Readings in Philippine History

CHED Gen-Ed Curriculum Compliant
Outcomes Based Education (OBE) Designed
College: General Education
Semester: 1st or 2nd Semester
Authors: Solmerano E, Palencia M, Galicia R.
ISBN: 978-621-436-003-1
Edition: Second Edition
Year Published: 2019
Language: English
No. of pages: 400
Size: 7 x 10 inches
About the book:
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.
The book includes mandatory topics on the Philippine Constitution, agrarian reform, and taxation.
Contents:
UNIT 1 – Meaning and Relevance of History
Chapter 1 – History and Historical Research
Chapter 2 – Sources of History
UNIT 2 – Text, Context, and Subtext
Chapter 3 – Content and Contextual Analysis
Chapter 4 – Identification of the Historical Importance of the Text
Chapter 5 – Examination of the Author’s Main Argument and Point of View
Chapter 6 – Assessment and Analysis of Sources
UNIT 3 – One Past But Many Histories
Chapter 7 – The First Mass Site in the Philippines
Chapter 8 – The Cavite Mutiny of 1872
Chapter 9 – The Retraction Controversy of Rizal
Chapter 10 – Pugadlawin, Balintawak or Bahay Toro?
UNIT 4 – Social, Political, Economic, and Cultural Issues in Philippine History
Chapter 11 – Agrarian Reform Policies
Chapter 12 – The Philippine Constitution
Chapter 13 – Taxation
Chapter 14 – Other Issues in Philippine History
UNIT 5 – Critical Evaluation and Promotion
Chapter 15 – Local and Oral History
Chapter 16 – Museums and Historical Shrines
Chapter 17 – Cultural Performances and Indigenous Practices
Chapter 18 – Fiestas and Festivals, Rites and Rituals



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