COURSE OUTLINE

GEC RPH – Readings in Philippine History

First Semester, A. Y. 2020-2021

Course Description

This course is specifically designed to facilitate students’ home-based/online learning on Readings in

Philippine History. It analyzes Philippine history from multiple perspectives through the lens of selected
primary sources coming from the various disciplines and of different genres. Students are given
opportunities to analyze the author’s background and main arguments, compare different points of
views, identify biases and examine the evidences presented in the document. The discussion will tackle
traditional topics in history and other interdisciplinary themes that will deepen and broaden their
understanding 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.

General Objectives

Equip engineering students with historical and critical consciousness as well as analytical and creative
thinking skills to analyze primary and secondary historical texts and to demonstrate proficient and
effective communication;

Facilitate the use of basic concepts across the domains of knowledge in the examination of the
contemporary world from both the Philippine and global perspectives;

Provide opportunities for engineering students to reflect critically on shared concern, to take
responsibility for knowing and being a Filipino, and to contribute personally and meaningfully to the
country’s development;

Require these students to work effectively in a group, use the current technology to assist and facilitate
their own learning and research, manage their own knowledge, skills, and values for responsible and
productive living, as well as organize themselves to prepare for lifelong learning (CHED Readings in
Philippine History Syllabus).

Course Content

A. History and Historical Methodology

Meaning and Relevance of History

Primary and Secondary Sources

Internal and External Criticisms

Content and Contextual Analysis of Primary Sources

B. One past but many histories: controversies and conflicting views in Philippine history

Site of the First Mass

Cavite Mutiny

Retraction of Rizal

Cry of Balintawak

Controversies on the Battle of Mactan.

The Balangiga Bells/Balangiga Massacre.

C. Social, political, economic and cultural issues in Philippine history:

Mandated topics:

Agrarian Reform Policies

Taxation

Evolution of the Philippine Constitution:

1899 (Malolos Constitution)

1935 Constitution

1973 Constitution

1987 Constitution

Sample topics:

Filipino Cultural heritage

Government peace treaties with the Muslim Filipinos

Institutional history of schools, corporations, industries, religious groups and the like.

Biography of a prominent Filipino

TRAIN Law

D. Local and Oral History

Theories and concepts of local and oral history

Conducting interviews

Educational tour (local historical/ heritage sites)

Course Intended Learning Outcomes

Define history and determine its relevance;

Evaluate primary sources for their credibility, authenticity, and provenance.

Analyze the context, content, and perspective of different kinds of primary sources.

Determine the contribution of the different kinds of primary sources in understanding Philippine History.

Develop critical and analytical skills with exposure to primary sources.

Demonstrate the ability to formulate arguments in favor or against a particular issue using primary
sources.

Effectively communicate, using various techniques and genres in the historical analysis of a particular
event or issue that could help others understand the chosen topic;
Propose recommendations or solutions to present-day problems based on their understanding of root
causes and their anticipation of future scenarios

Display the ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team and contribute to a group endeavor.

Manifest interest in local history and show concern in promoting and preserving the country’s historical
and cultural heritage.

Course Requirements

Comparative analysis of primary and secondary sources

Reflection paper

ePortpolio

Cultural Mapping/webpage

podcast

Group work/ local hero’s biography

Written exercises

Recommendation Paper

Reaction Paper/Critique

Evaluation Procedure (Approved Grading System Applicable to the course/program for lecture)

40% Midterm/Final Exam [or their Equivalent]

30% Quizzes

20% Participation

10% Project
References

Readings in Philippine History First Edition, John Lee P. Candelaria and Veronica C. Alporha

Documentary Sources of Philippine History, Zaide vol. 11,7 & 8 1990

CHED Readings in Philippine History Syllabus

https://www.lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra1988/ra_6657_1988.html

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