Zamboanga City State Polytechnic College
History 111
Philippine History Syllabus
First Semester; SY 2013 - 2014
Time:
Venue:
Instructor: Mr. Christopher M. Ignacio
Contact No.: (63) 935 123 6666 or (63) 928 817 1331
Email: [email protected]
Consultation Hours:
Office: Department of Arts and Science Faculty Room
I. Course Title: History 111 – Philippine History
II. Course Description:
The course is an investigation of the socio-economic, political and historical development of the Philippine civilization from her ancient maritime past to the present period of her history. Commonly accepted notions regarding the events of our country’s past will be subjected to deep inquiry and analysis with respect to the veracity of their sources and their utility to the lives of each Filipinos today.
The course concentrates on the challenges that the Philippines faced in its efforts to establish an independent democratic republic. It discusses the forging of a national identity and government in the late 19th early 20th centuries, the entry of the United States and the Philippine-American War, the experience under American colonial rule, preparation for eventual independence, the exigencies of war and occupation under Japan, and the struggles of the young republic. The course resumes with the declaration of martial law in 1972, when the nation’s experiment with Western-style democracy came to a sudden halt and concludes with the demonstration of the power of the masses and the effect it has upon the contemporary generation of Filipinos.
Credit : 3 units
III. Course Objectives:
A. General:
1. Acquire knowledge about the experiences of Filipino people in the past and the diverse culture in the Philippine archipelago.
2. Develop his intellectual skills, such as comprehension, analysis, interpretation and evaluation of facts and information in Philippine history.
3. Develop among the students certain values such as patriotism and nationalism.
4. Appreciate the strategic location of the Philippines and understand its role in the history of the people.
B. Specific:
1. Define important terms such as: history, colonialism, and neo-colonialism, imperialism, and nationalism.
2. Discuss the true essence of Spanish colonialism, American imperialism, neo-colonialism and their damaging effects upon Philippine life.
3. Actively participate in class/group discussions and other activities.
4. Present solutions to the present problems of the Philippines out of the historical experiences of the people.
5. Erase misconceptions about facts and information in Philippine history.
6. To reflect/react on readings provided in class.
7. Read and interpret the maps.
IV. Course Outline/Content:
Note: This Course Outline may be revised and adjusted as the course progresses.
A. Introduction: The What, Why and How of History?
1. The science of History
2. Various standpoint in the interpretation of History
3. Filipino standpoint in the study of Philippine history: nationalistic (anti-colonial/neo-colonial); democratic (mass oriented); scientific (emphasis on accuracy with facts and interpretations)
B. Who are the Filipinos?
1. Before and at the coming of the Spanish colonizers
a. Their Origin
b. Their similarities and differences
c. Advanced stage of development by Islamized communities
d. Relations among various communities
e. Relations with neighboring countries
C. Enter the Spanish colonizers
1. Their principal motive (not motives) for coming
2. Their standard methods and tools of colonization
a. Use of armed force; divide and rule tactics; deception
b. Use of religion
3. Essence of Spanish colonialism as practiced
4. Social transformation among subjugated Filipino communities
a. During the period of Galleon trade, 1565-1780‟s
b. During the period of commercialization of agriculture and linkage with the capitalist world. 1780‟s-1898
5. Reaction of the Filipino people
a. Revolts in subjugated communities
b. Continuous resistance in subjugated communities
The case of the Igorots
The case of the Moros
6. The rise of Filipino nationalism
a. Its socio-economic base
b. Essence of propaganda period (revolutionary and non-revolutionary character)
c. The 1896 revolution
d. Revolutionary leaders attempt to unite with Moro people; its significance
7. Analysis of the role of the various social classes in the course of their anti-colonial struggle
D. Enter the American Colonizers
1. Their principal motive (not motives)
