COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES

OUTCOMES-BASED EDUCATION COURSE SYLLABUS

Subject: GE2: READINGS IN PHILIPPINE HISTORY
Program: BS- Biology Major in Microbiology
First Semester, A.Y. 2022-2023

VISION, MISSION, GOALS AND OBJECTIVES

Vision
A research-based academic institution committed to excellence and service in nurturing globally competitive workforce towards sustainable
development.
Mission
Romblon State University shall nurture an academic environment that provides advanced education, higher technological and professional
instruction and technical expertise in agriculture and fisheries, forestry, engineering and technology, education, humanities, sciences, and other relevant
fields of study and collaborate with other institutions and communities through responsive, relevant and research-based extension services.
Core Values
1. Stewardship
2. Competence
3. Resilience
4. Integrity
5. Balance
6. Excellence
7. Service
Goals
The College of Arts and Sciences is committed to provide relevant and quality training for students in AB Political Science, BS Biology, AB English and
AB Public Administration and related fields to satisfy the needs of regional and national development thrusts and even global arena, and to be of service to
the community through extension program activities.

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Objectives
A. To produce regionally competitive graduates with skills toward entrepreneurship, employability, and employment generation.
B. To develop research competence among students to contribute to advancement of knowledge in the life sciences.
C. To extend health and environmental information and services to the community.
D. Develop students’ scientific, moral, social, economic, political and culture heritage through education that adapt to technological advances.

Course Description:
The course analyzes Philippine history from multiple perspectives through the lens of selected primary sources from various disciplines and genres.
Students are given opportunities to analyze the author’s background and main arguments, compare different points of view, and identify biases and other
interdisciplinary themes that will deepen and broaden their understanding of Philippine political, economic, cultural, social, 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, broad-minded, morally upright, and responsible citizens.

Course Code: Fil1

Credit Units: 3

Prerequisites: None

Link to Program Outcomes: CMO No. 20, series of 2013

Program Outcomes (PO): POLITICAL SCIENCE and PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION

A. Common to all baccalaureate programs in all types of institutions

The graduates have the ability to
1. Articulate the latest development in their specific field of practice.
2. Effectively communicate orally and in writing using both English and Filipino languages.
3. Work effectively and independently in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams.
4. Demonstrate professional, social, and ethical responsibility, especially in practicing intellectual property rights and sustainable development.
5. Preserve and promote “Filipino historical and cultural heritage”.

Course Outcomes:

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 Program Outcomes
Courses Outcomes A A A A A
1 2 3 4 5
1. Evaluate primary sources for their credibility, authenticity, and provenance. 
2. Analyze the context, content, and perspective of different kinds of primary sources. 
3. Determine the contribution of different kinds of primary sources in understanding Philippine history. 
4. Develop critical and analytical skills and exposure to primary sources. 
5. Demonstrate the ability to formulate arguments in favor or against a particular issue using the primary sources 
6. Effectively communicate, using various techniques and genres, a historical analysis of a particular event or issue that could help others
 
understand the chosen topic.
7. Propose recommendations or solutions to present-day problems based on their understanding of root causes and their anticipation of
 
future scenarios.
8. Display the ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team and contribute to a group of endeavor 
9. Manifest interest in local history and show concern in promoting and preserving the country’s historical and cultural heritage 

Course Requirements:

1. Attend and participate class discussion and meetings.

2. Accomplish all the specified course outcomes; and
3. Obtain a passing score in quizzes and major examinations.

Course Grading System

Lecture Grade

A. Online/ modular Quizzes (20%)

At the end of every lesson, online / face-to-face quiz will be administered to assess the learning and mastery of the students after the teaching and learning
process. Absentees who fail to take the quiz will not be given a special examination.

B. Outputs, and Reporting (25%)

To assess students’ mastery and performance, authentic and performance assessment will be administered.

C. Attendance/ Participation (15%)

Students’ attendance will be checked in face-to-face and online participation and presence. Participation will be assessed on the number of quizzes, assignment,
and exercises they have submitted on time.

D. Midterm/ Final Examination (40%)

Midterm and Final examination will also be administered. This examination includes the topic that was covered within the time given before midterm or final
exam. Questions will be coming from the lesson coverage throughout the semester.

