THE LIFE AND WORKS OF RIZAL
Course Title: The Life and Works of Jose Rizal
No. of Units: 3 units
Course Description:
As mandated by Republic Act 1425, this course covers the life and works of the country's national hero Dr. Jose Rizal. Among the topics covered are Rizal's biography and his writings, particularly the novels Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo, some of his essays, and various correspondences.
Learning Outcomes:
At the end of the course, students should be able to:
1. Discuss Jose Rizal's life within the context of 19th century Philippines.
2. Analyze Rizal's various verbs works, particularly the novels Noli me Tangere and El Filibusterismo;
3. Organize Rizal's ideas into various themes;
4. Demonstrate a critical reading of primary sources;
5. Interpret the values that can be derived from studying Rizal's life and works;
6. Display an appreciation for education and love of country,
Number of Hours: 3 hours every week for 18 weeks or 54 hours in a semester
Course Outline:
1. Introduction to the course: Republic Act 1425
2. 19th century Philippines as Rizal's context
3. Rizal's Life: Family, Childhood, and Early Education
4. Rizal's Life: Higher Education and Life Abroad
5. Rizal's Life: Exile, Trial, and Death
6. Annotation of Antonio Morga's Sucesos dela islas Filipinas
7. Noli Me Tangere
8. El Filibusterismo
9. The Philippines: A Century Hence (Other possible topics Letter to the Women of Malolos/The Indolence of the Filipinos)
10. Jose Rizal and Philippine Nationalism - Bayani and Kabayanihan
11. Jose Rizal and Philippine Nationalism - National Symbol