Wednesday, December 3, 2008

BSEM: HS100 S.Y. 2008-2009

Midterm Project:

Book project
This will be a group project. I'm giving you the liberty to choose your members (3 to 4 members per group).


Assignment: #2

Instruction:

Read and answer the following (questions that have already been drawn from the book for your first assignment need not be re-answered)

Ikalawang at Ikatlong Bahagi (all chapter questions) of Historia: Pag-usbong, Pakikipagtagpo at Pagbubuo
  • Place your answers on bond paper short.
  • Typed or hand written
  • You do not have to type/ write the questions; just indicate the chapter and page
  • Answers may either be in English or Filipino
  • Please do not lift all words directly from the book, otherwise, cite the source and the page number and then explain.
  • For questions asking the reader to bring an item at school, or visit a historical place, please skip that part.
  • Deadline of Submission: January 10, 2008, 1:30P.M. at E603.

Midterm Project:

Book Project:
This will be a group project (maximum number of members is 4). Kindly refer to the list below for books to download.

Furthermore, it is suggested that materials to be downloaded should be:
  • in book format;
  • Website address of the downloaded material should be placed on the first page of the book for citation purposes;
  • Soft bound (Red) each volumes and they should have the following on their cover page:

- Title of the Book (center)
- Date published, and publication
- Author

Same details will be placed on the Spine part of the book.
  • Date of Submission: January 17, 2008, 1:30P.M. E603

Once you have formed a group and selected from the list, kindly post on this blog the selected material as well and the group members' names.

List of Books:

Blair and Roberton, The Philippine Islands 1493 - 1803

BOOK TITLES




Thank you and GBU.

Thursday, October 16, 2008

BSEM Open University: GRADES in Rizal 2k8-09

For those who have complied with the requirements from Museum visit down to book donation, here are your grades:

Oct. 26, 2008 (Update)

Cultura, Benjamina 1.50



--------------------
Adona, Marilou 1.50
Arce, Ronel Michelle 1.75
Arquiza, Mia Margareth 1.25
Bacsid Jr. Elmer 1.25
Baluyot, Dario 1.25

Buenavente, Vercel 1.50
Carullo, Joydelynn 1.25
Cortez, Jabez 1.75
Cortez, Melody 1.75
Dela Cruz, Paul Ian 1.75

Dugacan, Manilyn 1.50
Fernandez, Carla Marie 1.25
Furio, Arlene 1.25
Labrador, Celedonia 1.25
Nolledo, Ma. Natasha 1.75

Padolina, Jomel 1.25
Pasion, Eugene 1.25
Pesigan, Richelle 1.25
Ronda, Jeremie 1.50
Sajol, Gwendelyn 1.50

Sepina, Ian Russell 1.75
Sison, Crisanta 1.50
Taladtad, Ronalyn 1.50
Villeza, Katherine 1.25
Villamarin, Alfia 1.25

Sunday, October 12, 2008

ALL CLASS SEC. (and other officers)

Please see the link:

GRADES and among others

GRADESHEET TEMPLATE

GRADING SYSTEM



Download load the file of your respective class and kindly compute the grades. After computing, kindly provide the following:
2 Copies of Class Record
4 Copies of Gradesheet (complete with your classmates' student numbers, names, grades, etc.)

Thank you very much and God bless!

Wednesday, October 8, 2008

ALL CLASSES: GRADES: for reports and among others

Please see the link:


BSA 2-19 (Updated 10/14/08, 9pm) **

BSA 2-16 (Updated 10/14/08, 9pm) **

CS 3-3 - updated 10-14-08, 10:20pm (Updated 10/14/08) **
(additional Midterm Exam Results:
Bernardo B. Jacobe - 1.75
Rochelle Quiambao - 1.75)

BSA 2-4(Updated 10/13/08)

BBRC 2-1 Report (Updated 10/12/08)

ECE 2-4 Reports, Assignments and other exams (Updated 10/13/08)
ECE 2-4: Updated Part 2 Reports, Assignments and other exams (10/13/08)

ARCHI 4-3 (Updated 10/13/08)
ARCHI 4-3: second part (Updated 10/13/08)

BJ 2-1n: Philippine Literature

Good MOrning! I have texted your classmate with regards to your final requirement. My apologies if it came in late but the text message I sent was clear.(!) Thank you.


