UST

First Year

First Term

Abbreviation Description Lec. Hrs. Lab. Hrs. Units Pre-Requisites

ART_APP Art Appreciation 3 0 3  

CONTEM_W The Contemporary World 3 0 3  

GE ELEC I Elective I 3 0 3  

NSTP 1 National Service Training Program 1 0 0 3  

PATH-FIT Fitness Exercises for Specific Sports 2 0 2  

PURPCOM Purposive Communication 3 0 3  

SPN 1 Spanish 1 – Basic 3 0 3  

STS Science, Technology, and Society 3 0 3  

THY 1 Christian Vision of the Human Person 3 0 3  

TOTAL   23 0 26  

Second Term

Abbreviation Description Lec. Hrs. Lab. Hrs. Units Pre-Requisites

GE ELEC II Elective II 3 0 3  

MATH_MW Mathematics in the Modern World 3 0 3  

NSTP 2 National Service Training Program 2 0 0 3 NSTP 1

Physical Activities Towards Health and Fitness in

PATH-FIT 2 0 2  
Sports

READ_PH Readings in Philippine History 3 0 3  

SPN 2 Spanish 2 – Intermediate 3 0 3 SPN 1

THY 2 Christian Vision of Marriage and Family 3 0 3  

UND_SELF Understanding the Self 3 0 3  

WOSOCU World Societies and Cultures 3 0 3 THY 1

TOTAL   23 0 26  
 Second Year

First Term

Abbreviation Description Lec. Hrs. Lab. Hrs. Units Pre-Requisites

AB 301 Entrepreneurial Mind 3 0 3  

ETHICS Ethics 3 0 3  

FIL Panimulang Pagsasalin 3 0 3  

HST 3241 Introduction to the Writing and Study of History 3 0 3  

LIT 1 The Great Works 3 0 3  

PATH-FIT Human Enhancement 2 0 2  

SPN 3 Advanced Spanish 3 0 3  

THY 1,
THY 3 Christian Vision of the Church in Society 3 0 3
THY 2

TOTAL   23 0 23  

Second Term

Lec. Lab. Unit Pre-

Abbreviation Description
Hrs. Hrs. s Requisites

HST 3242 Research Methods in History 3 0 3  

HST 3243 Philosophy of History 3 0 3  

LIT 2 Philippine Literary History 3 0 3  

LIWORIZ Life and Works of Rizal 3 0 3  

Physical Activities Towards Health and Fitness in

PATH-FIT 2 0 2  
Dance

SPN 4 Spanish 4 (Introduction to Translation) 3 0 3  

THY 1,

THY 4 Living the Christian Vision in the Contemporary World 3 0 3 THY 2,

THY 3

TOTAL   20 0 20  
Third Year

First Term

Abbreviation Description Lec. Hrs. Lab. Hrs. Units Pre-Requisites

ELE 1 Professional Elective 1 3 0 3  

GE ELE III Elective III 3 0 3  

HST 3244 Historiography 3 0 3  

HST 3245 Survey of Asian Civilization 3 0 3  

HST 3246 Islamic History as Global History 3 0 3  

HST 3247 Survey of Philippine Archaeology 3 0 3  

HST 3248 Diaspora and Migration 3 0 3  

SPN 5 Spanish 5 (Archival Translation) 3 0 3  

TOTAL   24 0 24  

Second Term

Abbreviation Description Lec. Hrs. Lab. Hrs. Units Pre-Requisites

ELE 2 Professional Elective 2 3 0 3  

HST 32410 Philippine Cultural History 3 0 3  

HST 32411 Diplomatic History of the Philippines 3 0 3  

HST 32412 Survey of Western Civilization 3 0 3  

HST 32413 History of Spain 3  0 3  

HST 32414 Thesis Writing 1 (Thesis Proposal) 2  0 2  

HST 32415 History of Mindanao and Indigenous People 3 0 3  

HST 3249 Philippine Economic History 3 0 3  

TOTAL   23 0 23  
Fourth Year

First Term

Abbreviation Description Lec. Hrs. Lab. Hrs. Units Pre-Requisites

HST 32416 Philippine Social History 3 0 3  

HST 32417 Pre-16th Century Philippines 3 0 3  

HST 32418 Ethnic History of the Philippines 3 0 3  

HST 32419 History of the United States 3 0 3  

HST 32420 Mainland Southeast Asia 3 0 3  

HST 32421 Thesis Writing 2 (Thesis Colloquium) 2 0 2  

TOTAL   17 0 17  

Second Term

Abbreviation Description Lec. Hrs. Lab. Hrs. Units Pre-Requisites

HST 32422 Island Southeast Asia 3 0 3  

HST 32423 Modern and Contemporary Europe 3 0 3  

HST 32424 Modern East Asia 3 0 3  

HST 32425 Philippine Nationalism Revolution 3 0 3  

HST 32426 Practicum 3 0 3  

HST 32427 Thesis Writing 3 (Thesis Defense) 2 0 2  

TOTAL   17 0 17  

https://www.ust.edu.ph/academics/programs/bachelor-of-arts-in-history/
De La Salle University

Bachelor of Arts in History

Degree Codes: Program- AB Plan- AB-HIS
