Philippine History is viewed from the lens of selected primary sources in different periods, analyses, and interpretations. The course aims to expose students to different facets of Philippine history through the lens of eyewitnesses. Rather than relying on secondary materials such as textbooks, which is the usual approach in teaching Philippine history, different types of primary sources will be used — written (qualitative and quantitative), oral, visual, audio-visual, digital — covering various aspects of Philippine life (political, economic, social, cultural). Students are expected to analyze the selected readings contextually and in terms of content (stated and implied). The end goal is to enable students to understand and appreciate our rich past by deriving insights from those who were actually present at the time of the event.
- Teacher: Louie Villanueva