College of Arts and Sciences Education

GE 8 – Course Syllabus ( summer)

COURSE INFORMATION
1. Course Number : GE 8
2. Course Name : Readings in Philippine History
3. Course Description : The course analyzes Philippine history from multiple
perspectives through the lens of selected primary and
secondary sources coming from various disciplines and of
different genres. The discussions include controversial
topics in history and other interdisciplinary themes that will
deepen and broaden the student’s understanding of
Philippine political, economic, cultural, social, scientific and
religious history. Priority is given to primary and secondary
materials which could help students develop their
communication, analytical, and critical thinking skills leading
to becoming a versatile, articulate, broadminded, morally
upright and responsible citizen.

4. Pre-requisite : None
5. Co-requisite : None
6. Credit : 3.0 units
7. Class Schedule : 7.5 hours per week

8. General Education Student Outcomes

At the end of the undergraduate program, the students are expected to:

SO F Achieve higher levels of comprehension;

Demonstrate proficiency in effective communication (writing, speaking, and use of new

SO G
technologies);

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SO H Develop a comprehensive understanding of basic concepts across the domains of knowledge;

SO I Apply critical, analytical, and creative thinking;

SO J Cultivate an appreciation of the human condition;

SO K Exhibit the capacity to personally interpret the human experience;

Demonstrate the ability to view the contemporary world from both Philippine and global
SO L
perspectives;

SO M* Display self-assurance in knowing and being Filipino;

Demonstrate the capacity to reflect critically on shared concerns and generate innovative,
SO N
creative solutions guided by ethical standards;

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Exhibit the ability to reflect on moral norms/imperatives and their impact on individuals and
SO O
society;

SO P Demonstrate the ability to appreciate and contribute to artistic beauty;

SO Q Demonstrate understanding of and respect for human rights;

SO R Exhibit the ability to personally and meaningfully contribute to the country's development;

SO S Demonstrate the ability to work effectively in a group;

SO T Utilize computing and information technology to assist and facilitate research;

SO U Demonstrate the ability to navigate the world of technology responsibly; and

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SO V Demonstrate effective problem-solving skills, including the ability to address real-world problems.

Note: * SO being addressed in this course

SOs

9. Course Outcomes (COs) of GE 6 and their

links to the General Education SOs

F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V

Upon completion of the course, the students are

expected to:

1. Demonstrate a thorough understanding of different

terminologies relating to historical analysis. Some of
the main terms are primary and secondary sources, I
content and context analysis, internal and external
criticism, historical method, and historical materials.

2. Illustrate a profound critical analysis when

evaluating primary and selected secondary sources on
conflicting views of Philippine History and arrived at a E
plausible position about the specific historical
controversy.

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3. Effectively communicate, using various historical

techniques and methods, the historical events and
several issues of the mandated topics. Added to that, E
it manifest interest in local history and show concern
in promoting and preserving the country’s historical
heritage, Indigenous People cultural practices and
tradition, and eco-tourism sites.

I = Upon attainment of this CO, students will have been introduced to the SO.
E = Upon attainment of this CO, students will have enabled themselves to attain the SO.
D = Upon attainment of this CO, students will have demonstrated partly or fully the SO.

Legend: I = Introduce; E = Enable; D = Demonstrate

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General Education Student Outcomes

Course Outcomes

F. Achieve higher levels of comprehension;

Vision: The University of G. Demonstrate proficiency in effective
Mindanao envisions to be a 1. Demonstrate a thorough
communication (writing, speaking, and use of new
leading globally engaged technologies);
understanding of different
university creating terminologies relating to historical
H. Develop a comprehensive understanding of basic
sustainable impact in analysis. Some of the main terms are
concepts across the domains of knowledge;
society. primary and secondary sources,
I. Apply critical, analytical, and creative thinking; content and context analysis,
Mission: The University of J. Cultivate an appreciation of the human condition. internal and external criticism,
Mindanao aspires to K. Exhibit the capacity to personally interpret the historical method, and historical
provide a dynamic learning human experience; materials.
environment through the L. Demonstrate the ability to view the contemporary
highest standard of world from both Philippine and global 2. Illustrate a profound critical
perspectives; analysis when evaluating primary
instruction, research, and
extension. M. Display self-assurance in knowing and being and selected secondary sources on
Filipino; conflicting views of Philippine
Educational Philosophy: N. Demonstrate the capacity to reflect critically on History and arrived at plausible
Transformative education shared concerns and generate innovative, creative position about the specific historical
through polishing diamonds solutions guided by ethical standards; controversy.
in the rough O. Exhibit the ability to reflect on moral
norms/imperatives and their impact on individuals 3. Effectively communicate, using
Values: Excellence, Integrity and society; various historical techniques and
and Honesty, Innovation, P. Demonstrate the ability to appreciate and methods, the historical events and
and Teamwork contribute to artistic beauty; several issues of the mandated
Q. Demonstrate understanding of and respect for topics. In addition, it manifest
Graduate Attributes: Galing, interest in local history (i.e.
human rights;
Gawi, Gawa, Gana Government peace treaties with
R. Exhibit the ability to personally and meaningfully
contribute to the country's development; Muslim Filipinos) and show concern
Core Competency: Quality
S. Demonstrate the ability to work effectively in a in promoting and preserving the
affordable, and open
group; country’s historical heritage and
education
T. Utilize computing and information technology to tourism sites.
assist and facilitate research;

