Ateneo de Manila University

Loyola Schools
History 166 (3 Units)
Department of History
First Semester 2015 2016
Hi 166 J
Hi 166 G
Hi 166 M
Hi 166 U

Philippine History
School of Social Sciences
Stewart A. Young, Ph.D.
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CTC 408
SOM 304
B - 106
B - 206

A. Course Description
As Hi 165 traces the development of the Philippines from the pre-Spanish period to the Revolution of
1896-97, Hi 166 concentrates on the challenges that the Philippines faced in its efforts to establish an
independent democratic republic. The course discusses the forging of a national identity and
government in the late 19th early 20th centuries, the entry of the United States and the PhilippineAmerican War, the experience under American colonial rule, preparation for eventual independence,
the exigencies of war and occupation under Japan, and the struggles of the young republic. The course
closes with the declaration of martial law in 1972, when the nations experiment with Western-style
democracy came to a temporary end.
B. Learning Objectives
At the end of the course, the students should be able:
- To trace the development of the Philippine nation from the revolutionary period to the
EDSA People Power Revolution of 1986.
- To construct an argument based on the appraisal of historical sources.
- To identify the main arguments from the selected historical texts.
- To evaluate how international/global forces affect local socio-historical developments.
- To explain current Philippine realities in the light of historical events.
- To articulate their personal stand on national/local issues gained from historic insights.
- To formulate their personal stand/position on how they can contribute towards positive
and constructive nation building.
C. Course Outline (and Tentative Schedule)
Date

Agenda/Topic

August 11 (T)

Introduction/Review of Syllabus

August 13 (Th)

Lecture 1: The Outbreak of the

Revolution to the Pact of
Biaknabato

Assignments/Readings

Agoncillo, History of the Filipino People

(Eight Edition), Chapter 10 The
Revolution: The First Phase, pp. 167
186.
Cortes, Rosario Mendoza. Philippine
Presidents: 100 Years. Chapter 1 - The
Birthing of A Republic, pp. 3 23.

August 18 (T)

Lecture 2: The Context of the

American Presence in the
Philippines

Agoncillo, History of the Filipino People

(Eight Edition), Chapters 11 The
Revolution: Second Phase, pp. 187 198.
Schirmer and Shalom, The Philippine
Reader, Chapter 1 Conquest, pp. 5 33
Zaide, Gregorio (ed.) Documentary
Sources of Philippine History Vol. 9 - Doc.
483: Mabinis True Decalogue pp. 269
272.

August 20 (Th)

Lecture 3: The Malolos Republic

Cortez, Rosario Mendoza et al. The

Filipino Saga: History as Social Change.
Chapter 9 The First Republic, pp. 193
210.
Zaide (ed.) Documentary Sources of
Philippine History Vol. 10 - Doc. 517:
President Aguinaldos Address After
Proclaiming the Malolos Constitution pp.
49 - 51.

August 25 (T)

Class Interaction

August 27 (Th)

Lecture 4: The Treaty of Paris and

the American Military Occupation

Zaide (ed.) Documentary Sources of

Philippine History Vol. 9 - Doc. 503: The
Treaty of Paris pp. 389 - 398.
Zaide (ed.) Documentary Sources of
Philippine History Vol. 9 - Doc. 503:
Philippine Protest Against the 1898 Treaty
of Paris pp. 399 - 406.
Zaide (ed.) Documentary Sources of
Philippine History Vol. 9 - Doc. 506:
McKinleys Benevolent Assimilation
Proclamation pp. 408 411.
Zaide (ed.) Documentary Sources of
Philippine History Vol. 10 - Doc. 509:
Military Governor Otis Softens President
McKinleys Benevolent Assimilation
Proclamation pp. 7 9.

September 1 (T)

Lecture 5: The Filipino-American

War

Cortez, Rosario Mendoza et al. The

Filipino Saga: History as Social Change.
Chapter 10 The Republic Against
American Imperialism, 1898 - 1902, pp.
211 232.
Zaide (ed.) Documentary Sources of
Philippine History Vol. 10 - Doc. 522:
President Aguinaldos Declaration of War

on the United States pp. 78 - 79.