Final Requirement:

As for your final requirement, please see the link: http://angpropesora.blogspot.com/2008/09/bsem-open-university-life-works-and.html (specifically, the final requirement).

Note: Instead of history books as stated in that post, you may choose any Philippine literary book upon my approval (in other words, kindly let me know before hand the material you're about to make a review about or to donate).

Group reports:
All remaining reports that were not presented will be submitted to me in power point format. Assign someone among your classmates to upload all the presentations and paste the web address on this thread.

Deadline of submission and upload: Oct. 9
(for project, submit it at E603, 2:00 P.M.)

Friday, October 3, 2008

BSEM OPEN UNIVERSITY: TAKE HOME MIDTERM EXAM

Of the 16 questions choose only 7 (any of your choice). You may answer either in English/ Filipino (please stick only with one medium.) Place your answers on bond paper short, hand written/ computerized. Enclose your paper/s in a short brown envelope.

Deadline of submission:
October 11, 2008
E603

Questions:

1. Explain why the Filipinos had no unity before and after the arrival of the Spaniards.

2. What was the effect of the migration of liberal Spaniards on the educated Filipinos and mestizos?

3. How significance was the execution of Fathers Gomez, Burgos and Zamora to the Filipinos during the 19th century? Explain.

4. Why were the Spanish authorities in the Philippines opposed to the education of the Filipinos?

5. Why was liberalism in the Philippines short-lived? Why was a reactionary governor-general sent to the Philippines?

6. How did the socio-political status in Spain during the 19th century affect the Philippines? (you may mention at least 2 -3 areas/ aspects)

7. Who led the demand for the introduction of reforms in the administration of the Philippines? Can you explain why they led the movement?

8. Explain what is meant by secularization (note: refer your answers during the Spanish colonization of the Philippines)

9. What is R.A. 1425? Explain.

10. Explain how the opening of the Suez Canal affected the educated Filipinos?

11. Why did the Spanish authorities called the Cavite mutiny (of 1872) a rebellion?

12. Define the following:

Nationalism

Democracy.

Relate them as with regards to the status of the Philippines and abroad during the 19th century.


13. Name and explain at least 3 problems brought about by Industrial Revolution. How were these given solutions to?

14. How did Industrial Revolution change the lives of the people during the 19th century?

15. What brought about the American Revolution? How significant was this movement to Americans and Europeans during the 19th century?

16. What is principalia? Describe the Rizal family's lifestyle and values and how these molded Jose's mind.

AC 2-1: PHILIPPINE HISTORY AND GEOGRAPHY

For your midterm, kindly answer the following chapters (from the book, Historia: Pag-usbong, Pakikipagtagpo at Pagbubuo)

1. Chapter 1: Page 9, numbers 1 and 3

2. Chapter 2: Page 19, number 1

3. Chapter 3: Page 27, numbers 1 -3

4. Chapter 4: Page 49, number 49


Finals:

1. Chapter 1: Page 85, numbers 1-4
2. Chapter 5: Page 92, numbers 1-2

Place your answers on bond paper short, hand written. Do not lift statements directly from the text book. Enclose your answers in a short brown envelope.

Deadline of submission:
Oct. 11, 2008
E603

As for your report, kindly submit a written copy. Same deadline as with your take home exams.

Thank you.

Monday, September 29, 2008

BSA 2-16: FINAL TERM

Final Requirement:

As for your final requirement, please see my post for the BSEM's requirement (click the link below):

SCROLL DOWN TO FINAL PROJECT


http://angpropesora.blogspot.com/2008/09/bsem-open-university-life-works-and.html

Final Take Home Exam:
Place your answers on bond paper short, enclose it in a short brown envelope (per student, per brown envelope). Write your name, section, date and subject at the back of your envelope (preferably at the upper left most part)

Answer the following:
1. Page 109
2. Page 191

Deadline of submission: (Both final term papers and project ) October 9, E603, 1:30PM

Friday, September 26, 2008

BSEM- OU

Greetings!

