Chapter 1 Flashcards
What is Republic Act No. 1425 known as?
Rizal Law
It mandates the inclusion of courses on the life, works, and writings of Jose Rizal in educational curricula.
What are the primary novels emphasized in the Rizal Law?
- Noli Me Tangere
- El Filibusterismo
Who believed that reading Rizal’s novels would strengthen Filipinism and foster patriotism?
Claro M. Recto
What is one of the key learning outcomes of studying the Rizal course?
Critically assess the effectiveness of the Rizal Law
What is the main objective of Republic Act No. 1425?
To disseminate the ideas and ideals of Jose Rizal through his works
When was Republic Act No. 1425 approved?
June 12, 1956
What does Section 1 of Republic Act No. 1425 require?
Courses on the life, works, and writings of Jose Rizal must be included in all school curricula
What is mandated for school libraries under Section 2 of the Rizal Law?
To keep an adequate number of copies of the original and unexpurgated editions of Rizal’s works
Fill in the blank: The Board of National Education is authorized to translate Rizal’s works into _______.
[English, Tagalog, and principal Philippine dialects]
True or False: The Rizal Law allows for exemptions based on religious beliefs.
True
What is the authorized appropriation amount for carrying out the purposes of the Rizal Law?
Three hundred thousand pesos
What is a significant concern raised by critics about Rizal’s novels?
They may be viewed as attacking the Catholic faith
What did Rizal accuse some religious figures of in his writings?
Hypocrisy and exploiting religion for personal gain
Fill in the blank: The Catholic Church does not oppose the legitimate _______ of any people.
[political and social aspirations]
What must be ensured when teaching Rizal’s novels to students?
Proper direction and guidance
What is the potential danger of indiscriminate reading of Rizal’s novels among the youth?
They may take fictional narratives as historical truth
What is emphasized about the translations of Rizal’s novels in educational settings?
They should be accurate and properly annotated
What does the conclusion regarding the reading of Rizal’s novels state?
They should not pose a serious danger to well-instructed Catholics
