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Readings in Philippine History

The document discusses why history is studied and its importance. It says history is studied to learn about the past, appreciate one's heritage, broaden perspectives, and acquire background for critical thinking. It notes that without written documents, events cannot be considered historical facts. The document also outlines different types of history by subfield like political, social, economic, and intellectual history. It defines primary and secondary sources and discusses how historians use sources like letters, diaries, speeches, and records to write and rewrite history.

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Readings in Philippine History

The document discusses why history is studied and its importance. It says history is studied to learn about the past, appreciate one's heritage, broaden perspectives, and acquire background for critical thinking. It notes that without written documents, events cannot be considered historical facts. The document also outlines different types of history by subfield like political, social, economic, and intellectual history. It defines primary and secondary sources and discusses how historians use sources like letters, diaries, speeches, and records to write and rewrite history.

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READINGS IN

Philippine History
Why do we study History?
Frequently
Is it related to my
asked course?
questions Is it not for High School students only?
Is it that important?
from Why is it included in the
students…...... curriculum?
Why do we study History?
To learn about the past.
As you study History,
you learn about the
challenges and achievements
of people in different periods
of time. This knowledge about
the past will explain to you
what we have today so that
the present will be much
clearer.
To appreciate you heritage.
Knowledge of History will
give you an even greater
appreciation of your heritage.
Among your legacies are our
independence gained from the
Spaniards and the Americans, our
Baybayin even before the alphabet.
You will come to value them from
the past that are the foundation of
your culture & tradition.
To broaden your perspectives.
History introduces you to places
and societies throughout our country.
Knowledge of other people and their
cultures will give you a better
perspectives of the times in which you
live.
To acquire background for critical
thinking.
Problems and their solutions are
central to any survey of history. You will
have many opportunities to uncover the
roots of present-day issues. Your
understanding of the past will enhance your
ability to evaluate and deal effectively with
the concerns of your own times.
Is it related to my course?
Answer is Art. XIV Sec. 3 Para. 2
They shall inculcate patriotism and nationalism,
foster love of humanity, respect for human rights,
appreciation of the role of national heroes in the
historical development of the country, teach the rights
and duties of citizenship, strengthen ethical and spiritual
values, develop moral character and personal discipline,
encourage critical and creative thinking, broaden
scientific and technological knowledge, and promote
vocational efficiency.
Is it not for High School students only?
Answer is..... Academic
freedom shall be
enjoyed in all
Art. XIV Sec. 5 institutions of
Paragraph 2 higher learning.
History can be defined in a number of ways:
• the study of man’s
past events
(Webster's)
• it is the study of all
humanity’s past
(Webster’s)
• it is the light of truth, light of memory & the teacher of life
(Cicero)
• is a record of what human beings have done on earth
• it is an unending dialogue between the present & the past
(Edward Hallet Cars)
• is a way of seeing the world that influences the way we
live (A. Ocampo)
• it is the recorded struggle of people for ever increasing
freedom & higher realization of human person (R.
Constantino)
• it is a branch of
social science which
deals with the study
of man’s past events
relating it to the
present for us to
have a glimpse of
the future.
NO DOCUMENT, NO HISTORY
 It means that unless a written document
can prove a certain historical event, then it
cannot be considered as a historical fact.
Types of History by
Subfield
The story of
government, political
leaders, electoral
Political History activities, the making
of policy, and the
interaction of
branches of
government.
Diplomatic History

The study of
the relations
between nations,
diplomats, and
ideas of diplomacy.
Social History
The study of ways
and customs, of
family, education,
children,
demography
(population
change), and
voluntary
institutions
(churches, for
example).
Cultural History
The study of language and its
uses, of the arts and literature,
sport, and entertainment, in
constructing cultural categories.
Economic History
The study of how
an entire system of
production and
consumption (or of any
of its parts) works, of
markets, industry,
credit, and working
people at all levels of
the system.
Intellectual History
The study
of ideology and
epistemology,
analyzing how
ideas affect
human actions
and how the
material world
affects human
ideas.
Criticisms of History
 our knowledge of history is often incomplete due to
some records that has been lost or destroyed.
Others have been deliberately changed so the truth
may never be known.
 it is full of memorization
 lies people have agreed upon
 it is boring subject
What makes History
important?
The Value of History
1. A society that does not study the past is bound to repeat
its mistake.
2. History sheds light on the present.
3. It helps us understand our problems better.
4. It gives us a picture of how we have become what we are.
5. History gives us a sense of belonging.
6. It gives us an idea of how far men have gone.
•  
If History talks about the
past, how do we distinguish
the very long past?
Divisions of History
 
The study of history is generally
divided into two general division:
 
Pre-historic Period
- it is that long period in History
that happened before the
invention of writing. It is further
sub-divided into 3:

A. Paleolithic Period (OSA)


B. Neolithic Period (NSA)
C. Age of Metals
Historic Period
- it is the period that happened
after writing was invented. The
historic Period is divided into 3:
A.Ancient Period (Ancient
Civilization)
B.Medieval Period (Middle
Ages)
C.Modern Times
Categories of History
There are two (2) categories of History

1. Oral History – records of man’s past


events handed down orally.
2. Written History – records of man’s past
events passed on through documents
What makes up a
History?
Factors or Elements of History
There are three (3) factors in
History:
 
1. People – They are the actors in history.
2. Land/Place - They serve as setting for historical
events.
3. Time – Refers not just to hours nor dates but it
means the most important concept or ideology in a
given time frame. 
Identify the elements in the ff. historical events:

• Declaration of Philippine Independence


• Battle of Mactan
• Declaration of Martial Law
• People Power Revolution
• World War II
• Filipino – American War
How were they able to write
and re-write History?
Sources of History
Primary Source Secondary Source
are those sources
produced at the same time as the are those sources,
event, period, or subject being which were produced by an
studied. It contains original author who used primary
information that is not derived from sources to produce the
interpretation, summarizing or
analyzing someone else’s work.
material. In other words,
Furthermore, they are first-hand secondary sources are
and not interpreted by anyone else, historical sources, which
they offer a personal point of view, studied a certain historical
and are created by a witnesses of, subject.
or participants in, an event.
Sources of History
Written Sources - these – Letters
are anything written – Diaries
down serving as – Speeches
sources of information
– Popular songs
which give historians
clue about people or – Poems
events in the past. – Business records
Examples of these are: – Campaign slogans
Letters
Diaries
Speeches
Business Records
Campaign Slogans

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