SOUTHERN LUZON STATE UNIVERSITY

COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES

Lucban, Quezon

VISION
A 21st Century state university providing a student-centered learning experience,
preparing graduates in their chosen profession, creating and disseminating knowledge in the
service to the communities, the nation, and the world

MISSION
The University is committed to prepare its students for a rapidly changing world by
providing a quality education. It shall also increase the knowledge base through research;
convert new intellectual property into economic development; and provide expertise and
innovative solutions to business, governments, and others who seek assistance.

Core Values
Go God-loving
S Service-Oriented
L Leadership by Example
S Sustained Passion for Excellence
U Undiminished Commitment to Peace and Environmental Advocacy
SLSU DTLC LUCENA OBJECTIVES
1. To provide students the opportunities to become mature and responsible persons with
the values embodied in the college’s mission statement as evident in their innovative
and active responses psychologically, spiritually and develop environmentally sound
and market-driven technologies at par with the international standards
2. To instill relevant and responsive academic programs and professional trainings that
will enhance graduates for national development
3. To prepare and train the students for appropriate competency standards by providing
relevant programs, competent faculty, modern facilities, expand linkages for
productivity enhancement and community empowerment
4. To develop students as leaders, practitioners and to become globally competitive
individuals.

General Education Outcomes SLSU DTLC LUCENA

OBLECTIVES

In consonance with the CHED’s requirements for general 1 2 3 4

education, the following outcomes are conceptualized, which
are categorized as intellectual competencies, personal and
civic competencies and practical responsibilities:
1 understand basic concepts across the domains of knowledge; / / / /

2 apply different analytical modes (quantitative and qualitative, / / / /

artistic and scientific, textual and visual, experimental,
observation, etc.) in tackling problems methodically;

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 3 view the contemporary world from both Philippine and global / / / /
perspective;

4 learn basic work-related skills and knowledge / / / /

COURSE SYLLABUS

1. Course Code: GEC03

2. Course Title: Readings in Philippine History
3. Prerequisite: None
4. Co-requisite: None
5. Credit/Class Schedule: 3 units
6. 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. 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, broadminded, morally upright and responsible citizens.
This course includes mandatory topic on the Philippine Constitution, agrarian reform, and
taxation.

7. Program Outcomes and Relationship to Program Educational Objectives:

SLSU DTLC LUCENA

General Education Program Learning Outcomes OBLECTIVES
1 2 3 4
KNOWLEDGE / / / /
Intellectual Competencies
a Analyze “texts” (written, visual, oral, etc.) critically. / / / /
/ / / /
b Demonstrate proficient and effective communication
(Writing, speaking, and use of technologies).
Use basic concepts across the domains of / / / /
c
knowledge.
d Demonstrate critical, analytical, and creative thinking / / / /

e Apply different analytical models in problem solving. / / / /

VALUES / / / /
Personal and Civic responsibilities
f / / / /
Appreciate the complexity of the human condition.
Interpret the human experience from various / / / /
g
perspectives.
Examine the contemporary world from both Philippine / / / /
h
and global perspective.
i / / / /
Take responsibility for knowing and being Filipino.

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Reflect critically on shared concerns.
Generate innovative practices and solutions guided / / / /
k
by ethical standards.
Make decisions based on moral norms and / / / /
l
imperatives.
m Appreciate various art forms. / / / /

n Contribute to aesthetics. / / / /

o Advocate respect for human rights. / / / /

Contribute personally and meaningfully to the / / / /

p
country’s development.
SKILLS / / / /
Practical Skills
q Work effectively in group. / / / /

Apply computing tools to process information / / / /

r
effectively.
Use current technology to assist and facilitate / / / /
s
learning and research.
t / / / /
Negotiate the world of technology responsibly.
u Create solutions to problems in various field. / / / /

Manage one’s knowledge, skills, and values for / / / /

v
responsible and productive living.
w Organize one’s self for lifelong learning. / / / /

8. Course Objectives and Relationship to Program Outcomes:

Course Objectives PROGRAM OUTCOMES

a b c D e f G h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w

1 Expose students to / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / /
different facets of
Philippine history
through the lens of
eyewitness

2 Analyze the selected / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / /

readings contextually
and in terms of
content (stated and
implied)

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3 Enable students to / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / /
understand and
appreciate our rich
past by deriving
insights from those
who were actually
present at the time of
the event
4 Applies appropriate / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / /
techniques
depending on the
type of source in
identifying the
author’s main
argument or thesis,
compare points of
view, identify biases,
and evaluate the
author’s claim based
on the evidences
presented or other
available evidence at
the time.

