BEED 1 ( Readings in Philippine History )

This 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 author’s background and
main arguments, compare different points of view, identify biases and examine
the evidences 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 religious history. Priority is given to
primary materials that could help students develop their analytical and
communication 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.