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The Philippines Is The Third Largest English Speaking Country in The World. It Has A Rich History Combining Asian, European, and

This course provides an overview of Philippine history and culture from pre-colonial times through modern independence movements and democratic governance. The course objectives are to help students identify key periods in Philippine history, analyze influential events, appreciate the complexity of the country's past, and develop a strong Filipino identity. Students will learn about Philippine maps, presidents, and complete activities like blogs, films, field trips and exams to meet the course requirements. The course outline covers topics from indigenous peoples to Spanish colonial rule to American occupation and the establishment of the current constitution and government.

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The Philippines Is The Third Largest English Speaking Country in The World. It Has A Rich History Combining Asian, European, and

This course provides an overview of Philippine history and culture from pre-colonial times through modern independence movements and democratic governance. The course objectives are to help students identify key periods in Philippine history, analyze influential events, appreciate the complexity of the country's past, and develop a strong Filipino identity. Students will learn about Philippine maps, presidents, and complete activities like blogs, films, field trips and exams to meet the course requirements. The course outline covers topics from indigenous peoples to Spanish colonial rule to American occupation and the establishment of the current constitution and government.

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Philippines

Course Description:
This course traces the rich cultural heritage of Filipinos
from its glorious past to its dynamic transformation which shows the different
factors that surround such changes.
Course Objectives:
1. Identify the different periods in Philippine history
2. Analyze the events that helped shape our identity as a nation
3. Respect and appreciate the complexities of our history
4. Exhibit strong Filipino identity.
Course Requirements and Activities
1. Philippine statistics and map
2. Blogs
3. Film Viewing
4. Philippine Presidents Profiles
5. Field Trip
6. Classroom Participation
7. Quizzes and Major Examinations
Course Outline
1. The land and its people
2. The Pre-colonial Philippines
3. Spanish colonization
4. The reform movement
5. Active revolution
6. The Malolos republic
7. American regime
8. Commonwealth
9. The Philippine republic
10. Martial rule
11. After EDSA
12. The Philippine Constitution
13. The executive department
14. The legislative department
15. Parliamentary immunities and inhibitions
16. The mechanics of law-making
17. The judicial department
18. Constitutional commission
19. Accountability of Public Officers

The Philippines is the third largest English speaking country in the world. It has a rich history combining Asian, Eu

American influences. Prior to Spanish colonization in 1521, the Filipinos had a rich culture and were trading with the
the Japanese. Spain's colonization brought about the construction of Intramuros in 1571, a "Walled City" comprised
buildings and churches, replicated in different parts of the archipelago. In 1898, after 350 years and 300 rebellions,
with leaders like Jose Rizal and Emilio Aguinaldo, succeeded in winning their independence.

In 1898, the Philippines became the first and only colony of the United States. Following the Philippine-American Wa
States brought widespread education to the islands. Filipinos fought alongside Americans during World War II, partic
famous battle of Bataan and Corregidor which delayed Japanese advance and saved Australia. They then waged a
against the Japanese from 1941 to 1945. The Philippines regained its independence in 1946.

Filipinos are a freedom-loving people, having waged two peaceful, bloodless revolutions against what were perceive
regimes. The Philippines is a vibrant democracy, as evidenced by 12 English national newspapers, 7 national televis
hundreds of cable TV stations, and 2,000 radio stations.

Filipinos are a fun-loving people. Throughout the islands, there are fiestas celebrated everyday and foreign guests
welcome to their homes.

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