CENTRO ESCOLAR UNIVERSITY
Manila * Makati * Malolos
Readings in Philippine History
Descriptive Title
CEU VISION – MISSION STATEMENT
UNIVERSITY PHILOSPHY
Ciencia y Virtud ( Science and Virtue)
UNIVERSITY VISION
To be the University of First choice
UNIVERSITY MISSION
To promote a brighter future for our
students, for the Philippines and for the world.
CEU CORE VALUES
V - Valuing others, caring for them and
empowering them
A - Accountability, integrity and trust
worthiness
L - Lifelong learning as individuals and as an
organization
U - Unity, teamwork and loyalty
E - Excellence in all endeavors
S - Social responsibility as citizens of the
Filipino nation and of the world
Readings in Philippine History
SOCIAL SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES DEPARTMENT
COURSE SYLLABUS
SOC SCI 11 3 Units 3 Hours
Course Code Credit Unit/(s( Hours/Week
CENTRO ESCOLAR EXPECTED GENERAL EDUCATION OUTCOME
GRADUATE ATTRIBUTES (CEEGA)
KNOWLEDGE
LIFELONG LEARNER 1. Analyze “texts” (written, visual, oral, etc.)
•Learns and works independently as well as collaboratively. critically
•Translates knowledge generated from research and other sources 2. Demonstrate proficient and effective
to improve quality of life. communication (writing, speaking, and use of new
•Creates new ideas to better understand society technologies)
•Evaluates own thinking, behavior and spirituality for self-growth 3. Use basic concepts across the domains of
knowledge
REFLECTIVE AND CREATIVE THINKER 4. Demonstrate critical, analytical, and creative
•Thinks critically and creatively. thinking
•Open-minded. 5. Apply different analytical modes in problem
•Solves problems systematically. solving
•Loves art and shows artistic sensibility.
VALUES
CARING AND TRUSTWORTHY CITIZEN 1. Appropriate the complexity of the human
•Values people and acts in unity with others. condition
•Commits to social justice and principles of sustainability and respect
2. Interpret the human experience from various
for diversity. perspective
•Practices good stewardship and accountability. 3. Examine the contemporary world from both
•Manifests social responsibility by helping improve conditions of Philippine and global perspective
those who have less in life or circumstance. 4. Take responsibility for knowing and being
Filipino
PROFICIENT COMMUNICATOR 5. Reflect critically on shared concerns
•Articulates ideas clearly for varied purposes and audiences of 6.Generate innovative practices and solutions
diverse culture. guided by ethical Standards
•Listens attentively, engages in meaningful exchange and shares 7. Make decisions based on moral norms and
knowledge, values, attitudes and intentions. imperatives
•Utilizes effectively appropriate media and information technologies. 8. Appreciate various art forms
9. Contribute to aesthetics
COMPETENT AND PRODUCTIVE PROFESSIONAL 10. Advocate respect for human rights
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 •Initiates, innovates better ways of doing things and accountability. 11. Contribute personally and meaningfully to the
•Promotes quality and productivity. country’s development

SKILLS
1. Work effectively in a group
2. Apply computing tools to process information
effectively
3. Use current technology to assist and facilitate
learning and research
4. Negotiate the world of technology responsibly
5. Create solutions to problems in various fields
6. Manage one’s knowledge, skills, and values fro
responsible and
productive living
7. Organize one’s self for lifelong learning
Course Description: The course analyzes Philippine history from multiple perspectives through the lens of selected primary sources coming from various disciplines
and of 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 and critical consciousness of the students so that they will become versatile, articulate,
broad-minded, morally upright and responsible citizens

Pre-requisite: NONE

Course Intended Learning Outcomes:

At the end of the course:
Knowledge
1. Identify credible and authentic primary sources that could be used in reconstructing the rich history of the Filipino people from pre – colonized times to the
present
2. Analyze context, content, and perspective of selected primary sources and determine their contribution in understanding the history of the Filipino people
3. Identify contributions of various primary sources in understanding the Philippine History
Skills
1. Develop critical and analytical skills as they are exposed to primary sources
2. Demonstrate ability to use primary sources that will enable them to argue in favor or against a particular issue
3. Effectively communicate, using various techniques and genres, their historical analysis of a particular event that could help other people understand the chosen
topic
Values