Zaide (ed.) Documentary Sources of
Philippine History Vol. 10 - Doc. 523:
President Aguinaldos Appeal to the
Filipinos to Fight the American Invaders for
Freedoms Sake pp. 80 - 81.
September 3 (Th)

Group Report #1: Profiles on

Filipino Luminaries During the Early
American Period, 1899 - 1902:
Artemio Ricarte, Antonio Luna,
Felipe Agoncillo, Miguel Malvar,
Apolinario Mabini, Trinidad Pardo
de Tavera and Pedro Paterno

September 8 (T)

Reading Day

September 10 (Th)

Long Test #1

September 15 (T)

Lecture 6: The Aftermath of the

Philippine-American War and the
American Civil Occupation

Cortes, Rosario Mendoza (ed.). Philippine

Presidents: 100 Years. Chapter 3 A
Period of Tutelage, 1901 1935. pp. 78
105.
Zaide (ed.) Documentary Sources of
Philippine History Vol. 10 - Doc. 565:
Aguinaldo Takes the Oath of Allegiance to
the United States pp. 372.
Zaide (ed.) Documentary Sources of
Philippine History Vol. 10 - Doc. 567:
Aguinaldos Last Proclamation pp. 374 375.
Zaide (ed.) Documentary Sources of
Philippine History Vol. 10 - Doc. 562: The
Spooner Amendment pp. 330 - 331.

September 17 (Th)

Lecture 7: The Early American

Policies of Benevolence, 1901
1913

Agoncillo, History of the Filipino People

(Eight Edition), Chapter 18 The
Campaign for Independence, pp. 328
350.
Gleek, Lewis E. The American GovernorsGenerals and High Commissioners in the
Philippines: Proconsuls, Nation-Builders
and Politicians. Chapters, 7 Francis
Burton Harrison: Forbes of the Philippines
and 8 Leonard Wood: Too Great for His
Time, pp. 134 193.

September 22 (T)

Class Interaction

September 24 (Th)

Eidul Adha Holiday

September 29 (T)

Lecture 8: The Rise of Philippine

Politics and the Quest for Philippine
Independence, 1908 - 1935

Zaide, (ed.) Documentary Sources of

Philippine History Vol. 11 - Doc. 598: The
Jones Law of 1916 pp. 169 - 190.
Zaide (ed.) Documentary Sources of
Philippine History Vol. 11 - Doc. 600: The
General Conclusions and
Recommendations of the Wood-Forbes
Mission of 1921 pp. 192 - 194.
Zaide (ed.) Documentary Sources of
Philippine History Vol. 11 - Doc. 614: The
Independence Creed pp. 278 280
Zaide (ed.) Documentary Sources of
Philippine History Vol. 11 - Doc. 620: The
Tydings McDuffie Law of 1934 pp. 320
336.

October 1 (Th)

Lecture 9: The Philippine

Commonwealth

Zaide (ed.) Documentary Sources of

Philippine History Vol. 11 - Doc. 625:
President Roosevelts Proclamation
Establishing the Commonwealth of the
Philippines pp. 409.
Zaide (ed.) Documentary Sources of
Philippine History Vol. 11 - Doc. 626: First
Inaugural Address of Manuel E. Quezon as
President of the Commonwealth of the
Philippines. pp. 411 417.
Zaide (ed.) Documentary Sources of
Philippine History Vol. 11 - Doc. 629: The
Quezon Code of Ethics pp. 433 436.

October 6 (T)

Lecture 10: The Japanese

Occupation of the Philippines

October 8 (Th)

Group Report #2: Everyday Life

Under the Japanese Occupation in
the Philippines

October 13 (T)

Film Showing: In Our Image - The

Colonial Years

October 15 (Th)

Reading Day

Jose (ed.). World War II and the Japanese

Occupation. Part III. Chapter 2: Under the
Japanese: The Second Republic, pp. 153
206.