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 Computation for Final Grade

MidtermGrade + FinalGrade
2

Formula: Rating = (Score Obtained ÷ Highest Possible Score)

Grading System and Equivalents:

Rating Grade
96-100 1.00
91-95 1.25
86-90 1.50
81-85 1.75
76-80 2.00
71-75 2.25
66-70 2.50
61-65 2.75
60 3.00
Below 60 Failed
Incomplete INC
Withdrawn W

Course Outline

INTENDE FACE-TO-FACE
WEEK TOPICS LEARNING OUTCOMES
D CLASS Learning Activities Assessment Tasks

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 HOURS and Methodology
1 Class orientation and
2 hr Pre-test
Introduction
2-3 6 ho I. Meaning and  Evaluate primary sources for their credibility,  Produce examples
ur relevance of History; authenticity, and provenance. of primary
s Distinction of primary and sources and the a. Quizzes
secondary sources; external corresponding b. Graded Recitation
and internal criticism; secondary c. Comparative analysis
repositories of primary sources derived of primary and
sources, and different kinds of from them. secondary sources
primary sources  Lecture/
Discussion
9 hours II. Content and  Analyze the context, content, and perspective of  Lecture/ a. Graded reporting
contextual analysis of different kinds of primary sources. Discussion b. Quizzes
selected sources;  Determine the contribution of different kinds of  Library and online c. Critical essay about a
identification of the historical primary sources in understanding Philippine research particular primary
importance of the text; and history.  Textual Analysis source; students are
examination of the author’s  Develop critical and analytical skills and  Small group to discuss the
main argument and point of exposure to primary sources. discussion importance of the
3-5
view text, the author’s
background, the
context of the
document and its
contribution to
understanding
Philippine History

12 hours III. One Past but many  Demonstrate the ability to formulate arguments  Lecture/
histories”: in favor or against a particular issue using the Discussion a. Debate a particular
controversies and primary sources  Document issue in Philippine
conflicting views in analysis History
Philippine history  Group Discussion b. Reaction/ reflection
6-9 a. Site of the First Mass  Debate or paper
b. Cavite Mutiny symposium c. Quizzes
c. Retraction of Rizal
d. Cry of Balintawak.

Midterm Examination

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 12 hours IV. Social, Political,  Effectively communicate, using various  Lecture/ a. Quizzes
economic, and techniques and genres, historical analysis of a Discussion b. Document Analysis
cultural issues in particular event or issue that could help others  Documentary Film c. Group Reporting
Philippine History: understand the chosen topic. Showing d. Reflection paper
 Propose recommendations or solutions to  Collaborative
a. Agrarian Reform present-day problems based on their Learning
Policies understanding of root causes and their
11-14 b. The Philippine anticipation of future scenarios.
Constitution  Display the ability to work in a multi-disciplinary
-1899 (Malolos team and contribute to a group of endeavor
Constitution)
-1935 Constitution
-1973 Constitution
-1937 Constitution
c. Taxation
9 hours V. Critical evaluation and  Manifest interest in local history and show  Lecture/ a. Reaction paper
promotion of local and concern in promoting and preserving the Discussion b. Letter to the editor
oral history, museums, country’s historical and cultural heritage  Research in Local c. Blogs
historical shrines, libraries d. Transcript of oral
15-17 interview
cultural performances,
indigenous practices,
religious, rites and
rituals, etc.

Final Examination

References:

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Ligan, V. et al (2018). Readings in Philippine History. Mutya Publishing House.Inc
Calingo, E (n.d) Cavite Mutiny. Retrieved December 28,2017 from https://www.scribd.com/doc/36453846/Cavite-Mutiny
Zaide, Gregorio and Sonia Zaide. (1990). Documentary Sources of Philippine History. Vol. 5. Manila National Bookstore.

Suggested Readings:

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Prepared by:

SOPHIA AMANDA F. FALIBLE

Faculty

Reviewed by:

ALWIN F. MAULION
Program Chairperson, BS Bio

REINBERG A. GICOLE
Program Chairperson, BPA

Approved:

MARY JANE A. FADRI, MSc

Dean/ CAS

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