THE COLLEGE OF MAASIN

“Nisi Dominus Frustra”

Maasin City, Southern Leyte
Liberal Arts and Education Department

MODULE

READINGS IN PHILIPPINE HISTORY

(AB, BSN, BSBA, BSA, LAED, BEED-A, POLSCI1-A, BSED1-A)

COURSE ORIENTATION

I. Course Description

Philippine history viewed from the lens of selected primary sources in different periods,
analysis and interpretations.

II. Course Overview

The course aims to expose students to different facets of Philippine history through the
lens of eyewitnesses. Rather than rely on secondary materials such as textbooks, which
is the usual approach in teaching Philippine history, different types of primary sources
will be used; written (qualitative and quantitative), oral, visual, audio visual, digital,
covering various aspects of Philippine life (political, social, cultural). Students are
expected to analyze the selected readings contextually and in terms of content (stated
and implied). The end goal to enable students to understand and appreciate our rich
past by deriving insights from those who were actually present at the time of the event.

Content analysis considers the following; (1) the historical context of the source (time
and place it was written and the situation at the time, (2) the author’s background,
intent (to the extent discernible), and authority on the subject, and (3) the source’s
relevance and meaning today.

Context analysis, on the other hand, applies appropriate techniques depending on the
type of source (written, oral, visual). In the process, students will be asked, for example,
to identify the author’s main argument or thesis, compare points of view, identify
biases, and evaluate the author’s claim based on the evidences presented or other
evidence at that time. The course will guide the students through their reading and
 analysis of the text and require them to write reaction essays of varied length and
present their ideas in other ways (debate format, power point presentation, letter to
the editor of the source, etc.)

3. Course Study and Assessment Schedule from August 24 – Dec. 17, 2020

 Discussion on the course syllabus

 Understanding history

a. It is the study of past events

b. It generally presents the known past
c. It is the totality of a people’s history that comprises the recording and
analysis of the experiences of society
d. Today is tomorrow’s history

According to a British historian, Arnold Joseph Toynbee (1889-1975), history reflects the progress of
civilizations and societies in their efforts to confront the challenges that they have encountered.

 Why is there a need to study history?

a. To know
b. To understand
c. To appreciate

 What is pre-history?

That which covers the past human experiences prior to the existence of written
records.

 Sources of history

a. PRIMARY SOURCE – those who have witnessed the event or have been part
of the event
b. SECONDARY SOURCE – those who write historical accounts based on a
primary source

 What is victor’s history?

a. Victory written by the winning party in a conflict.

 What constitutes primary history (also called original source)

a. It does not necessarily have to be a book

 b. It could be an artefact, document, diary, manuscript, logbook, letter,
autobiography, recording or any other source of information that was
created at the time under study. (Wikipedia)

111. Course Study and Assessment Schedule from August 24 – December 17

UNIT 1
EVALUATE PRIMARY SOURCES OF HISTORY FOR THEIR
CREDIBILITY, AUTHENTICITY AND PROVENANCE.

WEEK 1

 Tasks for the students to do:

a. Make a research using books, the internet, pdfs, and other sources and
find some primary historical accounts about the Philippines. See to it that
the account is not less than two paragraphs.
b. Choose one primary historical account and try to determine if such is
credible and authentic.
c. Include in the research accounts about the origin of Filipinos.
d. Try to determine the importance of looking at history from primary sources
as compared to secondary sources.
e. Submit a written finding of such primary account by the end of the week.

 Assessments:

WEEK 2

 Tasks for students to undertake:

a. The same tasks as Week 1

b. A new historical account must be submitted
c. Submit finding by the end of the week.

 Assessments

WEEK 3

 Tasks for students to undertake:

 a. The same tasks as Week 1
b. A new historical account must be submitted
c. Submit finding by the end of the week.

 Assessments

UNIT 2

ANALYZE THE CONTEXT, CONTENT AND

PERSPECTIVES OF DIFFERENT PRIMARY SOURCES

WEEK 4

 Tasks for students to undertake:

a. Choose a historical account from primary sources and make a content and
contextual analysis of such account. Take note of the author’s background
and main points of the account.
b. Submit content and contextual analysis at the end of the week.

 Assessments

WEEK 5

 Tasks for students to undertake:

a. The same task as week 4

b. A new historical account must be submitted
c. Submit chosen account at the end of the week

 Assessments

WEEK 6
  Tasks for students to undertake:

a. The same task as Week 4

b. A new historical account must be submitted
c. Submit chosen account at the end of the week

 Assessments

UNIT 3
DETERMINE THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF DIFFERENT KINDS OF
PRIMARY SOURCES IN UNDERSTANDING PHILIPPINE HISTORY.