October 20 (T)

Long Test #2

October 22 (Th)

Lecture 11: The Aftermath of War:

Reconstruction, Reparations and
Peasant Revolts, 1945 - 1948

Schirmer and Shalom, The Philippine

Reader, Chapter 3 War, Collaboration,
and Resistance, pp. 69 - 84; and Chapter
5 Suppression of the Huks, pp. 105 123.
Zaide (ed.) Documentary Sources of
Philippine History Vol. 12 - Doc. 691: The
Japanese War Crimes in the Philippines
pp. 169 184.

October 27 (T)

Lecture 12: The Philippine Third

Republic

Cortez, et al. The Filipino Saga, Chapter

14 The Third Republic, pp. 373 399.
Schirmer and Shalom, The Philippine
Reader, Chapter 4 Independence with
Strings, pp. 90 - 103

October 29 (Th)

Group Report #3: "Political

Dynasties and Culture of Corruption
During the Philippine Third
Republic, 1945 - 1968

November 3 (T)

Group Report #4: The Sweet and

Sour Experience of the Philippine
Chinese in Philippine Life, 1898
1986

November 5 (Th)

Lecture 13: The Ascendance of

Ferdinand E. Marcos

Gleek, Lewis E. Present Marcos and the

Philippine Political Culture, Chapters I
VII, pp. 1 83.

November 10 (T)

Lecture 14: The Philippines Under

Martial Law and the New Society

Zaide, G. (ed.) Documentary Sources of

Philippine History Vol. 12 - Doc. 708:
President Marcos Assumes Dictatorial
Powers pp. 300 - 301.
Aquino, Ninoy, Testament from a Prison
Cell. A Totalitarian Regime Pp. 41 63.
Aquino, Ninoy, Testament from a Prison
Cell. My Duty pp. 97 - 110

November 12 (Th)

Group Report: #5: Allegations of

Abuse: Cronyisms and Corruption
Under Marcos Martial Law Era

November 17 (T)

Film Showing: Batas Militar

November 19 (Th)

Class Interaction

November 24 (T)

Lecture 15: The Growing

Discontent and the EDSA
Revolution

Abinales and Amoroso, State and Society

on the Philippines. Chapter 8 Marcos,
1965 1986, pp. 193 229
Zaide, G. (ed.) Documentary Sources of
Philippine History Vol. 12 - Doc. 718: The
Last Written Speech of Benigno Aquino Jr.
pp. 436 - 440.
Zaide (ed.) Documentary Sources of
Philippine History Vol. 12 - Doc. 719: Vox
Populi, Vox Dei: The Catholic Bishops
Statement After the Presidential Elections
on February 7, 1986 pp. 441 - 446.
Zaide (ed.) Documentary Sources of
Philippine History Vol. 12 - Doc. 720:
Defense Minister Enriles Press Statement
Disavowing Support for the Marcos
Regime pp. 446 449.

November 26 (Th)

Alternative History: 20th Century

Philippine through Philippine Art

December 1 (T)

Course Wrap Up: The Changeless

Land and Other Pet Peeves

December 3 (Th)

Reading Day

December 8 (T)

Final Exams

D. Required Readings (The assigned readings are sourced from the following works. The require
reading selections may be accessed from the Librarys E-Reserve.)
Abinales, Patricio and Donna J. Amoroso. (2005) State and Society in the Philippines. Pasig
City: Anvil Publishing Inc.
Agoncillo, Teodoro. (1990) History of the Filipino People, 8th ed. Quezon City: Garotech
Publishing.
Aquino, Benigno S. (1984) Testament from a Prison Cell. Makati, Benigno S. Aquino, Jr.
Foundation.
Cortez, Rosario Mendoza et al. (2000) The Filipino Saga: History as Social Change. Quezon
City: New Day Publications.
Cortes, Rosario Mendoza et al. (1999) Philippine Presidents: 100 Years. Quezon City: New
Day Publishers and Philippine Historical Association.
Gleek, Lewis E. (1987) President Marcos and the Philippine Political Culture. Manila: Loyalty
Printing, Inc.
Gleek, Lewis E. (1986) The American Governors-Generals and High Commissioners in the
Philippines: Proconsuls, Nation-Builders and Politicians. Quezon City: New Day Publishers.

