Philippine Normal University

Faculty of Behavioral and Social Sciences

Course Syllabus

COURSE TITLE: READINGS IN PHILIPPINE HISTORY

II. 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 theories 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, broadminded, morally upright and responsible citizens. This
course includes mandatory topics on the Philippine Constitution, Agrarian Reform,
and Taxation.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

At the end of the Course, students should be able to:

1. Evaluate primary sources for their credibility, authenticity, and provenance.

2. Analyze the context, content, and perspective of different kinds of primary

sources.

3. Determine the contribution of different kinds of primary sources in

understanding Philippine History.

4, Develop critical and analytical skills Mth exposure to primary sources.

 Philippine Normal University

Faculty of Behavioral and Social Sciences

Course Syllabus

COURSE TITLE: READINGS IN PHILIPPINE HISTORY

II. 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 theories 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, broadminded, morally upright and responsible citizens. This
course includes mandatory topics on the Philippine Constitution, Agrarian Reform,
and Taxation.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

At the end of the Course, students should be able to:

1. Evaluate primary sources for their credibility, authenticity, and provenance.

2. Analyze the context, content, and perspective of different kinds of primary

sources.

3. Determine the contribution of different kinds of primary sources in

understanding Philippine History.

4. Develop critical and analytical skills with exposure to primary sources.

 5. Demonstrate the ability to use primary sources to argue in favor or against a
particular issue.

6. Effectively communicate, using various techniques and genres, their historical

analysis of a particular event or issue that could help others understand the
chosen topic.

7. Propose recommendations/solutions to present-day problems based on their

understanding of root causes and their anticipation of future scenarios.

8. Display the ability to work in a team and contribute to a group project.

9. Manifest interest in local history and concern in promoting and preserving our
country's national patrimony and cultural heritage.

IV. TOPICS

A. Introduction:

1. Definition and Subject Matter

2. Questions and Issues in History
3. History and the Historians

B. Content and Contextual Analysis of Selected Primary Sources in Philippine

History.

1. A Brief Summary of the First Voyage Around the World by Magellan by

Antonio Pigafetta.
2. The KKK and the Kartilya ng Katipunan.
3. Proclamation of the Philippine Independence
4. Revisiting Corazon Aquino's Speech before the U.S. Congress.

C. Philippine History: Spaces for Conflict and Controversies

1. Case Study: Where did the first catholic mass take place in the Philippines?

2. Case Study: What happened in the Cavite Mutiny?

 • Spanish Accounts of the Cavite Mutiny
• Differing Accounts of the Events of 1872

3. Case Study: Did Rizal retract?

• The Balaguer Testimony
• The Testimony of Cuerpo de Vigilancia

4. Case Study: Where did the Cry of Rebellion happen?

• Different dates and places of the Cry.

D. Social, Political, Economic, and Cultural Issues in Philippine History....

Evolution of the Philippine Constitution

1. 1897: Biak na Bato Constitution

2. 1899: Malolos Constitution
3. 1935: The Commonwealth Constitution
4. 1973: Constitutional Authoritarianism
5. 1987: Constitution after Martial Law
6. Attempts to Amend or Change the 1987 Constitution

..,. Policies on Agrarian Reform

1. Land ownership in the Philippines under Spain

2. Land ownership in the Philippines under Americans
3. Post-War Interventions toward Agrarian Reform.
4. Agrarian Reform Efforts under Marcos
5, Post-1986 Agrarian Reform

Evolution of Philippine Taxation....

1. Taxation in Spanish Philippines

2. Taxation under the Americans
3. Taxation during the Commonwealth Period
4. Fiscal Policy from 1946 to present

E. Social and Cultural issues in Philippine History

1. Filipino Cultural Heritage

2. Filipino-American Relations
 3. Government peace treaties with Muslim Filipinos
4. Institutional history of:
a. Schools
b. Corporations
c. Industries
d. Religious Groups
e. Others or and the like
5. Biography of a Prominent Filipino

F. Critical Evaluation and Promotion of local and Oral History....

1. Museums
2. Historical Shrines
3. Cultural Performances
4. Indigenous Practices
5. Religious Rites and Ritual, etc.

Required Readings and Other Materials (Primary Sources)

Aguinaldo, Emilio (1964) Mga Gunita ng Himagsikan. Manila: C.A. Suntay

Alvarez, Santiago. (1998) Katipunan and the Revolution: Memoirs of a General. Quezon City:

Ateneo de Manila University Press.

