PHL 321Historiography and Philippine History

Cindy Cruz-CabreraEnglish, Women and Development, and Media Studies

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COURSE DESCRIPTION

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.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

• 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

COURSE CONTENT

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

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

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

COURSE REQUIREMENTS and GRADING

• 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.

CLASS MEETINGS

• Discussions– lectures, discussions, reports, activities,

and presentations.

• Work Sessions– composition, research, consultation,

assessment and evaluation (teacher/group/peer).

• Film Viewing

ATTENDANCE andCLASS WORK

• 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.

• 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.

CLASS PARTICIPATION

• 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.

DEADLINES

• 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.

COURSEWORK FORMATSoft Copy / Printout

APA

Handwritten

• Intermediate Pad OR College Ruled Pad – white or yellow only

• NO SCENT• One-inch borders • LEGIBLE script / print• Black or blue ink only

A NOTE ON PLAGIARISM

Plagiarism is cheating and is punishable by:

• failure in a requirement • failure in a course • suspension and • expulsion.

CONSULTATION

• 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.

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.

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