This course analyzes Philippine History from multiple perspective through the lens of selected primary sources coming from various disciplines and of genres. Students are given opportunities to analyze the author’s background and main arguments, compare different points of view, identify biases, and examine the evidence presented in the document. The discussions will tackle traditional topics in history and other interdisciplinary theories that will deepen and broaden their understanding of Philippine political, economic, cultural, social, scientific, and religious history. Priority is given to primary materials that could help students develop their analytical and communication skills. The end goal is to develop the historical and critical consciousness of the students so that they will become versatile, articulate, broadminded, morally upright and responsible citizens.
At the end of the course, students should be able to:
1. Evaluate primary source to the credibility, authenticity and provenance 2. Analyze the context, content, 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 particular issue 6. Effectively communicate, using various technique and genres, their historical analysis of a particular event or issue that could help others understand the chosen topic 7. Propose recommendations/solutions to present-day problems based on their understanding of root causes and their 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 cultural heritage
