COURSE GUIDE

Course: Social Science 211 Semester: First Semester School Year: 2025-2026
Readings in Philippine History
Instructor: FATIMA MOSLARES-SUYOT
Course Description:

The course analyzes Philippine history from multiple perspectives through the lens of
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 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 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.

Course Outline
TOPIC REFERENCES
Chapter 1: INTRODUCTION TO HISTORY Peter N. et. al., 2000
Lesson 1: Learning History Lowethan, D., 2000
Lesson 2: Historical Methods Gavin, L., 2005
Garcia, M.,1979
Stearns, P., 2001
Groeneveld, E., 2017
Evangelista, A., 2018

Chapter 2: SELECTED RIMARY SOURCES Camagay, M et.al.,2018

Lesson 1: Pigafetta’s Account on Magellan’s Voyage Zaide, G., Zaide, S., 1990,
Lesson 2: Plasencia’s Account on the Customs of the Aguinaldo, T. A., 1990
Tagalog Bautista, A., 1898
Lesson 3: Jacinto’s Kartilya and the 1898 Proclamation of Candelaria, J., Alporha V., 2018
the Philippine Independence National Historical Institute. 1997
Lesson 4: Political Caricatures of the American Era and Halili, M., 2010
Corazon Aquino’s Speech before the U.S. McCoy, A., & Roces, A. 1985
Congress Bloomenthal, A., 2020
Marlier, C., 1899

Chapter 3: HISTORICAL CHRONOLOGY OF PHILIPPINES Zaide, G., Zaide, S., 1990

Lesson 1: Lesson 1: Pre-Colonial to Spanish Period Aguinaldo, T. A. 1990
Lesson 2: Reform and Revolution to American Period Candelaria, J.L, Alporha V., 2018
Lesson 3: Philippine Republic to Contemporary Period Halili, M. C. N., 2010
De Guzman, R., Reforma, M. 1998
Valdeavilla, R., 2018

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 Aguinaldo, T. A., 1990
Chapter 4: CONTROVERSIES AND CONFLECTING VIEWS IN De Guzman, R. & Reforma, M. 1998
PHILIPPINE HISTORY Zaide, S. M., 1999
Lesson 1: Site of the First Mass APA Style: Philippines., 2014
Lesson 2: Cavite Mutiny Larena, P., 2020
Lesson 3: The First Cry of the Revolution
Lesson 4: Retraction of Rizal
Zaide, G., Zaide, S., 1990
Chapter 5: SOCIAL, POLITICAL, ECONOMIC AND Aguinaldo, T. A. 1990
CULTURAL ISSUES IN THE PHILIPPINES Candelaria, J.L, Alporha V., 2018
Lesson 1: The Philippine Constitution Halili, M. C. N., 2010
Lesson 2: Agrarian Reform Program and Taxation in Zaide, S. M., 1999
the Philippines Manapat, C., 2010

Robredillo, L.: Eastern Samar History

Chapter 6: LOCAL HISTORY and Culture/fb page
Lesson 1: Importance of Local History Zaide, G. & Zaide, s., 1990
Lesson 2: Selected Local History Historical Landmarks & UNESCO
Sites
Vilches, M., 1979
Garcia, M., 1979
Couse Learning Outcomes: Required Output:

LO1. Relate their familiarization with the political, Outcome-Based Assessments –

social and cultural traditions that help shape These are the required assessments
the character of the Filipino nation at the given in each lesson of the Learning
different states of its historical development. Guide/handouts to be complied in a
LO2. Analyze the context, content, and given period of time.
perspective of different kinds of primary
sources and the credibility, authenticity,
Midterm Examination – This covers
provenance and their contributions in
Chapter 1 – 3
understanding Philippine history.
LO3. Manifest interest in local history and
Final Examinations – This covers
concern in promoting and preserving our
Chapter 4 – 6
country’s national patrimony and cultural
heritage.
LO4. Evaluate the political, economic, social,
cultural development, struggles and
accomplishments of the Filipinos for the
welfare of the nation in relation to current
social issues and problems of the present
society.
LO5. Propose recommendations/solutions to
present-day problems based on their
understanding of root causes and their
anticipation of future scenarios.
LO6. Effectively communicate, using various
techniques and genres, their historical
analysis of a particular event of Issues.
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Course Policies Grading System:

1. All students are required to attend the class Outcome-Based Assessments – 60%
regularly. They are expected to arrive for class
on time and remain in class until the end of the Major Examination – 40%
class session. a. Midterm Exam
2. All students are expected to behave with b. Final Exam
academic honestly. It is not academically honest _______
to mispresent another person’s work as your 100%
own, to take credit for someone else works or
ideas, to obtain advanced information on
confidential test materials, or to act in a way
might harm another student’s chances for
academic success. These students will
automatically have a grade of 5.0 after three (3)
offenses of academic dishonesty.
3. All students are expected to take major
examinations on the specified day. In general,
no make-up test or re-test will be given except
when circumstances warrant but with valid
supporting documents to be presented.
4. Group activities will be part of the class
participation. Students should participate
actively during the group discussion and other
group assignments.
5. Other course policies will be based on the
student handbook.