9. Course Outline and Timeframe:

Week TOPIC

1 Orientation: discussion of course goals and expected outcomes, course policies, and grading
system, VMGO, Gender Sensitivity (GS), Environmental Principles (EP), and Climate Change
(CC)
2-3 Meaning of Relevance of History
1. Distinction of primary and secondary sources
2. External and Internal Criticism
2.1 Primary Sources vs. Secondary Sources
3. Comparative Analysis of Primary &Secondary Sources
3.1 William Henry Scott, Pre-hispanic
3.2 Santiago Alvarez, Katipunan and the Revolution: Memoirs of a General
3.3 Teodoro Agoncillo, History of the Filipino People
4-5 Content and contextual analysis of selected primary sources; identification of the historical
importance of the text; and examination of the author’s main argument and point of view
1. First voyage around the World of Magellan by Antonio Pegafetta
2. Customs of the Tagalogs, Juan de Plasencia
3. Emilio Jacinto, “Kartilla ng Katipunan” (Richardson, 2013 pp. 131- 137) [Declaration of
Principles]

7-8 Content and contextual analysis of selected primary sources; identification of the historical
importance of the text; and examination of the author’s main argument and point of view
1. Alfred McCoy, Political Caricatures of the American Era (Editorial Cartoons)

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 2. Commission on Independence, Filipino Grievances against General Wood (Zaide
1990, vol. 11, pp. 230-234). [Petition Letter]
3. Corazon Aquino, President Corazon Aquino’s Speech before the U.S. Congress Sept.
18, 1986 [Speech]
9 -11 “One past but may histories”: Controversies and Conflicting Views in Philippine History
Pigafetta’s Account of the First Mass
1. The Cavite Mutiny of 1872
2. Cry of Balintawak or Pugadlawin
13-15 Social, political, economic and cultural issues in Philippine History:
Mandated topics:
1. Agrarian Reform Policy and its Role to Philippine Development
1.1 History of Land Reform in the Philippines
1.2 Significance to the grand narrative of Philippine History
2. The Philippine Constitution and its Implications to Development
2.1 Definition of constitution and elements of a good constitution
2.2 Malolos Constitution, 1935 Constitution, 1973 Constitution, 1987 Constitution
2.3 Charter Change
3. Philippine Taxation
3.1 Definition of Taxation and its classification
3.2 Historical analysis of Philippine Taxation
16 - 17 Other topics for Critical Analysis
1. Filipino Cultural Heritage
2. Government peace treaties with Muslim Filipinos
3. Indigenous People’s (IP’s) status, issues and challenges

10. Required Reading (Textbook):

Suggested Readings and References:

Alvarez, Santiago. (1998). Katipunan and the Revolution: Memoirs of a General. Quezon City:
Ateneo de Manila University Press.

Blount, James. (1968). The American Occupation of the Philippines, 1898-1912. Quezon City:
Malaya Books Inc.

Cavanna, Jesus Ma. The Unfading Glory: Documentary History of the Conversion of Jose Rizal.
[s.n.].

Del Pilar, Marcelo. (1957). Monastic Supremacy in the Philippines. Manila: Philippine Historical
Association.

Forbes , William Cameron. (1928). The Philippine Islands, Vol. 2. New York: Houghton Mifflin.
Fox, Robert. (1970). The Tabon Caves. Manila: National Museum.

Historical Data Papers. Philippine National Library , Microfilm Collection.

Laurel, Jose P. (1962) . War Memoirs of Jose P. Laurel. Manila: Jose P. Laurel Memorial
Foundation.

Mabini, Apolinario. (1969) The Philippine Revolution. Manila: National Historical Commission

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 McCoy ,Alfred and Alfredo Roces. (1985). Philippine Cartoons: Political Caricature of the
American Era, 1900-1941. Quezon City: Vera Reyed Inc.
National Historical Institute. (1997). Documents of the 1998 Declaration of the Philippine
Independence, The Malolos Constitution and the First Philippine Republic. Manila : National
Historical Commission.

National Historical Institute (1978). Minuted of the Katipunan. Manila: National Historical Institute.
Nolledo,Jose. (1999). Principles of Agrarian Reform, Cooperatives and Taxation. Mandaluyong
City: National Book Store.

Philippine Nationa Archives. Erreccion de Pueblos.

Pigafetta,Antonio. (1969). First Voyage Around the World. Manila: Filipiniana Book Guild.

Ricarte, Artemio. (1992). Memoirs of General Artemio, Recarte. Manila Historical Institute.

Richardson,Jim.(2013). The light of Liberty: Documents and Studies on the Katipunan, 1892-
1897. Quezon City: Ateneo de Manila Press.

Saleeby,Najeeb. (1976). Studies in Moro History, Law and Religion.Manila: Filipiniana Book
Guild.

