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The Fisher Valley College No. 5, M. L. Quezon St., Hagonoy, Taguig City Phase 2, Bgy. Pinagsama, Taguig City Phone: 839-1903/394-6695 Website: www.fishervalleycollege.edu.ph _____________________________________________________________________________

COURSE SYLLABUS
1st Semester, A.Y. 2013-2014

COURSE TITLE : RIZALS LIFE AND WORKS COURSE CREDITS : 3 units CLASS SCHEDULE : Friday, 1:00-4:00 CLASS WEBSITE : http://tfvc2014.weebly.com COURSE INSTRUCTOR: Marlon B. Raquel CONTACT NUMBER : 839-1903 (Main Campus) EMAIL ADDRESS : raquel.marlon@yahoo.com

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course deals with the life and works of Dr. Jose P. Rizal as reflected in his biographies, his novels Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo, and his other writings in the context of the formation of Filipino nationalism, its relevance and application on the continuing problems in the contemporary Philippines.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: At the end of the semester, you should be able to: 1. Understand the life, works, and writings of Jose Rizal and his legacies to the Filipino nation; 2. Know the importance of Rizals teachings in present times; and 3. Develop a sense of nationalism and patriotism as a student of Rizal course and as a Filipino.

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COURSE OUTLINE: 1ST WEEK

INTRODUCTION Getting to Know Each Other Course Orientation and Discussion of Course Syllabus Concept and Requisites of a Hero Issues Surrounding Rizals Life Rizal Laws: Republic Act 1425 and Republic Act 229 Memorandum Order No. 247 and CHED Memorandum No. 3, s. 1995 FILM SHOWING Bayaning Third World/Rizal: Ang Bayani NATIONALISM AND OTHER CONCEPTS DEFINED Nation, state, patriotism, nationalism, freedom, independence Nationalism as an ideology; sentiment and a commitment Emergence of Filipino national consciousness Campaign for Reforms THE WORLD AND THE PHILIPPINES IN THE 19TH CENTURY Political, economic, socio-cultural condition Educational System Church

2ND WEEK 3RD WEEK

4TH WEEK

5TH WEEK PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION


6TH WEEK DEVELOPMENT OF RIZALS NATIONALISM PART 1 Birth, ancestry, childhood and early education Rizal as an advocate, propagandist, novelist, historian, revolutionary, reformist, essayist, poet, etc. DEVELOPMENT OF RIZALS NATIONALISM PART 2 Exile in Dapitan Trial and Execution RIZALS NATIONALISM AS REFLECTED IN HIS NOVELS Analysis on the plot and character in Noli Me Tangere Analysis on the plot and character in El Filibusterismo

7TH WEEK

8TH WEEK

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9TH WEEK

RIZALS IDEALISMS IN POETRY Sa Aking Mga Kabata A La Juventud Filipina Mi Retiro Mi Ultimo Adios Other Poems

10TH WEEK
11TH WEEK

MIDTERM EXAMINATION

IDEALOGY IN RIZALS ESSAYS PART 1 El Amor Patrio Letter to the Young Women of Malolos IDEALOGY IN RIZALS ESSAYS PART 2 Indolence of the Filipino People Philippine Within a Century Hence IDEALOGY IN RIZALS ESSAYS PART 3 Other essays

12TH WEEK

13TH WEEK

14TH WEEK
15TH WEEK

PRE-FINAL EXAMINATION

RIZAL AND THE CONTEMPORARY SOCIETY PART 1 The First Filipino: by Leon Ma. Guerrero Who and what made Rizal our Foremost National Hero? By Esteban de Ocampo RIZAL AND THE CONTEMPORARY SOCIETY PART 2 Rizals Validity in the 21st century: Cezar Majul Veneration without Understanding: Renato Constantino SYNTHESIS

16TH WEEK

17TH WEEK

18TH WEEK

FINAL EXAMINATION

COURSE REQUIREMENTS AND GRADING SYSTEM: The College issues two grades for the semester midterm grade and final grade as per Article X, Section B of the College Student Handbook. I will be using the following grading system in the computation of your grades.