Jose, Ricardo Trota ed. (2006) World War II and the Japanese Occupation (Ang Ilalawang
Digmaang Pandaigdig at ang Pananakop ng mga Hapon. Diliman, Quezon City: University
Press. [Selected Portions]
Schirmer, Daniel B. and Stephen Rosskamm Shalom eds. (1987) The Philippine Reader: A
History of Colonialism, Neocolonialism Dictatorship, and Resistance. Boston: South End
Press. [Selected Portions]
Zaide, Gregorio F. ed. (1990) Documentary History of Philippine Sources Vols. 9 - 12. Manila:
National Bookstore. [Selected Portions]

E. Suggested Readings (for Group Reports)

Group
#1

Topic
Profiles on Filipino Luminaries
During the Early American
Period, 1899 - 1907: Felipe
Agoncillo, Artemio Ricarte,
Antonio Luna, Miguel Malvar,
Apolinario Mabini, Triniadad
Pardo de Tavera, and Pedro
Paterno

#2

Everyday Life Under the

Japanese Occupation of the
Philippines

Suggested Readings and References

DeOcampo, Esteban A. and Alfredo B. Saulo B.
(1994) The First Filipino Diplomat: Felipe Agoncillo.
Manila: National Historical Institute.
Abaya, Doroteo and Bernard Karganilla. (1998)
Miguel Malvar and the Philippine Revolution: A
Biography. Batangas: Miguel Malvar Productions,
Inc.
Ochosa, Orlino A. Bandoleros: Outlawed Guerrillas
of the Philippine American War, 1903 1907.
Quezon City: New Day Publications.
Majul Cesar Abib. (1995) Apolinario Mabini
Revolutionary. Manila: National Historical Institute.
Mojares, Resil B. (2006) Brains of the Nation:
Pedro Paterno, T. H. Pardo de Tavera, Isabelo de
los Reyes and the Production of Modern
Knowledge. Quezon City: Ateneo de Manila
University Press.
Paredes, Ruby ed. (1989) Philippine Colonial
Democracy. Quezon City: Ateneo de Manila
University Press.
Ricarte, Artemio. (1963) Memoirs of General
Artemio Ricarte. Manila: National Historic Institute.
Simbulan, Dante C. (2005) The Modern Principalia:
The Historical Evolution of the Philippine Ruling
Oligarchy. Quezon City: University of the
Philippines Press.
Bell, Walter F. (1999) Philippines in World War 2.
New York: Greenwood Publishing Group.
Setsuho, Ikehata and Ricardo Trota Jose ed.
(1999) The Philippines Under Japan: Occupation
Policy and Reaction. Quezon City: Ateneo de
Manila University Press.
Syjuco, Ma. Felisa. (1988) The Kempei Tai in the
Philippines: 1941 1945. Quezon City: New Day
Publishers.
Foronda, Marcelino A. (1995) Cultural Life During
the Japanese Occupation, 1942 1945. Manila:
National Commission for the Culture and the Arts.
Barte, Gina V. ed. (1992) Panahon Ng Hapon:
Sining sa Digmaan Digmaan sa Sining. Manila:
Sentrong Pangkultura ng Pilipinas.
Tiongson, Nicanor ed. (1991) Tuklas Sining:

