CENTRO ESCOLAR UNIVERSITY

Manila * Makati * Malolos

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SCIENCES

SYLLABUS

COSSCI 13 SOC SCI 13 Dr. Jose P. Rizals Life, Works & Writings 3 3 hours / week
Subject Code Subject Title Descriptive Title Unit (s) Hour (s) / Week

Course Description : A comprehensive study designed to familiarize the students with the role of Rizal and other National Heroes in the development of nationalism and national
independence movement. It embraces the youths role in nation building. It shall also include the important episodes in Rizals Life with emphasis on his literary
works : Novels, Poems, Essays and Letters. It presents a new perspective on Rizals true worth as a conscientious builder of the Filipino nation with a clear view of
its aspirations and as a champion of the rights of the Filipinos.

It presents a new dimension to Rizals role as a citizen of the world in espousing and defending human rights and fundamental freedom.

This course will help students to understand and appreciate the contributions of Dr. Jose Rizal and other heroes and heroines to our national heritage, the influences
of their thoughts on our basic life and destiny of the Philippine Republic, and the universality of their principles.

Prerequisites : None
General Objectives : Upon completion of this course, the students are expected to:
1. Identify the important traits and virtues of Dr. Jose Rizal and the other heroes that are worth emulating.
2. Instill in their minds the love of ones country, our people and to apply in their personal lives the usefulness of the nobility of the ideas of Dr. Jose P. Rizal.
3. Enrich their knowledge about Rizals thoughts on various fields of specialization, and his contributions to our national heritage.
4. Acquaint themselves with Rizals ideas taken from the official government translations of the heros diaries, letters, essays, poems, novels, reminiscences and
other literary writings.
5. Interpret and observe the provisions of RA 1425 (Rizal Law) sponsored by the late Senator Jose P. Laurel.
6. Promote the concept of a peaceful culture, environmental protection, Christian values and moral integrity reflected in Rizals life, works and writings.
7. Compare and contrast the life, works, and contributions of other Filipino heroes and heroines.

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 SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES COURSE CONTENT TEACHING STRATEGIES TIME EVALUATIVE
ALLOTMENT MEASURES
At the end of the chapter, the students should be Unit I. Early Life of Rizal
able to: Pre-assessment re: knowledge
1. List down your strengths and weaknesses and 1. Rizal and his time, the challenges about Rizals life 3 hours Graded Recitation
explain how these developed. and responses of the 19th Century Globe / Map of the Philippines Quizzes
2. Appreciate and understand the life of Dr. Jose Group discussions / Class Group Research / Work
Rizal, its importance to the historical 2. Advent of National Hero discussion/Cooperative Learning
background of the world challenges and Research on Rizals family tree
responses of the 19th Century. 3. Early Education in Calamba and Picture Analysis
3. Enumerate the unique examples of Dr. Jose P. Bian Video Presentation / Musical
Rizal as a many-splendored genius. Analysis
4. Describe the early acquisition of Dr. Jose 4. Scholastic Triumphs at Ateneo de
Rizals necessary education as preparation Manila The Making of the Hero by 3 hours
for college work in Manila and abroad. Jonee Gamboa
5. Explain the views of Dr. Jose Rizal regarding 5. Medical Studies at the University of
individuals right to education. Sto. Tomas Reaction on the film
6. Discuss his medical studies in UST, which
was administered by the Dominicans
At the end of the chapter, the students should be Unit II. Rizals Travels and Visions of a
able to: New World Order
Discussion and Analysis 3 hours Oral Recitation
1. Relate Dr. Jose Rizals period of active 1. In Sunny Spain Research Quizzes
participation in nationalistic campaign. 2. From Paris to Berlin Role playing Group Research / Work
2. Illustrate Dr. Jose P Rizals reasons for 3. Publication of Noli Me Tangere Video Presentation Written Report
specializing in optometry. Film Showing 6 hours Prelim Examination
3. Enumerate at least 3-5 values that you - Ang Batang Rizal
learned/though from your family/parents - SISA Film
and how were these values transmitted to - El Fili and Noli
you?

