Readings in Philippine History/Mga Babasahin Hinggil sa Kasaysayan ng Pilipinas_First Sem_2526_Section BSTM1-1
Section 1-1

The course analyzes Philippine history from multiple perspectives through the lens of

selected primary sources coming from various disciplines and of different genres.

Students are given opportunities to analyze the authors’ background and main

arguments, compare different points of view, identify biases and examine the evidences

[sic] presented in the document. The discussions will tackle traditional topics in history

and other interdisciplinary themes that will deepen and broaden their understanding of

Philippine political, economic, cultural, social, scientific and religion history.

Priority is given to primary materials that could [sic] help students develop their analytical

and communicative skills. The end goal is to develop the historical and critical


consciousness of the students so that they will become versatile, articulate, broad-

minded, morally upright and responsible citizens.