1. Propose recommendation / solutions to present day problems based on their own understanding of their root cause and their anticipation of future scenarios
2. Displays the ability to work in a team and can contribute to a group project; and.
3. Manifest interest and concern in promoting and preserving our country’s national patrimony and heritage
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 READINGS IN THE PHILIPPINE HISTORY
Time
Intended Learning Outcomes Course Content Teaching Learning Activities Allotment Resources Assessment

I. Meaning and Lecture/Discussion 6 Hours 1. Louis Gottschalk Produce

Relevance of Understanding examples of
1. Demonstrate understanding of History Library, Museum and Archives visitation History, (pp. 41-61; primary
history a. Importance of History (depends on the location of the HEI). 117-170). sources the
2. Explain the significance of b. Differentiate: corresponding
history - Primary and Comparative analysis of primary and 2. Howell and secondary
3. Appreciate the importance of secondary secondary sources Prevenier, From sources
history in the social economic sources Reliable Sources, (pp. derived from
and cultural life of the Filipino - External and 17-68) them.
4. Enable the primary sources for internal
their credibility authenticity and evidences 3. Santiago Alvarez,
provenance c. Repositories where Katipunan and the
5. Determine the contribution of primary sources can Revolution: Memoirs
different kinds of primary be found of a General, (pp. 82-
sources in understanding d. Types of primary 88).
Philippine history sources
4. Teodoro Agoncillo,
History of the Filipino
People, (pp. 184-187)

5. Robert Fox, The

Tabon Caves, (pp 40-
44; 109-
119). (Human
remain
And artifacts)

6. William Henry
Scott,
Prehispanic Source
Materials for the
Study
of Philippine History
(pp. 90-135).

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 Lecture/Discussion
1. Analyze the context, content II. Content and 1. Antonio Pigafetta, Graded
and perspective of the analysis of Library research First Voyage Around Reporting
document context of the World, (pp. 23-48)
selected primary Textual analysis (Chronicle). Quizzes
2. Understand the contact behind sources
each selected document. Small group discussion Critical Essay
a. Importance of textual Reporting 2. Juan de Plasencia,
criticism on Customs of the
3. Interpret primary sources Philippine history Tagalogs, (Garcia
through looking at the content b. Analyzation of Document analysis 1979, pp. 221-234)
and conflict of the document primary arguments (Friar Account)
and ideas of the
4. Identify the difference between other 3. Emilio Jacinto “
a primary source and Kartilla ng Katipunan”
secondary source (Richardson, 2013, pp.
131-137)
5. Develop critical thinking and (Declaration of
thought of having exposure to Principles)
various primary sources
4. Emilio Aguinaldo,
Mga Gunita ng
Himagsikan (pp. 78-
82;95-100, 177-188;
212-227) (Memoirs).

5. National Historical
Institute
(1997) Documents of
the 1898 Declaration of
Philippine
Independence, The
Malolos Constitution
and the First Philippine
Republic Manila:
National Historical
Institute (pp. 19-23)
(Proclamation)

6. Alfred McCoy,
Political Caricatures of
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 the America Era
(Editorial cartoons)

7. Commission on
Independence Filipino
Grievances Against
Governor Wood (Zaide
1990, vol, pp. 230-
234). (Petition letter)

