Dona Teodora arrest affect the morale of Rizal.

Task 4:
1. Can you enumerate significant event in Rizal’s life? When he was a boy?
Answer:
*He grew up in a home environment characterized by joy and contentment.
His birth place was ideal for a poets and writers like him.
2. What are the injustices that the young Rizal’s experience through.
Answer:
* His family had more trouble over their land without waiting for the outcome
of the lawsuit the Governor General, no more remembered for his honesty in
the Philippines than he is in Cuba for his humanity. "Butcher" Weyler, had sent
troops to Kalamba. The litigants were told they must carry away their
buildings and sugar mills but could bring them back again should the lawsuits
be decided in their favor.

3. Do you think these injustices contribute to his character? Why? Why not?
Answer
*This makes Rizal motivated and give back to those who experienced what he
experienced when he was young.
Task 5:
1. Describe Rizal’s life in Ateneo?

*As what usually happens, Rizal was discriminated by his classmates and
professors, mainly because he had only a little knowledge about Spain, and
also the fact that he was form Calamba, Laguna. He was also a late enrollee, so
that added up to the situation. But inspite of the negative things that
happened to him during this time, he also experienced good things.

2. How was his life in The University of Sto. Tomas ?

* Rizal, upon entering the university, was not certain which course of study he
wanted to pursue. The Jesuit priests who had been his former mentors had
advised him to take up farming, or to join the order and be a man of the cloth.
However, his tastes went towards law, literature, or medicine. In the end, he
decided to sign up for Philosophy and Letters during his freshman year
because of the following reasons

Task 6: Answer p. 34

1. What do you think at outset. Don Francisco wanted Rizal to study in Letran?
What could be the reason why he changed his mine and finally enrolled him in
Ateneo?

*think the reason why Don Francisco wanted Rizal to study first in Letran is because he
believedthat Rizal could develop his knowledge in studying in Letran but he realized that
for Rizal toattain his capabilities, he should study in Ateneo where he can manage his
abilities and improveall his skills with the kind of teaching in Ateneo.

2. What is your impression about Ateneo de Manila as an educational

institution many years ago and today ?

*Ateneo de manila from many years ago is an educational institution made for
intelligent persons whom have no money to support their studies. They
provide supports with no payments frm poor people. And as compared today,
Ateneo de Manila is now a privately held educational institution that offers
their services for thousand pesos and mostly rich people are the one who can
study in there but as compared long time ago, the degree of education they
provide is really exceptional.

3. What was the reason why Rizal was almost denied admission at Ateneo

*Rizal was almost denied to admit in ateneo because of his poor health and
short stature.

4. As a student what was your experience during first day in a new school
environment ?

*I was nervous and excited because new school, new friends

5.What was his prize winning poem at Ateneo? Can you tell the message of the
poem?

* To the Filipino Youth, which tells about the love of the country and rizal
wanted each one of the Filipino youth to develop their passion of fighting for
freedom because Rizal’s saying was “Kabataan ang pag-asa ng bayan”

6. As a student how can your inspire you to study harder? Are getting high
grades the only motivating factor?

*Having high grades is not the only motivating factor, when we get high
grades we are motivated to improve more to maintain our standing.

7. What are the qualities do you expect from a teacher?

*Considerate and kind to any circumstances especially when the student can’t
understand a lesson.

8. Identify the weak points of a teacher that impede the affectivity of the
teaching learning proves in the classroom.

*Skips important things and make the tasks hard for the students
9. Describe the system of education under the Jusuits educational
management.

*Judgemental and strict

10. Make a comperative analysis of the academic climate between Ateneo de

Manila and University of Sto. Tomas during Rizal’s time.

*Both prestigious

Module II: RIZAL TRAVEL TO DIFFERENT COUNTRIES

Task 1

Lesson 4: Directions: Answer the following questions on P. 42.

1. Why was Rizal’s departure for Spain kept with utmost secrecy?
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2. Why did his sister Saturnina give him a diamond ring before he left for
Spain ?
*
3. Singapore is known for its clean and beautiful scenes even during Rizal’s
visit many years ago up to the present time. What do you think why Singapore
is such a clean city?
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4. Described Barcelona as a city Spain. Have you gone to other countries?
*
5. How did Rizal spend his time in the early stage of his sojourn in Barcelona?
*
6. In what school did he continue his medical course in Spain?
*
7. In the Spanish capital; whom did Rizal meet?
*
8. What is your understanding of Masonry? Why did rizal join the
organization?
*
9. Who were the members Oral examination when he defended his thesis for
the degree of Philosophy and Letters?
*

