SOC 101 - CourseModule 1

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COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES

Department of Social Sciences
NAME OF THE General Education

PROGRAM
COURSE TITLE Readings in Philippine History COURSE CODE SOC 101
PREREQUISITE/ CO- None COURSE UNIT 3 units
REQUISITE
COURSE OUTCOME CO1: Discuss the importance of primary and secondary sources in Philippine
history and comprehend the meaning of history as an academic discipline
MODULE 1 Learning History – Part One
LESSON LEARNING After successful completion of this module, you should be able to:
OUTCOME/S a. explain the relevance of studying history as an academic discipline and
its underlying philosophy and methodology; and
b. cite primary sources for their credibility, authenticity, and
provenance.
TOPICS  Relevance of studying history
 Meaning of history as an academic discipline and its underlying
philosophy and methodology
 History and historiography
WEEK / INCLUSIVE Week 2
DATE August 22-27, 2022
MODALITY Synchronous (MS Teams) and Asynchronous (Neo LMS)
 LESSON PROPER
Why study history?
History is the study of change, and historians are specialists in analyzing and interpreting changes
in human identity as well as changes in society and civilizations over time. The different ways that people
have differed in their ideas, institutions, and cultural practices; the extent to which their experiences have
varied by time and place; and the difficulties they have faced while living in a common world are some of
the historical questions they attempt to answer and the diversity of past human experience they attempt to
reconstruct. By combining details from many sources, historians can create narratives that offer important
insights on both the past and the present. By analyzing how the past has affected (and is still forming)
relationships between societies and individuals on a local, national, and global scale, studying history aids
us in understanding and addressing difficult challenges and conundrums.
History as an academic discipline
Everyone has a history and a tale to share about the past. Every part of this globe has a past and a
history, including cities, nations, and entire civilizations. The past, however, is not the same as that
history. What is history, exactly? What distinguishes it from prehistoric times and the past? In this lesson,
we examine these ideas.
When we discuss history as a subject of study, we are referring to the body of knowledge that
deals with the interpretation of the past, particularly by historians. These are the people who investigate
past results, examine them, and then elaborate on them. History can be viewed of more broadly as the
study of the past by anybody, including academics, researchers, laypeople interested in history, and the
general public. History is a field of study, and as such, historical studies include one essential component.
No matter the research, studying historical events always involves some level of interpretation.
Philosophy of History
The human mind is fundamentally shaped by the idea of history. It raises questions about the
supposed significance of historical events as well as human action, change, and the place of material
circumstances in human affairs. By comprehending the events, decisions, and conditions that led us to our
current situation, it suggests the prospect of "learning from history" and the potential for a deeper
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knowledge of ourselves in the present. Therefore, it is not strange that philosophers occasionally focus on
attempts to analyze history and the nature of historical knowledge. For the same reasons that the history
of everything is relevant, the history of philosophy is generally relevant to matters of human affairs.
Knowing our origins helps us make sense of where we are as well as where we might be going.
Historical Methodology
On the other hand, the study of history is the study of change across time. Historians try to
explain this change in some detail. The way that historians use to do this is collectively referred to as
historical methodology. The historical method is used by historians to gather evidence of historical
events, assess the evidence, and interpret what the data indicates about historical events. History research
is not a science. However, a lot of the historical method's components take a scientific approach and
necessitate analysis, critical thought, and judgment. However, understanding the history is ultimately
influenced by the prejudice of the person drawing the findings. Because of this, historical events may be
interpreted differently even when they are supported by the same pieces of evidence.
Historical Writing
Finding and evaluating information. Paying attention to structural concerns, are all necessary
for historical writing. There are several questions that a historian must address in their writing. These
inquiries cover both why and how in addition to just what happened. The author must also discuss the
event's history, the key players, important dates, and how the event may affect developments in the future.
It is because of this structure and in-depth factual investigation that historical writing is challenging.
Objectivity. Writing historical material must be objective. A writer shouldn't allow their
prejudices to taint their work. Writers must refrain from assigning values to historical occurrences. They
should thoroughly examine their conclusions for any potential bias. The writer should pause and consider
whether the problem is with the source material.
Analysis. Historical writing involves more than just assembling notes from diverse sources. The
author must include analysis and personal reflections on the issue. A writer can frequently develop such
material when taking a break from writing, allowing them to engage in activities other than staring at a
page of notes.
History and Historiography
Both historiography and history are concerned with the past. Historiography is the study of
history writing, while history is the study of the past as it relates to humanity. Historiography is the
writing of the past based on critical analysis and the evaluation of sources, whereas history is the study of
the past and might involve writing about it. Historiography refers to any historical writing about a
certain topic. Books and records are also used as sources in history and historiography. Writing about
history is the subject of historiography. It is the “study of the history of history” in its broadest meaning
(as it is described by historians).
Famous Historians in the Philippines
Teodoro Agoncillo
Agoncillo wrote abundant books and papers about Philippine History. To name a number of his famous
works are History of the Filipino People; The Crisis of the Republic; The Revolt of the Masses.
Encarnacion Alzona
Alzona was a reputed historian and guru to a generation of other famous historian’s and at the same time
as University of the Philippines professor in history.
Gregorio Zaide
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Legendary historian to Philippine history, Dr. Zaide has made noteworthy contributions. A diligent
scholar, he authored 67 books, some were use as textbooks in history for secondary and colleges in the
country.
Ambeth R. Ocampo
A Filipino public historian, academic, cultural administrator, journalist, author, and independent curator,
was born in Manila in 1961. He is well recognized for his authoritative publications about José Rizal, the
national hero of the Philippines.
Michael Charleston "Xiao" Briones Chua

Born January 19, 1984, is a Filipino historian, academic, and television personality. He is best known for
his scholarly works on Philippine history and for his numerous appearances as a commentator on
historical subjects on Philippine television. At the moment, he teaches at De La Salle University.
 ACTIVITY/ EXERCISE/ ASSIGNMENT
Activity 1: Online Forum
 Share your insights about the questions below and post it in the forum section of the NEO LMS.
1) What particular History of the Philippines do you want to study? Why?
2) If you will be given a chance to exhume an original account referring to Philippine History, what
would it be? Why?
Activity 2: Reflection Essay
 Why studying history is relevant in our daily lives?
 SUPPLEMENTARY LEARNING MATERIALS
Cheprasov, A. (n.d.). Important points of historical writing.

Link: http://writing2.richmond.edu/training/project/history/fpbody.html
García-Bullé, S. (2022, January 11). What is the difference of History and historiography?
Link: https://observatory.tec.mx/edu-news/history/
 REFERENCES
Keyser, A. Sullivan, N. and Little, D. (2020, November 24). Philosophy of history. Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy.
Retrieved August 19, 2022, from https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/history/
Keyser, A. Sullivan, N. and Little, D. (2019, October 29). Historical Methodology: Historical Evidence and Interpreting
History. Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy. Retrieved August 19, 2022, from https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/history/

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COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES

NAME OF THE General Education

Why study history?

History as an academic discipline

COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES

History and Historiography

Famous Historians in the Philippines

COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES

Michael Charleston "Xiao" Briones Chua

 ACTIVITY/ EXERCISE/ ASSIGNMENT

Activity 1: Online Forum

Activity 2: Reflection Essay

 Why studying history is relevant in our daily lives?

 SUPPLEMENTARY LEARNING MATERIALS

Cheprasov, A. (n.d.). Important points of historical writing.

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