Republic of the Philippines
CAMARINES SUR POLYTECHNIC COLLEGES
Nabua, Camarines Sur
CSPC-F-COL-13B
VISION
Polytechnic education at its best for the Bicolanos.
MISSION
Transforming lives to be free of poverty by creating a better future
through world class polytechnic education and technological innovation.
QUALITY AND ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY
CSPC commits to provide the highest standards in total customer
satisfaction in accord with legal and other requirements to satisfy current
and future needs of clients and stakeholders; uphold good governance
conditions; and sustain the integrity of the environment and its resources
through continual improvement of its quality and environmental
management system.
GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
1. Produce professionally competent graduates who are responsible Filipino
and global citizens by providing quality teaching and learning
environment;
2. Address regional and national science and technology concerns by
institutionalizing and integrating research-based programs in all Colleges;
3. Improve the quality of lives through the conduct of demand-driven and
research-based extension services; and
4. Strive for optimal performance by sustaining good governance conditions
and sound management of the College’s resources.
CORE VALUES
We will be guided with our strong core values of:
Creativity
Character
ServiceAltruism
Orientation
Passion
Responsibility
Collaboration
Excellence
Stewardship
CAS GENERAL OBJECTIVES
The College of Arts and Social Sciences aims to produce wellrounded individuals who are well equipped with the necessary knowledge
and skills in the arts and sciences and competent in their field of
specialization so that they will become globally competitive professionals
and leaders, and productive citizens of the country.
Specifically, the following are what CAS aims to achieve:
1. Provide quality education in the arts and sciences with
accompanying behavioral and social preparation responsive for
industry demand.
2. Integrate professional, ethical and legal practices in the study of
arts and sciences to develop competent, critically-minded and
morally-disciplined students and graduates.
3. Conduct researches that contribute to the theory and practice in
the arts and sciences and relevant to the institutional, regional
and national thrusts and ably conform with the national and global
standards.
4. Generate manpower needs of industries and other service areas
towards the betterment of community and the country.
Effectivity Date: August 2021
SYLLABUS
IN
READINGS IN THE PHILIPPINE HISTORY
1st Semester, SY 2021-2022
I.
COURSE INFORMATION
A. DEGREE PROGRAM
: Bachelor of Science Special Needs Education
B. COURSE CODE
: GE 2
C. COURSE NAME
: Readings in the Philippine History
D. CREDIT UNITS
: 3 Units
E. CONTACT HOURS FOR LECTURE
: 3 Hours
F. PREREQUISITE/S
: None
G.
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
band 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, social, cultural, scientific and religious history.
Priority is given to primary materials that could help students develop their analytical and
communication 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.
Rev. 0
Page 1 of 12
Republic of the Philippines
CAMARINES SUR POLYTECHNIC COLLEGES
Nabua, Camarines Sur
CSPC-F-COL-13B
II. OUTCOME-BASED CURRICULUM FRAMEWORK
Core Values
CSPC shall pursue its
mission and vision with
fervor steered by the values
that
have
driven
this
institution over the years.
Our services and our acts
shall constantly reflect these
nine organizational values
that CSPC CARES:
C-reativity
ability to transcend and
create meaningful concepts
in the four-fold functions
S-ervice Orientation
continuous improvement of
the quality of our products
and services as public
servants
P-assion
overwhelming desire to
deliver services to the
stakeholders
C-ollaboration
Effectivity Date: August 2021
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILO)
Institutional Learning
Program Educational
Program Outcomes
Outcomes (ILOs)
Objectives (PEOs)
(POs)
CSPC
Graduates
are As a four-year degree
PO1:
Disciplinal
expected to embody the program, the Bachelor in
Knowledge:
Apply
following attributes:
Culture and Arts Education
evidence-based practices
aims
to
provide
the
derived from the social
 Critical Thinking and graduates with ability to:
sciences and humanities in
Problem Solving
teaching and learning.