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION [From CMO No. 38, Series of 2017]
The degree program is called Bachelor of Arts in History.

NATURE and FIELD OF STUDY [From CMO No. 38, Series of 2017]

History is the study of the past, encompassing every dimension of human experience –
social life, the economy, culture, thought and politics. Students of history study
individuals, groups, communities and nations from every imaginable form the variety
of perspective, using all the techniques of the humanities and social sciences to
understand why events happen, how people experienced these events and how these
events reshaped the societies we live in. by understanding the diversity of human
experience and how it has changed overtime, we are able to understand others and
ourselves.

History is essential to individuals and society, for history tells the national history,
portrays the distinctive features of the national experience, thus forging an
understanding of national values and a commitment to the nation.

PROGRAM GOALS [From CMO 38, series of 2017]

The history program aims to provide a wide variety of introductory, intermediate and
advanced courses that will introduce students to the diverse methods in which
historians recreate the past. It will also help students hone their skills in historical
research, analysis and writing. Through this program, students will develop a richer
appreciation of human experience.

PROGRAM OUTCOMES
1. Provide the Philippines and other countries with Lasallian History graduates
who possess the ability to historicize and historicalize various sources of
knowledge in different historical contexts and contemporary events and
engage in historically-informed writing in the service of society, especially the
poor and marginalized.
2. Apply knowledge of the historical method in different professions (e.g.
academe, legal research, diplomacy, governance, heritage work, policy-
making, advertising).
3. Locate, identify and differentiate primary and secondary sources necessary for
the study of a specific problem.
4. Acquire and use languages necessary for historical work and related
professional endeavors.
 5. Analyze historical data from multiple viewpoints with the goal of enriching
discourse on global and national concerns (e.g. citizenship, diaspora,
environment, gender, health, identity, multiculturalism, technology).
6. Conceptualize and design research projects and disseminate scholarly works
applying sound historical methodology and standard documentation and
citation format applicable in the discipline.
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS (MAJOR COURSES)
Course Code                           : HISTINT
Course Title                            : Introduction to the Study and Writing of History
Course Description:
This course, Introduction to the Study and Writing of History (HISTINT), is a core course
that focuses on the meaning and relevance of history and the important role that
historians play in the society. It discusses the primary activities of the historians, their
assumptions and limitations, and their social responsibility to the society. It trains
students to evaluate evidence, organize information, clarify and structure concepts,
and write historical narratives. The course will also discuss the leading contemporary
schools of thought in history and the problems that affect the interpretation and
writing of history.

Course Code:                                      HISTPOH

Course Title                            Philosophy of History
Course Description:
This course, Philosophy of History (HISTPOH) is a core course that examines the
philosophical and theoretical foundations of the discipline of history from Antiquity to
the Contemporary Period and its application to Philippine historiography.