1. Demonstrate the ability to
formulate arguments in favor
or against a particular issue
using primary courses
2. Explain the importance of
Pigafetta’s account on the
study of Philippine history
3. Interpret historical events
using primary sources
4. Identify the conflicting news/
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8. Corazon Aquino,
President Aquino’s
Speech before the US
Congress before the
U.S. Congress Sept.
18, 1986 (Speech)
10. Works of Luna and
Amorsolo (Paintings)
9. Aguilar, F., Jr.
(2013). Rice and
Magic: ACultural
History from the
Precolonial World to
the Present. Philippine
Studies: Historical and
Ethnographic
Viewpoints, 61(3),
2013th ser.
III.“One past but many Lecture/Discussion 1. Antonio Pigafetta. Debate a
histories”, controversies and First Voyage Around particular issue
conflicting views in Philippine Document analysis the World (pp. 23-32) in Philippine
history History
Group discussion 2. Trinidad Pardo de
1. Site of the First Mass Tavera, Filipino Reaction/reflec
2. Cavite Mutiny Debate, round table discussion or Version of the Cavite tion paper on a
3. Retractions of Rizal symposium Mutiny of 1872, (zaide sponsored
4. Cry of Balintawak or 1990, vol. 7, pp. 274- activity like
Pugadlawin 280) lecture,
symposium,
3. Jose Montero y round table
Vidal, Spanish version discussion,
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 accounts about the Rizal of the Cavite Mutiny of and the like.
retractions 1872 (Zaide 1990, vol
5. Identify the conflicting views 7, pp. 269-273)
about the forts cry of the
revolution 4. Rafael Izquirdo,
6. Examine each sources in its Official Report on the
account of the revolution Cavite Mutiny,
(Zaide 1990, vol. 7, pp.
281-286)

5. Ricardo P. Garcia.
The Great Debate: The
Rizal Retraction (pp. 9-
19; 31-43)

6. Jesus Ma. Cavanna,

Rizal’s Unfading Glory,
(pp. 1-52)

7. Ricardo R. Pascual,
Rizal Beyond the
Grave, (pp. 7-36)

8. Pio Valenzuela, Cry

of Pugadlawin, (zaide
1990, vol 8, pp. 301-
302)

9. Santiago Alvarez,
Cry of Bahay Toro
(Zaide 1990, vol. 8,
pp. 303-304)

10. Gregoria de Jesus,

Version of the First
Cry, (Zaide 1990, vol.
8, pp. 305-306)

11. Guillermo
Masangkay, Cry of
Balintawak (ZSaide
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 1990, vol. 8, pp. 307-
309)
12. Schumacher, J.
(2011). The Cavite
Mutiny Toward a
Definitive History.
Philippine Studies,
59(1), 2011th ser.

13. Buehler, S. B.
(1999). The Cry of
Balintawak: A
Contrived Controversy.
Philippine Studies,
47(4), 1999th ser.
Research
1. Effectively communicate, using IV. Social, political, Lecture/Discussion 1. Fernandez, P. output that
various techniques and economic and cultural issues (1984). The Philippine may be in the
genres, historical analysis of a in Philippine history Library and Archival research Constitution of 1935 form of a term
particular event or issue that Revisited. Philippine paper, exhibit,
could help others understand Mandated topics: Document analysis Law Journal, 59(2), documentary
the chosen topic; 84th ser. presentation,
1. Agrarian Reform Policies Group reporting diorama,
2. Propose recommendations or 2. The Philippine 2. Jimenez, J. (2014). webpage, and
solution to present day Constitution Documentary Film showing The Two other genres
problems based on their - 1899 (Malolos) Sovereignties. Ateneo where students
understanding of root causes Constitution. Law Journal, 58(8), can express
and their anticipation of future -1935 Constitution Note: Students will be required to look 2014th ser. their ideas.
scenarios -1973 Constitution for primary sources on which they will
-1987 Constitution base their narrative and analysis of the 3. Bernas, J. (1977). The output
3. Display the ability to work in a topic assigned to them Filipino Consciousness should trace
multi-disciplinary team and 3. Taxation of Civil and Political the evolution of
contribute to a group endeavor Rights. Philippine the chosen
Other sample topics: Studies, 25(2), 1977th topic through
4. Explain the importance oof a ser. at least three
constitution in a nation. 1. Filipino Cultural heritage periods.
2. Filipino-American relations 4. Garcia, E., Kapunan, Group
3. Government peace E., Lopez, J., & members
5. Trace the development of the treaties with Muslim Filipinos Morada, J. (1977). A should
Philippine Constitution 4. Intuitional history of Critical Study of Press collaborate to
6. Discuss the significant schools, corporations, Freedom under Martial produce a
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 provision incorporated in the industries, religious groups Law: The Philippine synthesis the
Philippine Constitution and the like Setting. Philippine Law role of this
7. Trace the history of the land 5. Biography of a prominent Journal, 52(5), 1977th issue in
reform program in the Filipino ser. promoting/hind
Philippines ering nation
8. Evaluate the comprehensive 5. Montejo, F., Jr., & building, and
Agrarian Reform program Rempillo, M. (1965). A provide
9. Explain the nature and Regressive Aspect of appropriate
purpose of taxation Philippine Income recommendati
10. Identify the national and local Taxation. Philippine ons rooted in a
taxes Law Journal, 40(4), historical
11. Argue for or against a current 1965th ser. understanding
taxation issues of the issue
6. Plehn, C. (1962).
Taxation in the
Philippines. The
Journal of History,
10(2), 1962nd ser.
Retrieved December
10, 2017, from
https://ejournals.ph/arti
cle.php?id=4961.

