Content and Contextual Analysis of Primary Sources

UNIT II: GEN ED 2
CONTENT AND CONTEXTUAL ANALYSIS

OF PRIMARY SOURCES
REPORTER: SUBJECT TEACHER: MR. JOEMARY C. DELA MERCED
JERALYN P. DABANDAN
KHAYE CEE CONCEPCION
KRISTEL VILLAMAR
ROSE ANN M. VENDIVIL
 OVERVIEW LEARNING THE HISTORICAL CONTEXT OF A PRIMARY SOURCE
IS CRITICAL FOR UNDERSTANDING THE ATTITUDES AND INFLUENCES
THAT SHAPE THE CREATION OF THE PRIMARY CAUSE. IF NOT PLACED
INTO A HISTORICAL CONTEXT, A PRIMARY SOURCE’S TRUE MEANING
MIND BE MISINTERPRETED.
 LEARNING OBJECTIVES
o Analyze the context and perspective of different kinds of primary sources.
o Determine the contribution of different types of primary sources in
understanding Philippine History.
o And develop critical and analytical skills with exposure to primary sources.
 HISTORICAL ANALYSIS
o Select the subject to investigate.
o Collect probable sources of information on the subject.
o Examine the sources geniuses, in part of in whole exact credible “particulars”.
 HISTORICAL METHOD
o It is the process of critical examining and analyzing the records of the past and
survivals of the past (Gottschalk,1969).
 CONTENT ANALYSIS
It is a systematic evaluation of the primary source that enable an individual to
present and develop an argument based on his own understanding of the evidences
from his readings.
 FIVE TYPES OF TEXT IN CONTENT ANALYSIS

1. Written text such as books and papers.
2. Oral text such as speech and theatrical performance.
3. Iconic text such as drawings paintings and icons.
4. Audio text such as TV programs, movie and videos.
5. Hypertexts which are texts found on the internet.
TYPES OF CONTENT ANALYSIS
 Relational Analysis builds on

 Conceptual Analysis can be
conceptual analysis by examining
thought of as establishing the
the relationships among concepts in
existence and frequency of
a text.
concepts in a text.
 CONTEXTUAL ANALYSIS
It is consider specifically the time place situation when the primary sources was
written. The analysis as well includes the author’s background, authority on the
subject and intent perceptible and its relevance and meaning to people and society
today.
 IDENTIFICATION OF THE HISTORICAL IMPORTANCE OF TEXTS

Primary historical sources are essential in understanding the political, economic,
social and cultural aspects of the Philippine History.
 IDENTIFICATION OF THE HISTORICAL IMPORTANCE OF TEXTS

First-hand accounts written or in audiovisual or digital from have provided
different perspectives on specific historical events.
 SAMPLE ANALYSIS
In September 18, 1986, a former President, Corazon Aquino, stood before the U. S
Congress in what is considered one of the most important political and diplomatic
events in Philippines History.
 HISTORICAL CRITICISM EXTERNAL CRITICISM INTERNAL

CRITICISM
 Process of verifying
 Examination of the content historical evidence through its physical
characteristics of the material including its truthfulness.
 Analyzing its material with authors analysis of the source the period it was
produced.
 Its context when it was made or written, and its possible agenda or intended
purpose among others.
 SAMPLE ANALYSIS
Analysis of Antonio Pigafettas First Voyage Around the World.
This photo by unknown author is licensed under CC by-SA
The chronicles document Magellan’s arrival the Visayas his interaction with locals and
his death and his fleets subsequent departure. That said no primary source should be
exempt from scrutiny.
 SAMPLE ANALYSIS
Antonio Pigafetta was an Italian nobleman commissioned by Spain’s king to
document the Spanish empire’s expansion. His loyalties and social standing
compounded with the circumstance of the text production, influenced his narrative of
pre-colonial Philippines. This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC by-SA.
Primary sources are valuable tools to develop an understanding of Philippine History.
Analyzing the content and context behind these sources can lead to critical appraisal
of certain situations or period in the country’s history.
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UNIT II: GEN ED 2

CONTENT AND CONTEXTUAL ANALYSIS

 FIVE TYPES OF TEXT IN CONTENT ANALYSIS

 Relational Analysis builds on

 IDENTIFICATION OF THE HISTORICAL IMPORTANCE OF TEXTS

 IDENTIFICATION OF THE HISTORICAL IMPORTANCE OF TEXTS

 HISTORICAL CRITICISM EXTERNAL CRITICISM INTERNAL

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