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Midterm Grade: Prelim Exam Midterm Exam Reflection Papers Online Assignments

30% 30% 20% 20% 100%

Final Grade: Midterm Grade Pre-final Exam Final Exam Class Project Online Assignments

40% 20% 20% 10% 10% 100%

Major Examinations: Four major examinations are usually given throughout the semester. These are prelim, midterm, pre-final, and final exams. However, only midterm and final exams will be administered in this class. In lieu of the prelim and pre-final exam, you are required to submit reviews on a Rizal movie and an article (Refer below for more details.) A combination of multiple-choice questions (MCQ), essay questions, and other types of tests will be given. The examinations will be conducted during examination weeks. Each exam is equivalent to 100 points. The passing score is 50 points. I will be using the following formula in determining the equivalent percentage for your scores: Grade = (Score /No. of Items) x 50 + 50 for example, (50/100) x 50 + 50 = 75%

Article Review and Movie Review: You are required to submit two (2) reviews: one review of an article and one movie review . It is your responsibility to look for an article regarding Rizals life and works. Submit it to me for approval. You have three weeks to read the articles, re-read them, synthesize the writers points of view, and make your own analysis. For the movie review, you will be watching a Rizal movie on the 2nd meeting. Critically analyze the movie. Reviews must be type-written in a short bond paper, double-spaced, 1 inch in all margins. Each review must contain at least 1,000 words. Rizal Memorabilia: In connection with the 152 years of birthday celebration of Dr. Jose Rizal this year (1867-2013), you will be submitting a Rizal Memorabilia. This is a group work. The class will be divided into several groups with five (5) members each. Different activities will be conducted by the government, colleges and universities, and other institutions to commemorate the greatness of Rizal. As a Filipino citizen and as a student of this course, Rizal's Life and Works, what can you contribute to the Philippine society so that students like you and other people would not forget the heroic deeds of Rizal? Write an ACTION PLAN wherein the philosophy and teachings of Rizal will be integrated. For example, you may create MEMORIAL CARDS where pictures of Rizal are included or some of his quotations from his writings. You may give these cards to your professors, family members, and friends.

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Format/Example of an Action Plan: Title of the Project: Memorial Cards Objective: In commemoration of the 150th Birth Anniversary of Rizal, memorabilia will be produced, i.e., memorial cards showing the great deeds of Dr. Jose P. Rizal as the national hero of the Philippines. Steps to be Taken: State what you are going to do to make memorial cards and what will you do with these cards. Online Assignments: An assignment will be given every two weeks. You need to visit our class website at www.tfvc2014.weebly.com for instructions and details. Please be reminded of the deadlines of submission. To avoid the rush, submit your answers BEFORE the deadline, NOT on the due date of submission. I will inform you in class once the questions are posted online. Answers submitted through email or handed down to me in class (printed copy) will not be credited. All answers need to be submitted on the website itself. Familiarize yourself with computers, websites, and other technology-based stuff. You are provided with internet card by the school which is included in your school fees. Visit the Computer Laboratory for available time so that you can do your assignments if you dont have your own computer and internet. Also, you need to have an email account and a Facebook account because you will use them during the submission of your online assignments. Attendance: While attendance is not a component of your grade, your attendance will be checked regularly. You need to affix your signature on the attendance sheet that will be provided to you before the class discussion starts. Please take note that the maximum allowable absences are four (4) sessions only. On your fifth absence, you will be dropped from this course regardless of the reason for absence EXCEPT if you or your family member is sick. In this case, you need to present a medical certificate. TEXTBOOK: Guerrero, Leon Maria (2009). The First Filipino: A Biography of Jose Rizal (2nd Edition). Quezon City: Guerrero Publishing Inc. REFERENCES: Coates, Austin. (1999). Rizal: First Filipino Nationalist and Martyr. Quezon City: The University of the Philippines Press.

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Constantino, Renato (2001). Veneration Without Understanding. Quezon City: The University of the Philippines Press. Ocampo, Ambeth. (2002). Rizal Without the Overcoat (New Edition). Pasig City: Anvil Publishing House. Zaide, Gregorio and Sonia Zaide (2007). Rizal: Life, Works, and Writings of a Genius, Writer, Scientist, and National Hero. Quezon City: All Nations Publishing Co., Inc. Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo novels Newspapers, websites, movies, and articles/research papers

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