COURSE CODE:                   HISTMET

Course Title                            Historical Methodology
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course HISTORICAL METHODOLOGY (HISMETH) is a core course which focuses on
the historical method as a tool for research. It intends to train history majors how to
formulate and develop research questions; expose them to the different sources of
historical information that could be used in reconstructing the past and teach them to
evaluate the credibility and authenticity of sources. It also endeavors to instruct the
students how to organize historical information that they culled out from the sources.
Finally, the course aims to guide the history majors how to develop a research plan that
reflects the use of sound historical methodology.
 

COURSE CODE:                   HISTEAS
Course Title                            Survey of Asian Civilizations
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course, Survey of Asian Civilizations (HISTEAS) is an intermediate core course
about the different civilizations which originated and flourished in West, South, East,
Southeast, and North-Central Asia. It will study the emergence and development of the
different Asian civilizations from multiple perspectives (geographical, political,
economic, social and cultural) It will also provide students with the knowledge to
understand and evaluate the major contributions of the different Asian civilizations to
the world and the Philippines. The course serves as an introduction to more specialized
courses on Asian history.

 
COURSE CODE:                   HISTWES
Course Title:                           Survey of Western Civilization
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course, Survey of Western Civilization (HISTWES) is a core subject that offers an
intellectual, institutional, social and cultural consideration of Western Civilizations and
their development, interaction, and significance from antiquity until the late 1500s.  It
will provide the student with the knowledge to understand and evaluate the people,
circumstances, institutions, and ideas that have helped shape world history and culture
in Europe, and influenced the Philippines.

Course Code:                          HISTOG1

Course Title:                           Historiography of the Philippines 1
COURSE DESCRIPTION:  
The course Historiography of the Philippines 1 (HISTOG1) is an intermediate course
which surveys the different sources on the pre-16 th century Philippines until the time of
European contact.
 
Course Code:                          HISTOG2
Course Title:                           Historiography of the Philippines 2
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
The course Historiography of the Philippines 2 (HISTOG2) is an intermediate course
which surveys the different sources of Philippine History from 1565-1898.

 
Course Code:                          HISTOG3
Course Title:                           Historiography of the Philippines 3
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
The course Historiography of the Philippines 3 (HISTOG3) is an intermediate course
which surveys the different sources from 1898-1986.

COURSE CODE:                     HISTPRE

Course Title:                           Pre-16th Century Philippines

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course, Pre-16th Century Philippines (HISTPRE) is an intermediate course that
surveys pre-historic and pre-colonial developments in the Philippines to the eve of the
Spanish conquest, emphasizing the distinctive characteristics and achievements of the
Filipino people in pre-colonial times.
 

COURSE CODE:                   HISTSOC

Course Title:                           Philippine Social History
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course, Philippine Social History (HISTSOC) is a critical survey of the history of
Philippine society from its beginnings until the present. Particular attention is given to
the development of social structures from the pre-16 th Century, the colonial periods to
the present.
 

COURSE CODE:                   HISTETN

Course Title:                           Ethnic Histories
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course, Ethnic Histories (HISTETN) is an intermediate subject that focuses on the
many cultural communities that comprise the totality of the Filipino nation—more
specifically the indigenous communities which are often marginalized among the
mainstream Christian communities as provided by extant literature, situating them in
the context of the national history of the Philippines. The survey will include
archaeological and anthropological studies on village life, habitat and livelihood,
religious beliefs, upland and lowland interactions, and adaptation to outside and/or
foreign influences. Their role in the history of the nation will also be highlighted in this
course.

 
COURSE CODE:                    HISTKUL
Course Title:                           Cultural History of the Philippines
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course, Cultural History of the Philippines (HISTCUL) is an advanced course which
focuses on major trends and directions in the history and development of Philippine
Art and Culture across time, based on different art genres.  It analyzes the history of
Philippine Art and Culture with the aid of the theoretical underpinnings of the allied
disciplines.

Course Code                           : HISTNAT

Course Title                            : Nationalism and Revolution
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course, Nationalism and Revolution (HISTNAT) is an intermediate course that
studies the concept of nationalism as it developed in the 19 th century. Several points
are considered including the social, cultural, political and economic roots of the
development of the nationalist consciousness.  It covers, among others the
developments in the 19th century, the reform movement, the Revolution of 1896 and
the different nationalist movements up to 1946.
 

