This document provides an overview of a 3-unit college course on Philippine history using primary sources. The course aims to analyze primary sources to understand key events and issues in Philippine history. Over 15 weeks, students will evaluate different primary sources, analyze their context and perspectives, and determine their contribution to understanding history. Students will also learn to effectively communicate historical analysis, propose solutions to current problems, and develop an interest in preserving cultural heritage. Assessment methods include quizzes, essays, debates, group projects, and papers analyzing sources and history.

1. READING
PHILIPPINE
HISTORY
(GECC 4)
MA. NATAHLIE T. DEDUQUE

2. Course Title : Readings Philippine History
Course Credit : 3 Units
Course Description : Philippine History viewed from the lens of selected primary sources in different periods, analysis, and interpretations.
Institutional Learning Outcomes General Education Outcomes Course Objectives
A. Intellectual Competencies (Knowledge)
1. Analyze texts (written, visual, oral, etc.) critically
2. Demonstrate proficient and effective
communication (writing, speaking, and use of
new technologies)
3. Use basic concepts across the domains of
knowledge
4. Demonstrate critical, analytical, and creative
thinking
B. Personal and Civic Responsibilities (Values)
1. Examine contemporary world from both
Philippine and global perspectives
2. Take responsibility for knowing and being Filipino
3. Reflect critically on shared concern
4. Contribute personally and meaningfully to the
country’s development
C. Practical Skills (Skills)
1. Work efficiently in a group
2. Use current technology to assist and facilitate
At the end of the course, students should 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 particularissue
6. Effectively communicate, using various
techniques and genres, their historical analysis
of a particular event or issue that could help
other understand the chosen topic
7. Propose recommendations/solutions to
present-day problems based on their
understanding of root causes and their

3. learning and research
3. Manage one’s knowledge, skills, and values for
responsible and productive living
4. Organize one’s self for lifelong learning
anticipation of future scenarios
8. Display the ability to work in a team and
contribute to a group project
9. Manifest interest in local history and concern in
promoting and preserving our country’s
national patrimony and culturalheritage
Course Plan
Weeks Topics Learning Outcomes Methodologies Assessment Tools
1-2
Introduction to History:
Definition, Issues, Sources, and
Methodology
Evaluate primary sources for their
credibility, authenticity, and
provenance
1. Lecture/Discussion
2. Library/Museum/Archive
visitation, depending on HEI
location
3. Identification of primary
sources from students
1. Chapter Quiz
2. Produce examples of primary
sources using the student’s life
history
3-6
Content and ContextualAnalysis
of Selected Primary Sources in
Philippine History
Analyze the context, content, and
perspective of different kinds of
primary sources
Determine the contribution of
different kinds of primary sources
in understanding Philippinehistory
Develop critical and analytical skills
with exposure to primary sources
1. Lecture/Discussion
2. Library research
3. Small group discussion
4. Reporting
5. Essay Writing.
1. ChapterQuiz
2. CriticalEssay
3. Group Work/Reporting
7-10
Historical Interpretations in
Philippine History: Spaces for
Conflict and Controversies
Demonstrate the ability to use
primary sources to argue in favor
or against a particular issue
1. Lecture/Discussion
2. DocumentAnalysis
3. Group Discussion
4. Debate
1. Chapter Quiz
2. Debate on Historical
Controversies
3. Reaction Paper on Symposium

4. 5. Symposium
11-14
Social, Political, Economic, and
Cultural Issues in Philippine
History
Effectively communicate, using
various techniques and genres,
their historical analysis of a
particular event or issue that could
help other understand the chosen
topic
Propose recommendations/
solutions to present-day problems
based on their understanding of
root causes and their anticipation
of future scenarios
Display the ability to work in a
team and contribute to a group
project
1. Lecture/Discussion
2. Library and Archival
Research
3. Document Analysis
4. Group reporting
1. Chapter Quiz
2. Historical Reporting
3. Infographic exhibit
15-18 Doing History
Manifest interest in local history
and concern in promotingand
preserving our country’s national
patrimony and cultural heritage
1. Tour in local museums,
historical sites, art galleries,
archaeological sites, and
other places where one
could see cultural and
heritage displays
2. Oral interviews
3. Writing of life histories
1. Critique/Reaction paper on tour
of museum, art gallery,
archaeological site, and other
places
2. Interview transcript for oral
interview
3. Paper on life history
Course Grading System
Performance Tasks
• My Primary Source (examples of primary sources)
• Critical Essay on Primary Sources
• Group Work in Primary Sources
• Organizing/attending/reacting to a symposium on historical controversy

5. • Debate on historical controversy
• Historical reporting
• Infographic Exhibit
• Critique/Reaction paper on tour of museum, art gallery, archaeological site, and other places
• Transcript of interview for oral history
• Paper on life history
Midterm/ Final Examination is required.
List of References
• Main Reference: Candelaria, J.P., & Alporha, V.C. (2018). Readings in Philippine History. Quezon City: Rex Book Store, Inc.
• Other References
o Abinales, P.N. & Amoroso, D.J. (2017). State and Society in the Philippines. Quezon City: Ateneo de Manila University Press.
o Agoncillo, T. (2012). History of the Filipino People. 8th Edition. Quezon City: C&E Publishing, Inc.
o Corpuz, O.D. (1989). The Roots of the Filipino Nation. 2 volumes. Quezon City: Aklahi Foundation.
o Blair, E.H., & Robertson, J.A. Eds. And trans. (1903-1909). The Philippine Islands,1493-1898. 55 volumes. Cleveland: The Arthur and Clark
Company.
o Zaide, G., and Zaide, S. (1990). Documentary Sources of Philippine History. 12 vols. Manila: National Book Store.
Prepared by: Ma. Nathalie T. Deduque