Please see the link for your course outline, etc:


BSEM- OU 2K8-09


http://angpropesora.blogspot.com/2008/09/bsem-open-university-life-works-and.html

As for your first assignment, I'd like you to write an essay entitled, "Si Rizal sa aking paningin' on bond paper short. You may either use English or Filipino, typed written or computerized. No specific number of pages required.

Deadline of submission: October 4.

**
On October 4, we will discuss Parts I - 3 of your course outline.

Thank you very much and God bless!

Archi 4-3: Philippine Literature

Final Requirement:
As for your final requirement, please see the link: http://angpropesora.blogspot.com/2008/09/bsem-open-university-life-works-and.html (specifically, the final requirement).

Note: Instead of history books as stated in that post, you may choose any Philippine literary book upon my approval (in other words, kindly let me know before hand the material you're about to make a review about or to donate).

Group reports:
All remaining reports that were not presented will be submitted to me in power point format. Assign someone among your classmates to upload all the presentations and paste the web address on this thread.

Deadline of submission and upload: Oct. 9
(for project, submit it at E603, 2:00 P.M.)

BSA 2-4: Life, works and writings of Rizal: Final Term

Final Requirement:

As for your final requirement, please see my post for the BSEM's requirement (click the link below):


SCROLL DOWN TO FINAL PROJECT


http://angpropesora.blogspot.com/2008/09/bsem-open-university-life-works-and.html

Final Take Home Exam:
Place your answers on bond paper short, enclose it in a short brown envelope (per student, per brown envelope). Write your name, section, date and subject at the back of your envelope (preferably at the upper left most part)

Answer the following:
1. Page 109
2. Page 191

Deadline of submission: (Both final term papers and project ) October 9, E603, 1:30PM

Wednesday, September 24, 2008

ECE 2-4: Philippine History and Geography

Final Term: Take home quiz and Assignment:

Kindly answer the following:
1. Chapter 4: numbers 1 -4 (Quiz)

2. Chapter 7: numbers 1-4 (Assignment- Set 1)

3. Chapter 8: numbers 1 - 4 (Assignment - Set 2)

Place your answers on bond paper short, hand written. Try, as much as possible to condense your answers. Do not lift statement directly from your text book or other materials. Enclose your papers in an envelope. Per student, per answers, per envelope.

Note: Write at the upper left of your envelope (back of your envelope) your name, course, subject and date of submission.

Date of submission:

October 3, 2008
1:30 P.M.
E603

Final Project:

You are given two options for your final project. Either you make a book review and submit the material you've made the review about or donate history books which will be placed at the department of history's holdings. The said materials will be used by students of PUP.

Note: As to what kind of book you'd have to make a review about / donate, you could either visit the National Historical Institute and check their Rizal book catalog and let me KNOW first before you purchase the book you've chosen to make the review / donate. One book per group.
The maximum number of members per group is 5.

Date of Submission:
October 9, 2008
1:30 P.M.
E603

Here are the questions for the book review:

I. Introduction (of what the book is all about. Give a bird's eve view of what the book is all about)

II. Author and his/her thesis:
  • Who is this author? Is he or she considered an expert in this topic?
  • Does the author's background, time, or place affect the conclusions reached? Do you find an obvious bias?
  • What is the author's point of view or frame of reference
  • What is the author's major hypothesis; what's the purpose for writing this book? What are the most important pieces of evidence to support it?
III. Your views:
  • What is the quality of the evidence -- convincing? adequate? are the sources recognized by others in the field?
  • Are there other works on the same or a similar topic?
  • Does any of the author's information (or conclusion) conflict with other books you've read, courses you've taken or just previous assumptions you had of the subject?
  • How might you resolve any conflict?
IV. Recommendation:

  • Were any previous ideas you had on this subject changed or abandoned due to this book? were they reinforced?
  • Would you recommend this book or article to others? Why?