COURSE CODE:                   HISTDIP

Course Title:                           Philippine Diplomatic History
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course, Philippine Diplomatic History (HISTDIP) is an intermediate course that
focuses on the diplomatic relations of the Philippines from 1946 to present day. As an
introduction, a historical overview of the 19th and early 20th century interaction of the
Philippines (1st Philippine Republic) and the foreign world will be provided. The course
will then concentrate on the political, security, economic, and social aspects of
Philippine diplomatic relation with the international community, particularly with the
United Nations, the European Union, ASEAN and with other countries where formal
foreign relations have been established since 1946.
 

COURSE CODE:                   HISTECN

Course Title:                           Economic History of the Philippines
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Drawing upon theories and concepts from across the social sciences, this advanced
course, Economic History of the Philippines (HISTECO), involves the study of the major
developments and themes in Philippine economic history from the pre-16 th century to
the present, offering the students an opportunity to  explain how the economic
institutions in the country had changed and continued over time and identify and
analyze the economic and non-economic factors that had affected the performance of
the Philippine economy.  The course provides insights into the conceptual and
structural economic transformation-from a largely communal land ownership, barter
and exchange, to more complex modes of economic transactions, structures,
institutions, and fiscal programs that evolved during the Spanish and American
occupation, Japanese interregnum and contemporary period. This course enables the
students to assess how the Philippine presidents attempted to address the economic
problems wrought by the United States neocolonialism and to examine the Philippine
government’s dealings with the international financial organizations.
 

COURSE CODE:                   HISTMEA

Course Title:                           Modern East Asia
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course, Modern East Asia (HISTMEA) is a major course that studies the histories of
the North East Asian countries (China, Japan, Korea and Taiwan) from the time of the
arrival of the Western powers in the region up to the contemporary period. It will
provide a brief overview of the region’s premodern history as an introduction to the
modern period. It will analyze using different perspectives the response of East Asia to
the Western Powers in the 17th century. It will also discuss the development of
nationalism in East Asia and the region’s struggle for political independence. The
course will also study the role played by East Asia during the Cold War, the cultural
developments, foreign policies, and the economic and industrialization programs of
East Asia during the contemporary period.
 

COURSE CODE:                   HISTMSA

Course Title:                           Mainland Southeast Asia
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course, Mainland Southeast Asia (HISTMSA) is a major course that studies the
histories of the countries that comprise Mainland Southeast Asia – Myanmar, Thailand,
Laos, Kampuchea and Vietnam from its earliest beginnings to their rise into modern
nation states after the end of the colonial period. It will examine how trade, Hinduism,
Buddhism, as well as European colonization affected and influenced the political,
economic, social, and cultural developments in Mainland Southeast Asia.  The course
will also trace the emergence and assess the contributions of the classical states to
Asian civilizations. It will also study the different anti-colonialist, nationalist and
independence movements that developed in Mainland Southeast Asia. The course will
also look at the contemporary developments in the region especially in view of the
formation of ASEAN which forges the relations among the various countries of
Southeast Asia

COURSE CODE:                   HISTISA

Course Title:                           Island Southeast Asia
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course, Island Southeast Asia (HISTISA) is a major course that studies the histories
of the Island Southeast Asian countries (Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines,
Singapore and Timor Leste) from the ancient times to the development of modern
nation states after the colonial period. It will examine how trade, Indian and Chinese
culture, Islam, and the Western colonialism and imperialism shaped and influenced the
political, economic, social, cultural and intellectual developments in Island Southeast
Asia during the ancient, modern and contemporary periods. The course will also look at
the contemporary developments in the region especially the formation of ASEAN and
the relationship among the various countries of Southeast Asia.

COURSE CODE:                   HISTEUR

Course Title:                           Modern and Contemporary Europe
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course, Modern and Contemporary Europe (HISTEUR) studies the major
developments in Europe from the early modern Europe until the formation of the
European Union. Specifically, it will look at the different events that led to the rise of
Europe as a major force in the history of mankind, i.e., the Industrial Revolution,
Reformation and Counter-Reformation, the Enlightenment and Scientific Revolution. It
will also survey the different ideological and economic systems, World Wars, Cold War
and the continuous evolution of Europe as well as the relationship of these
developments to the Philippines.

