MAPÚA University

School of Social Sciences and Education

VISION
Mapua shall be among the best universities in the world.

MISSION
a. The University shall provide a learning environment in order for its students to acquire the attributes that will
make them globally competitive.

b. The University shall engage in publishable and/or economically viable research, development, and innovation.
c. The University shall provide state-of-the-art solutions to problems of industries and communities.

COURSE SYLLABUS

1. Course Code:

2. Course Title: Readings in Philippine History

3. Pre-requisite: None

4. Co-requisite: None

5. Credit: 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 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 politics, economics, cultural,
social, scientific and religious history. Priority is given to primary materials that could help students develop their
analytical and communications 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.

This course includes mandatory topics on the Philippine Constitution, agrarian reform, and taxation.

7. Student Outcomes and Relationship to Program Educational Objectives

Student Outcomes
At the end of the GE Program, students are expected to demonstrate the following:
Intellectual Competitiveness
 Higher levels of comprehension
 Proficient and effective communication
(a)  Understanding of basic concepts across the domains of knowledge
 Critical, analytical, and creative thinking
 Application of different analytical modes in tackling problems methodically

Personal and Civic Responsibilities

 Higher levels of comprehension
 Capacity to personally interpret human experience
 Ability to view contemporary world from both Philippine and global perspectives
 Self-assuredness in knowing and being Filipino
(b)
 Capacity to reflect critically on shared concerns and think of innovative, creative solutions guided by ethical standards
 Ability to reflect on moral norms/ imperative as they affect individuals and society
 Ability to appreciate and contribute to artistic beauty
 Understanding and respect for human rights
 Ability to contribute personally and meaningfully to the country’s development

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 Practical Skills
 Working effectively in a group
 Application of computing and information technology to assist and facilitate research
(c)  Ability to negotiate the world of technology responsibly
 Problem solving (including real-world problems)
 Basic work-related skills and knowledge

8. Course Outcomes (COs) and Relationship to Student Outcomes

Course Outcomes Student Outcomes

After completing the course, the student must be able to: A b c
1. Determine the contribution of different kinds of primary sources in understanding R D I
Philippine history by analyzing and evaluating its context, content, perspective,
credibility, authenticity, and provenance;

2. Develop critical and analytical skills by effectively communicating the historical analysis I D R
of a particular event or issue and demonstrating the ability to use primary sources to argue
in favor or against a particular issue;

3. Promote local history, national patrimony, and cultural heritage for its preservation; and R D R

4. Display the ability to work in a team and contribute to a group project through proposed R I D
recommendations/solutions to present-day problems based on their understanding of root
causes and their anticipation of future scenarios.

* Level: I- Introduced, R- Reinforced, D- Demonstrated

9. Course Outcomes and Coverage

Week COs TOPICS TLA AT
1 CO1 A. Orientation to the Course (UTS) Face to Face
 Course Outcomes Discussions and Focus Group
 Course Requirements Collaborative Tasks Discussion Outputs
 Course Coverage
Small Group
B. Using the Courseware Discussion
C. The Blended Teaching and Learning -------------------
Approach Metacognitive
Online (Self-Paced)
D. Class Profiling and Project Grouping Reading Report
Reading Tasks
E. Meaning and Relevance of History (MRR)
Self-Assessment
2 CO1 On the use of Primary and Secondary Sources Face to Face
A. Distinction of primary and secondary
Discussions and
sources
Collaborative Tasks Module Exercises
B. External and internal criticism
C. Repositories of primary sources, and Comparative analysis
different kinds of primary sources of primary and
secondary sources
-------------------
Metacognitive
Online (Self-Paced)
Reading Report
Reading Tasks
(MRR)
Self-Assessment
3 CO1, CO2 Content and Contextual Analysis of Primary
Sources
A. Identification of the historical
importance of the text
B. Examination of the author’s argument
and point of view
C. Relevance of the primary source to the

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 Week COs TOPICS TLA AT
grand narrative of Philippine history
a. Antonio Pigafetta, First Voyage Face to Face Module Exercises
Around the World Discussions and
b. Juan de Plasencia, Customs of Collaborative Tasks
the Tagalog ------------------- Metacognitive
c. Emilio Jacinto, Kartilla ng Online (Self-Paced) Reading Report
Katipunan
Reading Tasks (MRR)
d. Emilio Aguinaldo, Mga Gunita
Self-Assessment
ng Himagsikan
e. National Historical Institute,
Documents of the 1898
Declaration of Philippine
Independence

