SYLLABUS

COURSE NO. : History 17

COURSE TITLE : Rizal’s Life, Works and Writings
PRE-REQUISITE COURSES : History 15 or 16
NO. of UNITS : Three (3)

Course Description:

The Rizal Course is a study of the biography of Dr. Jose P. Rizal, the Philippines foremost national hero, and so far, the documented Filipino hero today.
Specifically, it focuses on his crucial role behind the making of the Filipino nation, as seen in the influence made by his novels, the “Noli Me Tangere” and the “El
Filibusterismo” on the thinking of the men and women behind the Philippine Revolution of 1896, as well as, the other Filipino leaders who would later carry on the
stewardship of the new-born nation.

The study of his novels and other writings would allow the students a view into the historical realities of the Spanish colonial era in the Philippines,
specifically the 19th century from the perspective, not only of a direct observer, but also of a participant in the making of history.

General Objectives:

One semester of study of Rizal Course is designed to accomplish the following goals:

1. To inculcate in the minds of students the inspiring life and achievement, especially the selfless contribution to the growth of nationalism, of our national
hero, Dr. Jose P. Rizal, which have shaped to a large extent of our national identity;

2. To inspire the students with a special love of country through a closer study of the biography of Jose Rizal.

3. To inspire the students to dedicate their lives to the ideals of freedom and nationalism;

4. To develop in the minds of the students the moral virtues that could be learned through a closer look into the life of Dr. Jose Rizal;

5. To develop in a more realistic manner the ideals of moral character, personal discipline, and civic virtues as inspired by Dr. Rizal;

6. To develop a more meaningful understanding of the relevance of the study of the multi-faceted aspects of Rizal’s life so that the students may truly
appreciate his great love and services of his country and fellowmen.
 Specific Objectives Content Learning Activity Time References
Frame

Unit I- Introduction

1) to acquaint students with some 1.Why Rizal Became our Brainstorming 4 hours Ocampo, Ambeth. Rizal witout the Overcoat Prologue
controversies behind Rizal’s heroification National Hero
Group discussion
2) to explain the role of Claro M. Recto in 2. Claro M. Recto and His presentation Constantino, Renato. Veneration without Understanding
the postwon nationalist movement Time

3. RA 1425: Garcia, Carls. Rizal in Restrospect pp. 226-227

Provisions/Exemption
Clause

Unit II – Historical
Background

1) to explain nationalism as concept in 1. Nationalism Library research 8 hours Stavrianos, L. Western Civilization, pp. 264-267
ideology
Abueva, Jose. Filipino Nationalism: Various Meanings
2) to develop a through understanding of 2. The Spanish Colonial Lecture-discuss and Continuing Constant Changing Goal Relevance.
the impact of Spanish Colonial System on System (1565-1770) General Introduction
the lives of the Filipino.
Capino, M. Gonzales, et al. Rizal’s life, works and
3) to provide an insight into the socio- 3. The Europe in the 19th Creative Writings. Chapters 1 &2
economic, political and religious develop Century: Its impact on the Presentation
in Europe and it impact on the Philippines Philippines Schumacher, John. The Making of the Nation. Chapter 2

Hornedo, Florentino. Ideas and Ideals. Chapter 12

4) to explain the role of the ilustrados and 4. Catalysts of Philippine Creative group
the Filipino clergy in the Philippine Nationalism presentation
Nationalists movement and their influence
on Rizal

Unit III – The Biography

Part I
1 to explain the role played by Rizal’s 1. Family life and background Creative group Austin Coates. Philippine Nationalist and Martyr.
family particularly his mother and brother presentation Unit I
on the development of his political
thinking and personal character 6 hours

2) to develop an appreciation on the role 2. Intellectual Development

of education in nation building (Ateneo & UST)

3) to extract messages from the earliest

writings and explain their relevance in out
contemporary society.

Part II

1) to develop an appreciation of the results 1. The Idealist Reformist Creative group 12 hours Austin Coates. Philippine Nationalist and Martyr.
achievement in his first sojourn presentation and Unit II
discussion
2) to explain the transformation of Rizal’s 2. Brindis Speech Zaide, Gregorio. Rizal’s life, Works and Writings
political thinking and religious views as
revealed in his writings
Campino, M. Gonzales, et al. Rizal’s life, works and
3) to analyze Rizal’s Noli Me Tangere in 3. NOLI ME TANGERE Collage/caricature Writings. Chapter 10
its historical context and explain its making
relevance in our contemporary society Locsin, Maria Soledad. Noli Me Tangere
 Part III

1) to trace the routes taken by Rizal in his 1. Rizal second sojourn in Creative group Austin Coates. Philippine Nationalist and Martyr.
second sojourn and describe Rizal as a Europe (Hongkong, Macau, presentation and Unit IV
traveler Japan, USA, London) discussion
8 hours
2) to develop an appreciation of Rizal’s 2. Propaganda activities Newspaper Making Locsin, Maria Soledad. El Filibusterismo
literary achievements and his role in the
propaganda movement
Zaide, Gregorio. Rizal’s life, Works and Writings
3) to analyze Rizal’s El Filibusterismo in 3. EL FILIBUSTERISMO Role play from
its historical context and explain its selected chapters
relevance in our contemporary society Quibuyen, C. Floro. A Nation Aborted. Chapter 5

4) to explain the implication of Rizal’s 4. the Sabah project

Sabah project in our contemporary
realities Group
Sharing/Reflections
5) to discuss the significance of La Liga 5. La Liga Filipina and
Filipina and its influence on the Katipunan
Katipunan

Part IV

1) to gain inspiration, as well as, to learn 1. Rizal’s exile in Dapitan 8 hours Rizal sa Dapitan (Albert Martinez)
certain lessons and appreciate Rizal’s (1892-1896) Film viewing
ability to survive the boredom of exile and Austin Coates. Philippine Nationalist and Martyr.
explain the impact of his exile on the Unit VI, VII
people of Dapitan

2) to understand the role of Josephine 2. Josephine Bracken Zaide, Gregorio. Rizal’s life, Works and Writings
Bracken in the life of Rizal Creative group
presentation Quibuyen, C. Floro. A Nation Aborted. Chapter 2
3) to explain the importance of Rizal to 3. Rizal and the Philippine
the cause of the Katipunan and Philippine revolution Debate
revolution
4) to develop an appreciation of Rizal’s 4. Trial and Execution Bayaning Third World
Martyrdom Issue of Retraction Film Viewing

Unit IV

1)to understand Rizal’s ideas on the role 1. Letter to the Women of Library research Zaide, Gregorio. Rizal’s life, Works and Writings
of the Filipina in general, and the mothers Malolos
in particular, in preparing active
participation in nation building
Quibuyen, C. Floro. A Nation Aborted. Chapter 2
2) to appreciate Rizal’s grasp of the 2. The Indolence of the Group presentation
impact of Spanish colonialism on the Filipinos and
motivation of the Filipinos to work hard Discussion

3) to appreciate Rizal’s keen 3. The Philippines Within the

understanding of international economic Century
and political developments and their
impact on the Philippines during his time, 4. My Last Farewell
particularly on the imminent end of
Spanish Colonialism.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS
1. unit tests, quizzes
2. midterm and final exams
3. group presentation
4. reaction/research papers

Grading System: MG = class standing (2/3) + Midterm Exam (1/3)

FG = class standing (2/3) + Midterm Exam (1/3) +MG/2
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