10. Why was Rizal not given his degree of Licentiate after finishing his medical
course?
*

Lesson 5: Task 2 Directions: Answer page 52. Your answer should be passed
through messenger.
1. Why did Rizal go to Paris and Germany? What was his primary purpose in
going
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2. What is Ophthalmology?
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3. While in Heidelberg, how did Rizal spend his days?
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4.Can you describe Heidelberg as a city in West Germany?
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5. In Leipzig, Whom did Rizal meet? What was the significance of the said
meeting?
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6. Who was Professor Ferdinand Blumentritt? What brought about their
personal relationship?
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7. What was Rizal’s life in Berlin
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8. What were the reasons why he stayed in Berlin quite longer time than in
any places in Germany?
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9.How did Rizal describe German women?
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10. Who was the man who helped Rizal so that the novel “Noli” will printed?
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Lesson 6: Exercise p. 61
1. Why is Dresden, one of the cities of Germany an attraction to tourist?
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2. While in Leitmeritz whom did Rizal meet?
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3. Wthat important places and landmarks in Prague did Rizal and Viola Visit?
*

4. What can you say about Vienna the capital of Austria?

*
5.Why is the Danube River in Vienna famous among artist and tourist?
*
6.Why is Amadeus Wolfsan Mozart famous in the field music? What is his
nationality?
*
7. What was the site trials 1945-1946 of Nazis accused of war crimes?
*
8. Where can the biggest and tallest cathedral in Germany be found?
*
9. What is the most beautiful waterfall in Europe?
*
10. While in Vatican, what did Rizal witness from the faithful Catholics that he
was deeply touched.
*

Lesson 7: Exercise p. 68
1. Why did Rizal Leave the country for the second time and parted from his
family and friends?
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2. In the British colony who were the Filipinos who met him
*
3. Have you gone to Hong Kong? How did he describe Macao in his diary?
*
4. Is there difference between Chinese culture in the Philippines and in
Hongkong?
*
5. How do you Chinese celebrate their New Year in Hongkong?
*
6. Have you attended a Chines Lauriat party?
*
7. Why was Rizal impressed in the city of Tokyo?
*
8. What is the basic form of greetings as a sign of politeness in Japan?
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9. Describe Tokyo as a city and compare it from manila.
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10. Who was O-sei-san? Why did rizal fall in love with her?

Lesson 8: Exercise p.79-90

1. What was the primary reason why Rizal left for London?
*
2. What is the significance of Dr. Antonio de Morga’s Success de las Islas
Filipinas.
*
3. While he was in London, what was the disturbing news he received from
the Philippines?
*
4. Describe how rizal celebrated Christmas and new year’s eve in a foreign
land.
*
5. Enumerate the important points contained in his letter ton the Women of
Malolos
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6. What was the primary objective of the Spanish-Filipino Association Rizal
and some of his friends organized in Madrid?
*
7. What were the two pen names Rizal used while writing articles for La
Solidaridad? Why did he use pen names?
*
8. What brought about the misunderstanding between Luna and Rizal that
almost resulted in a duel?
*
9. What was the disturbing news Calamba he received while he was in
Brussels?
*
10. What legal steps and remedies did Rizal do to seek justice for the various
incidents of oppression and injustice committed by the Spanish authorities
against his family and the tenat- farmers of Calamba?
*
Lesson 9: Exercise p.97
1. Why Rizal leave Ghent for Marseillies?
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2. Describe Rizal’s life while he was in Hongkong?
*
3. Who was the kind Portuguese ophthalmologist who helped rizal to gain
recognition in the field of ophthalmic science?
*
4. What were the nationalisties of rizal’s patients in british colony
*
5. Why did dr. ariston bautista lin from paris send him a congratulatory note
accompanied by a book on Diagnostics Pathology?
*
6. How did Dr. Germiniano de Ocampo, an accomplished Filipino
ophthalmologist describe Rizal as an ophthalmic surgeon?
*
7. What do you think why his family joined him in Hongkong?
*
8. Why did rizal plan Filipino colonization in Borneo?
*
9. What was the reason why his brother in law, manuel Hidalgo opposed the
plan?
*
10. Enumerate the important aims of the La Liga Filipina?
*
Module III: RIZAL’S DEPORTATION IN DAPITAN P.109
Task 1: Answers the ff. questions shortly.
1. Why did Rizal go to Malacañ ang whe he arrived in Manila on June 26, 1892?
2. Who was the founder of the Filipino League (La Liga Filipina)?
3. Who ordered his arrest and later on deported to dapitan?
4. Describe Rizal’s life in Dapitan?
5. For Rizal, why is education very essential especially on the part of the
youth?
6. What were important aspects of education that Rizal taught to his students
in Dapitan?
7. Why was the America engineer H.P. Cameron all admiration and praise on
Rizal’s ingenuity?
8. What kind of root plant Rizal discover while performing some scientific
experiments that was an effective medicine and capable of producing
anesthetic results?
9. Describe Rizal as an entrepreneur?
10. Describe Josephine Bracken as lady. Why did Rizal fall in love with her?