2. Their standard methods and tools of colonization
a. Use of armed forces; divide and rule tactics; deception
b. Free Enterprise and free trade
c. Use of popular education
3. Social Transformation
a. Role of Elite participation in colonial government
b. Role of colonial economic system (focus on free trade and its effects on the landholding systems)
c. Role of popular education (including pensionado program)
d. “Filipinization of the Moro people”
4. Reactions of the Filipino people
a. Socio-economic base
b. Armed resistance
c. Parliamentary struggle
Elite-led struggle for resistance
Peasant/workers organization
Religious groupings
5. Japanese Invasion:
a. Its global significance: inherent contradictions among imperialist countries
b. Some questionable aspects in Filipino resistance; class character and subservient orientation
c. Myth of American “liberation”
E. Enter Neo-colonialism
1. Grant of Philippine “independence”
2. Unequal treaties and standpoint of various Philippine presidents and their respective administrations:
a. Economic
b. Military
c. Cultural
d. Political
3. Most notable Filipino reactions
a. The Huk Movement
b. Recto‟s Political stand
4. Discussion/analysis of key political concepts:
a. Essence of national self-determination
b. Essence for democracy
c. Problem of minority nationalities
5. The Philippine and the Third World
F. Our task as Filipinos at this point of Philippine History
Venue:
Instructor: Mr. Christopher M. Ignacio
Contact No.: (63) 935 123 6666 or (63) 928 817 1331
Email: [email protected]
Consultation Hours:
Office: Department of Arts and Science Faculty Room
I. Course Title: History 111 – Philippine History
II. Course Description:
The course is an investigation of the socio-economic, political and historical development of the Philippine civilization from her ancient maritime past to the present period of her history. Commonly accepted notions regarding the events of our country’s past will be subjected to deep inquiry and analysis with respect to the veracity of their sources and their utility to the lives of each Filipinos today.
The course concentrates on the challenges that the Philippines faced in its efforts to establish an independent democratic republic. It discusses the forging of a national identity and government in the late 19th early 20th centuries, the entry of the United States and the Philippine-American War, the experience under American colonial rule, preparation for eventual independence, the exigencies of war and occupation under Japan, and the struggles of the young republic. The course resumes with the declaration of martial law in 1972, when the nation’s experiment with Western-style democracy came to a sudden halt and concludes with the demonstration of the power of the masses and the effect it has upon the contemporary generation of Filipinos.
Credit : 3 units
III. Course Objectives:
A. General:
1. Acquire knowledge about the experiences of Filipino people in the past and the diverse culture in the Philippine archipelago.
2. Develop his intellectual skills, such as comprehension, analysis, interpretation and evaluation of facts and information in Philippine history.
3. Develop among the students certain values such as patriotism and nationalism.
4. Appreciate the strategic location of the Philippines and understand its role in the history of the people.
B. Specific:
1. Define important terms such as: history, colonialism, and neo-colonialism, imperialism, and nationalism.
2. Discuss the true essence of Spanish colonialism, American imperialism, neo-colonialism and their damaging effects upon Philippine life.
3. Actively participate in class/group discussions and other activities.
4. Present solutions to the present problems of the Philippines out of the historical experiences of the people.
5. Erase misconceptions about facts and information in Philippine history.
6. To reflect/react on readings provided in class.
7. Read and interpret the maps.
IV. Course Outline/Content:
Note: This Course Outline may be revised and adjusted as the course progresses.
A. Introduction: The What, Why and How of History?
1. The science of History
2. Various standpoint in the interpretation of History
3. Filipino standpoint in the study of Philippine history: nationalistic (anti-colonial/neo-colonial); democratic (mass oriented); scientific (emphasis on accuracy with facts and interpretations)
