Rizal Intro Flashcards
History
-came from the Latin word “historia” which means to study or investigate
-the branch of social science which deals with the study of the past in relation to the present and the future
Important Elements of history
a. branch of social science
b. study of the past
c. relation to the present and future
Science
the study of
facts based on observation and experimentation
Three types of science
a. natural
b. physical
c. social
Study of the past
people, event, places and even civilizations are one of the main concerns in studying history. Therefore, we will study the past, regarding Rizal’s life, works and writings first all happened in the 19th century
Relations to the present and future
History is the study of the past in relation to the future. For instance,
even if Rizal belonged to the 19th century, his life, works and
works are distinguished today. His first novel, Noli Me Tangere talks about “social cancer” corruption, vices and wrong beliefs existing today.
primary sources
these are physical evidences in history such as artifacts, remains, fossils, and even oral tradition
Two types of secondary sources
published materials
unpublished materials
Published materials
such as newspapers, magazines,
journals, encyclopedia, handouts, books, circulars and other materials that were either hard copy or soft copy
Unpublished materials
letters, biographies, autobiography, thesis dissertations, and other papers written by a scholar. The Diary of Anne Frank is an example
Historical Documentation
is very important for biography in the sense that the person was existing during his time. Records like letters, birth and death certificates, voice recordings, paintings show the “primary evidence” in writng history
Teodoro Agoncillo
No documents, no history
histography
process of writing historical details
Historical Methodology
The process of writing historical details is called “historiography.
It narrates history in a proper way according to the time, space and
depth. Writing history depends on the scope of the writer’s research
and hi critical analysis analysis in in using the available sources and references
Historical Imagination
The concepe of historical imagination is wben the reader puts
himself in the picture or writing history using one’s imagination.
For example, reading biographies puts you in the same person in
order fur that pecson to come alive. Lising historical imaginarion
8 also a part of leaming history in which “internal and extecnal
criticism” should be applicd
Historical Imagination
The concepe of historical imagination is wben the reader puts
himself in the picture or writing history using one’s imagination.
For example, reading biographies puts you in the same person in
order fur that pecson to come alive. Lising historical imaginarion
8 also a part of leaming history in which “internal and extecnal
criticism” should be applicd
Dimensions of History
a. Place/Geological Dimension
b. Time Chronological Dimension
Place/Geological Dimension
The location of events is
really important. For example, in the Battle of Waterloo which
Napoleon fought Prussians: the Prussians, he missed to consider the climate of the country which was winter. Most likely, the climate
was the biggest factor why he lost the historic, Napoleon War.
Time/Chronological Dimension
In history, time elements is
very important. It is the barometer of historical events might be considered as a great factor to distinguish time such the period when Rizal was born (the 19 century which was the Age of Enlightenment). Generally speaking, in history, there s
3 important datings: Ancient, Medieval and the Modern Period.
The Ancient Period is described as the geological time scale up to man’s existence and its civilization.
The Medieval Period or
the Age of Faith was when man learned how to value faith and education.
The Modern Period is described as the period when man discovered and learned the essence of technology as well as how to his works with the environment.
Ancient Period
is described as the geological time scale up to man’s existence and its civilization
Medieval Period
or the Age of Faith was when man learned how to value faith and education.
Modern Period
is described as the period when man discovered and learned the essence of technology as well as how to his works with the environment.
Relevance of Studying History
a) It gives full information and details about the people, events
places as well as the time and the existence of the nation.
b) gives information on how to create “social and historical awareness” to develop nationalistic consciousness
c) gives pride and national identity from past events, people, culture and the known heroes who inspired the Filipino people to be proud of our own race
Analysis of Rizal Law
a. The adoption and implementation of RA 1425 which clearly states that the study of Jose Rizal’s Life, Works, and Writing must be taught in all public and private Schools, Colleges and
Universities
b. The study of Rizal’s work particularly his two important novels Noli Me Tangere and EI Filibusterismo and other works (poems, diaries, essays) as well as their translations in Filipino and
English should be implemented and funded by the government
as provided for in the law
c. The law also mandates the study of Rizal’s life, works and writings in the secondary levels specifically the Noli Me Tangere on the 3 year level and El Filibusterismo in 4 year level. This forms part of the Filipino curriculurm where the medium of
instruction is Filipino
d. The Rizal Course affects a wide range of thoughts on how Rizal
and other heroes (Marcelo H. Del Pilar, Andres Bonifacio and
Apolinario Mabini and others). Fought for freedom for the sake of
the country’s survival against true “evil imperialism” of foreign invaders
