Subject Code/Title: READINGS IN PHILIPPINE HISTORY

Semester/A.Y: 1st / 2020 – 2022

Professor: Mr. Fernando V. Alarcon Jr., LPT
Section/Schedule: MA 3A, TUESDAY 1:00-2:30

ACTIVITY 1.1 Extended Definition of Philippine History

Instructions: The following modules/videos will help you understand the Definition of
Philippine History as our introduction to Readings in Philippine History. Take
time in analyzing the terminologies and concepts about History using the
following links below.

(1) Watch and learn the definition and nature of Philippine history from
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D01xKvBbRgA

(2) To support the first video, you may also watch and learn the Philippines as
the Pearl of the Orient from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_-
l2XJ42tdw

(3) Read the article (pages 3-11 ONLY) by EnP. Moises C. Torrentira Jr., PhD
from
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/343398828_Torrentira_Reading
s_in_Philippine_History_Course_Module

After you’ve watched the videos and read the article, you are tasked to do a 3-
paragraph essay containing important details about Philippine History
(Definition, nature, and sources.) Use the 3 rd page below in writing your text.
Do not forget to include citations and supporting ideas on your paper. A rubric
is provided to you as your guide in writing your first activity.

Note: THIS IS A GRADED ACTIVITY.

Deadline of submission is on Saturday, October 17, 2020 until 6:00 pm
only. You may start sending your finished essay in my email address
with a file name, SURNAME_GEN 115_A1.1 on Friday but once you
submit your paper, you will no longer be able to edit, add, or make
changes. There is no need to rush yourself in submitting the paper early.
It will only affect the quality of your essay. I advise that you take your
time in writing your paper.

Synchronous class will start on October 20, 1:00-2:30pm.

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TEACHER’S
RUBRIC POINTS SCORE
COMMENTS
CONTENT
a. The connection of every
details is visible
b. The text is timely and
relevant to/with today’s
25 pts
issue.
c. Proper sequence of ideas
and information are
observed.

CITATIONS/REFERENCE
S
a. The students used
updated citations or
references in supporting
ideas in the text.
b. The sources are reliable 15 pts
and made the text clear
and easy to understand.
c. The writers/authors
are/were recognized in
the text.

GRAMMAR/FORM
a. Observed proper
punctuation marks in
writing the text.
10 pts
b. Followed the format set
by the instructor.
c. Cleanliness of the text.

TOTAL 50 pts

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