#3

"Political Dynasties and

Culture of Corruption During
the Philippine Third Republic,
1945 - 1968

#4

The Sweet and Sour

Experience of the Philippine
Chinese in Philippine Life,
1898 1986

#5

Allegations of Abuse:
Cronyisms and Corruption
Under Marcos Martial Law
Era

Essays on the Philippine Arts. Manila: Sentrong

Pangkultra ng Pilipinas.
Cheng Chua, Karl Ian U. (2005) The Stories They
Tell: Komiks During the Japanese Occupation,
1942 1944. Philippine Studies 53(1): 59 90.
Jose, Ricardo T. and Lydia Yu-Jose. (1997) The
Japanese Occupation in the Philippines: A Pictorial
History. Makati City: Ayala Foundation, Inc.
McCoy, Alfred W. ed. (1994) An Anarchy of
Families: State and Family in the Philippines.
Quezon City: Ateneo de Manila University Press.
Wurfel, David. (1988) Filipino Politics: Development
and Decay. Quezon City: Ateneo de Manila
University Press.
Anderson, Benedict. (2004) Cacique Democracy in
the Philippines. In Specter of Comparisons:
Nationalism, Southeast Asia and the World.
Benedict Anderson ed. Quezon City: Ateneo de
Manila University Press, pp. 192 226.
Lacaba, Jose F. ed. (1995) Boss: 5 Case Studies
of Local Politics in the Philippines. Quezon City:
Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism and
Institute of Popular Democracy.
Simbulan, Dante C. (2005) The Modern Principalia:
The Historical Evolution of the Philippine Ruling
Oligarchy. Quezon City: University of the
Philippines Press.
Ang-See, Teresita. (2000) Huaquiao Becomes
Tsinoy. In Alfredo Roces ed. Kiukok:
Deconstructing Despair. Manila: Finale Art Gallery.
pp. 404 411.
Liao, Shubert S. C. ed. (1974) Chinese
Participation in Philippine Culture and Economy.
Manila: Shubert S. C. Liao.
Kunio, Yoshihara. (1985) Philippine
Industrialization: Foreign and Domestic Capitol.
Quezon City: Ateneo University Press. (Chapter 5)
Tan, Antonio S. (1972) The Chinese in the
Philippines, 1898 1935: A Study of Their National
Awakening. Quezon City: R. P. Garcia Publishing.
Tan, Antonio S. (1984) The Chinese in the
Philippines During the Japanese Occupation, 1942
1945. Quezon City: The Asian Center, University
of the Philippines.
Tong, Chee Kiong. (2005) Identity and Ethnic
Relations in Southeast Asia: Racializing
Chineseness. Springer.
Wong, Kwok Chu. (2000) The Chinese in the
Philippine Economy, 1898 1941. Quezon City:
Ateneo University Press.
Manapat, Ricardo. (1991) Some Are Smarter Than
Others: the History of Marcos Crony Capitalism.
Aletheia Publications.
Mijares, Primitivo. (1986) The Conjugal Dictatorship
of Ferdinand and Imelda Marcos 1. San Francisco:

Union Square Publications.

McDougald, Charles C. (1995) The Marcos File:
Was He A Philippine Hero or A Corrupt Tyrant?
San Francisco: San Francisco Publishers.
Rempel, William C. (1993) Delusions of A Dictator:
The Mind of Marcos As Revealed in His Secret
Diaries. Boston: Little, Brown and Company.
Canoy, Reuben R. (1981) The Counterfeit
Revolution: The Philippines from the Martial Law to
the Aquino Assassination. Manila: Philippine
Editions.
Hamilton-Paterson, (1998) James. Americas Boy:
The Marcos and the Philippines. Pasig City: Anvil
Publishers.
Hutchcroft, Paul D. (1998) Booty Capitalism: The
Politics of Banking in the Philippines. Quezon City:
Ateneo University Press. (Chapters 6 and 7)

F. Course Requirements
1. Class Interactions
2. Long Tests #1 and #2
3. Group Presentation
4. Individual Reflection Paper (on Group Report)
5. Final Exam
TOTAL

10%
40%
15%
15%
20%
100%

1) Class Interaction/Discussion (10%)