COURSE CODE:                   HISTUSA

Course Title:                           History of the United States of America
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course, History of the United States of America (HISTOUS)
is an intermediate survey course on the history of the United States. It aims to provide
students with an understanding of the social, political, economic and cultural patterns
in American history from earliest times to the present, with special attention given to
the latter half of the twentieth century onwards.
 
COURSE CODE:                   HISTLAM
Course Title:                           Islamic History as Global History
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course, HISTLAM, (Islamic History as Global History), is an advanced course
intended to provide a general knowledge of the history of Islam, its beliefs and
worldview. It covers the history of Islam and Muslim Filipinos in the context of
Philippine historical development and traditions. Divergent politico-religious
movements such as the Bangsa Moro and contemporary inter-faith programs will be
highlighted

COURSE CODE:                   PRCHIS1

COURSE TITLE: Practicum for the AB History Program
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
PRCHIS1 is the practicum component of the AB-HIM program. It prepares students for
future careers where a thorough knowledge of history is required.  The course will
enable students to participate in an organized service learning activity that meets
identified community needs and at the same time expose history majors to actual work
setting needed as they enter government service or private industries.  It will enrich the
knowledge of the students by providing them actual, reflective and hands-on on-the-
job training that will broaden their appreciation of the rigors of history and enhance
their sense of civic responsibility.
 

Course Code                           : THS1HIS

Course Title                            : Thesis Writing
Course Description:
This course, Thesis Writing 1 (THS1HIS) requires the student to write a proposal for a
historical thesis on the topic of his/her choice, under the guidance of a faculty adviser.

Course Code                           : THS2HIS

Course Title                            : Thesis Writing
Course Description:
This course, Thesis Writing 2 (THS2HIS) requires the student to write a major historical
thesis on the topic of his/her choice, under the guidance of a faculty adviser.

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Ateneo University

CURRICULUM

  FRESHMAN YEAR  

  First Semester Units

En 11 Communication Across the Curriculum I 3

Lit 13 Introduction to Fiction 3

Fil 11 Sining ng Pakikipagtalastasan sa Filipino I 3

Ma 11 Modern Mathematics I 3

Natsci 1 Ps1/Bi7/Bi9/Es10/Ch1 4

PE 1 Physical Education (2)

  Total: 16

     

  Second Semester Units

En 12 Communication Across the Curriculum II 3

Lit 14 Introduction to Poetry 3

Fil 12 Sining ng Pakikipagtalastasan sa Filipino II 3

Ma 12 Modern Mathematics II 3

Natsci 2 Psi1/Bi7/Bi9/Es10/Ch1 4

PE 2 Physical Education (2)

  Total: 16

     

  SOPHOMORE YEAR  

  First Semester Units

Fil 14 Ang Panitikan ng Pilipinas 3

Th 121 An Introduction to Doing a Catholic Theology 3

Sci 10 Science and Society 3

Hi 16.1 Asian History to 1500 3

Hi 18.1 Western History:  From Early Times to the Modern Early Period 3

PE 3 Physical Education (2)

NSTP 1 National Service Training Program (3)

  Total: 15

     

  Second Semester Units

FL Jsp1/Chn1/Sp1/Gr1/Fr1/Bh1/Ital1 3

SA 21 Introduction to Sociology and Anthropology 3

Psy 101 General Psychology 3

Hi 16.2 Asian History since 1500 3

Hi 18.2 Western History:  From Modern Times to World War II 3

PE 4 Physical Education (2)

NSTP 2 National Service Training Program (3)

  Total: 15

     

  JUNIOR YEAR  

  First Semester Units

Ph 101 Philosophy of the Human Person I 3

Th 131 Marriage, Family and Human Sexuality in a Catholic Perspective 3

Hi 165 Rizal and the Emergence of the Philippine Nation 3

Hi 191 Historical Methodology 3

  Cognate* 3

  Free Elective 3

  Total:  18

     

