Course Outline

Week Content Intended Learning Outcomes

1-2 I. INTRODUCTION 1. Determine the contribution of different

a. Definition and primary sources in understanding the
etymology of history Philippine history
b. Elements of history 2. Exhibit the ability to use primary sources to
c. Sources of Historical argue in favor or against a particular issue;
Data 3. Assess primary sources for their credibility,
d. Distinction of Primary authenticity, and background.
and Secondary Sources
e. Historical Method
(External and Internal
Criticism)
f. Importance of
Studying History
Week Content Intended Learning Outcomes

3-4 II. ANALYSIS OF 1. Analyze the context, content, and

DIFFERENT KINDS OF perspective of different kinds of primary sources
PRIMARY SOURCES 2. Develop analytical skills and being capable
Selected sources: to personally interpret human experience
1. Lapu-Lapu and 3. Identification of historical importance of text
Magellan Markers 4. Examination of author’s background, main
2. Kartilla ng
argument and point of view
Katipunan
3. Pag-ibig sa
Tinubuang Lupa
4. Ang Dapat
Mabatid ng mga
Pilipino
5. Reading the
“Proclamation of
the Philippine
Independence”
 6. Political
Caricature of the
American Era
7. Corazon
Aquino’s Speech
Before the US
Congress
Week Content Intended Learning Outcomes

5-6 III. CONTROVERSIES 1. Recognition of multiplicity of interpretation

AND CONFLICTING 2. Advantages and disadvantages in
ISSUES IN PHILIPPINE interpretation and multi-perspectives
HISTORY 3. Propose recommendations/solutions to
Case Studies: present-day problems based on their
1. Site of the First understanding of root causes and their
Mass anticipation of future scenarios
2. Cavite Mutiny
3. Retraction of Rizal
7-8 IV. SOCIAL, 1. Exhibit the ability to use primary sources to
POLITICAL, argue in favor or against a particular issue
ECONOMIC AND
CULTURAL ISSUES IN 2. Analysis of the latest and earlier versions of
PHILIPPINE HISTORY the Constitution.
a. Difference between 3. Gain higher level of comprehension and
social, political, proficient communication skills
economic and cultural
issues
b. The Philippine
Constitution
c. Agrarian Reform
Policies
d. Taxation
9- V. MANIFESTING 1. Manifest interest in local history and
10 INTEREST IN LOCAL concern in promoting and preserving our
HISTORY AND country's national patrimony and cultural
HERITAGE heritage
a. Doing Historical
Research Online/Offline
Literatures
b. Life Histories and
Biographical Research
c. Interacting with Local
and Oral History