This document outlines the course description, objectives, content, requirements and policies for PHL 321 Historiography and Philippine History. The key details are: 1. The course covers the basics of how history is produced and mediated, as well as a survey of Philippine history from pre-Spanish times to present. 2. Course objectives include examining how historians represent history, tracing the development of the Philippine nation, analyzing influential factors, and gaining a deeper understanding of current Philippine issues in historical context. 3. Course requirements include class participation, midterms, a term paper, and final examinations, with a minimum 60% passing score required. 4. The course covers topics in historiography like the uses

1. PHL 321
Historiography and Philippine History
Cindy Cruz-Cabrera
English, Women and Development, and Media Studies
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2. COURSE DESCRIPTION

3. This course covers the basics the production
and mediation of history and a survey of
Philippine History. Thus, this course will also
cover not what is written in history, but how
you read and evaluate history and the
principles, motives and agenda behind the
writing of historical accounts.

4. COURSE OBJECTIVES

5. • To look into the representation and mediation
of history by historians – the historical inquiries
conducted and the purposes these fulfill
• To trace the general development of the
Philippine Nation from the pre-Spanish times to
the present with a focus on modern times
• To identify and analyze factors that have
influenced the development of the Philippines
as a nation
• To gain a deeper understanding of the current
Philippine situation in light of its historical roots
and its implications for future development

6. COURSE CONTENT

7. Historiography
• Historical awareness
• The uses of history
• Mapping the field
• The raw materials
• Using the sources
• Writing and interpretation
• The limits of historical knowledge
• History and social theory
• Cultural evidence and the cultural turn
• Gender history and postcolonial history
• Memory and the spoken word
*Source: The Pursuit of History by John Tosh

8. Survey of Philippine History
• Geography and Resources
• Pre-history of the Philippines
• “Rediscovery” of the Philippines
• Spanish Colonization
• Reform and Revolution
• First Philippine Republic
• Philippine-American War
• The Religious Schism

9. Survey of Philippine History
• American Occupation
• World War II
• Post-War Recovery/Third Philippine Republic
• Martial Law Years
• People Power – EDSA 1
• Post-Marcos Years
• EDSA II – EDSA III
• EDSA III to the present

10. COURSE REQUIREMENTS
and GRADING

11. • 20% Class Participation
• 20% Midterms
• 20% Individual / Group Term Paper
• 40% Final Examinations
• Sixty percent (60%) is required as a passing
mark for each requirement and for the
course.

12. CLASS MEETINGS

13. • Discussions
–lectures, discussions, reports, activities,
and presentations.
• Work Sessions
–composition, research, consultation,
assessment and evaluation
(teacher/group/peer).
• Film Viewing

14. ATTENDANCE and
CLASS WORK

15. • Attendance is mandatory.
• You are allowed a maximum of one and a half
(6) absences from our six-hour class.
• The Office of Academics shall automatically
drop you from the roll on your absence
beyond 6 meetings.
• 3 counts of tardiness = 1 absence.
• Arriving 15 minutes late = absent.

16. • Any class work done on the day of one’s
absence is automatically forfeited, regardless
of whether the absence is excused or not.
• Any questions you may have for me regarding
attendance will be about your requirements
only.
• All other concerns (submission of
certificates/letters/etc.) should be
accompanied by a cover letter addressed to
me, Mr. Berbano and Mr. Silva.

17. CLASS PARTICIPATION

18. • You are expected to participate consistently in
class discussions.
• The success of discussions depends to some
extent on the work you do before stepping in
the classroom. Make sure you come to class
prepared.
• Read the required texts carefully. Put a lot of
thought and effort into your assigned work.
• We do not need mere talk in class. What we
need is talk that is interesting and insightful.

19. DEADLINES

20. • Work should be turned in on time. Failure to
comply will affect your grade.
• All assignments in hardcopy are due at the
beginning of class.
• All assignments in softcopy shall be submitted
via email:
prof.cindycatz@gmail.com
• Closing dates and times shall be strictly
observed.
• Any requirements not submitted when due
need not be turned in.
• Deadlines are non-negotiable.

21. COURSEWORK FORMAT
Soft Copy / Printout
APA

22. Handwritten
• Intermediate Pad OR College Ruled Pad –
white or yellow only
• NO SCENT
• One-inch borders
• LEGIBLE script / print
• Black or blue ink only

23. A NOTE ON PLAGIARISM
Plagiarism is cheating and is punishable
by:
• failure in a requirement
• failure in a course
• suspension
and
• expulsion.

24. CONSULTATION

25. • CONSULTATION takes place during Workshop
Sessions. These will be announced.
• Sign up for consultation on Facebook.
• Please be ready to consult and deliver during
your designated time.
• You may consult briefly via email. Be sure to
indicate the course title.
• I do not refuse ambush consultations, but, to
ensure having your pertinent documents,
grades etc. on hand, sign up for consultation.

26. Students with Disabilities
• If you have (or suspect you have) a disability
for which you are or may be requesting
accommodation, you are encouraged to
speak to me privately as early as possible in
the term.
• We will properly verify your disability and
determine reasonable accommodations for
this course.

27. SUGGESTED READINGS
• Agoncillo, Teodoro. History of the Filipino People. Quezon City: Garotech
Publishing, 1990
• Constantino, Renato. The Philippines: A Past Revisited Vol 1. 1975
• Constantino, Renato and Constantino, Letizia. The Philippines: A Past
Revisited Vol 2. 1978
• Constantino, Renato. The Aquino Watch. Quezon City: Karrel Inc., 1987
• Jocano, F. Landa. Filipino Prehistory: Rediscovering Pre-colonial Heritage.
Quezon City: University of the Philippines Press, 1996
• Majul, Cesar Adib. The Political and Constitutional Ideas of the Philippine
Revolution. Quezon City: University of the Philippines Press, 1996
• Navaro, Atoy; Rodriguez; Mary Jane and Villian, Vic: editors. Pantayong
Pananaw, Ugat at Kabuluhan: Pambungad sa Pag-aaral ng Bagong
Kasaysayan. Quezon City: Palimbagan ng Lahi, 2000
• Tosh, John. The Pursuit of History.
• Wilkinson, Earl. Trial of the Century: The Impeachment of Philippine
President Joseph E. Estrada. Singapore: Book of Dreams, 2001