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10. CO and Assessment Task Alignment

Course Outcomes Assessment Schedule Coverage

Theory-based
1. Demonstrate a thorough
understanding of different
terminologies relating to
historical analysis. Some of the
Multiple Choice
main terms are primary and Prelim Exam Week 1-3
secondary sources, content and
Questions
context analysis, internal and
external criticism, historical
method, and historical materials.
2. Illustrate a profound critical
analysis when evaluating
primary and selected secondary
Multiple Choice
sources on conflicting views of Midterm Exam Week 4-5
Philippine History and arrive at
Questions
plausible conclusions.

3. Effectively communicate, using

various historical techniques and
methods, the historical events and
several issues of the mandated
topics. And Manifest interest in
local history and show concern in
Multiple Choice
promoting and preserving the Final Exam Week 6-7
Questions
country’s historical heritage,
Indigenous People cultural
practices and tradition, and eco-
tourism sites while incorporating
the knowledge acquired in the
previous lessons

11. Assessment Task Details (Theory-based)

Assessment
Coverage Assessment Task Details
Schedule
Prelim Exam Chapters 1-3 MCQ
The students are expected to demonstrate a thorough
understanding of different terminologies relating to
historical analysis. They are required to familiarize the
basic and important concepts in the study of Philippine
history like primary and secondary sources, content and
context analysis, internal and external criticism, historical
method, and historical materials. Added to that, the
students need to apply the knowledge acquired in
evaluating some controversies in Philippine history. The
exam will be checked by the professor, subjected to item

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analysis. The student will answer theory-based multiple-

choice questions which aim to Improve critical, analytical,
and creative thinking skills. They will be graded according
to the following learning domains: Knowledge – 50%,
Understanding – 30%, and Analysis – 20%.

Integration:
SDG 10: Reducing inequality within and among countries.
21st Century Skills: critical thinking, information literacy,
social skills.

The students are expected to illustrate familiarization of

controversies and conflicting views in Philippine history
using primary sources and credible secondary sources. They
are expected to critically analyze and evaluate primary and
selected secondary sources on conflicting views of Philippine
History and arrive at a plausible position about the specific
historical controversy and apply the same method in
studying some mandated topic like the brief history of
Midterm agrarian reform in the Philippines. The exam will be checked
Chapter 4-6 MCQ
Exam by the professor, subjected to item analysis. The student will
answer theory-based multiple-choice questions to help
improve critical, analytical, and creative thinking skills. They
will be graded according to the following learning domains:
Knowledge – 50%, Understanding – 30%, and Analysis – 20%.

Integration:
SDG 10: Reducing inequality within and among countries.
21st Century Skills: critical thinking, information literacy,
social skills.
Final Exam Chapters 7-10 MCQ
The students are expected to communicate a thorough grasp
and understanding of the social, political, economic and
cultural issues in Philippine history such as Agrarian Reform,
Evolution of the Philippine Constitution, and history of
taxation in the Philippines. They have to effectively
communicate, using various historical techniques and
methods, the historical events and several issues of the
mandated topics and manifest interest in local history and
show concern in promoting and preserving the country’s
historical heritage, Indigenous People cultural practices and
tradition, and eco-tourism sites while incorporating the
knowledge acquired in the previous lessons. The exam will
be checked by the professor, subjected to item analysis. The
student will answer theory-based multiple-choice questions
to help improve critical, analytical, and creative thinking
skills and affect the lives of the individual and the society.
They will be graded according to the following learning
domains: Knowledge – 40%, Understanding – 30%, and

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Analysis – 30%.