Note: Students will be

required to look for
primary sources on
which they will base
their narrative and
analysis of the topic
assigned to them

V. Critical evaluation and Lecture/Discussion 1. Historical data Reaction

1. Manifest interest in local promotion of local and oral Papers paper or
history and show concern in history, museums, historical Research in Local libraries and local critique of the
promoting and preserving the shrines, cultural Studies Centers (if available) 2. Ereccion de Pueblos shrines,
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 country’s historical and cultural performances, indigenous historical sites,
heritage practices, religious rites and Tour in local museums, historical sites, 3. Museums, Local museums the
2. Identify historic sites and ritual, etc art galleries, archeological sites and Studies Centers students
landmarks recognized by the other places where could see cultural visited
National Historical and heritage displays 4. Art Galleries,
Commission of the Philippines. Painting collections Letter to the
3. Recognize the value of the Conduct Oral interview editor Blogs
Historic sites and landmarks in 5. Historical landmarks
the study and preservation of and UNESCO sites Transcript of
our history and culture. oral interview.
4. Demonstrate the ability to work 6. Performances that
with their group showcase traditional
5. Show interest in local culture arts and culture
and promote solicitude
towards stronger foundation in 7. Fiestas and similar
cultural and history of the local celebrations 15 –
Philippines 18 weeks

REFERENCES:
BOOKS:
Camagay, Maria Luisa T. el. Al, “Unravelling the Past, Readings in Philippine History
Torres, Jose Victor, “ Batis Sources in Philippine History”
B1. Louis Gottschalk, Understanding History, (pp.41-61; 117-170)
B2. Howell and Prevenier, From Reliable Sources, (pp. 17-68)
B3. Santiago Alvarez, Katipunan and the Revolution: Memoirs of a General, (pp. 184-187)
B4. Teodoro Agoncillo, History of the Filipino, (pp.184-187)
B5. Robert Fox, The Tabon Caves, (pp.40-44; 109-119). [mga labi ng tao at mga artifak)
B6. William Henry Scott, Prehispanic Source Materials for the Study of Philippine History (pp. 90-135)
B7. Antonio Pigafetta, First Voyage Around the World, (pp.23-48) [Kronika]
B8. Juan de Plasencia, Customs of the Tagalogs, (Gracia 1979, pp. 221-234) [Ulat ng prayle]
B9. Emilio Jacinto, Kartilla ng Katipunan (Richardson, 2013, pp. 131-137) [Deklarasyon ng mga Simulain]
B10. Emilio Aguinaldo, mga Gunita ng Himagsikan, (pp.78-82; 95-100;177-188;212-227) [Mga Memoir]
B11. National Historical Institute (1997). Documents of the 1898 Declaration of Philippine Independence, The Malolos Constitution and the First Philippine Republic. Manila: National
Historical Institute (pp. 19-23) [Proklamasyon]
B12. Commission on Independence, Filipino Grievance Against Governor Wood (Zaide 1990. Vol 11, pp. 230-234). [Liham ng petisyon]
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B13. Antonio Pigafetta, First Voyage Around the Wolrd, )pp. 23-32)
B14. Trinidad Pardo de Tavera, Filipino Version of the Cavite Mutiny of 1872, (Zaide 1990, vol. 7, pp. 274-280).
B15. Jose Montero y. Vidal, Spanish Version of the Cavite Mutiny 1872 (Zaide 1990, vol 7, pp. 269-273)
B16. Rafael Izquirdo, Official Report on the Cavite Mutiny, (Zaide 1990, vol 7, pp.281-286)
B17 Valencia, Edwin G. and Gregorio F. Roxas. (2013). Income Taxation: Principles and Laws with Accounting Applications. Baguio City: Valencia Educational Supply
B18. Dizon, Efren Vincent M. (2013). Taxation Law Compendium.