Students will be graded not only on recitation but also on their general contributions to class
discussion. Insightful questions as well as the interjection of new ideas related to the topic will
earn points for the student. Since the designated readings are intentionally designed to
compliment the lectures, every student is responsible for all the prescribed readings for the
day. This will enable the student to be better informed of the historical events, which in turn will
allow them to have more substantive inputs and contributions to the class discussions.
2) Long Tests 1 and 2 (40%)
There will be two long tests throughout the semester to evaluate your performance. The two
long tests will not be cumulative. The scope will be sectional (not comprehensive) based on
the lectures, readings and discussions. Each long test would be equivalent to 20% of your
grade (thus the two tests will comprise 40% of your total grade). Please refer to the course
outline of the syllabus for schedule of exams. The clarification and contestation period for the
graded exam will only be valid within 48 hours following the return of the exam. After which
further inquiries and clarifications will no longer be entertained.
3) Group Presentation/Individual Reflection Paper (30%)
The requirement will consist of two components: 1) Group Presentation (15%) and 2) An
Individual Reflection Paper (On the Group Report) (15%). There will be 5 group presentations
and each group will consist of 7 students. The selection of the group is to be done by the
students. The names of each member of the group and its corresponding topic must be
submitted at the beginning of the 2nd class meeting. The 5 topics are listed along with some
suggested reading materials in pages 6 - 8 of this syllabus to help you get started.
A) The Group Presentation (15%) This portion deals with the presentation of the topic
assigned to the group. Because this presentation is strategically integrated to compliment
the historical period presently being discussed, it should serve not only to entertain and

delight but also to instruct and inform. Therefore, it should be substantive, well presented
and innovative. The allotted time for your presentation is 30 - 40 minutes. Since this is
intended to be a Group Presentation, teamwork and collaboration from all members of
the group must be evident during your presentation. Your group may choose to employ a
wide variety of modes and methods to accomplish your presentation, however, it must be
contained within the classroom. Each group should also furnish every member of your
class a copy of your presentation outlines, notes or significant points as references to
assist their learning. Immediately following your presentation, the members of the group
will be responsible to clarify any questions from the class. The criteria for the Group
Presentation will be graded as follows:
50% - Content (Substance and Relevance)
30% - Clarity (Delivery and Learning Impact)
20% - Creativity (Conceptualization and Innovation)
Deductions will be made if instructions are not followed. Please see me or email me if you
have any specific questions concerning the mechanics of this presentation.
B) Individual Reflection Paper (On the Group Presentation) (15%) This will be
submitted 1 week after the your groups presentation. The total length of the paper should
be between 3 4 pages in length, double spaced and in size 12, Times, Cambria or
similar style and size fonts. Keep in mind that the Individual Reflection Paper should not
simply be a summary or transcript of the Group Presentation in written form. In other
words, the reflection paper is intended to force you to engage, grapple and make sense of
the various ideas and thoughts that you have encountered in the process of researching
for the presentation. At the same time this reflection should also reflect a certain degree of
original analysis and personal insights gained though the process of doing your report. In
event that academic works or sources are used, please use the APA citation format.
Be sure to include the following details on your reflection paper before you submit it:
Your name
Your group number
Your class section
The date of submission
The criteria for the Group Research Paper will be graded as follows:
60% - Content (Originality of Analysis and Synthesis of Information)
30% - Clarity (Cohesion and Readability)
10% - Consistency (Style and Citations)
Each member of the group should also submit an evaluation of oneself and fellow
group mates in terms of your contribution to the group project (Group Presentation).
To ensure equity and fairness, each person will grade themselves and their group
mate quantitatively from 0 10 (10 - the highest, 0 - the lowest) and explain briefly
why they deserve the grade. Each member of the group will submit his or her own
evaluation and that of his or her group mates on a short bond paper (that is typed and
printed) and placed inside a sealed envelope to be hand in along during the
submission of your Reflection Paper. Incomplete evaluations or failure to submit this
will result in deductions for the one who neglects this responsibility.
4) Final Exam (20%)
The Final Exam will be comprehensive in scope. It will include materials from all the previous
lectures, discussions, class presentations, film showings and information from the required
readings. Students who merit a pre-final grade of B+ or better are exempted from taking the
Final Exam. However, students seeking exemptions must have at most 3 absences/cuts during
the course of the entire semester.

