WEEK 1

AN INTRODUCTION
Prepared by:
Mrs. Maria Gemma C. Sañosa
Instructor
COURSE DESCRIPTION
 A study of the life, works and writings of Dr. Jose P. Rizal ,
the National hero and martyr as they relate to the socio-
political situation of the Philippines during his time and its
implication to our present time.

 It traces the hero’s life, ideals, concept of education,

good government.

 Nationalism as embodied in his writings, particularly the

Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo.
COURSE OBJECTIVE
 At the end of the semester, the students will be able to:

 Learn and understand the life of Dr. Jose P. Rizal from his birth
to his martyrdom.
 Analyze the impact of Rizal’s life in relation to his contribution
on the socio-political situation of the Philippines then and the
present time.
 Critically understand Rizal’s heroism and realize the
significance of his ideas in the present time.
 Interpret the selected poem, essays and novels and its impact
to socio-political situations during the past and present time.
COURSE OUTLINE
 R.A. 1425:The Rizal Law
 Background on the socio-political situation of the Philippines
during Rizal’s time.
 Rizal – a biographical sketch.
 Childhood memories in Calamba.
 Educational background of Rizal.
 Rizal’s travels.
 A hero exiled in Dapitan.
 Struggles, trial and execution of Rizal.
 Novels “Noli Me Tangere” and “El Filibusterismo”.
 The ideals and philosophies of Rizal.
 Comments/Issues on the heroism of Rizal.
 Criteria in the making of Rizal as a National Hero.
 COURSE METHODOLOGY
 Descriptive and analytical approaches thru:
 Quizzes
 Exams
 Discussion and lectures
 Film showing with reviews and reactions.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
 QUIZZES (20%)
 EXAMINATION (30%)
 CLASS PARTICIPATION(10%)
 ATTENDANCE(30%)
 REFLECTION PAPER(25%)
 REPORT (15%)
 REFERENCES
 Zulueta, Francisco M.(2004) Rizal :Life ,works and Ideals.
National Bookstore.
 Pasiqui, Ronnie E. and Danilo H. Cabalu(2006). The man and
the hero(An Anthology of Legacies and Controversies). C and E
Publishing, Inc.
 Zaide, Gregorio F. and Sonia M. Zaide(1997). Jose Rizal Life
works, and writings of a genius, writer, Scientist and National
Hero. All Nations Publishing Co. Inc.
ACTIVITY/ASSIGNMENT
Give you own explanation about this quotes.