Integration:
SDG 10: Reducing inequality within and among countries.
21st Century Skills: critical thinking, information literacy,
social skills.

12. Course Outline and Time Frame

TIME
TOPICS FOR PRELIM EXAMINATION TLA Required Readings
FRAME
Week 1-
2 Classroom orientation (University Orientation Student Handbook
Policies; PEOs, SOs, COs; Core values; Course Syllabus
and G-Factor)

Reading assignment
(Basic concepts and
distinction of
concepts)

Objective of the course - Ligan, V. et. al.

(2018). Readings in
- Basic Concepts - Lecture Philippine History.
 History - Formative Mutya Publishing
 Historical method Assessment via House Inc.
 Historical analysis BB Learn
 Historical data
- Sandhiya, M. “Types
of Historical
Research- An
- Distinction of Concepts - Lecture Overview.”
 Primary and secondary - Classroom Q&A International Journal
sources by group of Management
 Content and context analysis - Formative Research and Social
 External and internal criticism Assessment via Science (IJMRSS).
BB Learn Volume 3, Issue 2,
April – June 2016.
Presentation/
discussion of a
sample critical

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analysis of any
controversial topic - Bernad, M. “Butuan
“One past but many history”:
controversies
in Philippine history or Limasawa? The
and conflicting views in Philippine history” Site of the First Mass
Assigning students in the Philippines: A
to different Reexamination of the
- Site of the First Mass controversies in Evidence.”
Philippine history Kinaadman: AJournal
for group of Southern
presentation. A Philippines, Vo. 3
critical analysis on (1981), pp 1-35.
the assigned
controversy using
primary and
secondary sources,
and applying
content and context
analysis

An excerpt of the
translated version
and reliable
secondary sources
of the controversies
are provided for the
students

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TOPICS FOR MIDTERM EXAMINATION

Week 3- “One past but many history”: controversies - Ligan, V. et. al. (2018).
4 and conflicting views in Philippine history Readings in Philippine
- Lecture History. Mutya Publishing
House Inc.

- Cavite Mutiny - Group

presentation - Bernad, M. “Butuan or
- Retraction of Rizal - Open Forum Limasawa? The Site of the
- Formative First Mass in the
- The First Cry Assessment via BB Philippines: A
Learn Reexamination of the
Evidence.” Kinaadman:
AJournal of Southern
Mandated Topics: Philippines, Vo. 3 (1981),
- Lecture pp 1-35.
- Brief History of the Agrarian Reform - Formative
Policies in the Philippines Assessment via BB
Learn - Schumacher, J. “The
Cavite Mutiny: Toward a
Definitive History.”
Philippine Studies, Vol 59,
no. 1 (2011), pp 55-81.

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- Escalante, R. “Did Jose

Rizal Die a Catholic?
Revisiting Rizal’s Last 24
Hours Using Spy Reports.”
Southeast Asian Studies,
Vol. 8, no. 3 (2019), pp
369-386.

- Gripaldo, R. “Andres
Bonifacio on
Katagalugan.” Unitas, Vol.
72, no 1(1999).

- Dolan, R. (1993).
Philippines: a country
study. Federal Research
Division, Washington D.C.

TOPICS FOR FINAL EXAMINATION

Week 5- Mandated Topics:

6 - Ligan, V. et. al. (2018).
- Group Readings in Philippine
presentation of the History. Mutya Publishing
- Brief History of the Philippine
assigned Philippine House Inc.
Constitution: From Biak-na-Bato
President through
Constitution to the 1987 Constitution printed picture or
ppt - Dolan, R. (1993).
Philippines: a country
- Lecture study. Federal Research
- Brief History of Taxation
- Formative Division, Washington D.C.
Assessment via BB
Learn
- Plehn, C. “Taxation in the
- Lecture Philippines” Political
- Government peace treaties with
- Open Forum Science Quarterly, Vol. 16,
Muslim Filipinos
- Formative No. 4 (December 1901),
 ARMM
Assessment pp. 680-711.
 BARMM via BB Learn
- Buendia, R. (2006).
Group Activity: Create a “Mindanao Conflict in the
- Promotion and preservation of the promotional video of an Philippines: Ethno-
country’s historical heritage, eco-tourism site in your Religious War or
Indigenous People cultural practices locality. You decide as a Economic Conflict? In the
and tradition, and eco-tourism sites group which eco- Politics of Death: Political
tourism site you are Violence in Southeast
going to present.