Blowt, James (1968). The American Occupation of the Philippines, 1898-1912. Quezon City:

Malaya Books Inc.

Del Pilar, Marcelo (1957). Monastic Supremacy in the Philippines. Manila: Philippine Historical

Association.

Forbes, Wilhaim Cameron. (1928). The Philippine Island, Vol.2 New York: Houghton Miffin.

Fox, Robert (1970). The Tabon Caves. Manila: National Museum

Laurel, Jose P. (1962) War Memoirs of Jose P. Laurel. Manila: Jose P. Laurel Memorial

Foundation.

Mabini, Apolinario. (1969) The Philippine Revolution. Manila: National Historical Commission.
National Historical Institute. (1997). Documents of the 1898 Declaration of Philippine

Independence, The Malolos Constitution and the Philippine Republic, Manila: National

Historical Institute.

National Historical Institute. (1978). Minutes of the Katipunan. Manila; National Historical

Institute.

Nolledo, Jose (1999). Principles of Agrarian Reform, Cooperatives and Taxation. Mandaluyong

City: National Book Store,

Pigafetta, Antonio (1969). First Voyage Around the World. Manila: Filipiniana Book Guild.

Ricarte, Antonio (1992). Memoirs of General Antonio Ricarte. Manila: N.H.I.

Richardson, Jirn(2013). The light of Liberty: Documents and Studies on the Katipunan,

1892-1897. Quezon City: Ateneo de Manila Press.

Saleeby, Nagueb (1976) Studies in Moro History, Laws and Religion, Manila: Filipiniana Guild.

Tuazon, Bobby and Evangelista, Oscar (2008). The Moro Reader: History and Contemporary

Struggles of the Bangsamoro People. Quezon City: ConPeg Publications.

Zaide, Gregorio and Sonia Zaide (1990) Documentary Sources of Philippine History. 12 vols.

Manila: National Book Store.

INTERNET SITES

Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Law of 1988 (R.A. 6657)

Decreeing the Emancipation of Tenants from the soil. (P.D. No.27)

Land Reform (Law) Act of 1955 (R.A. 1400)

Philippine Organic Act of 1902.

President Corazon Aquino's Speech before the U.S. Congress Sept,18,1986.

Primary Sources in the Philippine History

Raiders of the Sulu Sea.

Tydings-McDuffie Act of 1934

Using Primary Sources

SUPPLEMENTARY READINGS

Agoncillo, Teodoro (2012). History of the Filipino people. 8th Edition. Quezon City: C&E

Publishing, Inc.

The Revolt of the Masses: The Story of Bonifacio and the Katipunan. (1956) Quezon City of the

Philippine Press.

Blair, Emma Helen and James Alexander Robertson,(1961), The Philippine Island 1493-1898.

Mandaluyong: Cachos Hermanos Inc.

Constantino, Renato (1975) The Philippines: A Past Revisited, Quezon City:

Constantino, Renato and Letizia Constantino (1978). The Philippines: The Continuing Past.

Quezon City.

Corpuz, Onotre (1989). The Roots of the Filipino Nation. 2 volumes. Quezon City. Aklahi

Foundation.

Fernandez, Pablo (1979). History of the Church in the Philippines. 1521-1898. Manila: NBS,1979

Garcia, Ricardo.(1964). The Great Debate: The Rizal Retraction: Quezon City R.P. Garcia.

Hontiveros, Greg. (2008). A Fire on the Island: A fresh look at the First Mass Controversy.

Butuan City: Butuan City. Historical and Cultural Foundation, Inc.

Howell, Martha and Walter Prevenier (2001), From Reliable Source: An introduction to

Historical Methods, Ithaca: Cornell University Press.

Mapel, Cesar Adib. (1973) Muslims in the Philippines. Quezon City: University of the Philippines

Press.

Pascual, Ricardo (1950) Rizal Beyond the Grave. A Reiteration of the Greatness of the Martyr of

Bagong Bayan. Manila: Luzon Publisher.