INTRODUCTION TO

LIFE, WORKS &

WRITINGS OF
JOSE RIZAL
What is the importance of
studying Rizal’s life, his
writings and other heroes?
 Itis important to study Rizal's life and his
writings including other heroes because
the contribution they give to the country is
priceless. We the youth know only the little
background of their lives and works and
we are already moved, what about if we dig
deeper into this?
 Ofcourse we will learn many lessons and
inspirations with their works. The love they
give for the country. Especially Dr. Rizal,
who is the mightiest. The principle of pen
is mightier than the sword.
Why Study Rizal?
 Itis of great importance that students understand
the rationale behind having to take up a Rizal course
in college.

 For high school students, the Noli Me Tangere and

the El Filibusterismo are injected into the Filipino
subject as part of the overall curriculum.

 In tertiary education, however, Rizal is a subject

required of any course, in any college or university
in the Philippines.
 Why study Rizal?

 What is the importance of studying Rizal?

 Why is Rizal one of the minor subjects taken up in

college? Why is Rizal included in the course
outline?

 Whatrelevance does Rizal have in college

education?
The answer to such questions
can be summed up in two
points:
 1. First and foremost, because it is
mandated by law.

 2. Secondly, because of the lessons

contained within the course itself.
WHY STUDY RIZAL?

BECAUSE IT IS MANDATED
BY LAW!
 The teaching of Jose Rizal’s life, works, and writings
is mandated by Republic Act 1425, otherwise known
as the Rizal Law.
 Senator Jose P. Laurel, the person who sponsored the
said law, said that since Rizal was the founder of
Philippine nationalism and has contributed much to
the current standing of this nation, it is only right that
the youth as well as all the people in the country know
about and learn to imbibe the great ideals for which he
died.
The Rizal Law, enacted in 1956, seeks to accomplish the
following goals:

 Torededicate the lives of youth to the ideals of freedom and

nationalism, for which our heroes lived and died

 To
pay tribute to our national hero for devoting his life and
works in shaping the Filipino character

 Togain an inspiring source of patriotism through the study of

Rizal’s life, works, and writings.
WHY STUDY RIZAL?

BECAUSE OF THE LESSONS

CONTAINED WITHIN THE
COURSE
 1.To recognize the importance of Rizal’s ideals and teachings in
relation to present conditions and situations in the society.

 2.Toencourage the application of such ideals in current social

and personal problems and issues.

 3. To develop an appreciation and deeper understanding of all

that Rizal fought and died for.

 4. To foster the development of the Filipino youth in all aspects

of citizenship.
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