B. Who are the Filipinos?
1. Before and at the coming of the Spanish colonizers
a. Their Origin
b. Their similarities and differences
c. Advanced stage of development by Islamized communities
d. Relations among various communities
e. Relations with neighboring countries
C. Enter the Spanish colonizers
1. Their principal motive (not motives) for coming
2. Their standard methods and tools of colonization
a. Use of armed force; divide and rule tactics; deception
b. Use of religion
3. Essence of Spanish colonialism as practiced
4. Social transformation among subjugated Filipino communities
a. During the period of Galleon trade, 1565-1780‟s
b. During the period of commercialization of agriculture and linkage with the capitalist world. 1780‟s-1898
5. Reaction of the Filipino people
a. Revolts in subjugated communities
b. Continuous resistance in subjugated communities
The case of the Igorots
The case of the Moros
6. The rise of Filipino nationalism
a. Its socio-economic base
b. Essence of propaganda period (revolutionary and non-revolutionary character)
c. The 1896 revolution
d. Revolutionary leaders attempt to unite with Moro people; its significance
7. Analysis of the role of the various social classes in the course of their anti-colonial struggle
D. Enter the American Colonizers
1. Their principal motive (not motives)
2. Their standard methods and tools of colonization
a. Use of armed forces; divide and rule tactics; deception
b. Free Enterprise and free trade
c. Use of popular education
3. Social Transformation
a. Role of Elite participation in colonial government
b. Role of colonial economic system (focus on free trade and its effects on the landholding systems)
c. Role of popular education (including pensionado program)
d. “Filipinization of the Moro people”
4. Reactions of the Filipino people
a. Socio-economic base
b. Armed resistance
c. Parliamentary struggle
Elite-led struggle for resistance
Peasant/workers organization
Religious groupings
5. Japanese Invasion:
a. Its global significance: inherent contradictions among imperialist countries
b. Some questionable aspects in Filipino resistance; class character and subservient orientation
c. Myth of American “liberation”
E. Enter Neo-colonialism
1. Grant of Philippine “independence”
2. Unequal treaties and standpoint of various Philippine presidents and their respective administrations:
a. Economic
b. Military
c. Cultural
d. Political
3. Most notable Filipino reactions
a. The Huk Movement
b. Recto‟s Political stand
4. Discussion/analysis of key political concepts:
a. Essence of national self-determination
b. Essence for democracy
c. Problem of minority nationalities
5. The Philippine and the Third World
F. Our task as Filipinos at this point of Philippine History
Alternative Syllabus based on the book of CM Ignacio
The Epic of the Filipino Race
SCENE ONE
The Genesis of a Resilient Race
I. The Bounteous Setting: Archipelagic Eden (Land of the Morning)
II. The Racial Nativity Phoenicians of the East
III. Ancient Co- existence: The Trading Kingdom
IV. The Melting Pot of Civilization
SCENE TWO
Meeting of the East and West
V. Unwilling Players in the Age of Exploration (Philippine as Buckle in the Circumnavigational Belt)
VI. King Lapu- Lapu: First Freedom Fighter (The Malayan David)
VII. Divide et Impera: Subjugation of a Race
VIII. The sword and the Cross: The Spanish Colonial System
IX. The Filipino Holocaust: Cultural Extermination of a Civilization
X. Filipino Revolts: Attempts at Independence
XI. The Muslim Defiance
XII. Challenges to the Spanish Democracy.
SCENE THREE
The Reconquista
XIII. Awakening of a Race: Dawn of Filipino Nationalism
XIV. Intellectual Movement: The Plea of the Philosopher- Heroes
(Struggle of the Plume and Sword: Joseph the Dreamer, Marcel the Orator, Gracian the Writer)
XV. The Katipunan: Fellowship of the Bolo
XVI. Andrew the Brave: The Great Plebian and the First President of the Philippines
XVII. Pantheon of Heroes
XVIII. Revolution: Restoration of Freedom
XIX. Emile the Usurper
XX. First Republic in Asia
XXI. Divorce from Rome
