Palawan State University

Quezon Campus

Course Syllabus
SOCIAL SCIENCE 1 DR. JOSE RIZAL LIFE, WORKS AND WRITINGS

I. PSU VISION
“A premier State University in the Southeast Asia that provides excellent and relevant Higher Education for Sustainable Development.”

II. PSU MISSION

“The Palawan State University is committed to upgrade the quality of life of the people by providing quality higher education opportunities through
excellent instruction, research, extension and production services and transnational collaboration and innovations.”

III. CORE VALUES

Excellence
Leadership
Advocacy for Sustainable Development
Social Responsibility
Teamwork
Integrity
Creativity

IV. INSTITUTIONAL OUTCOMES

Critical, Analysis and Creative Thinking
Effective Communication
Quantitative and Technological Competence
Global Awareness/ Consciousness
Value-laden
Reflective Learning
Community Responsibility
Self –reliant

V. PROGRAM
Bachelor of Secondary Education
 VI. PROGRAM OUTCOMES
The graduates of the program are:

1. Resources: Identifies goal-relevant activities, ranks them, allocates resources

2. Interpersonal: Works with others
3. Information: Acquires and evaluates information
4. Systems: Understands complex interrelationships
5. Technology: Works with a variety of technologies

Skills and Personal Qualities

1. Basic skills: reads, writes, performs arithmetic and mathematical operations, listens and speaks;
2. Thinking skills: thinks creatively, makes decisions, solves problems, visualizes, knows how to learn and reason; and
3. Personal qualities: possesses a sense of responsibility, self-esteem, sociability, self-management, integrity, and honesty

Course Number: Social Science 1

Course Title: Dr. Jose Rizal Life, Works and Writings
Credit: 3 Units
Prerequisite: None
College/Department: PSU- Quezon
Semester Offered: Second Semester SY 2016-2017
Faculty: Roberto R. Reyes

A. COURSE DESCRIPTION
In this course you will discover many fascinating facts about Dr. Jose P. Rizal. The world situation during his time from birth to his last hour. The reasons why he wrote
his two novels “Noli Me tangere” and “EL Filibusterismo”. This is a study of his life and times as a Social Reformer and Patriot. Most all, who made Rizal our
Foremost National Hero and Why?

B. COURSE OBJECTIVES
By the end of the course you should be able to: 1. Appreciate the important role of Rizal’s time in the history of the world. 2. Identify the different countries during
Rizal’s tour. 3. Determine the reasons why Rizal travel from different countries in Europe, America and Asia. 4. Recognize his many letters and poem. 5. Compare Dr.
Jose P. Rizal’s characteristics with the characteristics of a fully-functioning person.
C. COURSE OUTL INE AND TIMEFRAME ( Tentative Schedule)
Week Topics:
1 Prologue: Rizal and his time
2 Advent of a National Hero
3 Childhood Years in Calamba
4 Early Education in Calamba and Biňan
5 Scholastic Triumphs at Ateneo de Manila, [1872 – 1877]
6 Medical Studies at the University of Santo Tomas [1877 – 1882]
7 In Sunny Spain [1882 – 1885]
8 Paris to Berlin [1885 – 1887]
9 “Noli Me Tangere” Published in Berlin [1887]
10 Rizal’s Grand Tour of Europe with Viola [1887]
11 First Homecoming [1887-1888]
12 In Hong Kong and Macao [1888]
13 Romantic Interlude in Japan [1888]
14 Rizal’s visit to the United States [1888]
15 Rizal in London [1888-1889]
16 Rizal’s Second Sojourn in Paris and the Universal Exposition of 1889
17 In Belgian Brussels [1890]
18 Misfortune in Madrid [1890-1891]
19 Biarritz Vacation and Romance with Nelly Boustead [1891]
20 El Filibusterismo Published in Ghent [1891]
21 Ophthalmic Surgeon in Hong Kong [1891-1892]
22 Second Homecoming and the Liga Filipina
23 Exile in Dapitan [1892-1896]
24 Last Trip Abroad [1896]
25 Last Homecoming and Trial
26 Martyrdom at Bagumbayan
D. REQUIRED READING
Textbook [Dr. Jose P. Rizal Life, Works and Writing of a Genius, Writer, Scientist, and National Hero] Centennial Edition
Gregorio F. Zaide and Sonia M. Zaide

E. SUGGESTED READINGS AND REFERENCES

F. COURSE REQUIREMENTS
Quizzes
Group Activities
Off Campus Activity
Assignments
Long exam
Midterm and Final
Compilation
Film Review
Power Point Presentation

G. GRADING SYSTEM

Report/Performance Task 30%

Quizzes/Written Output 30%
Exam 30%
Attendance 10%
100%

H. CLASSROOM POLICIES
A. Students must secure admission slip from Director’s Office when incurring absences.
B. Wearing of school uniform and corporate attire is a must.
C. Mobile phone must be switched off/ silent mode during the class discussion.
E. Seven (7) absences considered drop.
 F. Three (3) late is considered as one (1) absent.
. G. Student caught and proven cheating in quiz, major examination will automatically get a grade of 5.0 in the course.

I. CONSULTATION TIMES: Tuesday and Thursday 4:30 – 6:00 pm

Prepared by:

Roberto R. Reyes
Instructor

Recommending Approval:

RAPH L. BALANOBA
Campus Administrator

Approved by:

Dr. LORNA C. GELITO

Officer-In-Charge
President