Saint Louis College

City of San Fernando, La Union

COLLEGE OF ARTS, SCIENCES, TEACHER EDUCATION, AND INFORMATION

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GENERAL EDUCATION

COURSE: GE 2 (READINGS IN PHILIPPINE HISTORY)

COURSE TYPE: General Education
CREDIT UNITS: 3 units
PRE-REQUISITES: None
SEMESTER & SCHOOL YEAR: Short Term, S.Y. 2019-2020

COURSE DESCRIPTION
Readings in Philippine History exposes students to where our history comes from. Students
will be reading and analyzing materials from different media-documents, pictures, videos,
audio – visual recordings, digital sources – that have to do with Philippine history and culture.

COURSE GUIDE AND HOUSE RULES

The key to successfully finish this course lies in your hands. This course is designed to prepare
you to learn diligently, intelligently, and independently. Aside from meeting the content and
performance standards of this course in accomplishing the given activities, you will be able
to learn other invaluable learning skills which you will be very proud of as a responsible
learner. The following guides and house rules will help you further to be on track and to say
at the end of this course, “I did well!”.
1. Schedule and manage your time to read and understand the lessons in this course.
Read it over and over until you understand the point. Please note that due to the
problems on erratic internet connections and to be able to cooperate with the
community quarantine protocols, this online course will be delivered asynchronously
(except for the time of course orientation and when there is an extreme need for
synchronous discussions).
2. Study how you can manage to do the activities of this course in consideration of your
other courses. Be very conscious with the course learning plan/schedule. Post it in a
conspicuous place so that you can always see. Do not ask questions that are already
answered in the guide.
3. Make sure that your Google and Google Classroom profile bears a recent photo of you
and shall bear your real name for proper identification.
4. Log in to the course site at least thrice a week (if you can log in daily, do so) and as
scheduled to keep abreast of important announcements, discussions, and other class
activities. Check the “STREAM” page every time you log in for possible
announcements.
5. Do not procrastinate! Remember, it is not others who will be short-changed if you will
not do your assigned tasks.
6. Before you start doing your tasks, read and understand the assessment tools provided.
Do not settle with low standards, target the highest standards in doing your assigned
tasks. I know you can!
7. You are free to browse and read the different materials even prior to doing the tasks
in this course. However, you need to ensure that you will not miss any part and you will
not miss to accomplish every activity as scheduled.
8. All course discussions will be conducted using Google Meet. If you will be using
mobile app of Google Meet, stay logged in so you can engage in the discussion
anytime and anywhere. If you are using the desktop app, regularly log in to stay in the
discussion.
9. All discussions are academic discussions, which mean that the relevant academic
conventions apply.

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 a. Your post should be composed of complete and grammatically correct sentences.
Do not use abbreviations and acronyms unless these are introduced in the
readings, and do not write in text-speak. Avoid writing in all caps.
b. Post appropriate and well-thought rejoinders. Avoid merely approving or
disapproving with your classmates and course facilitator. You need to support your
inputs in the discussions from reliable information and resources. Do not post
uninformed opinions.
c. Read and analyze the contributions made by your classmates in the discussion
forums. Respond appropriately and courteously. Always use proper language.
d. Be polite and respectful arguing a point and in defending your opinions. Do not be
rude and do not make remarks that may be construed as personal attack. Refer to
ideas/statements, not the person. Remember that the objective of academic
discussion is to develop your critical and analytical thinking skills apart from
contributing to the wealth of knowledge.
e. Do not post lengthy contributions. Stick to the point. Be clear what your main point
is and express it as concisely as possible. Do not let the discussions astray.
f. Quote your sources in the online discussion by mentioning the last name of the
author and the year (use APA style).
g. Protect your privacy. Ponder before you post. If you wish to share something
private, do it by email or private chat.
10. Do not plagiarize and do not patch write. Patchwriting is still a form of plagiarism. It
refers to the act of making small changes and substitutions to copied source material
(Merriam-Webster, 2020).
11. Follow the schedule of course activities.
a. JUNE 23, 2020: synchronous course orientation via Google meet (follow our class
schedule). Link for the google meet session will be posted in the STREAM
dashboard of our Google classroom.
b. Mondays: uploading of modules and giving of announcements/instructions/course
works
c. Tuesdays to Thursdays: working on your outputs
d. Fridays: deadline/submission of outputs for the modules; synthesis of the lessons
12. Note that our Google Classroom is a virtual learning environment, not a social
networking site.
13. Lastly, you are the learner; hence, you do the tasks on your own. Your family members
and friends at home will support you but the activities must be done by you.