BSEM Open University: Life, works and writing of Rizal

1. Course Outline: Life, works and writings of Rizal:

I. Definition of Terms
Nationalism
Patriotism
R.A. 1425
etc.

II. 19th Century Events: Abroad
State of nationalism and patriotism
Democracy
Imperialism and Colonialism
Industrial Revolution
American and French Revolutions
Advancement of liberal ideas
Advancement of Science and Technology
Status of religion

III. 19th century events: Philippines
State of nationalism and patriotism
Democracy
Philippines: before and during Spanish colonialism
Spanish Court Representation
Secularization
Unity of church and state

III. Jose Rizal and his family
(family backgroud, included as well)

IV. Rizal's education
(from primary to tertiary)

V. Short discourse: Rizal's travels
The Radical Rizal

VI. Rizal's Homecoming, trial and execution

VII. Literary Pieces
Novels

Selected Essays: *Philippines A century hence
*The indolence of the Filipinos

Letter to the young women of Malolos

Selected poems:
*Sa aking mga kabata
*mi primera inspiracion
* a las flores del Heidelberg
*Mi Ultimo Adios

2. Midterm Assignment:
Visit any museums/ historical sites (of which list appears below) and make a reaction paper out of it. Your reactions would have to be based on the following:
1. National Museum
2. Fort Santiago, Intramuros
3. Lights and Sound, Luneta
4. Paco Cemetery
5. National Historical Institute

Questions:
1. What was the museum / historical site all about? Give its historical back ground
2. How important is the historical site specially to students undertaking the life, works and writing of Jose Rizal.
3. What do you think are the strengths and weaknesses of the site? Please give your recommendations.

Place your answers on bond paper short
- either typed written or hand written
- you may either use English or Filipino as your medium
- kindly attach the certificate of attendance and/ or entrance ticket.
- enclose your papers in a short brown envelope
- write (at the top left) at the back of your envelope the following:
a. Subject
b. Your name, student number
c. course
d. Midterm Assignment
e. date of submission

Date of Submission: October 4, 2008

3. Final Term: Assignment: To be announced at a later time.

4. Final Requirement: Group Project.

note: The maximum number of members in a group is 5 (no more, no less)

As for your final requirement, I'm giving you the liberty to chose (it has to be a collective agreement among your classmates) either to make a book review and submit the book you've made the review about or donate history books instead to the department of history. In any case, either options will be submitted on the 11th of October at E603, 1:30 P.M. Materials (books only or reviews with the books) will have to be enclosed in a short plastic envelope.

Note: As to what kind of book you'd have to make a review about / donate, you could either visit the National Historical Institute and check their Rizal book catalog and let me KNOW first before you purchase the book you've chosen to make the review / donate. One book per group.

Here are the questions for the book review:
I. Introduction (of what the book is all about. Give a bird's eve view of what the book is all about)

II. Author and his/her thesis:
  • Who is this author? Is he or she considered an expert in this topic?
  • Does the author's background, time, or place affect the conclusions reached? Do you find an obvious bias?
  • What is the author's point of view or frame of reference
  • What is the author's major hypothesis; what's the purpose for writing this book? What are the most important pieces of evidence to support it?
III. Your views:
  • What is the quality of the evidence -- convincing? adequate? are the sources recognized by others in the field?
  • Are there other works on the same or a similar topic?
  • Does any of the author's information (or conclusion) conflict with other books you've read, courses you've taken or just previous assumptions you had of the subject?
  • How might you resolve any conflict?
IV. Recommendation:

  • Were any previous ideas you had on this subject changed or abandoned due to this book? were they reinforced?
  • Would you recommend this book or article to others? Why?

Friday, June 27, 2008

FRIDAY CLASS: BSA (RIZAL SUBJECT)

Course Outline: Life, works and writings of Rizal

I. Definition of Terms
Nationalism
Patriotism
R.A. 1425
etc.

II. 19th Century Events: Abroad
State of nationalism and patriotism
Democracy
Imperialism and Colonialism
Industrial Revolution
American and French Revolutions
Advancement of liberal ideas
Advancement of Science and Technology
Status of religion

III. 19th century events: Philippines
State of nationalism and patriotism
Democracy
Philippines: before and during Spanish colonialism
Spanish Court Representation
Secularization
Unity of church and state

III. Jose Rizal and his family
(family backgroud, included as well)

IV. Rizal's education
(from primary to tertiary)

V. Short discourse: Rizal's travels
The Radical Rizal

VI. Rizal's Homecoming, trial and execution

VII. Literary Pieces
Novels

Selected Essays: *Philippines A century hence
*The indolence of the Filipinos

Letter to the young women of Malolos

Selected poems:
*Sa aking mga kabata
*mi primera inspiracion
* a las flores del Heidelberg
*Mi Ultimo Adios

To the president of the class: Kindly group your classmates.
Distribution of topics is from II - VII.
Each group has about 4-5 members.
Please use multimedia or any kind of technology and make it sure it's presentable, clean and informative. Reporters' insights and analysis of their reports is also encouraged.
Reporting starts next meeting: July 4.