PEO1: Demonstrate
Generate new knowledge professionalism and qualities
PO2:
Pedagogical
and innovative technology of good leadership in the
Practice:
Apply
responsive to local and global various aspects of culture
multidisciplinary
knowledge
needs.
and arts education and other
and skills in culture, arts
related programs that will
and design in the teaching Results-Oriented
contribute to the holistic
learning practice anchored
development of an individual
on the meanings and
Exemplifies
advanced
and society.
research skills and active
values of human creativity
engagement in extension PEO2: Develop highly
in a changing life-worlds.
services
for
sustainable motivated, creative and
community development
PO3: Competency and
reflective culture and arts
Proficiency in the Creative
advocate equipped with
 Professional Ethics
Expressions:
necessary skills and
knowledge by continuous
Adheres strictly to the highest
PO4:
Demonstrate
ethics and policy standards academic pursuit.
competence
in
the
both in their professional and
planning
and
development
personal behavior
of market and non-market
PEO3: Address the needs of
oriented visual arts, music,
the community and its
 Lifelong Learning
drama
and
dance
relation to other disciplines of
productions
in
local.
Engages in a self-motivated thoughts and actions in
regional
and
global
pursuit of knowledge for analysing the conditions and
Rev. 0
Course Outcomes
(COs)
Upon completion of the
Readings in the Philippine
History course, the students
should be able to:
CO1:
Evaluate
primary
sources for their credibility,
authenticity and provenance.
CO2:
Analyze the context,
content and perspective of
different kinds of primary
sources.
CO3:
Determine
the
contribution of different kinds of
primary
sources
in
understanding
Philippine
history.
CO4:
Develop critical and
analytical skills with exposure
to primary sources.
CO5: Demonstrate the ability to
use primary sources to argue in
favor or against a particular
issue.
Page 2 of 12
Republic of the Philippines
CAMARINES SUR POLYTECHNIC COLLEGES
Nabua, Camarines Sur
CSPC-F-COL-13B
active citizenship and self- possibilities in crafting and
emphasis on teamwork and sustainability
asserting creative
prominence given to the
expressions responsive to
engagement with external  Communication
local and global needs.
partners
Develops and expresses
C-haracter
ideas
through
effective
written, oral and visual
transform
students
for communication for various
holistic moral values
academic and professional
contexts
A-ltruism
 Environmental
manifest the desire to help
Stewardship
selflessly
Utilizes and manages all
R-esponsibility
God-given resources through
environmental-friendly
possess a high sense of initiatives in partnership with
accountability
sustainable
community
linkages
E-xcellence
 Global Industry
standout in the academic
Competitiveness
endeavor
Demonstrates excellent skills
S-tewardship
to compete in a global job
market
and
lead
the
govern students with moral development industries
standards
Effectivity Date: August 2021
Rev. 0
settings.
PO5:
Professional
Accountability
and
Responsibility:
Practice
professional and ethical
standards for teachers as
well as principles and
guidelines governing arts
production, research and
publication.
CO6: Effectively communicate,
using various techniques and
genres, their historical analysis
of a particular event or issue
that
could
help
others
understand the chosen topic.
CO7:
Propose
recommendations or solutions
to present-day problems based
on their understanding of root
causes and their anticipation of
future scenarios.
PO6:
Research
and
Display the ability to
Extension:
Conduct CO8:
applied research in culture work in a team and contribute
and the arts which will to a group project.
benefit local communities.
CO9: Manifest interest in local
history
and
concern
in
promoting and preserving our
country’s national patrimony
and cultural heritage.
Page 3 of 12
Republic of the Philippines
CAMARINES SUR POLYTECHNIC COLLEGES
Nabua, Camarines Sur
CSPC-F-COL-13B
III. TEACHING-LEARNING MATRIX
DURATION
COURSE
OUTCOMES
LEARNING
OBJECTIVES
3 Hours
CO 8
a. Recite and write
the
Mission,
Vision,
Goals,
Quality policy of
CSPC and CTDE
department.
b. Internalize
the
contents of the
Mission, Vision,
Goals and Quality
Policy of CSPC
and
CME
department
6 Hours
Effectivity Date: August 2021
CO 1
CO 2
CO 3
c. Evaluate how far
was the VMGO
achieved based
on
their
experiences.
a. Understand the
meaning
of
history as an
academic
discipline
and
understand
the
underlying
philosophy
and
methodology of
the discipline.
