GE1712

Course Syllabus
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We are an institution committed to provide knowledge through the questioning and is unafraid to push for creative ideas.
development and delivery of superior learning systems.
Communicator (IO3): An STIer communicates to understand and be understood. An STIer discerns the value of
We strive to provide optimum value to all our stakeholders - our information read or heard and effectively expresses his/her own emotions when sharing information, may it be
students, our faculty members, our employees, our partners, our spoken or written.
shareholders, and our community.
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We will pursue this mission with utmost integrity, dedication, circumstances. An STIer believes in letting go of the old and embracing the new to achieve his/her fullest potential.
transparency, and creativity.
SERIAL NUMBER: GE1712 COURSE TITLE: READINGS IN PHILIPPINE HISTORY CREDIT: 3 units (3 hours lecture per week)
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course analyzes Philippine History from multiple perspectives through the lens of selected primary sources coming from various disciplines
and of different genres. Students are given opportunities to analyze the authors’ background and main arguments, compare different points of
view, identify biases, and examine the pieces of evidence presented in the document. The discussions will tackle traditional topics in history and
other interdisciplinary themes that will deepen and broaden their understanding of Philippine political, economic, cultural, social, scientific, and
religious history, particularly in analyzing and understanding the Philippine Constitution, Agrarian or Land Reform, and Taxation aside from
studying the various historical entries in the country. Priority is given to primary materials that could help students develop their analytical and
communicative skills. The end goal is to develop the historical and critical consciousness of the students so that they will become versatile,
articulate, broad-minded, morally upright, and responsible citizens.
PREREQUISITE: None
COURSE OUTCOMES: After successful completion of this course, the student should be able to:
CO1. Develop and instill within the students the values of nationalism, patriotism, and virtues that can be observed and discerned from the
various primary and secondary sources;
CO2. Improve critical and analytical skills in order to utilize information garnered from various primary sources after evaluating their credibility,
authenticity, and provenance;
CO3. Convey the contents of various primary sources as factual as possible, be open-minded to any and every criticism and validation on the
facts they have gathered, and weave these facts together to recreate events under new discoveries and pieces of evidence; and
PREPARED BY: REVIEWED BY: APPROVED BY:
Benicio Edgardo C. Geronimo III Zernando C. Villa, LPT / Orbit DP. Panganiban, LPT Aisa Q. Hipolito, M.Ed EL
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CO4. Demonstrate adaptability and open-mindedness toward new pieces of evidence and discoveries while tackling particular issues and
discrepancies within Philippine history.
MANDATED BOOK: None
REFERENCES: 1. Gottschalk, L. (1969). Understanding history: A primer of historical method. New York: A.A. Knopf.
2. Artigas, M.C. [author], & Corpuz, O. D. [translator]. (1996). National glories: the events of 1872. Quezon City: University of the Philippines
Press.
3. Capistrano-Baker, F. (2015). Whither art history in the non-western world: Exploring the other’s art histories. The Art Bulletin, 97(3), pp. 246-
257. Retrieved from https://search.proquest.com/docview/1768995749?accountid=141440
4. de Viana, A. V. (2015). New ink on the parchment: A simple guide for the research and writing of Philippine history. Mandaluyong City, PH:
Books Atbp. Publishing Corp.
5. Historical data papers [Microform]. (n.d.). Manila: Philippine National Library.
6. Howell, M. & Prevenier, W. (2001). From reliable sources: An introduction to historical methods. London: Cornell University Press.
7. Mallat, J. [author], Santillan-Castrence, P. [translator], & Castrence, L. S. [contributor]. (2012). The Philippines. Manila: National Historical
Commission.
8. Richardson, J. (2013). The light of liberty: Documents and studies on the Katipunan. Quezon City: Ateneo de Manila Press.
9. Zaide, G. F. & Zaide, S. M. (1990). Documentary sources of Philippine history. 12 vols. Manila: National Book Store.
10. McCoy, A. W. & Roces, A. (1985). Philippine cartoons: Political caricatures of the American era 1900-1941. Quezon City: Vera-Reyes, Inc.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS:  Lecture Discussion
 Major Examinations
 Quizzes and Activities
 Peer Evaluation
 Assignments
 Task Performance
GRADING SYSTEM: The following percentage distribution shall be followed:
Prelims 20%
Midterms 20%
Pre-finals 20%
Finals 40%
100%

The following are the recommended periodical grade components for this course:

Class Participation (Recitation, Quiz, etc.) 20%

Task Performance 50%

PREPARED BY: REVIEWED BY: APPROVED BY:

Benicio Edgardo C. Geronimo III Zernando C. Villa, LPT / Orbit DP. Panganiban, LPT Aisa Q. Hipolito, M.Ed EL
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Major Examination 30%

100%
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Course Outline

Student Teaching and

Learning Objectives (LO) Week Hours TOPICS Slides I-Guide Assessment Tasks
Handouts Learning Activities
1 Define history as viewed 1-2 4.5 Importance and 1-18 1-14 1-3 Discussion 01 Quiz 1
from the lenses of the Relevance of History 1-9
various sources; (CO1, CO2) Defining History Individual Activity 01 Task Performance 1
Primary and Secondary Keyword Connect History Repeats Itself?
2 Differentiate primary and Sources
secondary sources; (CO2) Internal and External Digital Learning Group Activity
Criticism Coggle 01 Activity 1: Artifacts and
3 Evaluate primary sources for Mentifacts
their credibility, authenticity, iLS/eLMS Multimedia
and provenance; (CO2, CO3) 01 Skills Checklist 1 1-2 Instruction Pair Activity
Audio: Taps 01 Worksheet 1:
Identifying Primary and
Secondary Sources
01 Activity 2: Identifying
Similarities and Differences