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 SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES COURSE CONTENT TEACHING STRATEGIES TIME EVALUATIVE
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4. Give the importance of promoting the
welfare of the Filipinos as reflected in the
novel. 4.Rizals Grand Tour of Europe with Group Report/Group 2 hours
5. Explain Dr. Jose Rizals nationalistic Viola Discussions/Cooperative Learning
mission. 5. First Homecoming
6. Discuss Dr. Jose Rizals ideas on 6. In Hong Kong and Macau Film Showing
education as an instrument of social 7. Romantic Interlude in Japan A. Jose Rizal Cesar Montano 2 hours
progress. 8. Rizals visit to the United States
7. Illustrate Dr. Jose P Rizals concern for a 9. Rizal in London
world community.
8. Explain Dr. Jose Rizals ideals in setting
world peace.
9. Describe Dr. Jose Rizals decrees on
racial discrimination.
10. Give importance to Dr. Jose Rizals love
for justice.
11. Explain what you can do to serve other 6 hours
people.
12. Pinpoint the character traits displayed by
Rizal in his life in Europe.
At the end of the chapter, the students should be Unit III. The Second Travel of Dr. Jose
able to: Rizal in Europe Discussion and Analysis 3 hours Oral Recitation
1.Discuss Dr. Jose Rizals tolerance as essential Research Quizzes
in the development of mutual understanding 1. Rizals Second Sojourn in Paris and Role playing Group Research / Work
among nations the Universal Exposition of 1889 Video/Slide Presentation Written Report
2. Identify and discuss the road blocks to -The count of Monte Cristo Seat Work
serving others. (Movie) Midterm Examination
3. Distinguish the difference between proactive Group Report/Group Discussions/
behavior of Dr. Rizal and its difference from Cooperative Learning
reactive behavior.

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2. Discuss Dr. Jose Rizals concept about peace and 1. .In Belgian Brussels
how men attain it. 2. Misfortunes in Madrid 2 hours
3. Describe Dr. Jose P. Rizals views on the worth 3. Biarritz Vacation and Romance with
of human dignity. Nelly Boustead
4. Illustrate Dr. Jose P Rizals role in nation 4. Publication of El Filibusterismo in
building. Ghent
5. Explain Dr. Jose Rizals other intellectual 5. Ophthalmic Surgeon in Hong Kong
legacies in his second novel.
6. Describe Dr. Jose P. Rizals nationalistic mission 2 hours
.
At the end of the chapter, the students should be able to: Unit IV The Last Homecoming of Dr. Jose P. Rizal

1. Discuss Dr. Jose Rizal as a practical leader and 1. Second Homecoming and La Liga Filipina Discussions/Analysis 3 hours Oral Recitation
his La liga Filipina. 2. Exile in Dapitan, Zamboanga Role playing Quizzes
2. Relate Dr. Jose Rizals leadership practices and 3. Last trip Abroad Video /Slide Presentation Group Research / Work
sustainable development in Dapitan 4. Last Homecoming and Trial - Jose Rizal sa Dapitan (Movie) Written Report/
3. Give importance to Dr. Jose Rizals leadership 5. Martyrdom at Bagumbayan - Jose Rizal the Movie 2 hours Reflection Paper
and his sense of morality. Group Report/Group Discussion/ Group Analysis
4. Describe Dr. Jose P. Rizal as a fearless leader Unit V. The different works & contributions of Cooperative Learning Post-test re: Life of Jose Rizal
returning to Manila to face his trial. other Filipino Heroes and Heroines Educational Field Trip or Lakbay Aral: 2 hours
5. Explain Dr. Jose Rizals death in relation to his - Intramurous
leadership A. Andres Bonifacio - Rizals Shrine at Calamba,
6. Identify important traits and virtues of Dr. Jose B. Emilio Jacinto Laguna
Rizal and other Filipino heroes that are worth C. Marcelo H.del Pilar Luneta
emulating. D. Graciano Lopez Jaena
7. Analyze the relationship between Rizals positive E. Concepcion Aguila 7 hours
love of oneself and his desire to help his fellow F. Librada Avelino
Filipinos. G. Pilar Hidalgo Lim
8. Discuss the contributions contributed by the other
Filipino heroes for the countrys progress.

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References: : -Capino, Diosdado, Gonzales, Minerva, Rizals Life, Works and Writings: Their Impact on our National Identity
and Pineda, Filipina
-Zaide, Gregorio and Zaide, Sonia Jose Rizal Life and Writings of A Genius, Writer, Scientist and National Hero

Electronic References : http://www.joserizal.ph/in01.html

http://www.knowledgerush.com/kr/jsp/db/biography.jsp?authorId=1035&authorName=Jose+Rizal&showall=true
http://www.geocities.com/CapitolHill/Senate/4982/links.html
http://joserizal.info/Biography/man_and_martyr/chapter18.htm
http://www.joserizal.ph/homehtm
http://www.los-indios-bravos.com/english
http://www.jose-rizal.com/firstfilipino
http://www.webmanila.com/nolimetangere/01.html
http://www.admu.edu.ph/central/archives/joserizal.htm
http://www.upm.edu.ph/bagumbayan/ec96/josephine
http://www.univie.ac.at/voelkerkunde/apsis/aufi/rizal/retana2.htm
Prepared by :

Ms. Lolita Balboa

Dr. Editha L. Evangelista
Ms. Dominadora Edulag
Dr. Lorenzo Hipolito Jr.
Mrs. Sagira Kuhutan
Mrs. Wilhelmina Manuel
Dr. Manuel Ternida

Approved by:

______________________________
Imelda C. Nery, Ph.D.
Head, Social Sciences Department
S.Y. 2011-2012

April, 2011
REVISED 04/13/11
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