Philippine Institutions 10 (The Life and Works of Jose Rizal)

Section C
Second Semester of A.Y. 2015-2016
Faculty-in-charge
HERALD IAN C. GUIWA
ELIEZAR L. IIGO
EUGENE RAYMOND P. CRUDO
Course Goals
Broadly stated these are the following:
1) to trace the transformation of the consciousness of Jose Rizal, from a man who called Spain his mother
country to a person resembling Simoun, the nationalist character in El Filibusterismo. (One becomes a
Filipino; one is not born automatically a Filipino.)
2) to create meanings and functions for Jose Rizal, so that he will remain relevant and part of the strengthening
of the Filipino national story and community. (We refer to common symbols though there are diverse
meanings and functions emanating from sectors of society. The more significations the better, symbols
become more powerful.)
3) to become aware of the many possibilities of what a Filipino can do for his country. ("Knowing yourself means
knowing what you can do and since nobody knows what he can do unless he tries the only clue to what man
can do is what man has done". Robin George Collingwood)
4) to appreciate that the study of the past is in terms of learning about human experience and to understand it as
a basis for discussion, exchange, and dialogue. (Uniformity of ideas is not the objective, what is more
important is the act of communicating with one another, discourse has to be developed.)
Course Approaches
1) The course is only a means to an end it is not an end in itself, the greater end is the instilling of nationalism
and heroism among the Filipino youth. PI 10 is only a platform.
2) We are Filipinos because we have the Filipino story in us and Rizal's biography is an integral part of our
collective identity.
3) PI 10 is a biography and society course. His life has to be situated in his own time and conditions. There are
parallels between Rizal the person and we as individuals. We both belong to a society which we call
Philippine society.
4) The requirements of the course are patterned to make the students Rizal-like, writing is given importance. We
have to tell our own narratives and be enriched by sharing with others our own viewpoints. ("To exist
humanly, is to name the world". Paulo Freire)
Course Objectives
At the end of the course, the students are expected to be able to:
1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
6)

Identify the highlights of Rizal's biography,

Summarize the major writings of Rizal,
Contextualize Rizal's life within the 19th century Philippines,
Differentiate the historical Rizal from the symbolical Rizal,
Evaluate the importance of Rizal's contribution in nation-building, and
State the significance of symbols in strengthening national solidarity and sense of community

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Course Prerequisites
Rizal was a writer; therefore, the student should know how to write and loves reading essays, novels, etc. PI 10
is a reading class. Knowledge of 19th century Philippines and contemporary Philippine society is going to be
helpful. Social awareness is inherent in a UP student and is given premium in the course. We should see
continuities between past and present. A good command of written English or Filipino is expected from the
student. A cultural approach is to be explored. As mentioned previously, the course takes the student to the
various aspects of Philippine studies. Therefore, a working knowledge of Philippine history and Philippine cultural
achievements is necessary.
Course Materials
Reproduction of materials can be done at designated outlets along the Grove, Los Baos. You may download
the readings to your devices from the dropbox link below:
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/ooeyydw3x8jpabr/AABfyL6G2B36sJB3eJOh5LoUa?dl=0
Course Requirements and Point Equivalents
Lecture:

Long exam
Class Participation
Bonus

Subtotal -

160 Points
90 Points
5 Points
255 Points

Recitation: (recitation teachers may come up with their own distribution of points)
Quizzes
Group Presentations
Other Activities
(Reaction Paper, Synthesis Paper, Autobiography, DQ, etc.)
Bonus

488-500
462-487
436-461
410-435
386-409
363-385
337-362
311-336
300-310
275-299
0-274

1.00
1.25
1.50
1.75
2.00
2.25
2.50
2.75
3.00
4.00
5.00

100 Points
100 Points

50 Points
5 Points

Subtotal -

255 Points

Total

510 Points

Sobresaliente
Excelente
Notable
Bien
Aprobado
Insuficiente
Suspenso

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House Rules
On attendance and classroom decorum:
The doors will be locked after 20 minutes, being tardy should be avoided; the teacher doesn't want to be
disrupted by late arrival of students.
Once the doors are closed, no one is allowed to leave the room (except in case of an emergency) until
dismissal time, going to the comfort rooms and the like must be done before class.
Excessive unexcused absences are penalized by a failing grade.
Passing of notes to classmates is prohibited, talking or whispering to classmates is not allowed when it
bothers the focus of the teacher.
PLEASE DO NOT TAKE A PHOTO OF MY PRESENTATIONS.
student assistants are tasked to check the attendance, a seating arrangement will be implemented
On make-up exams and missed requirement
teachers hate making special exams, these exams are inherently unfair to students taking the regular
exam since these are taken under different conditions
no make-ups are given, the student gets zero in everything he/she fails to submit or take due to absence
however, under certain circumstances, a special exam may be given subject to certain conditions such as:
-informing the faculty-in-charge the reason of ones absence not later than 48 hrs after
missing the exam
-Submission of certain documentary requirements such as medical certificate, hospital bill,
etc.
On papers, essays, and other requirements that are to be submitted: (both for the lecture and recitation classes)
adhere to rules pertaining to intellectual property rights, plagiarism has no place in the university, what is
not yours in a paper should be within quotation marks or properly identified, citation is a must, for proper
citation use the Chicago Manual or check the internet for examples (papers should have
endnotes/footnotes and bibliographies, presence of bibliographies do not cure plagiarism)
In citing internet sites, the student must indicate the website address, the date of access to the site and
the name of its author or developer usually found at the end of the web page
A grade of 5.0 will be given to a student committing intellectual dishonesty (this includes submission of old
or another persons paper)
In addition, the necessary disciplinary action will be taken by the faculty-in-charge against the student
Late submission of papers is not allowed (applies both to the lecture and recitation classes)
Format of synthesis papers and autobiography:
All papers are double-spaced, font 12, times new roman, a paper is not a paper without a title, use short
bond paper margin is 1-inch on the top, bottom and on both sides, texts must be justified
There must be sub-titles or sub-headings within the paper, innovate what titles, sub-titles/ sub-headings
you want to have
Use English or Filipino, language switching is not allowed, in other words, taglish is a no-no
The number of pages is counted in terms of the last leaf as having entries in the bottom part of the page,
there must be pagination but no page number on page 1
Absolutely, no folders, simply staple your work
Confer with the student assistants if papers/requirements were received by the faculty
FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE PRESCRIBED FORMAT MEANS A GRADE OF 0.
How to write a synthesis paper or make a video:
Students will be asked to build their thoughts and ideas on concepts encountered in the course