Individual Activity
01 Worksheet 2:
Comparative Matrix
01 Worksheet 3: Peer
Evaluation
4 Construct a comparison 2-5 9.5 Content and Contextual 1-8 1-10 1-2 Discussion 02 Quiz 1
between the context of the Analysis of Selected 1-12
primary sources to the Primary Sources Individual Activity Group Activity
current situation of the Document Analysis 02 Activity 1: Gossips of
PREPARED BY: REVIEWED BY: APPROVED BY:
Benicio Edgardo C. Geronimo III Zernando C. Villa, LPT / Orbit DP. Panganiban, LPT Aisa Q. Hipolito, M.Ed EL
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Student Teaching and

Learning Objectives (LO) Week Hours TOPICS Slides I-Guide Assessment Tasks
Handouts Learning Activities
country; (CO1, CO2, CO3, Importance of the the Past, History in the
CO4) Historical Method Group Activity Present
Content Vs Context Give One, Get One 02 Activity 2: Reciprocal
5 Integrate the contributions The Author’s Perspective Brainstorming Teaching/Peer Evaluation
of the various primary
sources in understanding iLS/eLMS Multimedia Task Performance
Philippine history; (CO1, Instruction Presentation
CO2, CO3, CO4) Video: Nasaan ang
mga Labi ni Andres eLMS Review
Bonifacio?

5 1 PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION Paper-and-pen test

6 Formulate arguments to a 6-9 12 One Past, yet Various 1-10 1-9 Discussion 03 Quiz 1
particular issue using primary Histories: The
sources; (CO2, CO4) Controversies and Classroom Activity 03 Task Performance 1
Differences in Points of Misinformed Historical Case Position
7 Interpret the contexts of the View in Philippine History Venn Diagram Paper
given primary sources, and Cases in Point:
construct an imagery of 1. The Site of the First Digital Learning Jigsaw Classroom
similar events tackling a Mass Google Forms
particular issue; (CO1, CO2, 2. The Cavite Mutiny Group Activity
CO4) 3. Jose Rizal’s Debate
Retraction
8 Create a reflection paper 4. The Katipunan’s Cry eLMS Review
tackling a particular issue by
interpreting the context of iLS/eLMS
the given primary sources; 03 Skills Checklist 1 1-2
(CO1, CO4)
10 1 MIDTERM EXAMINATION Paper-and-pen test
9 Communicate effectively, 11-13 9 The Issues of the Society, 1-23 1-23 1-9 Discussion Digital Learning
using various techniques and Politics, Economics, and 1-7 Socrative
PREPARED BY: REVIEWED BY: APPROVED BY:
Benicio Edgardo C. Geronimo III Zernando C. Villa, LPT / Orbit DP. Panganiban, LPT Aisa Q. Hipolito, M.Ed EL
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Student Teaching and

Learning Objectives (LO) Week Hours TOPICS Slides I-Guide Assessment Tasks
Handouts Learning Activities
genres, their historical Culture within Philippine 1-13 Group Activity
analyses regarding a History What’s in the 04 Task Performance 1
particular issue or event, that The Philippine 1-2 News? A Showcase of our Reality
will encourage others to Constitution Brainstorming
understand their chosen Taxation Individual Activity
topic; (CO1, CO4) Agrarian Reform Individual Activity Peer Evaluation
Short Reaction
10 Propose recommendations iLS/eLMS eLMS Task
or solutions to present-day 04 Audio 1 Multimedia
problems based on their 04 Skills Checklist 1 Instruction Group Activity
understanding of root causes 04 Task Performance 1 Audio: Magtanim Family Feud!
and their anticipation of 04 Worksheet 1 ay ‘di Biro Diorama
future scenarios; (CO1, CO2,
CO4)

11 Display the ability to work in

a multidisciplinary team and
contribute to a group
endeavor; (CO1, CO4)
14 1 PRE-FINAL EXAMINATION Paper-and-pen test
12 Manifest interest in local 15-17 9 Critical Evaluation and 1-7 Discussion 05 Quiz 1
history, and show concern in Promotion of Local and
promoting and preserving Oral History and Cultural Multimedia Digital Learning
the country’s historical and Heritage Instruction Kahoot!
cultural heritages; (CO1) The Local and Oral Video: Piliin Mo
History of the Place ang Pilipinas! 05 Task Performance 1
13 Create a presentation (be it a The Historical and I Choose Philippines!
poster, slogan, music, etc.) Heritage Sites of the
that showcases the rich Place Individual Activity
history and cultural heritage The Native Customs of 05 Worksheet 1:
of the local place. (CO1) the Place Peer Evaluation
The Religions of the Storytelling
PREPARED BY: REVIEWED BY: APPROVED BY:
Benicio Edgardo C. Geronimo III Zernando C. Villa, LPT / Orbit DP. Panganiban, LPT Aisa Q. Hipolito, M.Ed EL
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Student Teaching and

Learning Objectives (LO) Week Hours TOPICS Slides I-Guide Assessment Tasks
Handouts Learning Activities
Place and their
Ceremonies Jigsaw Classroom

iLS/eLMS eLMS Task

05 Skills Checklist 1 1-2
18 1 FINAL EXAMINATION Paper-and-pen test

PREPARED BY: REVIEWED BY: APPROVED BY:

Benicio Edgardo C. Geronimo III Zernando C. Villa, LPT / Orbit DP. Panganiban, LPT Aisa Q. Hipolito, M.Ed EL