HISTORY 41: Life, Works, and Writings of Jose Rizal

Course Content

Course Description:
A critical analysis of Rizals life and ideas as reflected in his
biography, his novels Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo, and
other writings. This course also looks into Rizals influence on the
growth of Philippine nationalism, his contemporaries, and on
succeeding generations of national leaders.

B. Intended Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, the student should be able to:
1. Describe Jose Rizals life within the context of 19th century
Philippines.
2. Analyze Rizals various works particularly the novels Noli Me
Tangere and El Filibusterismo.
3. Determine the relevance of Rizals social, political, religious,
cultural, and educational ideas to the present.
4. Demonstrate a critical reading of primary sources.
5. Interpret the values that can be derived from studying Rizals
life and Works.
6. Display an appreciation for education and love of country.

C. Course Outline and Timeframe

Week Topic
1 Introduction to the course
2&3 Locating Rizal in the 19 th Century (Political and Ecclesiastical
Background)
4&5 Rizals Life: Family, Childhood, Early Education
6&7 Rizals Life: Higher Education
8 Rizals Life: Exile, Trial, and Death
9 Review/Exam
10 Annotation of Antonio Morgas Sucesos de las Islas Filipinas,
Rizals The Philippines a Century Hence
11 &12 Novel: Noli Me Tangere
13 Novel: El Filibusterismo
14 Film Showing: Jose Rizal
15 Review/Exam
16 Rizal and Philippine Nationalism
17 Review
18 Final Exam
D. Required Readings

Coates, Austin. Rizal: First Filipino Nationalist and Martyr. Ermita,

Manila: Solidaridad Publishing House, 1992.

Guerrero, Leon Ma. The First Filipino: A Biography of Jose Rizal.

Manila, Philippines: Guerrero Publishing, 2007.

Rizal, Jose. Noli Me Tangere, Translated by Lacson-Locsin, Guerrero

or Derbyshire (The Social Cancer).

___________. El Filibusterismo, Translated by Lacson-Locsin, Guerrero

or Derbyshire (The Reign of Greed).

___________. Historical Events of the Philippine Islands by Antonio

Morga annotated by Jose Rizal. Manila: Jose Rizal National
Centennial Commission, 1962.

___________. The Philippines a Century Hence in La Solidaridad.

E. Suggested Readings and References

Anderson, Benedict. Imagined Communities: Reflections on the

Origin and Spread of Nationalism. New York: Verso, 2002.

Arcilla, Jose S., S.J. Rizal and the Emergence of the Philippine
Nation. Quezon City: Office of Research and Publications,
Ateneo de Manila University, 1991.

Constantino, Renato. Veneration Without Understanding. Quezon

City: UP Press Inc., 2001.

Churchill, Bernardita R., executive ed. The Journal of History: Rizal

Sesquicentennial edition. Quezon City Philippines: Philippine
National Historical Society, Inc., 2012.

Cushner, Nicholas P., S.J. Spain in the Philippines, From Conquest to

Revolution. Vermont, USA: C. E. Tuttle: 1971.

Fernandez, Jose Baron. Jose Rizal: Filipino Doctor and Patriot.

Manuel L. Morato, 1980.

Ocampo, Ambeth. Rizal Without the Overcoat. Pasig City: Anvil

Publishing House, 2007.
Palma, Rafael. Rizal: The Pride of the Malay Race. Manila: Saint
Anthony Co., 2000.

Rizal, Jose. The Indolence of the Filipinos.

Schumacher, John. Rizal in the Context of the 19 th century in The

Making of a Nation: Essays on Nineteenth-Century Filipino
Nationalism. Quezon City: Ateneo de Manila University Press,
1997.

Zaide, Gregorio, Jose Rizal: Life, Works, and Writings of a Genius,

Writer, Scientist, and National Hero. Quezon City: All Nations
Publishing Co., Inc., 2007.