SCENE FOUR
The Betrayal
XXII. The Benevolent Assimilation and Manifest Destiny: Filipinos at $2 a piece
XXIII. The Philippine- American War: A Struggle between Ambition and Hope
XXIV. William Howard Taft and Lady Liberty
XXV. Manuel the Clever and the Commonwealth: Growth of the Molave
XXVI. The Great War: Hostage to the Empire of the Rising Sun
XXVII. Joseph the Defender and Serge the Chivalric
XXVIII. Farewell to Uncle Sam (The worship of Mac Arthur; Final Betrayal)
SCENE FIVE
Total Independence: Summit of 300 Years of Struggle
XXIX. Manuel II: Freedom and Reconstruction
XXX. Elpidio the Maligned: Breeding the Culture of Corruption
XXXI. Manuel the Beloved: Tribune of the People
XXXII. Charles the Poet: Putting Filipino First
XXXIII. Diosdado the Emancipator: Giving the Land back to the Common Tao
XXXIV. Ferdinand the Great: Quest for Greatness
SCENE SIX
The New Society: A Place under the Sun
XXXV. Second Marcos Administration: Saving the Republic
XXXVI. The Conjugal Dictatorship (The Iron Butterfly)
XXXVII. The Experiment with Parliamentary Form of Government
XXXVIII. The Benigno Martyrdom
XXXIX. EDSA: Uprising against Tyranny
SCENE SEVEN
The Fifth Republic
XL. Corazon the Meek: Restorer of Democracy
XLI. Fidel the Wise: Laying the Groundwork for Peace and Abundance
XLII. Joseph II the Unfortunate: Overthrowing Incompetence
XLIII. Gloria the Unpopular: Triumph of Politics
XLIV. The Filipino Diaspora
SCENE ONE
The Genesis of a Resilient Race
I. The Bounteous Setting: Archipelagic Eden (Land of the Morning)
II. The Racial Nativity Phoenicians of the East
III. Ancient Co- existence: The Trading Kingdom
IV. The Melting Pot of Civilization
SCENE TWO
Meeting of the East and West
V. Unwilling Players in the Age of Exploration (Philippine as Buckle in the Circumnavigational Belt)
VI. King Lapu- Lapu: First Freedom Fighter (The Malayan David)
VII. Divide et Impera: Subjugation of a Race
VIII. The sword and the Cross: The Spanish Colonial System
IX. The Filipino Holocaust: Cultural Extermination of a Civilization
X. Filipino Revolts: Attempts at Independence
XI. The Muslim Defiance
XII. Challenges to the Spanish Democracy.
SCENE THREE
The Reconquista
XIII. Awakening of a Race: Dawn of Filipino Nationalism
XIV. Intellectual Movement: The Plea of the Philosopher- Heroes
(Struggle of the Plume and Sword: Joseph the Dreamer, Marcel the Orator, Gracian the Writer)
XV. The Katipunan: Fellowship of the Bolo
XVI. Andrew the Brave: The Great Plebian and the First President of the Philippines
XVII. Pantheon of Heroes
XVIII. Revolution: Restoration of Freedom
XIX. Emile the Usurper
XX. First Republic in Asia
XXI. Divorce from Rome
SCENE FOUR
The Betrayal
XXII. The Benevolent Assimilation and Manifest Destiny: Filipinos at $2 a piece
XXIII. The Philippine- American War: A Struggle between Ambition and Hope
XXIV. William Howard Taft and Lady Liberty
XXV. Manuel the Clever and the Commonwealth: Growth of the Molave
XXVI. The Great War: Hostage to the Empire of the Rising Sun
XXVII. Joseph the Defender and Serge the Chivalric
XXVIII. Farewell to Uncle Sam (The worship of Mac Arthur; Final Betrayal)
SCENE FIVE
Total Independence: Summit of 300 Years of Struggle
XXIX. Manuel II: Freedom and Reconstruction
XXX. Elpidio the Maligned: Breeding the Culture of Corruption
XXXI. Manuel the Beloved: Tribune of the People
XXXII. Charles the Poet: Putting Filipino First
XXXIII. Diosdado the Emancipator: Giving the Land back to the Common Tao
XXXIV. Ferdinand the Great: Quest for Greatness
SCENE SIX
The New Society: A Place under the Sun
XXXV. Second Marcos Administration: Saving the Republic
XXXVI. The Conjugal Dictatorship (The Iron Butterfly)
XXXVII. The Experiment with Parliamentary Form of Government
XXXVIII. The Benigno Martyrdom
XXXIX. EDSA: Uprising against Tyranny
SCENE SEVEN
The Fifth Republic
XL. Corazon the Meek: Restorer of Democracy
XLI. Fidel the Wise: Laying the Groundwork for Peace and Abundance
XLII. Joseph II the Unfortunate: Overthrowing Incompetence
XLIII. Gloria the Unpopular: Triumph of Politics
XLIV. The Filipino Diaspora