4 CO1, CO2 f. Alfred McCoy, Political Face to Face

Caricatures of the American Era Discussions and Module Exercises
g. Commission on Independence, Collaborative Tasks
Grievances Against Leonard -------------------
Wood
Online (Self-Paced) Metacognitive
h. Corazon Aquino, President
Reading Tasks Reading Report
Corazon Aquino’s Speech
before the U.S. Congress Self-Assessment (MRR)
i. Raiders of the Sulu Sea (Film)
j. Works of Luna and Amorsolo
(Paintings)
5 CO1, CO2 One Past but Many Histories: Controversies and Face to Face
Conflicting Views in Philippine History
Discussions and Module Exercises
A. Site of First Mass
Collaborative Tasks Metacognitive
B. Cavite Mutiny
------------------- Reading Report
Online (Self-Paced) (MRR)
Reading Tasks
Self-Assessment
6 CO1, CO2 Face to Face
C. Retraction of Rizal
Discussions and Debate
D. Cry of Balintawak or Pugad Lawin
Collaborative Tasks
Film Viewing Module Exercises
------------------- Reaction Paper
Online (Self-Paced) Metacognitive
Reading Tasks Reading Report
Self-Assessment (MRR)
7 CO2, CO3 Local History and Culture Face to Face
A. Local History and Culture Group Project on Local Group Project
B. Lakbay-Aral History and Culture Output
-------------------
Lakbay-Aral
Library, Museum and Lakbay-Aral
Archives Visitation
Reflection Paper

8 CO4 Social, Political, Economic and Cultural Issues in

Philippine History – Mandated Topics Face to Face

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 Week COs TOPICS TLA AT
A. The Philippine Constitution Discussions and Module Exercises
a. 1899 Malolos Constitution Collaborative Tasks and Quiz
b. 1935 Constitution -------------------
c. 1973 Constitution Online (Self-Paced) Metacognitive
d. 1987 Constitution Reading Tasks Reading Report
Self-Assessment (MRR)
9 CO4 B. Agrarian Reform Policies Face to Face
C. Taxation Discussions and Module Exercises
Collaborative Tasks and Quiz
-------------------
Online (Self-Paced) Metacognitive
Reading Tasks Reading Report
Self-Assessment (MRR)
10 CO4 Final Project Face to Face
A. Research Paper Drafting and Consultation
Consultation ------------------- Progress Report on
Online (Self-Paced) Group Output
Consultation
11 CO4 A. Research Paper Presentation Face to Face
Research Paper Research Paper
Presentation Defense
11 Final Assessment and Submission of Final Requirements (Revisions)

10. Prescribed TLA Materials (Textbook): Cruz and Asuncion (2018). Readings in Philippine History:
Outcome-Based Module (Courseware). C&E Publishing, Inc. Philippines.

11. References and Course Materials: Provided in BB Account

 Reading Articles, PPTs, Videos
 Sample manuscript

12. Evaluation of Course Outcomes Attainment

Student performance will be evaluated based on the following:
Course Outcomes Assessments
After completing the course, the student must be able to: Foundational Mediating Culminating
(15%) (50%) (35%)
1. Determine the contribution of different kinds of primary sources in understanding
Philippine history by analyzing and evaluating its context, content, perspective, Debate
credibility, authenticity, and provenance; Part 1. Major
Module
Examination
Exercises Film
Showing Part 2.
2. Develop critical and analytical skills by effectively communicating the historical
analysis of a particular event or issue and demonstrating the ability to use primary
MMR for Reaction Learning
sources to argue in favor or against a particular issue; Module Paper Integration:
Reading Praxis
3. Promote local history, national patrimony, and cultural heritage for its Tasks Lakbay- Report
(Rubric) Aral (Rubric)
preservation; and
D
Reflection
4. Display the ability to work in a team and contribute to a group project through Paper
proposed recommendations/solutions to present-day problems based on their
understanding of root causes and their anticipation of future scenarios. Quizzes on
Mandatory
Topics
R
D

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 The final grades will correspond to the weighted average scores shown below

Average Grade Average Grade

Below 70 5.00 82 – 84 2.00
70 – 72 3.00 85 – 87 1.75
73 – 75 2.75 88– 90 1.50
76 – 78 2.50 91 – 94 1.25
79 – 81 2.25 95– 100 1.00

12.1. Other Course Policies

a. Attendance
According to CHED policy, total number of absences by the students should not be more than 20% of the
total number of meetings or 9 hrs for a three-unit-course. Students incurring more than 9 hours of
unexcused absences automatically gets a failing grade regardless of class standing.

b. Consultation Schedule
Consultation schedules with the Professor are posted outside the office (School of Social Sciences and
Education and the Department of Behavioral and Human Sciences). It is recommended that the student first
set an appointment to confirm the instructor’s availability.

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