Wednesday, March 26, 2008

UPDATED CLASS RECORD

Uploaded today, March 26, 2008
Note: This will be updated later today til midnight.

CLASSES Concerned:


BSND 2-1N

BSIOP 3-3

BSA 2-10

BSM 1-1D

ABF 2-1



Updated Class Record

Thursday, March 20, 2008

FOR REPORTS-- POST THEM HERE

But before you do, please read the instructions:

1. Follow the Format when posting:

Name:
Course, Year and Sec.:
Subject:
Date:
Title of your report:

Summary and/ or Analysis:

At the end of your report, kindly include the reference materials you've used otherwise, I will mark your report with a grade of 5.

Note: You may post your summary and/or analysis either in English or Filipino.

By Class Computation

THIS IS BY CLASS COMPUTATION. Look for the class where you belong and then click the link and download.

FOR BSIOP 3-3 ONLY

Note: Kindly text to me the papers that you've got, that is, whether it's Haw-ang, quiz and the date it was taken.

GRADING SYSTEM: TRANSMUTATION TABLE

For: Class Secretaries

Click the link below and download.

TRANSMUTATION TABLE

PROF. AGUSTIN'S GRADESHEET-TEMPLATE

CLICK the link below to download the grade sheet template,

GRADE SHEET


Wednesday, March 19, 2008

Class Record: Museums and Reports

Posted: 10:00P.M.
FILES UPDATED! 03/20/08.

Pls. CLICK the links below for the class records:

Class Record: Museums and Reports

CLASS RECORD: ALBUMS

Note: This is a compilation of my classes' projects. So when you download the said file, you're downloading the whole class record. Don't worry however, it's only a very small file and pc safe.

PS: For queries or other concerns, you may either text me at my new number or leave a message here on this blog. If the latter, leave your name, course, year and sec. (for reference purposes).




Tuesday, March 18, 2008

Grade Sheet Template

Click the Link below and download:

Grade Sheet

PLEASE READ THE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST!

1. Type your classmates name alphabetically.
2. Include their student numbers.
3. Type "w/ permit" (individually) for Student Permit No.
4. Fill in the details at the bottom part of the grade sheet such as:
Code Number -this is your subject code e.g. HS110
Course Description: (example) Heograpiya at Kasaysayan ng Pilipinas
Number of Units: 3
Year and Section: (include your course as well)
Time, Room, Semester and School Year

For the Signature of Department Head:
History Subjects, type: Prof. Angel Duque
Humanities, Literature Subjects, type: Dr. Miriam A. Padolina.

Note: Double check the names (spelling etc) please.

KINDLY PRINT IN QUADRUPLICATE (4 COPIES) YOUR GRADE SHEETS AND SUBMIT THEM ALL TO ME AFTER HOLY WEEK.

Tuesday, March 11, 2008

A Mayonnaise Jar and 2 Cups of Coffee

When things in your life seem almost too much to handle, when 24 hours in a day are not enough, remember the mayonnaise jar and the 2 cups of coffee.

A professor stood before his philosophy class and had some items in front of him.

When the class began, wordlessly, he picked up a very large and empty mayonnaise jar and proceeded to fill it with golf balls. He then asked the students if the jar was full. They agreed that it was.

The professor then picked up a box of pebbles and poured them into the jar. He shook the jar lightly.
The pebbles rolled into the open areas between the golf balls. He then asked the students again if the jar was full they agreed it was.

The professor next picked up a box of sand and poured it into the jar. Of course, the sand filled up everything else. He asked once more if the jar was full. The students responded with a unanimous 'yes.'

The professor then produced two cups of coffee from under the table and poured the entire contents into the jar, effectively filling the empty space between the sand. The students laughed.

'Now,' said the professor, as the laughter subsided, 'I want you to recognize that this jar represents your life. The golf balls are the important things-your God, family, your children, your health, your friends, and your favorite passions---- -things that if everything else was lost and only they remained, your life would still be full.