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 The paper should highlight the students own reading of the ideas and concepts of the course
Edify your UP person hood, try to combine what you learn in PI 10 with your other courses
Proper citation of sources must be made (again, bibliographies plus footnotes or endnote
On groupings:
Groupings will be done in the recitation classes to facilitate the conduct of activities
The recitation teachers will determine the manner by which the groups will be created
During examinations:
Questions will come from the readings, one must read in order to pass the subject, lectures are not
enough
The use of cell phones is strictly prohibited, violators will be penalized with a failing grade
Strictly no talking, no glancing during exams
Activities / Practical Work / Assignments
Lecture-Recitations will be the usual mode of delivering knowledge. Instructions will be given as to where
a particular requirement will be submitted
Students are expected to read materials that are assigned.
CLASS ACTIVITIES AND COURSE REQUIREMENTS
WEEK
Week 1

LECTURE TOPIC
SUGGESTED RECITATION ACTIVITIES
READING REQUIREMENT
Leveling of expectations and familiarization among members of the class including the lecturer, recitation instructor,
student assistants, and the enrollees.
Mapping of requirements, procedures, rules, regulations and decorum.

Framework/Context of PI 10
Contextualizing RA 1425 and
other derivations.

Week 2

Film-showing of Bayaning Third

World (Directed by Mike de
Leon).
Week 3

Kanya-kanyang Rizal.

The Long Century: the

significance of the 19th century
Week 4, 5

Group Activity No. 1: The Bayani Across

Time
a. Read and discuss epics (Luzon,
Visayas and Mindanao) analyses
of leadership qualities
b. Differentiate bayani from hero
(Zeus Salazar)
c. Contemporary conception of a hero
/ heroism
Group Activity No. 2: The Many Faces of
Rizal
a. Display / exhibit different
representations / images of Rizal
b. Define sign, symbol, text, and
meaning
c. Differentiate Rizal, the person from
Rizal, the hero
Group Activity No. 3: Sequence the Past
a. Understanding the concept of
development
b. Identify major events of the 19th
century
c. Make inferences about the period
using photographs

A, B, C

Check the INTERNET for a review

of the film (Bayaning Third World)
and the applicability of the term,
Third World for the Philippines.

D, E
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30-Item Quiz # 1
(Framework/Context of PI 10)

Life of Jose Rizal

The Rizal Person and the Ways
of Knowing an Individuals Life
Within a Society
The Transformation of Rizals
Consciousness from Tagalog to
Filipino, from Noli to Fili
Week 6, 7,
8

Evolution of Consciousness: Rizal and Me

a. Mapping Rizals Travels
b. Submission of Autobiography
c. Biography quizzes (any of the
following)
1. Crossword
2. Word search
3. Paper and pencil test

The Radicalization of
Nationhood: El Filibusterismo,
Group Activity No. 5: Noli and Fili exercises
La Liga Filipina, Dapitan and the
a. Group presentation on selected
Revolution of 1896
chapters of the Noli and Fili.
b. Comic strip (as visual aid)
c. Speech Bubble: Quotations from
Noli and Fili (This may be given as
quiz)

Letters and the Diaries of Rizal;

check relevant websites
(http://joserizal.info/;
http://joserizal.ph/;
http://myrizal150.com/)

F, G, H

30-Item Quiz # 2 (Noli-Fili)

Week 9

FIRST EXAMINATION

Works of/about Jose Rizal

Group Activity No. 6: Works of Rizal:
a. Reading of Rizals Writings:

Week 10,
11, 12

Film Showing: Mga Gintong

Pamana (36 minutes only)
Rizal as Proponent of Philippine
Studies

(Letter to the Women of Malolos; The

Indolence of the Filipinos; Annotation of
Morgas Sucesos de las islas Filipinas; The
Philippines A Century Hence; RizalPastells/The Religiosity of the Filipinos;
Maria Makiling; Puzzles; Ang Huling Paalam
Pahimakas ni Dr. Jose Rizal; La Liga Filipina
Constitution; Manifesto)

I, J, K, L, M,
N, O

b. Group presentation

Ideas on Trial
Week 13,
14

Relevance of Rizal According to

Selected Authors and Writers

The Meaning of Sacrifice

Integration Period

Read the different essays about

Rizal.
An activity that presents and
analyzes the perspectives of
different authors about Rizal.

P, Q

40-Item Quiz # 3 (Writings of/about Rizal)

Week 15
Week 16

SECOND EXAMINATION

Distribution of Class Standing

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