Western Mindanao State University
College of Liberal Arts
History Department
Zamboanga City
ORIENTATION:
READINGS IN
PHILIPPINE HISTORY
WMSU
Prepared by:
Eryle Edvin Espina Protacio
Vision Mission
By 2040, WMSU is a Smart WMSU commits to create a
Research University generating vibrant atmosphere of learning where
comptent professionals and global science, technology, innovation,
citizens engendered by the research, the arts and humanities,
knowledge from sciences and liberal and community engagement flourish,
educatipn, empowering communities, and produce world-class
promoting peace, harmony, and professionals committed to
cultural diversity. sustainable development and peace.
Objectives
• Understand the description and learning
outcomes of this General Education (GE)
course; and
• Introduce the five (5) modules, grading
system, and general house rules.
Readings in Philippine History
Course Description:
The 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 author’s background and main arguments,
compare different points of view, identify biases and examine the
evidences 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.
This course includes mandatory topics on the Philippine
Constitution, Agrarian reform and Taxation.
Learning Outcomes
At the end of the course, students should be able to:
• Evaluate primary sources for their credibility, authenticity
and provenance;
• Analyze the context, content, and perspective of different
kinds of primary sources;
• Determine the contribution of different kinds of different
primary sources in understanding Philippine History;
• Develop Critical and analytical skills with exposure to
primary sources;
• Demonstrate the ability to use primary sources to argue
in favor or against particular issue;
Learning Outcomes…
• Effectively communicate, using various techniques and
genres, their historical analysis of a particular event or
issue that could help others understand the chosen
topic
• Propose recommendations/solutions to present-day
problems based on their understanding of root causes
and their anticipation of future scenarios
• Display the ability to work in a team and contribute to a
group project
• Manifest interest in local history and concern in
promoting and preserving our country’s national
patrimony and cultural heritage.
TOPICS
• Module 1 Basic Concepts and Information
– Meaning and relevance of history
– Sources of history
– Types of Sources
– External and Internal Criticism
– Repositories of Primary source
– Kinds of Primary sources
– Readings for primary vs. Secondary Source
Topics…
• Module 2 Content and Contextual Analysis of
Selected Primary Sources (Group Presentation)
– First Voyage around the world
– Customs of the tagalogs
– Kartlilya ng Katipunan/ Primer of the katipunan
– Act of the declaration of Philippine independence
– Political caricatures of the American Era
– Filipino grievances Against Governor Wood
– President Corazon Aquino’s Speech before the U.S.
Congress
– Works of Luna and Amorsolo (Paintings)
Topics…
• Module 3 One Past but Many histories:
Controversies and Conflicting Views in
Philippine History (Debate)
– Site of the First Mass: Is it in Limasawa or Is it in
Masao?
– Cavite Mutiny: Which is true the Spanish Version or
Filipino Version?
– Retraction of Rizal: Did Rizal retract or did he not?
– First cry of Philippine Revolution: Is it in Pugadlawin
or Is it in Balintawak?
Topics…
• Module 4 Social, Political, economic
and Cultural Issues in Philippine History
– Evolution of the Philippine Constitution
– Agrarian reform and legislations in the
Philippines
– Taxation in the Philippines: Its historical
development
Topics…
• Module 5 Critical Evaluation and
Promotion of Local and Oral History, Museums,
Historical Shrines, Cultural Performances,
Indigenous Practices, Religious Rites and
Rituals, and the like.
Some Suggested Historical Places
– (Region 6 Western Visayas)
– Region 9 Zamboanga Peninsula
Grading System
• Written Output/s 30%
• Course Output/s 20%
• Participation 10%
• Midterm Exam/Final Term 40%
100%
Midterm 40%
Finalterm 60%
GENERAL HOUSE RULES
• Attendance and Punctuality - allowable absences is six
(6); students must avoid tardiness.
• Honesty and Integrity - no cheating during exams,
plagiarism will merit deductions or no points.
• Responsibility - students must work together, submit
requirements on time, be aware of activities, and
participate in class.
• Decorum – dress properly, address with respect the
instructor and classmates, discuss and relate with others
with kindness and tolerance.
Other IMPORTANT REMINDERS
• Check the Subject Id and Code
• Student Consultation
• Recommended Book: Readings in Philippine History (Student’s
Edition) by Gray and Biong
• Schedules of Exam - September 29 - March 4 (Midterm Exam)
and December 8 - 13 (Finalterm Exam)
WELCOME TO MY CLASS!
