ARELLANO UNIVERSITY
COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES
Academic Year 2006 – 2007
SYLLABUS
COURSE NAME
:
PHILIPPINE HISTORY AND CULTURE
COURSE CODE
:
Hist.001
COURSE DESCRIPTION :
An introductory course on the history and culture of the Filipino people. It is designed to give students basic
knowledge about the Philippines’ past and cultural heritage. The course combines the chronological and topical
approaches. Thus, the major historic periods are treated in sequential order. Within each major historic period, the
discussion will proceed according to the topic.
COURSE CREDIT
:
3 Units
PRE-REQUISITE/S
:
None
CO-REQUISITES
:
None
GENERAL OBJECTIVES :
At the end of the course, the students should be able to:
1. Analyze the cultural heritage of the Filipino people;
2. Conceptualize the history of the Filipino people;
3. Integrate a deep sense of responsive citizenship; and
4. Demonstrate nationalism and love of resources.
TEXTBOOK
:
Zaide, Sonia M. The Philippines: A Unique nation, History of the Republic of the Philippines,
Cubao, Quezon City. © 2000
REFERENCES
:
Dizon, German, Bond. Readings in the History of the Filipino Society
Zaide, Gregorio. Pageant of Philippine History. Philippine Educational Company, Manila, Phils, © 2003
Cabag, R.C. Quizmaster: Philippine History and Culture. © 2002
Maguigad, Rogelio. Peoples History of the Philippines. ©2004
LEARNER'S OUTCOME
OBJECTIVES
Provide basic knowledge about
physical features and resources
of the country.
Know the origin and Asian
heritage of the Filipino
TOPIC
The Philippines as a unique
nation.
TIME TABLE
METHODOLOGY /
STRATEGIES
EVALUATION
1st to 4th week
Guided class discussion
Recitation
Origin of the Filipinos
Mapping
Quizzes
Asian Heritage of the Filipino
OHP presentation
Our Early Ancestors
Lecture
VALUES
Inculcate
patriotism and
nationalism
Appreciation for
historical facts
Preliminary
Examination
Understand the objectives behind
the different discoveries and
conquests of the European
nations.
Western Discovery and
conquest
5th to 7th week
Group discussion
Recitation
Research work
Quizzes
Lecture
Group paper
Mexican relation
Discover why Filipinos acquired
colonial mentality.
Spanish colonial system
Understand how the Spanish
colonial system works.
Economy under Spain
Film showing
Spanish heritage
Midterm
Examination
Pride in being
Filipino
LEARNER'S OUTCOME
OBJECTIVES
Understand the consequences of
colonial servitude
Apply historical events in
everyday life.
Understand the root cause of
conflict between Christians and
Muslims
Discover human weaknesses in
the Filipino heroes' struggles for
independence.
TOPIC
Filipino services to Spain
TIME TABLE
9th to 12th week
Islam in the Philippines
METHODOLOGY /
STRATEGIES
Film Showing
EVALUATION
Group
Presentation
VALUES
Courage
Group Project
Quizzes
Love of country
Class Discussion
Research work
Cooperation
British Invasion
Filipino revolts
Lecture
Relations with the Chinese and
Japanese
Semi-final
Examination
Appreciate the works of the
reformists.
Analyze the events in the
founding of the Katipunan that led
to the Philippine Revolution of
1896
Twilight of Spain's rule in the
Philippines
Phil. Nationalism: The
Propaganda Movement and
Katipunan
The Philippine Revolution
14th to 17th
week
Debate
Quizzes
Commitment
Recitation
Leadership
Research work
Initiative
Group study
Final
Examination
GRADING SYSTEM
: Class Participation and Attendance – 30%
Quizzes and Papers – 30%
Major Exams – 40%
Average Midterm Grade = Prelim grade + Midterm grade
2
Average Finals Grade = Semi-final grade + Finals grade
2
Final Grade = Average Midterm Grade + Average Finals Grade
2
COURSE REQUIREMENTS: a. Attendance and Class Participation
b. Major Examinations
c. Research work - this is an exercise that requires students to think and analyze certain issues discussed in class.
d. Case Study/Group Project – students are required either to examine social and political institutions that influence
events in the country, or analyze present day events that bear some resemblance to historical facts tackling similar
issues.