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES

At the end of the course, the students are expected to:
a. Define what is history;
b. Determine the nature and relevance of history to mankind;
c. Identify the primary and secondary sources in understanding Philippine History;
d. Evaluate the merits of selected narrative accounts from primary sources;
e. Discuss criticisms on historical issues;
f. Cite historical importance of the selected texts;
g. Criticize conflicting views concerning certain historical issues;
h. Compare and contrast views of prominent people on particular issues
i. Debate on controversial historical issues;
j. Propose recommendations or solutions to present day problems based on their
understanding of root causes and their anticipation of future scenarios;
k. Manifest interest in local history and show concern in promoting and preserving the
country’s historical and cultural heritage
l. Appreciate local history of eventful places such as museums, landmarks, and shrines.

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 COURSE SCHEDULE
WEEK TOPIC LEARNING ACTIVITIES MODE
1-3 MODULE 1: THE MEANING AND RELEVANCE Synchronous Course Online
OF HISTORY Orientation (June 23, (via Google
a. Distinction Between Primary and 2020). Classroom
Secondary Sources and Google
b. Evaluation of Primary and Secondary Asynchronous Learning Meet)
Sources
Visible Thinking Routines
MODULE 2: ANALYZING THE SIGNIFICANCE
OF HISTORY TO THE FILIPINO PEOPLE
a. Customs of the Tagalog
b. Raiders of the Sulu Sea
c. Kartilya ng Katipunan
d. The Works of Juan Luna and Fernando
Cueto Amorsolo
e. Mga Gunita ng Himagsikan
f. The Act of Declaration of Philippine
Independence
g. Philippine Cartoons: Political
Caricatures of the American Era
h. Corazon C. Aquino’s Speech Before the
U.S. Congress on Sept. 18, 1986
i. Filipino Grievances Against Governor
Wood

4 MODULE 3: CONTROVERSIES AND Asynchronous Learning Online

CONFLICTING VIEWS IN PHILIPPINE HISTORY (via Google
a. The Philippine Physical Features Visible Thinking Routines Classroom
b. Site of the First Mass and Google
c. The Cry of Balintawak Meet)
d. The Cavite Mutiny
e. The Philippine National Flag
f. Antonio Luna’s Assassination
g. Rizal’s Retraction

5 MODULE 4: ISSUES IN PHILIPPINE HISTORY Asynchronous Learning Online

a. Cultural Values and Philippine History (via Google
b. Agrarian Reform and Its Role in the Visible Thinking Routines Classroom
Philippine Development and Google
c. The Constitution of the Philippines and Meet)
its Implications to Development
6 MODULE 5: CRITICAL EVALUATION AND Asynchronous Learning Online
PROMOTION OF LOCAL AND ORAL HISTORY (via Google
a. History of Manila Visible Thinking Routines Classroom
b. National Museum of the Philippines and Google
c. Intramuros Meet)
d. Ateneo de Manila University
e. Mabini Shrine
f. Kadayawan Festival
g. Pahiyas Festival

EVALUATION
1. COURSE REQUIREMENTS/OUTCOMES:
To pass this course, a student is expected to comply with the following:
a. must have an active and working Gmail account
b. accomplish all individual and/or group activities and performance tasks
c. obtain satisfactory ratings for the evaluations given for the course
d. pass the major examinations (midterm and final)

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2. ASSESSMENT AND GRADING SYSTEM
Determining Midterm Grade
Steps:

1. Determine Average Class Standing (ACS)

ACS = Quizzes (0.60) + OTR (0.40)
Where:
Quiz 1: Online (*July 1, 2020)
Quiz 2: Online (*July 8, 2020)
OTR: Reflections/Reactions/Critique

2. Determine Midterm Grade

2 (ACS) + Midterm Exam
Midterm Grade =
3

Determining Final Grade

Steps:

1. Determine Average Class Standing (ACS)

ACS = Quizzes (0.60) + Peer-Evaluation (0.40)
Where:
Quiz 1: Online (*July 17, 2020)
Quiz 2: Online (*July 24, 2020)
OTR: Reflections/Reactions/Critique

2. Determine Final Grade

MG + ACS + Final Exam
Final Grade =
3

CONSULTATION HOURS
Course facilitator will be available online every class time to attend to student queries.
Queries shall be coursed through:
Google Classroom
Email: [email protected]
Facebook Messenger: Jojo Pangngay

PREPARED BY:

JOSE J. PANGNGAY, MS, RPm, RPsy

Program Head, Psychology
Course Facilitator

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