Republic of the Philippines

Province of Northern Samar

Municipality of Las Navas
COLEGIO DE LAS NAVAS
(The First Community College in the Island of Samar)

CDLN VISION
By 2030, CDLN is a nationally recognized premier community college in Eastern Visayas Region for higher and advanced
professional education, technical-vocational, and training and development.

CDLN MISSION
CDLN instills a student-centered environment for transformational learning
experience, producing graduates equipped with personal, professional, and
technical-vocational skills, responsive to the needs of a dynamically changing
global society.

COURSE GUIDE
Course Code Course Title Units/Hours Pre-Requisite
GE 7 READINGS IN PHILIPPINE HISTORY 3 UNITS / 2 HOURS NONE
DAY  MTH  TF  WED  SAT  WS
NAME OF FACULTY ROSANIE G. AMPO
TIME
CONSULTATION DAY Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
HOURS TIME

Email Address [email protected] Contact Number/s Globe (0965) 6444857

A. Course Description
The course analyzes Philippine history from multiple perspective through the lens of selected primary sources
coming from various disciplines and different genres. The discussions will tackle traditional topics in history and other
interdisciplinary themes that will deepen and broaden them understand of Philippine political, economic, cultural, social,
scientific and religious history.

Expected Learning Outcomes

At the end of the course, the student will 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

B. Textbook
1. Alporha V & Candelaria JL (2018), Readings in Philippine History

C. Suggested Readings and References

1. Marius R, (1999), A Short Guide to Writing About History.
2. Sztompka P, (1993), The Sociology of Social Change.
3. Tosh J, (2002), The Pursuit of History: Aims, Methods and New Directions in the Study of Modern History.

D. Methods for Assessing the Expected Outcomes.

1. Lecture / discussion
2. Use of cooperative / active learning strategies such as games, role play, project-based learning, dialogues, journals,
buzz sessions, brain storming, concept mapping, think-pair-share, counsel brainstorming exercise
3. Return demonstration
4. Scenario-thinking
5. Community/Industry immersion
6. Self-assessment
7. Reflective learning experience
8. Case analysis Creation of individual learning portfolio
9. Critique or reflections

E. Course Outline
TIME COURSE CONTENT
WEEK COURSE TOPIC
FRAME
1 Class Orientation - Definition and Subject Matter

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Municipality of Las Navas
COLEGIO DE LAS NAVAS
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TIME COURSE CONTENT

WEEK COURSE TOPIC
FRAME
3 hours Chapter 1: Introduction to history: - Questions and Issues in History
Definition, Issues, Sources, and - History and the Historian
Methodology - Historical Sources