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G. Grading System
Final Grade Table of Equivalents:
A
- 92 and above
B+
- 87-91
B
- 83-86
C+
- 79-82
C
- 75-78
D
- 70-74
F
- 69 and below
W
- Overcut
WP
- Withdrawal with Permission
H. Classroom Policies
1. Class Attendance
- Students are expected to be present for every class meeting.
- The maximum allowable absences/cuts is 6 absences since this is a 90 minute class
- A student who exceeds the maximum number of allowable absences will receive a
final grade of "W" for the course
- Unlimited cuts privilege for deans-listers will NOT be honored*
- Attendance will be after the grace period (15 minutes after the official class time) of
every class with the assistance of the class beadle. Please come to class on time.
- Absences/cuts will be excused only if you have a valid medical certificate. Proper
documentation from the school is required for those who have to perform official
school functions. In addition, you are responsible for any materials and course
obligations that you miss in your absence.
- Leaving the classroom for a "prolonged" period of time once the class has started will
be recorded as an absences/cuts.
- Tardiness or coming to class late beyond 20 minutes following the official stating time
will be considered a cut.
- Students must attend the class in which they are officially enrolled. One cannot make
up for an absence(s)/cuts by attending the class of another section.
- In event that the instructor is late for more than 15 minutes without any prior
announcement from the History Department or further information from your class
beadle, you may leave the room.
2. Course Obligations
- A class beadle will be selected on the second meeting. The beadle will assist the
instructor on matters pertaining to attendance, dissemination of announcements and
other needs of the class.
- Students must submit a 3x5 index card with their name (include full names and
nicknames), course, contact numbers, email address and two (2) 1x1 ID pictures by
the second day of class meeting. For every day thereafter without ID pictures it will be
considered as a cut.
- Students may choose their seats, only in the first five rows.
- For the purpose of attendance and record keeping, the seat that is chosen during the
second meeting will be the student's permanently assigned seat for the entire
semester. (If you are not seated in your assigned seats, it will be marked absent/cut.
So choose your seats carefully.)
- Students are encouraged to seek clarifications, ask questions, or make comments as
long as it is relevant to the subject matter.
- Students are responsible for all the material covered in the assigned readings and
lectures.
- Students who are disruptive or rude in class will be sent out and penalized a full cut.

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Proper decorum should be observed in class. Courtesy and respect should be given
for those who are lecturing, making recitations, presentations, asking questions,
sharing insights etc.
Requirements will only be accepted during the first 10 minutes of class, and only in
the designated class for which a student is enrolled. Acceptance of late requirements
will be at the discretion of the instructor. Penalties for late requirements, if accepted,
will also be at the discretion of the instructor. Online submissions will not be accepted
unless specified by the instructor.
The prescribed format should include the following information for all your submitted
works.
o Your Full Name (with your family name first)
o Your Student ID Number
o Your Section
o The Date of Submission

3. Other Important Matters

- The use of laptops or any other electronic devices/gadgets (e.g., iPad, smart phones,
etc.) is not permitted during class time (this includes lectures, group reports, film
showing etc.). This includes the taking pictures of the lectures with phones or other
electronic gadgets during class time.
- Absolutely no make-up will be given to students who fail to take the scheduled Class
Reports, Long Tests and Final Exam. Failure to take an exam will result in a grade of
zero (0) for that particular Presentation/Test or Exam. Be sure to come to class on the
day of the exam.
- Exceptions however will be considered only in valid cases with proper documentation
and clearance. Students who miss their scheduled Group Presentations, Long Tests
or Final Exam due to unavoidable circumstances or legitimate official University
business will be considered. Official documentation and clearance letters from official
school entities must be submitted (in the hard-copy format) prior to the scheduled
date of the makeup exams. In fairness to all, the grades of all make-up tests and
exams will only be given the maximum of 80%. Make-up tests and exams will have a
higher degree of difficulty than regular ones and should be taken within one week of
your absence.
- The exams will be zero-based; this means that the grades will not be transmuted. The
raw score that you get will be the grade for the exam.
- The final computation of grades will not be rounded off (i.e., 91.9 is a B+ and will not
be rounded off to an A).
- Absolutely no extra work or additional exams will be given in this course.
- Absolutely no haggling of grades will be entertained at the end of the course.
I. Consultation Hours
Consultation hours are on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11:00AM to 12:00Noon and 2:00PM
3:00PM at the History Department in the 2nd floor of the Leong Hall. Scheduling an appointment before
the consultation is highly encouraged. You may also contact me at syoung@ateneo.edu for questions
specifically related to the course.

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