WEEK 7

 Tasks for students to undertake:

a. Select a historical event from primary historical sources

b. Make a write up to underscore its contribution to Philippine history
c. Submit write up at the end of the week

 Assessments

WEEK 8

 Tasks for students to undertake:

a. The same task as Week 7

b. A new historical event must be submitted
c. Submit write up at the end of the week

 Assessments

WEEK 9

 Tasks for students to undertake:

 a. The same tasks as Week 7
b. A new historical event must be submitted
c. Submit write up at the end of the week

 Assessments

UNIT 4

DEMONSTRATE THE ABILITY TO USE PRIMARY SOURCES TO

ARGUE IN FAVOR OR AGAINST A PARTICULAR HISTORICAL ISSUE.

WEEK 10

 Tasks for students to undertake

a. From the point of view of primary history, look at conflicting views and
accounts in Philippine history regarding such events as: the site of the first
mass, Retraction of Dr. Jose Rizal, Martial Law in 1972, EDSA People Power
Revolution.
b. Submit a write up at the end of the week

 Assessments

WEEK 11

 Tasks for students to do:

a. The same task as Week 10

b. A new historical account must be submitted
c. Submit write up at the end of the week

 Assessments
WEEK 12

 Tasks for students to undertake

a. The same task as Week 10

b. A new historical account must be submitted
c. Submit write up at the end of the week

 Assessments

WEEK 13

 Tasks for students to undertake:

a. The same task as Week 10

b. A new historical account must be submitted
c. Submit write up at the end of the week

 Assessments

UNIT 5

EFFECTIVELY COMMUNIUCATE, USING VARIOUS TECHNIQUES AND

GENRES, HISTORICAL ANALYSIS OF PARTICULAR EVENT OR ISSUE
THAT COULD HELP OTHERS UNDERSTAND THE CHOSEN TOPIC

WEEK 14

 Tasks for students to undertake:

a. Study the different cultural influences on Filipino culture as to language,

customs and traditions
b. Revisit the origin and nature of Filipino-American relations
c. Trace the history of agrarian reform in the Philippines
d. Submit a report at the end of the week

 Assessments
WEEK 15

 Tasks for students to undertake:

a. The same tasks as Week 14

b. Choose a new historical account
c. Submit report at the end of the week

 Assessment

WEEK 16

 Tasks for students to undertake:

a. The same task as Week 14

b. Choose a new historical account
c. Submit report at the end of the week

 Assessments

WEEK 17

 Tasks for students to undertake:

a. The same task as Week 14

b. Choose a new historical account
c. Submit report at the end of the week

 Assessments

WEEK 18

 Tasks for students to undertake:

 a. The same task as Week 14
b. Choose a new historical account
c. Submit report at the end of the week

 Assessments

a. Critical analysis
b. Final examinations

IMPORTANT;

1. In choosing primary historical accounts you may choose historical accounts up to the year
2000.

2. Refer to the syllabus for some of the references.

3. Your submissions should be in PDF form.

IV. Academic Policies

1. The school/department will adopt different learning modes depending on the needs of the
student.

 Online learning (through the CM Moodle and synchronous discussion using the
Zoom App, etc.)
 In modular learning, the instructor will provide the printed module through the
office of the program heads. Students or any representative will pick up the printed
modules once a week.

2. Please take note of the deadlines set for the learning tasks. Failure to submit during the
specified date, is not credited.

V. Technical Support
(For ODL-Online Distance Learning modality)

 Log-in to the school website www.cm.edu.ph

 Click E-Learning
 Enrol in Readings in Philippine History
 Inform the instructor through text or FB messenger if you cannot access the CM
Moodle (do not forget your password)
 (Support for MDL-Modular Learning modality)

 Printing of Module is already charged to your miscellaneous fees

 Pick-up Module from the office of your respective program heads once a week and
return it the following week for checking.

VI. Netiquette Guide

 Modules and other Learning Materials in the CM Moodle are constructed for
Learning Purposes only and exclusive for the students enrolled in the course at The
College of Maasin. Printing and duplication of the Learning Materials is prohibited.
 Taking screenshots while the discussion is going on and posting it in social media is
not allowed.

Prepared by:

ERNESTO T. LAMOSTE
Instructor