References:

 Philippines. (2014). Britannica Student Library. Encyclopædia Britannica Ultimate Reference

Suite. Chicago: Encyclopædia Britannica.
 Aquino, C. (1986) “Restoring Democracy by the Ways of Democracy.”
http://www.coryaquino.ph/index.php/works/article/353b89aa-f2dc-11df-b3cf-001617d76479.
Retrieved 22 June 2020.
 Bautista, A. (1898)., Declaration of the Philippine Independence. Trans Sulpicio Guevarra in The
laws of the First Philippine Republic 1972. Manila; National Historical Commission.
http://name.umdl.umich.edu/aab1246.0001.001. Retrieved 22 June 2020.
 Candelaria, J.L, Alporha V. Readings in Philippine History First Edition, (2018), Rex Book Inc.
Store, 856 Nicanor Reyes Sr. St., Sampaloc, Manila
 McCoy, A., & Roces, A. (1985). Philippine Cartoons: Political Caricature of the American Era,
1900-1941. Quezon City: Vera Reyes. https://g.co/kgs/N1NhbB. Retrieved 22 June 2020.
 MLA Style: "Philippines." Britannica Student Library. Encyclopædia Britannica Ultimate
Reference Suite. Chicago: Encyclopædia Britannica, 2014.
 Pigafetta, A. (1874). The First Voyage around the World by Magellan. Trans. Lord Stanley of
Alderly. London. Hakluyt Society. https://g.co/kgs/gCmg16. Retrieved 22 June 2020.
 Readings in Philippine History: Selected Historical Texts presented with a commentary. By
Horacio de la Costa, S.J. Manila: Bookmark, Inc., 1965. [xii], 351. Sources, Index, n.p. - The
Background of Nationalism and Other Essays. By Larena, P. “Content and Contextual Analysis

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 of Selected Primary Sources in Philippine History” www.slideshare.net. Retrieved 9 June 2020.
 Robredillo, L.: Eastern Samar History and Culture/fb page
 Zaide, Gregorio and Sonia Zaide, (1990) Documentary Sources of Philippine History. 12 vols.
Manila: National Bookstore
 Historical Landmarks and UNESCO Sites
 Aguinaldo, T. A. (1990). History of the Filipino People (18th ed). Quezon City: Garotech
Publishing.
 De Guzman, R. & Reforma , M. (1998). Government and Politics of the Philippines. New York:
Oxford University Press.
 De Leon, H. (2002). Textbook on Philippine Constitutions. Quezon City. Rex Book Store
 Halili, M. C. N. (2010). Philippine History. Quezon City: All Nations Publishing
 Nachura, A. B. (2009). Outline Review in Political Law. Quezon City: VJ Graphic Arts. Inc.
 Zaide, S. M. (1999). The Philippines a Unique Nation. And ed. Quezon City: All-Nations
Publishing Co., Inc.
 National Historical Institute. (1997). Documents of the 1898 Declaration of Philippine
Independence, The Malolos Constitution and the First Philippines Republic. Manila: National
Historical Institute.
 Peter N. Streams; Peters Seixas; Sam Wineburg, eds. (2000). Introduction, Knowing, Teaching
and Learning History, National and International Perspectives. New York & London: New York
University Press.
 Lowethan, David (2000). Dilemmas and Delights of Learning History. New York University Press.
 Lucas Gavin (2005). The Archaeology of Time. Oxon: Routledge.
 Garcia, Mauro. (1979). Reading in Philippine History. Manila Filipiniana Book Guild
 https://wasscehistorytextbook.com/1-historiography-and-historical-skills/
 Stearns, P. (1998). Why Study History? Retrieved from https://www.historians.org/about-aha-
and-membership/aha-history-and-archives/historical-archives/why-study-history-(1998)
 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Age_of_Discovery
 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juan_de_Plasenci.
 Memidex/WordNet, "chronology," memidex.com Archived 2019-12-15 at the Wayback Machine
(accessed September 25, 2010).
Consultation Schedule: Every Friday, 9:30 – 10:30 AM, at the Admin bldg. Scholarship Office
Instructor’s Contact Number: None
Instructor’s email address: [email protected]

Prepared by: Approved:

FATIMA M. SUYOT, MASE DR. KATHERINE A. CORADO

Asst. Prof II Program Head, BSBA

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