Module IV: THE ARREST AND TRIAL OF RIZAL

Exercise:
Task 1 P.116
1. Why did Rizal politely refuse Bonifacio and other Katipuneros to help him
escape from the cruiser Castilla anchored at Cavite?
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2. While Rizal was held encomunicado, in Fort Santiago, what were the
Spanish authorities doing?
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3. Describe the trial Rizal.
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4. Who was the defender of Rizal who was an army officer?
*
5. What were some of the charges against Rizal during the trial that he refuted
to be baseless and unfounded?
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6. Can you give a brief description of Rizal’s trial by Court Martial?
*
7. Do you think there was a fair conducted by the affirmed the death sentence
of Rizal?
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8. Who was the Spanish Governor-general who affirmed the death sentence of
Rizal?
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9. Why was the trial Rizal a sham
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10. How did biographer Rafael Palma describe Rizal after the judgement of the
Task 2 Read “Ultimo Adios” Translation by Charles Derbyshire and do the
following or by the Filipino version.

1. Summarize each stanza.

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2. Summarize whole poem.

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Why is it considered the “Swan Song” of the century?

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Task 3: Answer page 136.

Module VI: THE NOLI ME TANGERE AND EL FILIBUSTERISMO: RIZAL’S

IMMORTAL NOVELS

Lesson1: Rizal’s Immortal Novels

Task 1: Write a short summary of Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo.
What reflections of individual do you see in the novel?
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Lesson 2:
Task 2 Provide a short synopsis of El Filibusterismo. Analyze this segment to
the first novel. Compare and contrast the time of Rizal in unity Noli and Fili in
terms of feelings, emotions? What was Rizal’s pt. if there should ever be
revolution? Must it come from the poor, middle clan or the rich? Explain your
answer.
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The University of Manila

Module in GE, Understanding One’s Self
 (The Philosophy of the Human Person)

Course Description: GE, Knowing Oneself

(Please copy preface by Dr. Lourdes Sabile, Eric L. Estanol and Antonio L.
Cabagui, put this as reference.)

Module I: This modules covers the meaning of philosophy and reasons why a
person needs to study philosophy. It also touches different theories and
philosophers that offer explanations or justifications for human acts. To
illustrate how a person’s confidence is the developed, two simple poems on
the “Self” are tackled in this module.

Module Learning Competencies

At the end of the lesson the students should be able to:

1. Define and explain the meaning of philosophy.
2. Differentiate epistemology, metaphysics and axiology.
3. Distinguish:
3.1 Logic form skepticism
3.2 Ethics from aesthetics
3.3 Cosmology from ontology
3.4 Posteriori from priori
4. List Down different philosophers and their thoughts about human being.
5. Explain their feelings after reading two poems, “Self-Talk” and “I love
myself”, identifying their strengths and weaknesses.

CONTENTS OF THE COURSE:

Module I:

Learning Competencies

At the end of the lesson the students should be able to:

1. Define and explain the meaning of philosophy.
2. Differentiate epistemology, metaphysics and axiology.
3. Distinguish:
3.1 Logic form skepticism
3.2 Ethics from aesthetics
 3.3 Cosmology from ontology
3.4 Posteriori from priori

Lesson 1.The meaning of Philosophy

Lesson 2.Why study Philosophy
Lesson 3.Theories of Philosophy
Lesson 4.The Philosophies of the Philosophers

Module II:

Learning Competencies

At the end of the lesson the students should be able to:

1. Discuss the essence of Philosophy
2. State the relevance of philosophy in our search for truth, knowledge and
value.

Lesson 5.The meaning of Human Person

Lesson 6.The Concepts of Human Person
Lesson 7.The Human Person and Learning to be
Lesson 8.The Human Person and Love
Lesson 8.1Developing confidence through showing and loving oneself.

Module III:

Learning Competencies

At the end of the lesson the students should be able to:

1. Analyze the different theories discussed by selected philosophers.
2. Explain the difference between the body and the soul.
3. Relate the meaning of Ideas, Forms and Soul.

Lesson 9.The Human Person and the Social group

Lesson 10.The Human Person and the Environment
Lesson 11.The Human Person and Freedom
Lesson 12.The Human Person and Society
Lesson 13.The Human Person and God

Module IV:
Learning Competencies

At the end of the lesson the students should be able to:

1. Analyze the philosopies of the great philosophers.
2. Get the relationship of knowledge and reason.
3. Discuss the lessons learned from their philosophies

Lesson 14.The Human Person in Existentialism

Lesson 15.The Importance of Ethics to Man’s Existence
Lesson 16.The Essential elements of Human acts
Lesson 17.Reason and Consciences of Man
Lesson 18.The Nature, Characteristics and Destiny of Man

Module V:

Learning Competencies

At the end of the lesson the students should be able to:

1. Give and explain the meaning of the “human person”.
2. Discuss the importance of relationships to the human person.
3. Narrate the experience that improve the behavior and attitude of the
human person in the world.

Lesson 19.The Human Person and the Self

Lesson 20.The Human Person and Knowledge
Lesson 21.In search of the meaning of Man
Lesson 22.The relationship between ethics and Family
Lesson 23.The Relationship between ethics and sexuality
Lesson 24.The Relationship Between ethics and Pre-Marital Sex
Lesson 25.The Human Person: A being For Death.