Course Guide on Philippine History

COLEGIO DE SAN JUAN DE LETRAN-CALAMBA
Bucal, City of Calamba, Laguna 4027, Philippines

HIS013 (Philippine History)
Course Guide

A. Course Overview: This course centers on the study of different perspectives of Philippine history including a discussion of its political, social and cultural aspects. It presents how history shaped the Filipino culture and explores various interpretations regarding such development.

B. Course Goals: At the end of the semester, you are expected to:
v discuss and examine critically the significant events and roles of different personalities in Philippine history, and
v develop patriotism, nationalism, historical consciousness and over-all appreciation of Philippine culture.

C. Materials: In taking this subject, you are required to secure a copy of this course guide as well as all of the modules containing the topics to be covered and study guides. You may also refer to any of the updated editions of textbooks on Philippine History. Subject to the availability of venue and multimedia tools, motion pictures depicting the different eras in Philippine History may also be shown.

D. Topics and Subject Matter:

Prelim Period
(1st week)
I. Introduction
1. Understanding History and Culture
a. The Nature and Definition of History
b. Characteristics of History
c. Factors that Shape History
d. Distinct Features of Philippine History
· Religion
· Political Experience
· Cultural Heritage

(2nd and 3rd WEEK)
II. Philippine Geographical Divisions and Identities


III. Indigenous Philippine Civilization
1. Early Customs and Practices
(4th WEEK)
a. Houses, Diet, Mode of Dresses and Tattoos
b. Family and Marriage Customs
c. Social Classes
d. Amusements
e. Arts and Sciences
(5th WEEK)
f. Religion
g. Education and Languages
h. Government
· Barangay
· Laws
· Judicial Processes

i. Economic System
· Coinage
· Agriculture and Industries
(6TH WEEK)
V. Early Contacts with Other Asian Civilizations
a. Indians
b. Chinese
c. Japanese
d. Arabs
MIDTERM PERIOD

VI. The Spanish Period (1521-1898)
(1st WEEK)
1. The Spanish Colonial Goals
a. God
b. Gold
c. Glory
2. The Spanish Colonial System
a. The Laws of the Indies
b. The Encomienda System
c. The Governor General
d. The Royal Audiencia
e. The Residencia
f. The Visitador
g. Local Government
h. Ecclesiastical Organization (The Church)
j. The Guardia Civil and Frailocracy: The Symbols of Spanish Misrule
k. Tribute and Polo: Symbols of Filipino Vassalage
(2nd WEEK)
3. Spanish Heritage
Selection: The Indolence of the Filipinos by Jose Rizal
(3rd WEEK)
4. Filipino Grievances against Spain
5. Early Filipino Revolts

VII. The Period of Reform and Philippine Revolution
(4th WEEK)
1. Philippine Nationalism: Factors
a. The Influx of Western Liberal Ideologies
b. The Spanish Revolution of 1868
c. The Opening of Suez Canal
d. The Governorship of Carlos Ma. Dela Torre
e. The Gomburza Execution
2. Propaganda Movement and Katipunan
(5th WEEK)
3. The Philippine Revolution: The First Phase (1896-1898)
a. The Cry of Balintawak / Pugadlawin
b. The Battle of San Juan
c. Twin Battles of Binakayan and Dalahican
d. The Magdiwang and Magdalo Councils
f. The Execution of Jose Rizal
g. The Imus Assembly
h. The Tejeros Assembly
i. The Acta de Tejeros and the Naic Military Pact
j. The Naic Revolutionary Assembly
k. The Execution of Andres Bonifacio
l. The Biaknabato Republic
m. The Pact of Biaknabato
n. The Exile of Aguinaldo
o.Thoughts and Ideas Behind the Philippine Revolution
(6th WEEK)
4. The Philippine Revolution: The Second Phase (1898-1901)
a. The Coming of the United States and the Battle of Manila Bay
b. The Return of Aguinaldo and the Renewal of the Revolution
c. The Aguinaldo Dictatorship
d. The Proclamation of Philippine Independence
e. The Battle of Manila
f. The Treaty of Paris
g. The Inauguration of the Malolos Republic
h. The Filipino-American War