- A Brief Summary of the First Voyage

Chapter 2: Content and Contextual
3 hours Around the World by Magellan by Antonio
2 Analysis of Selected Primary Sources in
Pigafetta
Philippine History
- Analysis of Pigafetta’s Chronicle
- The KKK and the “Kartilya ng Katipunan”
Chapter 2: Content and Contextual
- Analysis of the “Kartilya ng Katipunan”
3 3 hours Analysis of Selected Primary Sources in
- Reading the “Proclamation of the Philippine
Philippine History
Independence”
-
A Glance at Selected Philippine Political
Caricature in Alfred McCoy’s Philippine
3 hours Chapter 2: Content and Contextual
Cartoons: Political Caricature of the
4 Analysis of Selected Primary Sources in
American Era
Philippine History
- Analysis of the Political Caricatures during
the American Period
Chapter 2: Content and Contextual - Revisiting Corazon Aquino’s Speech before
5 3 hours Analysis of Selected Primary Sources in the U.S. Congress
Philippine History - Analysis of Cory Aquino’s Speech
- Making Sense of the Past: Historical
Chapter 3: Philippine History: Spaces for
6 3 hours Interpretation
Conflict and Controversies
- Multiperspectivity
- Case Study 1: Where did the First Catholic
Mass Take Place in the Philippines?
Chapter 3: Philippine History: Spaces for
7 3 hours - Case Study 2: What Happened in the Cavite
Conflict and Controversies
Mutiny?
- Spanish Accounts of the Cavite Mutiny
- Differing Accounts of the Events of 1872
Chapter 3: Philippine History: Spaces for - Case Study 3: Did Rizal Retract?
8
3 hours Conflict and Controversies - The Balaguer Testimony
- The Testimony of Cuerpo de Vigilancia
- Case Study 4: Where did the Cry of
Chapter 3: Philippine History: Spaces for Rebellion Happen?
9
3 hours Conflict and Controversies - Different Dates and Places of the Cry
- Reflection
MIDTERM EXAMINATIONS
- Evolution of the Philippine Constitutions
Chapter 4: Social, Political, Economic, and - 1897: Constitution of Biak-na-Bato
10
3 hours Cultural Issues in Philippine History - 1899: Malolos Constitution
- 1935: The Commonwealth Constitution
- 1973: Constitutional Authoritarianism
Chapter 4: Social, Political, Economic, and - 1987: Constitution After Martial Law
11
3 hours Cultural Issues in Philippine History - Attempts to Amend or Change the 1987
Constitution
- Policies on Agrarian Reform
- Landownership in the Philippines under
Chapter 4: Social, Political, Economic, and
12 3 hours Spain
Cultural Issues in Philippine History
- Landownership in the Philippines under the
Americans
- Post-War Intervention toward Agrarian
Chapter 4: Social, Political, Economic, and Reform
13
3 hours Cultural Issues in Philippine History - Agrarian Reform Efforts under Marcos
- Post-1986 Agrarian Reform
- CARPER and the Future of Agrarian Reform
Chapter 4: Social, Political, Economic, and in the Philippines
14
3 hours Cultural Issues in Philippine History - Evolution of Philippines Taxation
- Taxation in Spanish Philippines
15 - Taxation under the Americans
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Municipality of Las Navas
COLEGIO DE LAS NAVAS
(The First Community College in the Island of Samar)

TIME COURSE CONTENT

WEEK COURSE TOPIC
FRAME
3 hours Chapter 4: Social, Political, Economic, and -
Taxation during the Commonwealth Period
Cultural Issues in Philippine History -
Fiscal Policy from 1946 to Present
-
Doing Historical Research Online
16 3 hours Chapter 5: Doing History: A Guide for -
Doing Historical Research in Libraries and
Students Archives
- Doing Local and Oral History
17 3 hours Chapter 5: Doing History: A Guide for - Interesting with History through Historical
Students Shrines and Museums
Chapter 5: Doing History: A Guide for - Doing Life Histories and Biographical
18
3 hours Students Research
FINAL EXAMINATIONS

F. CRITERIA FOR EVALUATING STUDENT PERFORMANCE/ASSESSING THE STUDENTS

1. There will be two grading periods for a regular semester, midterm period and final period.
2. Assessments will be in three forms: (a) written works such as pen-and-paper tests, (b) performance tasks such as recitation,
individual/group presentation, demonstration, etc., and (c) major exams (final).
3. For classes on a regular semester, the midterm grade shall be comprised of written works, performance tasks, and midterm
exam. The final grade on the other hand shall be comprised of accumulated written works, accumulated performance tasks,
midterm exam, and final exam.
4. Percentages for each grade component in computing the midterm and final are shown on the first table below. The
computed midterm and final percentage grades will then be re-transmuted into point-grade equivalents and codes using the
second table.

Grade Component Midterm Grade Final Grade

Written Works 30% 30%
Performance Tasks 30% 30%
Major Exam 40% 15%
Research Output 25%

Grade Percent Letter Description Grade Percent Letter Description

Equivalent Equivalent
4.00 97-100 A+ Excellent 2.00 75-77 C- Passed
3.75 94-96 A Superior 1.00 Below 75 D Failed
3.50 91-93 A- Very Good INC Incomplete
3.25 88-90 B+ Good OD Officially Dropped
3.00 85-87 B Very Satisfactory UD Unofficially Dropped
2.75 83-84 B- Satisfactory NC No Credit
2.50 80-82 C+ Average FA Failure Due to Excessive
Absences
2.25 78-79 C Fair