COURSE
CONTENTS
TEACHING-LEARNING ACTIVITIES
(TLAs)
Synchronous
Asynchronous
Submission of
written
works/activities)
Learning Modules
Google Form
(For Quizzes and
Examinations)
Mission, Vision Goals,
Discussion of the
Facebook
Quality
Policy
of
course content via
Messenger
CSPC
Google Meet
(Module)
YouTube
Goals and objectives
(Video Discussion)
of CME
(Students are
asked to submit all
the activities
concerning the
topic)
Introduction to
History: Definition,
Issues, Sources, and
Methodology
a. Definition and
subject matter
b. Questions and
issues in History
c. History and the
Historian
Rev. 0
Discussion of the
course content via
Google Meet
Submission of
written
works/activities)
Learning Modules
Google Form
(For Quizzes and
Examinations)
Facebook
Messenger
(Module)
YouTube
ASSESSMENT TASKS
Oral/written explanation
1. Clippings of
primary and
secondary
sources.
2. Comparative
analysis on the
following
excerpts:
-
The Tabon Caves:
Archaeological
Explorations and
Page 4 of 12
Republic of the Philippines
CAMARINES SUR POLYTECHNIC COLLEGES
Nabua, Camarines Sur
CSPC-F-COL-13B
b. Examine
and d. Historical Sources
assess critically
the value of
historical
evidences and
its
role
in
analyzing
historical
narratives.
(Video Discussion)
(Students are
asked to submit all
the activities
concerning the
topic)
-
Excavations on
Palawan Island
William Henry Scott.
Prehispanic Source
Materials for the
Study of Philippine
History
c. Appreciate
the
importance
of
history in
the
social
and
national life of the
Philippines.
12 Hours
Effectivity Date: August 2021
CO 1
CO 2
CO 3
CO 4
CO 5
CO 6
Content
and Discussion of the
Contextual
Analysis
course content via
a. Familiarize
Google Meet
oneself with the of Selected Primary
Sources
in
primary
documents
in Philippine History:
different
a. A
Brief
historical periods
Summary
of
of
the
the
First
Philippines.
Voyage Around
the World by
b. Properly interpret
Magellan
by
primary sources
Antonio
through
Pigafetta
examining
content
and
b. Customs of the
context of the
Tagalogs by Fr.
document.
Juan
de
Plasencia
Rev. 0
Submission of
written
works/activities)
Learning Modules
Google Form
(For Quizzes and
Examinations)
Facebook
Messenger
(Module)
YouTube
(Video Discussion)
(Students are
asked to submit all
the activities
concerning the
topic)
1. Poster showing
the life of the
Tagalogs based
on how Plasencia
described it in his
book ‘Customs of
the Tagalogs’
2. Condensed
version of the
Kartilya ng
Katipunan
Page 5 of 12
Republic of the Philippines
CAMARINES SUR POLYTECHNIC COLLEGES
Nabua, Camarines Sur
CSPC-F-COL-13B
c. The KKK and
the “Kartilya ng
Katipunan”
d. Reading of the
Proclamation of
the Philippine
Independence
e. Corazon
Aquino’s
speech before
the
U.S.
Congress.
f. A Glance at
Selected
Philippine
Political
Caricature
in
Alfred McCoy's
Philippine
Cartoons:
Political
Caricature
of
the American
Era
(19001941)
12 Hours
CO 4
CO 5
CO 6
CO 7
Effectivity Date: August 2021
a. Recognize
the
multiplicity
of
interpretation
Philippine History:
Spaces for
Conflict and
Controversies
Rev. 0
Discussion of the
course content via
Google Meet
LeOnS
(Submission of
written
works/activities)
Google Form
1. Debate on a
particular issue in
Philippine history.
2. Position paper on
the assigned
Page 6 of 12
Republic of the Philippines
CAMARINES SUR POLYTECHNIC COLLEGES
Nabua, Camarines Sur
CSPC-F-COL-13B
than can be read
from a historical
text.
b. Identify the
advantages n of
employing critical
tools in
interpreting
historical events
through primary
sources.
c. Analyze social,
political,
economic, and
cultural issues in
the Philippines
using the lens of
history.
d. Recognize
the
consequences of
decisions
and
events
that
happened in the
past.
a. Making Sense of
the Past:
Historical
Interpretation
b. Multiperspectivity
-
Case Study 1:
Where Did the
First Catholic
Mass Take
Place in the
Philippines?