  Second Semester Units

Ph 102 Philosophy of the Human Person II 3

Hi 166 Philippine History 3

Ec 102 Basic Economics, Agrarian Reform & Taxation 3

Hi 192 Philosophy of History 3

  Cognate* 3

  Free Elective 3

  Total: 18

     

  SENIOR YEAR  

  First Semester Units

Ph 103 Philosophy of Religion 3

Th 141 A Theology of Catholic Social Vision 3

Pos 100 Politics and Governance 3

  History Elective 3
   History Elective 3

  Total: 15

     

  Second Semester Units

Ph 104 Foundations of Moral Values 3

Th 151 The Catholic Commitment of Today’s Filipino: A Synthesis 3

Hi 199 Senior Essay 3

  History Elective 3

  History Elective 3

  Total: 15

University Of the East

Bachelor of Arts (AB) major in History

SUBJECT CODE DESCRIPTION UNITS

FIRST YEAR / FIRST SEMESTER

EN 110 Integrated Study Skills for Freshmen English 3

FI 101 Sining ng Komunikasyon 3

MA 101 College Algebra 3

NS 101 The Physical Sciences 3

PEN 1 Physical Education 1 2

PHI 203 Fundamentals of Logic and Ethics (with Values Education) 3

PSY 101 General Psychology 3

Total Units 20
SUBJECT CODE DESCRIPTION UNITS

FIRST YEAR / SECOND SEMESTER

EN 111 Communication and Study Skills in English Across Disciplines 3

FI 112 Pagbasa at Pagsulat sa Iba`t-ibang Disiplina 3

HI 101 Philippine History and Public Service 3

NS 102 The Biological Sciences 3

NSTP1 National Service Training Program 1 3

PEN 2 Physical Education 2 2

PS 112 Politics and Governance (with Philippine Constitution) 3

STA 111 Basic Statistics 3

Total Units 23

SECOND YEAR / FIRST SEMESTER

EN 112 College Reading and Writing 3

HI 102 Cultural History of the Philippines 3

Asian Civilization (China, India, Japan, Southeast Asia from Early

HI 201 3
Times)

HI 324 Life and Works of Rizal 3

HU 101 Art Appreciation 3

NS 103 Earth Science 3

NSTP2 National Service Training Program 2 3

PEN 3 Physical Education 3 2

Total Units 23

SECOND YEAR / SECOND SEMESTER

SUBJECT CODE DESCRIPTION UNITS

EN 250 Speech Communication 3

FI 113 Kasanayan sa Malikhaing Pagpapahayag (Retorika) 3

HI 202 History of Western Civilization 3

HI 301 Contemporary Japan, India and Southeast Asia 3

PAN 101 Panitikan ng Pilipinas 3

PEN 4 Physical Education 4 2

SS 111 Society and Culture 3

Total Units 20

THIRD YEAR / FIRST SEMESTER

Introduction to Information Technology (with Computer

CO 113 3
Fundamentals)

EC 111 Principles of Economics (with Agrarian Reform and Taxation) 3

ED 205 Principles of Teaching and Educational Technique 3

EN 113 Technical and Research Report Writing 3

HI 405 Economic History of the Philippines 3

SO 203 Dynamics of Social Change 3

Total Units 18

THIRD YEAR / SECOND SEMESTER

CO 114 Computer Applications (with Presentation Skills) 3

Foundations of Education 1 (Sociological, Psychological,

ED 206 3
Anthropological)

HI 409 History of Oceania (Australia and the Pacific Islands) 3

HIELEC1 History Elective 1 3

SUBJECT CODE DESCRIPTION UNITS

HIELEC2 History Elective 2 3

LIT 202 Literatures of the World/Panitikan ng Mundo 3

Total Units 18

FOURTH YEAR / FIRST SEMESTER

HI 306 Comparative Nationalism 3

HI 406 Seminar for History Majors 3

HI 407 The Asean 3

HIELEC3 History Elective 3 3

HIELEC4 History Elective 4 3

Total Units 15

FOURTH YEAR / SECOND SEMESTER

HI 408 World Cultural History 3

HIELEC5 History Elective 5 3

HIELEC6 History Elective 6 3

SSR 401 Social Science Research 3

Total Units 12

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