COURSE TITLE: RIZAL COURSE

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
A course on the life, works, ideas and ideals of Jose Rizal, which aims to provide students an in-depth appreciation of
Rizal’s contribution to the building of Filipino nationhood. The course involves the critical and analytical discussion of
Rizal in the context of Philippine history.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
After completing this course, STUDENTS SHOULD BE ABLE TO
1. Discuss Rizal’s life, works, ideas and ideals in the context of the formation of Philippine nationhood.
2. Point out important and pivotal events and factors that helped shape and develop Rizal’s nationalism.
3. Examine the relevance of Rizal’s teachings and those of other Filipino heroes.
4. Evaluate the achievements of Rizal and other heroes in relation to the life of the Filipino nation.
5. Listen attentively to the ideas and ideals of the National Hero.

LEARNING CONTENT:
UNIT 1: Overview of the Course and The Making of A Hero
A. Understand nationalism and freedom under Rizal Law
B. Identify the qualities of a Hero
C. Examine the World and the Philippines during the time of Rizal
UNIT 2: Rizal’s Childhood
A. Explain how ones’ surroundings and childhood experiences may create an impact on Rizal’s
latter life.
Disclose oneself in:
1. Story of the Moth
2. Sa Aking mga Kabata OR
3. Un Recuerdo A Mi Pueblo
UNIT 3: Education in Manila (1872 -1882)
A. The realization of man’s importance and commitment for welfare of other people.
Overcome pains and sufferings by focusing on attaining excellence in studies
1. Ateneo de Manila
1.1. Jesuit System of Education
1.2. Poems and artistic works
B. University of Santo Tomas
1. Medical Studies
2. Ala Juventud Filipina
3. El Consejo delos Dioses
UNIT 4: European Education and Travels Abroad (1882 -1887)
A. Universidad Central de Madrid
B. Influence of the 19th Century Philosophers
C. Rizal as Mason
D. The writing of the Noli Me Tangere
E. Friendship with Ferdinand Blumentritt and other European Scholars
F. Grand Tour to Europe
UNIT 5: First Homecoming and Return to Europe (1887 -1888)
A. Recognition for self-realization as a vehicle for socio-economic, political transformation.
1. Attackers and Defenders of Noli
2. Prose: “La Vision del Fray Rodriguez” OR Prose: “Por Tefefono”
 3. The Agrarian Trouble in Hacienda de Calamba
B. Recognition of values with respect to the formation of well-rounded person/being.
1. Hongkong and Macao
2. Japan
3. United State
UNIT 6: Reformist Works in Europe (1889 -1891)
A. The Reform Movement as a catalyst of political and socio-cultural changes.
1. The Propaganda and Reform Movement
2. Major Writings in La Solidaridad and Letter to the Women of Malolos
UNIT 7: Hongkong Sojourn and La Liga Filipina (1891 -1892)
A. Appreciation of Rizal’s attempts to create societal change.
1. La Liga Filipina
2. Sandakan Project
UNIT 8: Exile in Dapitan and Last Travel Abroad (1892 -1896)
A. Selflessness as a means of accomplishing communal change.
1. Physician, Farmer and Businessman
2. Water System in Dapitan
3. School Teacher
4.Discoveries and Inventions
5.Writings and Artistic Works
6.The Katipunan
Unit 9: Jose Rizal’s Arrest and Trial and Execution
A. The irony of Rizal’s trial and death
1. Arrest and Arrival in Manila
2. Investigation and Trial
3. Retraction
4. Ultimo Adios
5. Execution
6. Other Writings
SOURCE BOOK:
De Viana, Augusto V. Jose Rizal in Our Times 3rd Ed. Mandaluyong City: Books Atbp. Publishing Corp., 2014

GRADING SYSTEM:

Preliminary Period: 50% Final Period: 50%

Assessment Tasks (ATs) ----------60%
Quizzes
Long Test
Recitation
Others-PETAs

Major Examinations----------------- 40%

PRELIMS
FINALS
TOTAL: 100%