FINAL PERIOD

VIII. The American Period (1899 – 1946)
(1st WEEK)
1. Aims of American Colonization
2. American Colonial Policy
a. Philippine Commissions
· Schurman Commission
· Taft Commission
· Wood-Forbes Commission
b. Legal Policies
· Spooner Amendment
· Cooper Act
· Jones Law
(2nd WEEK)
3. The Commonwealth Government
4. American Legacies
Selections: The Mis-education of the Filipino by Renato Constantino / Development of Democracy: The Philippine Experience
IX. World War II and the Japanese Occupation (1942 – 1945)
(3rd WEEK)
1. World War II
2. The Arrival of the Japanese Forces in the Philippines
3. Second Commonwealth Presidential Inauguration
4. The Escape of Quezon
5. The Death March
6. The Fall of he Philippines
7. The Martyrdom of Jose Abad Santos
8. Aims of Japanese Colonization
9. Directives of the Japanese Military Administration
10. Philippine Executive Commission
(4th WEEK)
11. Major Agencies of Japanese Propaganda
a. Hodoo-Bu
b. Neighborhood Associations
c. KALIBAPI
12. Japanese Collaborators (Japanophiles)
a. Ganaps
b. Palaaks
c. United Nippon
d. Pampars
e. The Makapilis
13. The Hukbalahap and the Rise of the Lower Class Movements
12. The Japanese Sponsored Republic
13. The Liberation of the Philippines and the Restoration of the
Commonwealth
(5th WEEK)
X. Independence and the Third Republic (1946 – 1981)
1. Inauguration of the Third Philippine Republic
2. Postwar Problems
3. The Roxas Administration (1946-48)
4. The Quirino Administration (1948-53)
5. The Magsaysay Administration (1953-57)
6. The Garcia Administration (1957-61)
7. The Macapagal Administration (1961-65)
8. Marcos’ First Term (1965-69)
9. Marcos’ Second Term (1969)
10. The Martial Law Period
a. Explanations on the Imposition of Martial Law
· The Official View by Marcos
· The Critics’ View
b. Oplan Sagittarius (Martial Law Directives)
c. Achievements and Blunders of the Martial Law under Marcos
(6th WEEK)
XI. The Fourth Republic (1981 - )
1. The Inauguration of the Fourth Republic under Marcos
2. Events That Led to the Downfall of the Marcos Dictatorship
a. The Assassination of Benigno Aquino, Jr.
b. US Pressure to Call an Election
c. Formation of UNIDO
d. The Snap Presidential Elections of 1986
e. The Call of the Catholic Church
f. Loss of Key Military Support
g. People Power Revolution of 1986

E. Course Requirements: To pass the course, you must attend classes regularly and take all quizzes and major exams to be administered and obtain a satisfactory mark. Other requirements include written compositions, researches, drama presentation and participation in a graded recitation to be conducted towards the end of every grading period.

F. References: The following are the suggested titles of textbooks that you may refer to for this subject. However, you are free to consult any reading materials that may be related to the lesson being taken up.

1. The History of the Filipino People by Agoncillo and Guerrero
2. The Philippines: A Unique Nation by Sonia F. Zaide
3. Meaning and History by Ambeth Ocampo
4. Kasaysayang Bayan ng Adhika ng Pilipinas by the National Historical Institute

It is also encouraged that you visit websites containing topics relevant to our lessons for supplementary information.



G. Grading System:

Prelim/Midterm/Final Grade:
Average Quizzes+ (Major Exam x 2) + *Class Standing
4

* 10% Attendance, 20% Composition, 20% Recitation, 50% Individual Report/Group Presentation

FINAL RATING: Prelim Grade + Midterm Grade + Final Grade
3

H. Contact Information and Consultation Hours:
For class-related concerns, you may see me at the School of Arts and Sciences Faculty Room every Wednesday at 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM. You may also e-mail your concerns to laarni_apacionado@yahoo.com. Lectures and articles related to the subject may be viewed at lapropagandista.blogspot.com and lda7.multiply.com.