-
Case Study 2:
The Tejeros
Convention
-
Case Study 3:
Cry of the
Rebellion
(For Quizzes and
Examinations)
Facebook
Messenger
Learning Module
topic/narrative
YouTube
(Video Discussion)
(Students are
asked to submit all
the activities
concerning the
topic)
e. Propose
recommendation
s or solutions to
present-day
problems based
on the
understanding of
the past and
Effectivity Date: August 2021
Rev. 0
Page 7 of 12
Republic of the Philippines
CAMARINES SUR POLYTECHNIC COLLEGES
Nabua, Camarines Sur
CSPC-F-COL-13B
anticipation of
the future
through the
study of history.
12 hours
CO 6
CO 7
CO 8
CO 9
a. Analyze
social,
political,
economic,
and cultural
issues in the
Philippines
using the lens
of history.
MIDTERM EXAMINATION
Social, Political,
Economic, and
Cultural Issues in
Philippine History
a. Evolution of the
Philippine
Constitution
-
b. Recognize the
consequences
of decisions
and events
that happened
in the past.
c. Propose
recommendati
ons
or
solutions
to
present-day
problems
based on the
understanding
of the past
and
anticipation of
the
future
through
the
Effectivity Date: August 2021
-
-
-
1897:
Constitution of
Biak-na-Bato
1899: Malolos
Constitution
1935: The
Commonwealth
Constitution
1973:
Constitutional
Authoritarianis
m
1987:
Constitution
after Martial
Law
Attempts to
Amend or
Change the
1987
Constitution
Rev. 0
1. Diagram
similarities
and
differences of the
different
constitutions
in
the
Philippine
though
a
matrix/diagram.
2. Position paper for
subtopics B and
C.
Page 8 of 12
Republic of the Philippines
CAMARINES SUR POLYTECHNIC COLLEGES
Nabua, Camarines Sur
CSPC-F-COL-13B
study
history.
9 Hours
C0 6
CO 7
CO 8
CO 9
of
a. Manifest interest
in local history
and
cultural
heritage.
b. Apply
historiographical
methods
in
writing the history
of one’s locality
or country.
b. Philippine and its
territorial claims
over the Spratley
Islands,
Scarborough
Shoal and Sabah.
c. Muslim Filipinos
and the
Bangsamoro
Autonomous
Region in Muslim
Mindanao.
Critical evaluation and
promotion of local and
oral history,
museums, historical
shrines, cultural
performances,
indigenous practices,
religious rites, and
rituals, etc.
Discussion of the
course content via
Google Meet
LeOnS
(Submission of
written
works/activities)
Google Form
(For Quizzes and
Examinations)
Facebook
Messenger
Learning Module
Mini historical research
on the different historical
landmarks in Bicol.
Online
Seminar
on Bikol History
as a culminating
YouTube
activity
(Video Discussion)
(Students are
asked to submit all
the activities
concerning the
topic)
c. Incorporate
technology in the
discipline
of
history.
d. Appreciate the
value of doing
history
to
present day.
FINAL EXAMINATION
Effectivity Date: August 2021
Rev. 0
Page 9 of 12
Republic of the Philippines
CAMARINES SUR POLYTECHNIC COLLEGES
Nabua, Camarines Sur
IV.
CSPC-F-COL-13B
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
GRADING PERIOD
MidTerm
Finals
V.
PROJECT/PRODUCT/PERFORMANCE TASKS
Position paper
Research paper on Bicol’s Historical Landmarks
TIME FRAME
August-October 2021
October-December 2021
GRADING SYSTEM
Non-Laboratory
Subjects
50%
Criteria
Laboratory
Subject
40%
Workshop
Subject
20%
1. Class
Standing
(quizzes,
recitation,
assignments,
chapter/unit test, attendance
and project)
Examination
(Preliminary,
Midterm, Final)
3. Project (research/term/reaction
paper, laboratory experiments,
group/individual work, etc)
Midterm Grade = Prelim Grade + 2 Tentative Midterm Grade
3
Final Grade = Midterm Grade + 2 Tentative Final Grade
3
30%
30%
20%
20%
30%
60%
100%
100%
100%
2.
