LIFE AND WORKS OF

RIZAL

MICHELE JAYMALIN-DULAY, PhD

Faculty
2nd SEMESTER, 2018-2019
Course Description:
This is a 3-unit general course required for all
students enrolled in colleges and universities as a
mandated subject pursuant to CHED Order no. 59, s.
1996 and Republic Act 1425, also known as the Rizal
Law.
This course covers the life and works of the country’s
national hero, José Rizal. Among the topics covered are
Rizal’s biography and his writings, particularly the
novels Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo, some of his
poems, essays, and various correspondences.
Course Outcomes
1. Explain the circumstances of José Rizal’s life in the
context of the nineteenth century; the context of
Rizal’s various works, particularly his novels Noli Me
Tangere and El Filibusterismo and other works;
2. Analyze Rizal’s various works, particularly those
mentioned above;
3. Articulate the significance and paradoxes of Rizal’s
contributions to Filipino nationalism;
4. Demonstrate the ability to appreciate literary
works creatively; the ability to read primary sources
critically;
5. Communicate meaningfully and convincingly a
particular interpretation of the past;
6. Produce a creative work that conveys the
significance of Rizal for the current generation;
7. Recognize the value of differing narratives and
interpretations of Rizal’s life and works;
8. Appreciate the importance of reaching a personal
opinion based on study and discussion;
9. Evaluate one’s specific location in history and
personal relationship to nation building; and
10. Work cooperatively with others.
 GRADING SYSTEM

Midterm Grade (MTG) = CS (2)+ ME

3
Tentative Final Grade (TFG) = CS (2)+ FE
3
Final Grade (FG) = TGF (2)+ MG
3
Class Standing (CS): Summative Exams:
- Quizes - Midterm Exam (ME)
- Participation/attendance - Final Exam(FE)
- Individual/Group Reports
- Assignments
- individual/group activities
- Reflection/concept Papers
- Rizal Integrating Projects
 COURSE REQUIREMENT
Quizzes. All quizzes will be announced and unannounced.
If a student is absent, there is no make up for a missed
quiz unless the absence is marked excused in the
admission slip.
Participation. Class meetings are highly interactive.
Students are expected to attend class having read the
required materials and to interact intelligently and
meaningfully in class.
Group/Individual Reports. Each group will lead class
discussions by reporting on the required readings. The
presentation of the group/individual will take 20 – 30 minutes. In
making the presentation, please note that the group/individual
must:
a. identify and explain at least five to ten keywords or key
terms that capture the main points of the readings; and
b. reflect on issues raised by the readings, and contrast
what they have learned from the readings with whatever
prior knowledge they had. The group/individual is
expected to be creative in making the presentation.
Group members will complete the Peer Evaluation Tool
for Group Reports and Class Presentations. In this form
participants give each other a grade, with forced ranking.
These grades are confidential, which the instructor will take
into account in arriving at the final grade of participants for
this aspect of the course.
The evaluation form must be submitted, electronically if
possible, on the same day as the report, with a penalty for
late submission.
Rizal Integrating Project. This offers students the
opportunity to integrate what they have learned
in this course. The project—which can take any
creative form—must present Rizal in an
interesting way to young Filipinos, college
students in particular.
The group project will be presented in class.
If possible, students will be invited to judge the
projects.
 A concept paper of about 500 words must be
submitted on the announced date. It should
describe the general plan for the project, how it
will be implemented, and what its overall
message will be. You may explain how your
project will add to or change prevailing views
about Rizal and why you think your project will
succeed in its objective.
 In presenting the final project, a brief essay of at
most 1,500 words, written in English, must
accompany the project output to explain how the
group put it together and to explain its main message
about Rizal.
A printed copy of the essay (in Word) must be
submitted in class during the presentation. The soft
copy can be submitted electronically. If the project is in
digital format, please provide the instructor a copy of
the file.
 The project will be assessed based on the
following criteria:
(a) complexity of ideas about Rizal
encapsulated in the project = 40 pts
(b) creativity and effectiveness in conveying
those ideas = 30 pts
(c) quality of the written text, clarity of writing
and quality of composition = 30 pts
 Based on the criteria, the instructor will grade the group
projects/activities.
However, the final grade of individual students for this
component will be subject to the confidential report that
group members will give each other. Students are thus
required to complete the Peer Evaluation Form for Group
Project/activity, which requires forced ranking. The form
must be completed confidentially and submitted
electronically, if possible.
Summative Examinations
There will be two summative examinations
(Midterm and Final) for the course.
The schedule will be announced based on our
school academic calendar.
 Classroom Policies

Attendance in class meetings is very important.