Tuazon Bobby and Oscat Evangelista. (2008). The Moro Reader: History and Contemporary
Struggles of the Bangsamoro People. Quezon City: CenPeg Publications.

Zaide, Gregorio and Sonia Zaide. (1990). Documentary Sources of the Philippine History. 12 vols.
Manila: National Book Store.

INTERNET SITES:
Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Law of 1998 (R.A 6657).
http://www.lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra 1988/ra_6657_1998.html
Decreeing the Emancipation of Tenants from the Soil (P. D. No. 27).
http://www.lawphil.net/statutes/presdecs/pd_27_1972.html.
Land Reform Act of 1955 (R.A 1400).
http://www.lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra 1955/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 U.S Congress Sept. 18 1986.
http://www-rohan.sdsu.edu/dept/polsciwb/brianl/docs/1934PhilippineIndep.pdf
Primary Sources in the Philippine History.
http://philhist.pbworks.com/w/page/16367040/FrontPage
Raiders of the Sulu Sea. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bWmXEvU979c

11. Course Requirements:

a. Active class participation during discussions
b. Harmonious and interactive class participation
c. Passing of quizzes and periodical examination
d. Completion of required course output

12. Grading System:

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 The minimum requirement for a passing grade is 60% of the total scores from the
following:
Performance Task 40%
Major Examination 25%
Quizzes 15%
Recitation 15%
Attendance 5%
TOTAL 100%

13. Classroom Policies:

1. SLSU expects punctuality and regular class attendance. An absence is defined as a
student’s not being in class for any reason. An instructor may drop students with their lack
of attendance prohibits them from meeting the course Student Learning Outcomes or when
students accumulate excessive absences.
2. No make-up long exams and quizzes will be given, except in cases when the student was
hospitalized or representing the university in official/ authorized functions. In such cases,
make-up for missed requirements will be given only upon presentation of relevant
documents (i.e hospital records for those who are sick) within three school days after one’s
return. Failure to take the long exams will result in a grade of 0 (zero) for that requirement.
Exams may only be taken during assigned examination schedule. Any case requiring a
make-up exam must be pre- arranged at least three school days before. Student is
responsible for whatever requirements/ lectures missed.
3. Questions, clarifications, corrections regarding exams and other requirements will only be
entertained within three school days (excluding Saturdays and Sundays) from the day they
are returned.
4. Deadlines for submission of requirements will be announced during class time. These must
be submitted during scheduled class time only. Requirements (papers, reports, as well as
quizzes and exams) submitted AFTER the set deadline will receive a grade of 0 (zero). In
fairness to others who submitted on time, no late papers will be accepted. For specific
instructions for the reports and projects, please refer to a separate sheet indicating the
guidelines.
5. Failure to show up on the day one is to present his/ her group report/ project will result in a
grade of 0 (zero) for that requirement.
6. Any form of dishonesty (e.g, cheating, plagiarism) will result in an automatic grade of 0
(zero) for that requirement and will be reported to the Discipline Committee. For grave
cases, a student can get a grade of 5.0 for the course.
7. Attendance will be checked 15 minutes after the start of the class. Coming to class within
the 15-minutes grace period is considered a LATE. However’, after the 15-minutes grace
period, it is already considered a cut.
8. Students caught using social media and studying for other classes will be sent out of the
classroom. Thus, the student incurs a cut.
9. For ease and efficiency, the teacher will be assigning seats to the students. Those who are
not in their respective seats will be considered absent.
10. As per university regulations, cellphones and similar electronic devices must be turned off
or put into silent mode during class hours. Leaving the room to use the cellphone or to
send/ receive text messages will be considered a cut.
11. No recording (e.g, voice, video, photography, etc.) of any kind is allowed during lectures.
12. Those who do not comply with the SLSU Dress Code will not be allowed inside the
classroom. Source: SLSU Revised Student Code and SLSU Faculty Manual 2014

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 15. Consultation Hours: 3 hours per week

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16. Course Outcomes and Relationship to Course Objectives/Program Outcomes:
Course Outcomes Course Objectives/ Program Outcomes
A student completing this course should at the h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w
minimum be able to:
1 2 3 4 a b c d e f g
Evaluate primary sources for their credibility, / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / /
1
authenticity and provenance
Analyze the context, content and perspective / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / /
2
of different kinds of primary sources
Determine the contribution of different kinds of / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / /
3 primary sources in understanding Philippine
History and cultural heritage
Develop critical and analytical skills with / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / /
4
exposure to primary sources
Demonstrate the ability to use primary / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / /
5 sources to argue in favor or against a
particular issue
Effectively communicate, using various / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / /
techniques and genres, their historical
6
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
7
understanding of root causes and their
anticipation of future scenarios

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