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Readings in Philippine History
What is History? Why History? For Whom is History? What is the significance of studying History?

1. GE 2: Readings in Philippine History

2. Readings in Philippine History Philippine History is viewed from the lens of selected primary sources in different periods, analysis and interpretations. 2

3. The course aims to expose students to different facets of Philippine history through the lens of eyewitnesses. 3 Rather than rely on secondary materials such as textbooks, different types of primary sources will be used – Written (qualitative and quantitative), oral, visual, audio-visual, digital covering various aspect of Philippine life (political, economic, social, cultural).

4. The students are expected to analyze the selected readings contextually and in terms of content (stated and implied) 4 The students are able to understand and appreciate our rich past by deriving insights from those who were actually present at the time of event. The Role of Students:

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6. Definition and Etymology of History 6 The word History comes from the Greek word “ historia ” which means information or an inquiry designed to elicit truth.

7. History has been defined by different scholars. The following are definitions indicating the meaning and scope of history: 7 “History is the record of what one age finds worthy of note in another.” – Jacob Burckhardt

8. History has been defined by different scholars. The following are definitions indicating the meaning and scope of history: 8 “History, in its broadest sense, is everything that ever happened.” – Henry Johnson

9. History has been defined by different scholars. The following are definitions indicating the meaning and scope of history: 9 “History is the story of Man’s struggle through the ages against Nature and the elements; against wild beasts and the jungle and some of his own kind who have tried to keep him down and to exploit him for their own benefit.”-Jawaharlal Nehru

10. Elements of History 10 POLITICS What government influenced society ECONOMICS Money dominates and affects people that causes conflicts in history RELIGION Affects one’s beliefs and thoughts – impact on Europe during the 15 th century SOCIAL How the upper, middle class and poor class interact and communicate with each other ART Paintings, pictures produced throughout the course of time INVENTIONS Intelligence and Knowledge that progress in history

11. History became an important academic discipline. 11

12. It became the historian’s duty to write about the lives of important individuals like monarchs, heroes, saints and nobilities. 12 History was also focused on writing about wars, revolutions, and other important breakthroughs. Traditional historians lived with mantra of “no document, no history.” it means that unless a written document can prove a certain historical event, then it cannot be considered as historical fact.

13. HISTORY progressed and opened up to the possibility of valid historical resources like Government records, chroniclers’ accounts, or personal letters. 13

14. 14 Others got their historical documents burned or destroyed in the events of war or colonization.

15. What is the importance of the Philippine history? History, has a great impact on the present. It explains why we are in certain situations and what events led to that situation. . 15 If History is taken with just dates and events then it is limited and may not truly answer the "why". . If History, taken with a multidisciplinary approach then it can explain a lot as you are looking under different lenses such as Psychology, Political Science, Sociology, Economics, among others. .

16. If we know and understand the reasons behind the small events that led to our "current" situation then we may know how to solve our situation. For example, the "current" situation of OFWs working for other countries, 16 What caused them to become an OFW? Here is just a list of possible reasons for being an OFW: Low Wage, e.g. not enough to support family No work available No educational attainment (e.g. only finished High School) the essence of history

17. We can trace those reasons to other situations that led to that event: Economics: From micro events such as no money for college to macro events such as the economy crashed or it is bad to begin with. 17 Sociology: We can also say that many are attracted to become OFWs because others are doing it. Psychology: Being an OFW may only be the last resort in order to satisfy the needs of the family. Note that history is just a lens to understand society. The others "lens" include disciplines such as the ones mentioned above. A multidisciplinary approach is the best way to understand the reasons behind our current situation, history is just one of those approaches.

18. Only through studying history can we grasp how things change; only through history can we begin to comprehend the factors that cause change; and only through history can we understand what elements of an institution or a society persist despite change.   18 History Helps Us Understand People and Societies

19. Candelaria, J.L. et. Al. (2018) Readings in Philippine History. Rex Book store, Manila   Rosales, A.C. et. Al. (2020) Understanding Philippine History: Readings and Discourse. Lorimar Publishing. Camagay , M. L. et. Al. (2018) Unraveling The Past Readings in Philippine History. Vibal Group Inc. 19 Sources