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Asia. Lit Verlag, Berlin. pp.

147-187.

- Deinla, L. & Engelbrecht,

G. (2021). A new dawn for
Bangsamoro democracy?
Political economy and
inclusive participation in
post-conflict Mindanao.
https://www.defense.gou
v.fr/content/download/5
84410/9948772/file/2019
08-
A_new_band_for_Bangsa
moro_democraty.

12. Textbook: Ligan, V. O., et. al. (2018). Readings in Philippine history. Malabon City:
Mutya Publishing House Inc.

13. Other
References: 1. Bernad, M. “Butuan or Limasawa? The Site of the First Mass in the Philippines: A
Reexamination of the Evidence.” Kinaadman: AJournal of Southern Philippines, Vo. 3 (1981),
pp 1-35.
2. Buendia, R. (2006). “Mindanao Conflict in the Philippines: Ethno-Religious War or Economic
Conflict? In the Politics of Death: Political Violence in Southeast Asia. Lit Verlag, Berlin. pp.
147-187.
3. Deinla, L. & Engelbrecht, G. (2021). A new dawn for Bangsamoro democracy? Political
economy and inclusive participation in post-conflict Mindanao.
https://www.defense.gouv.fr/content/download/584410/9948772/file/201908-
A_new_band_for_Bangsamoro_democraty.
4. Dolan, R. (1993). Philippines: a country study. Federal Research Division, Washington D.C.

5. Escalante, R. “Did Jose Rizal Die a Catholic? Revisiting Rizal’s Last 24 Hours Using Spy
Reports.” Southeast Asian Studies, Vol. 8, no. 3 (2019), pp 369-386.
6. Gripaldo, R. “Andres Bonifacio on Katagalugan.” Unitas, Vol. 72, no 1(1999).
7. Plehn, C. “Taxation in the Philippines” Political Science Quarterly, Vol. 16, No. 4 (December
1901), pp. 680-711.
8. Sandhiya, M. “Types of Historical Research- An Overview.” International Journal of
Management Research and Social Science (IJMRSS). Volume 3, Issue 2, April – June 2016.
9. Schumacher, J. “The Cavite Mutiny: Toward a Definitive History.” Philippine Studies, Vol 59,
no. 1 (2011), pp 55-81.

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13. Assessment and Feedback Plan

Course Outcomes/Weight
Assessment Task Feedback Method
1 2 3
Quiz ✓ LMS
Thought Exercise √ In-person
Oral Recitation ✓ In-person
MCQ 15% (Prelim) In-person

Quiz √ ✓ LMS
Short Video Showing LMS
Discussion ✓ ✓ In-person
MCQ 15% (Midterm) In-person

Oral Recitation ✓ ✓ In-person

Analysis of the Controversy √ In-person
Thought Exercise ✓ ✓ ✓ In-person
Quiz √ ✓ LMS
MCQ 40% (Final) In-person

Oral Recitation ✓ ✓ ✓ In-person

Caselet √ Rubric
Quiz LMS
Comprehensive Exam ✓ ✓ ✓ In-person
Final Requirement
20% Rubrics
(Promotional video)
*Base-15 grading system

14. Policies and Guidelines

1. Cheating, plagiarism, and all forms of academic dishonesty are expressly forbidden in this course,
and by the university’s Policy on Academic Integrity. Examples of such violations include but not
limited to:
a. collusion, purchasing, or commissioning an assessment task/research paper;
b. copying verbatim from a research article/book/journal/etc.;
c. copying verbatim from generative AI, such as ChatGPT;
d. falsifying or inventing any information, data or citation; and
e. false representation.
2. Base-15 grading policy should be observed. Students who obtained failing scores in major
examinations are recommended to attend tutorial classes or any intervention program; and
3. For other policies and guidelines, refer to Student Handbook.

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Prepared by: References reviewed by:

REY ATACADOR, MA BRIGIDA E. BACANI, MAED - LS

Cluster Head Head, LIC

ROY DELEON, MA

JAIME JAVINES, MA

Reviewed by: Recommending approval:

HELEN B. OMBLERO, DSD KHRISTINE MARIE D. CONCEPCION, Ph.D

Chair, Social Sciences Discipline Dean, College of Arts and Sciences Education

Approved by:

PEDRITO M. CASTILLO II, EdD

VP, Institute of Pedagogical Advancements and Competitiveness

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