TOTAL
d
Note: In order to pass the subject, the student must obtain at least 75% as equivalent grade
VI.
COURSE RESOURCES
A. Instructional Tools
 Google Classroom
 Zoom
 Google Meet
 CSPC LeOnS
Effectivity Date: August 2021
Rev. 0
Page 10 of 12
Republic of the Philippines
CAMARINES SUR POLYTECHNIC COLLEGES
Nabua, Camarines Sur
CSPC-F-COL-13B
B. References
A. Books
Alporha, V., & Candelaria, J. (2018). Readings in Philippine History. Manila. Rex Bookstore.
Gerona, D. (2016). Ferdinand Magellan: The Armada de Maluco and the European Discovery of the Philippines.
Spanish Galleon Publisher Philippines.
Howell, M., & Prevenier, W. (2001). From Reliable Sources. Cornell University Press.
Mojares, R. (2019). House of Memory. Anvil Publishing Inc.
B. Electronic Sources
Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Law of 1988 (RA 6657)
http://.lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra1988/ra_6657_1988.html.
Land Reform Act
http://.lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra1988/ra_1400_1955.html.
Philippine Organic Act of 1902.
http://.www.gov.ph/constitutions/the-philippine-organic-act-of-1902/
President Corazon Aquino’s Speech before the US Congress, September 18, 1986.
http://www.rohan.sdsu.edu/dept/polsciwb/brianl/docs/1934PhilippineIndep.pdf
Raiders of the Sulu Sea
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v-bWmXEvU979c
Primary Sources in Philippine History.
http://philhist.pbworks.com/w/page/16367040/FrontPage
Tydings-Mcduffie Act of 1934
http://www.rohan.sdsu.edu/dept/polsciwb/brianl/docs/1934PhilippineIndep.pdf
U.S.-P Military Bases Agreement
http://kahimyang.info/kauswagan/articles1007/today-in-philippine-history-march-141947-the-military-bases-agreement-was-signed.
Using Primary Sources.
http://philhist.pbworks.com/w/page/16367056/UsingPrimarySources#WhyUsePrimarySourcesinTeachinng
Effectivity Date: August 2021
Rev. 0
Page 11 of 12
Republic of the Philippines
CAMARINES SUR POLYTECHNIC COLLEGES
Nabua, Camarines Sur
VII.
CSPC-F-COL-13B
CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT
Students of this course are expected to:
1. Students should submit original works to their instructors. Words, ideas, and the like should be original in form. Teachers will be using plagiarism
software/s to detect similarity index of students’ works.
2. Students should avoid hurtful and derogatory comments to their fellow students and instructors during online discussions. Libelous and hate speech will
not be tolerated.
3. Students should upload appropriate profile pictures in their social media and LMS accounts. Derogatory languages and pictures are strictly prohibited.
4. Students should conform to the Data Privacy Act of 2012.
5. Students should not assume that everyone is comfortable with the advent of technology in the online classes. Therefore, they have to have an
adjustment time with regard to familiarization of online learning mechanisms.
6. The workload of students includes the total number of time for each course, assessment activities, homework, and other class activities specified in the
preferred modality.
7. Communication channels such as inbox messaging, announcements, discussion posts, activity threads, and the likes should be set during office/school
hours only.
8. Online tasks and outputs shall be submitted to the agreed LMS between faculty and students.
9. Students should abide by other online class policies set by the instructor.
10. It is expected that all students should be wearing their class uniforms during synchronous classes.
Prepared:
JULYVEN MARTA FRIDAS M. PADRIGON
Instructor
Effectivity Date: August 2021
Reviewed:
Approved:
MARK RONEL R. OCBIAN
General Education Courses Coordinator
Rev. 0
APRIL V. ZABALLA-LUZON, JD, PhD
Dean, College of Arts and Sciences
Page 12 of 12