RUBRICS
ORAL PRESENTATION

CATEGORY 4-Exemplary 3-Accomplished 2-Developing 1-Beginning

Demonstrates full Is at ease with expected Is uncomfortable with Does not have grasp of
knowledge by answers to all questions information and is able to information and cannot
CONTENT / answering all class without elaboration. answer only rudimentary answer questions about
ORGANIZATION questions with questions. subject.
explanations and Has somewhat clear purpose
40% and subject; some examples, Attempts to define Does not clearly define
elaboration. Provides
clear purpose and facts that support the subject; purpose and subject; subject and purpose;
subject; pertinent includes some data or provides weak examples, provides weak or no
examples, facts, evidence that supports facts, which do not support of subject; gives

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Province of Northern Samar
Municipality of Las Navas
COLEGIO DE LAS NAVAS
(The First Community College in the Island of Samar)

supports conclusions. adequately support the insufficient support for

conclusions/ideas with subject; includes very ideas or conclusions.
evidence. thin data or evidence.

DELIVERY Holds attention of entire Holds attention of entire Displays minimal eye Holds no eye contact
30% audience with the use of audience with the use of contact with audience, with audience, as
direct eye contact, direct eye contact, seldom while reading mostly entire report is read
seldom looking at notes. looking at notes. Speaks from the notes. from notes.
Speaks with fluctuation with fluctuation in volume
in volume and inflection Speaks in uneven volume Speaks in low volume
and inflection to maintain
to maintain audience with little or no and/ or monotonous tone,
audience interest and
interest and emphasize inflection. which causes audience to
emphasize key points.
key points. disengage.

CREATIVITY Very original Some originality apparent; Little or no variation; Repetitive with little or
10% presentation of material; good variety and blending of material presented with no variety; insufficient
uses the unexpected to materials/media. little originality or use of multimedia.
full advantage; captures Interpretation.
audience’s attention.

ENTHUSIASM / AUDIENCE Demonstrates strong Shows some enthusiastic Shows little or mixed Shows no interest in topic
enthusiasm about topic feelings about topic. feelings about the topic Presented.
AWARENESS during entire being presented. Raises
presentation. Raises audience understanding audience understanding Fails to increase audience
10% and awareness of most points. and knowledge of some understanding of
Significantly increases points. knowledge of topic.
audience understanding
and knowledge of topic;
convinces an audience to
recognize the validity and
importance of the subject.

LENGTH OF Within two minutes of Within three minutes of Within four minutes of Too long or too short;
PRESENTATION 10% allotted time. allotted time. allotted time. five or more minutes
above or below the
allotted time.

G. Class Policies

1. Classes will start on time. It is the responsibility of a student to come to class promptly and regularly.
2. A student should be responsible for any missed lessons, written works, performance tasks, or major exams.
3. A student who accumulates absences beyond 10.8 hours will automatically receive a grade of zero.
4. Cheating or any act of academic dishonesty is a MAJOR offense with corresponding sanction.
5. Active participation in class activities is expected.
6. Mobile phones and other electronic devices must be kept in silent mode and must NOT BE USED during class.
7. There will be no borrowing of pens or asking papers during exams.
8. Practice RESPECT, HONESTY and HUMILITY at all times.
9. Maintain cleanliness and orderliness at all times.
10. Teacher may give bonus points for the students with complete attendance.
11. Maintain courtesy and cooperation at all times.

H. Note:

Please note that the above schedule for lectures, class discussion and other activities can be modified or revised if unforeseen
circumstances dictate so or the changes are justified to address the needs or in the best interest of students.

Effective Date: September 27, 2021 Date Revised: Signature

Prepared by: ROSANIE G. AMPO Subject Teacher

Reviewed by: AIRAH MAE DIOLA-GLORIANE Head General Education

Recommending Approval: Dr. FELICULA G. QUILICOL Executive Dean

“Molding Holistic Individuals for a Brighter Tomorrow”

 Republic of the Philippines
Province of Northern Samar
Municipality of Las Navas
COLEGIO DE LAS NAVAS
(The First Community College in the Island of Samar)

GREGORIO M. ORSOLINO, LPT,

Approved: College Administrator
DHRM (Cand.)

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