Electronic References:

E1 “The Philippine Share Tenancy Act of 1933 (Act 4054) http://www.chanrobles.com/acts/actsno4054.html

E2 “Agricultural Tenancy Act of the Philippines of 1954 (R.A. 1199 (11-14 Linggo)
E3 http://www.lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra1954/ra_1199_1954.html
E4 Agricultural Land Reform Code of 1963 (R.A 3844) http://www.lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra1963/ra_3844_1963.html
E5 P.D. 27 of 1972 http://www.lawphil.net/statutes/presdecs/pd1972/pd_1972.html
E6 Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program of 1988 (R.A. 6657) http://www.gov.ph/downloads/1988/06jun/19880610-RA-6657-CCA.pdf
E7 Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program Extension with Reforms of 2009 (R.A.9700) http://www.chanrobles.com/republicacts/republictactno9700_pdf.php
E8 Philippine Constitution Malolos Constitution of 1899 http://www.lawphil.net/consti/consmalo.html
E9 Commonwealth Constitution of 1935: http://www.gov.ph/constitutions/1935-constitution-ammended
E10 1973 Constitution:http://www.gov.ph/constitutions/1973-constitution-of-the-republic-of-the-philippines-2/
E11 1987 Constitution,http://www.gov.ph/constitutions/1987-constitution

JOURNALS:

J1 Aguilar, F., Jr. (2013). Rice and Magic: ACultural History from the Precolonial World to the Present. Philippine Studies: Historical and Ethnographic Viewpoints, 61(3), 2013th ser.
J2. Schumacher, J. (2011). The Cavite Mutiny Toward a Definitive History. Philippine Studies, 59(1), 2011th ser.

J3 Buehler, S. B. (1999). The Cry of Balintawak: A Contrived Controversy. Philippine Studies, 47(4), 1999th ser.

J4 Fernandez, P. (1984). The Philippine Constitution of 1935 Revisited. Philippine Law Journal, 59(2), 84th ser.

J5 Jimenez, J. (2014). The Two Sovereignties. Ateneo Law Journal, 58(8), 2014th ser.

J6 Bernas, J. (1977). Filipino Consciousness of Civil and Political Rights. Philippine Studies, 25(2), 1977th ser.

J7 Garcia, E., Kapunan, E., Lopez, J., & Morada, J. (1977). A Critical Study of Press Freedom under Martial Law: The Philippine Setting. Philippine Law Journal, 52(5), 1977th ser.
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J8 Montejo, F., Jr., & Rempillo, M. (1965). A Regressive Aspect of Philippine Income Taxation. Philippine Law Journal, 40(4), 1965th ser.

J9 Plehn, C. (1962). Taxation in the Philippines. The Journal of History, 10(2), 1962nd ser. Retrieved December 10, 2017, from https://ejournals.ph/article.php?id=4961.

Prepared by: Recommending Approval,

JULIUS O. DE LEON, M.A. D’ ARIEL J. JAVELLANA

Chairman Acting Head, Social Sciences and Humanities

SAGIRA S. KUHUTAN Ph, D

Member

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