Course: RIZAL

Topic: Rizal first sojourn abroad

I. Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the module, you are expected to be able to:
Identify the places visited and observed by Dr. Jose Rizal
Discuss the education and life of Rizal abroad
Discover the impact of his first Novel Noli Me Tangere
Evaluate the people and events and their influence on Rizal’s life abroad
Explain the principle of assimilation advocated by the propaganda
movement
Appraise Rizal’s relationship with other people of other races

II. Core Values/ Biblical Principles/ Inspirational Quotes

“It is a useless life that is not consecrated to
great ideal. It is like a stone wasted on the field
without becoming a part of any edifice”
-Jose Rizal-

III. Learning Activities and Resources

It is necessary for us to understand the life and education of Dr. Jose Rizal abroad. It it
important to understand how Rizal dedicated his efforts and sacrificed for his plan to
liberate his fellowmen. We will examine the influences of his acquaintances during these
days and we will analyaze the roles of these people to our National Hero.
For further understanding the topics, please read our main reference “A Course Module
for The Life, Works, and Writings of Jose Rizal by Crudo, Eugene Raymond P., Guiwa,
H.I. C., Pawilen, R.M, (2020)
A clustered classes sessions shall be held on a pre-announced schedule using the link for
MS Teams as podium of discussion reagarding the definition, concepts, and bases of
ethical measurement and dimensions. Please take cognizant to the announcement of
your class professors/instructors on the link and platform to be used.
Your class professor will schedule synchronous class sessions for clarifications,
information processing, and academic consultations.

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For the assessment, your quiz can be found at the “Quizzes” and “Assignment” page of
the canvas.
For further study, kindly see the following on the web.
a. “Little Bad Boy: Binatang Rizal sa Europa, and Ang Mahiwagang Ngiti ni Rizal (i-
witness Documentary by Howie Severino; www.youtube.com)
IV. Introduction:
Welcome to the study of RIZAL Life and Works! The team of instructors/professors is
excited to have you in class and looks forward to having a fruitful semester with you. 

First, we recommend that you take a few minutes to explore the course as shown in the
syllabus. (Refer to Syllabus Page on the canvas). It presents the topics, delivery mode,
and references for each schedule/week. In addition, class rules and policies are also
posted for guidance. 

The course RIZAL covers the life and works of the Philippine national hero Dr. Jose
Rizal as mandated by Republic Act 1425. Topics covered are Rizal’s biography and
writings particularly the novels Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo, some of his
essays and various correspondences.

V. Body:
The main topic is about Rizal first sojourn abroad. This includes the following sub-
topics:
 Medical Studies in Sunny Spain- where he obtained licentiate in medicine
 Organizations joined by Rizal such as Circulo- Hispano Filipino, The
Freemasonry and the Propaganda Movement
 Rizal work as an opthalmogist to different renowned European Opthalmologist.
 The writing of Noli Me Tangere
 Impact of Noli me Tangere and His first homecoming.

VI. Life Applications

After publication of Noli me Tangere, it was considered to be one of the
instruments that initiated Filipino nationalism leading to the 1896 Philippine
Revolution. It did not only awaken sleeping Filipino awareness, but also
established the grounds for aspiring to independence.
Rizal’s concept of the importance of education is clearly enunciated in his
work entitled Instruction wherein he sought improvements in the schools and in
the methods of teaching. He maintained that the backwardness of his country
during the Spanish ear was not due to the Filipinos’ indifference, apathy or
indolence as claimed by the rulers, but to the neglect of the Spanish authorities in
the islands. For Rizal, the mission of education is to elevate the country to the
highest seat of glory and to develop the people’s mentality. Since education is the
foundation of society and a prerequisite for social progress, Rizal claimed that
only through education could the country be saved from domination.

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VII. Summary and Conclusion

Dr. Rizal decided to go abroad not only to study and take Medicine course but
also to observe keenly the life and culture, languages and customs, industries and
commerce, and government and laws of the European nations in order to prepare
himself in the mighty task of liberating his oppressed people from Spanish
tyranny. In his first travel abroad, he was abale to finish his Medicine course and
was able to specialized in Ophthalmology under the supervision of Dr. de
Weckert and Dr. Becker, a French and a German Ophthalmologists. He chose this
area of specialization because he wanted to cure his mother’s eye. Also in his first
travel abroad, he was able to write his first novel, Noli Me Tangere. It was
published in Berlin through the help of his friend Maximo viola. He lend him
some money for him to publish his first novel because that time, he was
experiencing a financial crisis because no amount of money from the Philippines
is coming. When the novel came out the press, he sent some of the copies to his
friend abroad and in the Philippines. Also, he decided to come home after the
publishment of Noli. He wrote a letter to his family informing them that he was
coming home but his family and friends warned him not to come home because
the Spaniards in the Philippines were triggered because of his novel. But, nobody
has the convincing power to stop him form coming home. He decided to come
home for the following reasons, (1) to operate on his mother’s eyes, (2) to serve
his people who had long been oppressed by Spanish tyrants, (3) to find out for
himself how Noli and his other writings were affecting Filipinos and Spaniards in
the Philippines and, (4) to inquire why Leonor Rivera remained silent. In 1887,
five years after he left the Philippines, he was able to come home. In Calamba,
Rizal established a medical clinic. His first patient was his mother, who was
almost blind. He also opened a gymnasium for young folks, where he introduced
European sports. During his time in Calamba that time, Storm over Noli started.
He was requested by the Governor General to report in Malacanang Palace
because the Friars learned that he was already in the Philippines and they wanted
Rizal to be deported. A lot of attackers of his novel came out, most of them were
Spaniards but there were also defenders, some were his friends and some are
people he don’t even know. During the storm over Noli, Rizal was compelled to
leave Calamba for two reasons: (1) his presence in Calamba was jeopardizing the
safety and happiness of his family and friends, (2) he could fight better his
enemies and serve his country’s cause with greater efficacy by writing in foreign
countries

VIII. References
Main Reference/Core Textbook
 G. Zaide & S. Zaide, 2nd Edition: “Rizal Life, Works, Writings of a Genius, Writer,
Scientist and National Hero”. Pages 27-87

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  Crudo, Eugene Raymond P., Guiwa, H.I. C., Pawilen, R.M, (2020), A Course
Module for The Life, Works, and Writings of Jose Rizal, Rex Book Store, Manila,
Philippines

Other References

 Balbin, Alfonso Jr. C, Distor, M.S. N., Pinas, G. P. K., Torres, I. S.,
Zamoranes, C.J. P., and Lazatin, F. B. (2018) Engaging Jose Rizal, NIEME
Publishing House Co. Ltd., Cubao, Quezon City.
 E. Pasigui, Ronnie and Danilo H. Cabalu (2006). The man and the hero
(An Anthology of Legacies and Controversies). C & E Publishing, Inc.
 Guerrero, Leon Ma. The First Filipino.Manila: NHI, 2001.
 John N. Schumacher,S.J. (1991) RIZAL INTHE CONTEXT OF
NINETEENTH CENTURY PHILIPPINES in The Making of a nation:
Essays in the nineteenth Century Filipino Nationalism, p. 16-34
 Ocampo, Ambeth R. (2013) Rizal Without the Overcoat; Anvil
Publishing Inc.: Mandaluyong City, Philippines

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