Lateness by more than 15 minutes after the class has
started, or leaving the class 30 minutes or earlier before
its official end, will be considered an absence.
A student who accumulated 5 absences during the
course period will be referred to the guidance office.
NO ADMISSION SLIP, NO ENTRY will be strictly
followed.
A student with an EXCUSED admission slip is
given a special quiz/class work and must be
taken ONE WEEK after the student has resumed
attending class. If the student fails to take the
special quiz within the allowable period, he/she
shall be given no score or a failing mark in the
missed quiz/class work.
 Mobile phones and digital devices must be kept in silent
mode; as a rule, sending of sms or text messages is not
allowed during class hours. Laptops, iPads, and similar
devices must be used only for class purposes. Students found
using these devices for purposes other than note taking will
be confiscated and will be returned only after the final
examination.

A class officer will be assigned to help maintain order in the

classroom, ensure classroom facilities are in good working
condition, and perform other tasks.
 For other matters (disciplinary
actions & complaints), we will refer
to the Student Services Operations
Manual and the DSSD Office.
 CONTENT
I.OVERVIEW OF THE RIZAL COURSE
Understanding History
Relationship of History with other sciences
Republic 1425 or Rizal Law
Importance of studying Rizal
The Heroes:
The hero of Andres Bonifacio and the Katipunan
The hero of Emilio Aguinaldo and the First Phil. Republic
The hero of other nationalities
The hero for the Filipino Youth
II. THE PHILIPPINES IN THE 19TH CENTURY
AS RIZAL’S CONTEXT
The Spain in the 19th century
The Philippines in the 19th Century
-Political - religious
-social - cultural
-economic - judicial
The advent of nationalism in the Philippines
- Nationalism
- factors that led to the rise of nationalism
III. RIZAL’S LIFE
A. FAMILY, CHILDHOOD AND EARLY
EDUCATION
Birth of a Hero
The Mixed Ancestry
The Childhood Memories
Early Education
- Binan
- Calamba
III. RIZAL’S LIFE
B. HIGHER EDUCATION AND LIFE
ABROAD
Rizal’s education at Ateneo
College life at UST
First journey to Europe
Life in Barcelona, Spain and Paris
Rizal, Assimilation and
Propaganda Movement
IV. NOLI ME TANGERE
Creation of symbols of the characters
Characters of the novel
Synopsis of the novel
Result of the Noli
V. EL FILIBUSTRISMO
Themes of the novel
The characters of the Fili
NOLI VS El Fili
Legacy of the novel
VI. RIZAL’S LIFE: EXILE AND
EXECUTION
Life in Dapitan
The Trial
The execution

VII. LOVES OF RIZAL

VIII. POLITICAL THOUGHTS OF RIZAL
IN HIS ESSAY
The Indolence of the Filipino People
The Philippines A Century Hence
Letter to the Young Women of Malolos
Reforms needed by the Philippines
according to Rizal as stated in his
works
Reference:
Francisco, V., Francisco, P., Dulay, M., Batung, J.,
Bumidang, J. 2018. Rizal a Modular Approach.
Mindshapers Co., INC., Intramuros, Manila.
Other References:
Manebog, J., et al. 2018. Life and Works of Rizal. Mutya Publishing
House. Malabon City

Maslang, K.L., Dacles, D M. and Del Rosario, F.G. (2018). Rizal: Life and
Works (try out edition). Saint Mary’s University Publishing House.
Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya.

Viana, de A. et al. 2018. Jose Rizal: Social Reformer and Patriot. A study
of His Life and Times. Rex Books Store. Samapaloc, Manila.

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