Course Title : Readings in Philippine History

Course Credit : 3 Units

Pre-requisite : None

Course Description : Philippine History viewed from the lens of selected primary sources in different periods, analysis, and interpretations.

Institutional Learning Outcomes General Education Outcomes Course Objectives

A. Intellectual Competencies (Knowledge) At the end of the course, students should be able to:
1. Analyze texts (written, visual, oral, etc.) critically 1. Evaluate primary sources for their credibility,
2. Demonstrate proficient and effective authenticity, and provenance
communication (writing, speaking, and use of 2. Analyze the context, content, and perspective
new technologies) of different kinds of primary sources
3. Use basic concepts across the domains of 3. Determine the contribution of different kinds of
knowledge primary sources in understanding Philippine
4. Demonstrate critical, analytical, and creative history
thinking 4. Develop critical and analytical skills with
B. Personal and Civic Responsibilities (Values) exposure to primary sources
1. Examine contemporary world from both 5. Demonstrate the ability to use primary sources
Philippine and global perspectives to argue in favor or against a particular issue
2. Take responsibility for knowing and being Filipino 6. Effectively communicate, using various
3. Reflect critically on shared concern techniques and genres, their historical analysis
4. Contribute personally and meaningfully to the of a particular event or issue that could help
country’s development other understand the chosen topic
C. Practical Skills (Skills) 7. Propose recommendations/solutions to
1. Work efficiently in a group present-day problems based on their
2. Use current technology to assist and facilitate understanding of root causes and their
 learning and research anticipation of future scenarios
3. Manage one’s knowledge, skills, and values for 8. Display the ability to work in a team and
responsible and productive living contribute to a group project
4. Organize one’s self for lifelong learning 9. Manifest interest in local history and concern in
promoting and preserving our country’s
national patrimony and cultural heritage

Course Plan

Weeks Topics Learning Outcomes Methodologies Assessment Tools

1. Lecture/Discussion
Evaluate primary sources for their 2. Library/Museum/Archive 1. Chapter Quiz
Introduction to History:
credibility, authenticity, and visitation, depending on HEI 2. Produce examples of primary
1-2 Definition, Issues, Sources, and
provenance location sources using the student’s life
Methodology
3. Identification of primary history
sources from students
Analyze the context, content, and
perspective of different kinds of
primary sources
1. Lecture/Discussion
2. Library research
Content and Contextual Analysis Determine the contribution of 1. Chapter Quiz
3. Small group discussion
3-6 of Selected Primary Sources in different kinds of primary sources 2. Critical Essay
4. Reporting
Philippine History in understanding Philippine history 3. Group Work/Reporting
5. Essay Writing.
Develop critical and analytical skills
with exposure to primary sources

Demonstrate the ability to use 1. Lecture/Discussion 1. Chapter Quiz

Historical Interpretations in
primary sources to argue in favor 2. Document Analysis 2. Debate on Historical
7-10 Philippine History: Spaces for
or against a particular issue 3. Group Discussion Controversies
Conflict and Controversies
4. Debate 3. Reaction Paper on Symposium
 5. Symposium
Effectively communicate, using
various techniques and genres,
their historical analysis of a
particular event or issue that could
help other understand the chosen
topic
1. Lecture/Discussion
2. Library and Archival
Social, Political, Economic, and Propose recommendations/ 1. Chapter Quiz
Research
11-14 Cultural Issues in Philippine solutions to present-day problems 2. Historical Reporting
3. Document Analysis
History based on their understanding of 3. Infographic exhibit
4. Group reporting
root causes and their anticipation
of future scenarios

Display the ability to work in a

team and contribute to a group
project

1. Tour in local museums,

1. Critique/Reaction paper on tour
historical sites, art galleries,
of museum, art gallery,
Manifest interest in local history archaeological sites, and
archaeological site, and other
and concern in promoting and other places where one
15-18 Doing History places
preserving our country’s national could see cultural and
2. Interview transcript for oral
patrimony and cultural heritage heritage displays
interview
2. Oral interviews
3. Paper on life history
3. Writing of life histories

Course Grading System

Performance Tasks
 My Primary Source (examples of primary sources)
 Critical Essay on Primary Sources
 Group Work in Primary Sources
 Organizing/attending/reacting to a symposium on historical controversy
  Debate on historical controversy
 Historical reporting
 Infographic Exhibit
 Critique/Reaction paper on tour of museum, art gallery, archaeological site, and other places
 Transcript of interview for oral history
 Paper on life history

Midterm/ Final Examination is optional.

List of References
 Main Reference: Candelaria, J.P., & Alporha, V.C. (2018). Readings in Philippine History. Quezon City: Rex Book Store, Inc.
 Other References
o Abinales, P.N. & Amoroso, D.J. (2017). State and Society in the Philippines. Quezon City: Ateneo de Manila University Press.
o Agoncillo, T. (2012). History of the Filipino People. 8th Edition. Quezon City: C&E Publishing, Inc.
o Corpuz, O.D. (1989). The Roots of the Filipino Nation. 2 volumes. Quezon City: Aklahi Foundation.
o Blair, E.H., & Robertson, J.A. Eds. And trans. (1903-1909). The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898. 55 volumes. Cleveland: The Arthur and Clark
Company.
o Zaide, G., and Zaide, S. (1990). Documentary Sources of Philippine History. 12 vols. Manila: National Book Store.

Prepared by: John Lee P. Candelaria

Veronica C. Alporha