SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL DEPARTMENT

SYLLABUS ASIAN HISTORY

COURSE NAME : ASIAN HISTORY AND CIVILIZATION

COURSE CODE : ASIAN 101

COURSE DESCRIPTION : A course on the history and culture of the different peoples in Asia and their contribution to the development of
civilization in the world. This course gives students the basic knowledge of the great eastern civilizations as well as
the emergence of new dynamics in the region brought about by the independence of the countries in the Asian part
of the former Soviet Union and the fast development of economies in the region.

COURSE CREDIT : 3 Units

PRE-REQUISITE/S : None

CO-REQUISITES : Phil. History

GENERAL OBJECTIVES : At the end of the course, the students should be able to:
1. Understand the contribution of the Asian region in the civilization of the world;
2. Conceptualize the dynamics of the different cultures in the region;
 3. Develop a keen awareness of the region’s progress and its emerging power; and
4. Evaluate the Philippines’ strategic importance in the region and help strengthen its position.

TEXTBOOK : Irapta, Angelina, Duka, Cecilio, Introduction to Asia – History, Culture and Civilization, Rex Bookstore ©2005

REFERENCES : Tabing, Galvez, Concepcion, et.al., Asian History and Civilization, Ibon Books, © 2007
Murphey, Rhoads, A History of Asia, 4th Ed., Pearson Education Asia © 2006
Landa Jocano, F. Filipino Prehistory, Punlad Research House, Inc. © 2000

METHODOLOGY /
OBJECTIVES TOPIC TIME TABLE STRATEGIES EVALUATION VALUES
Prehistory of the
Understand the need Asian continent 2 hours Appreciation for
for studying history and archeological
Geographical Guided class studies/data
provide basic
Setting discussion Recitation
knowledge of the origin
of the Asian continent 2 hours Mapping
and the boundaries of Countries that Awareness of
the Asian region make up the our Asian
Asian continent neighbors

Discuss the different

Asian cultures that Diagrams and Recitation Pride in the
Asian culture 2 hours
predominate in the Charts Board work Asian heritage
region.

Relate the history and

Peer
culture of the region to North/Central Appreciation for
4 hours Group reporting assessment
the development of the Asia historical facts
Group rating
world's civilization
Prelim Examination
Understand the Southwest Asia 4 hours Guided class Quiz Openness to
heritage of the region discussion different
cultures
 South Asia 4 hours Film showing Research Work
Midterm Examination
Tabular
comparison
Compare and contrast Timeline Analysis Strength and
Peer
Philippine history with Southeast Asia 5 hours Pride in Asian
assessment
its ASEAN neighbors Heritage
Group reporting Module
development

METHODOLOGY /
OBJECTIVES TOPIC TIME TABLE STRATEGIES EVALUATION VALUES
Games –
cooperative
Recall the historical learning Quiz Leadership
contributions of the Peer
countries in East Asia East Asia 5 hours Group reporting Assessment Duty to country
Semi-Final Examination
The different
Learn and evaluate
risks and Research work Quiz
how people in the
problems faced Social
region cope with health 3 hours
by people in the Responsibility
problems besetting
region including
their countries. Group discussion Research paper
health workers

Update information on Current issues in

Reflection Patience and
the current situation of the Asian 2 hours Newspaper reading
paper Perseverance
the region continent
Final Examination

Prepared By: ________________________________________ Date: _____________________

 FOBE MECHAEL A. NUDALO
FACULTY MEMBER

Noted By: ________________________________________

ROMER R. RANOCO
HEAD TEACHER III