The pebbles are the other things that matter like your job or your business, your house, and your car.

The sand is everything else -- the small stuff.

If you put the sand into the jar first,' he continued, 'there is no room for the pebbles or the golf balls.
The same goes for life. If you spend all your time and energy on the small stuff, you will never have room for the things that are important to you.

Pay attention to the things that are critical to your happiness. Play with your children. Take time to get medical checkups, look after your health. Take your partner out to dinner. Play another 18 holes, walk another mile or go to the gym. There will always be time to clean the house and fix the disposal.'

Take care of the golf balls first -- the things that really matter. Set your priorities. The rest is just sand.'

One of the students raised her hand and inquired what the coffee represented.

The professor smiled. 'I'm glad you asked. It just goes to show you that no matter how full your life may seem, there's always room for a couple of cups of coffee with a friend.'

BTE 3-4D: Intro to Humanities

Book Review:

This is a group activity for your finals of which the max number of students per group will be 5.

List of books to choose from:

The Name of the Rose by Umberto Eco
Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
All Quiet on the Western Front by Erich Maria Remarque
Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck
The Reign of Pippin the Short by John Steinbeck
The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
Foucault's Pendulum by Umberto Eco
Les Miserables by Victor Hugo

First Page:

(center) PUP
Your college
Sta. Mesa, Manila

This book review
(title of the book)
(publisher, year it was published)


is submitted to

Prof. Anna Rose S. Fueconcillo

As partial fulfillment of the course requirements for the subject Intro to Humanities (HU110)

submitted by:
(members)

Date: March 28, 2008


Guide Questions:

  • Title - What does it suggest?

  • Preface or Introduction - Provides important information about the author's intentions or the scope of the book. Can you identify any limitations? Has the author ignored important aspects of the subject?

  • Table of Contents - Shows how the book's organized -- main ideas, how they're developed (chronologically, topically, etc.)

Author and Style:

  • What's the general field or genre? Does the book fit?

  • From what point of view is the book written?

  • Do you agree or disagree with the author's point of view?

  • Can you follow the author's thesis, "common thread"?

  • What is the author's style? Formal? Informal? Suitable for the intended audience?

  • Are concepts well defined? Is the language clear and convincing? Are the ideas developed? What areas are covered, not covered?How accurate is the information?

  • Is the author's concluding chapter, the summary, convincing?

  • If there are footnotes, do they provide important information? Do they clarify or extend points made in the text?

  • If relevant, make note of the book's format - layout, binding, etc. Are there maps, illustrations? Are they helpful?

  • Is the index accurate? What sources did the author use -- primary, secondary? Make note of important omissions.

  • What did the book accomplish? Is more work needed? Compare the book to others by this author, or books in this field by other authors. (Use the books listed in the bibliography.)

Writing the Review:

  • What was the story about?
  • Who were the main characters?
  • Were the characters credible?
  • What did the main characters do in the story?
  • Did the main characters run into any problems? Adventures?
  • Who was your favorite character? Why?
  • Could you relate to any of the characters in the story?
  • Have you ever done or felt some of the things, the characters did?
  • Did you like the book?
  • What was your favorite part of the book?
  • Do you have a least favorite part of the book?
  • If you could change something, what would it be? (If you wish you could change the ending, don't reveal it!)
  • Would you recommend this book to another person?
  • What type of person would like this book?

BSA 2-15 HS110 RIZAL- REPORT: Literary Works- Poems

I'd rather you give your ideas about the poem- how significant each of them, how you were able to understand and perhaps identify Jose's ideals and ideas of building a nation.

BSA 2-15 HS110 RIZAL- REPORT: Home Coming, Trial and Death Continued

What ideas (reforms perhaps or ideologies) did Jose Rizal imbibed whilst still living? In terms of political, culture and social.

Why was he deported? Was it proven justifiable? Even more so, was his trial fair and justifiable?
Do you think he did really write the retraction letter? Is there any truth about it?
Who is Josephine Bracken?
Why did he establish the La Liga Filipina? Is this a national-based type of organization? Explain.
How significant was his Borneo project? Do you think this was only for the "elite" people like himself? Explain.
Feel free to add more ideas or reactions.

BSA 2-15 HS110 RIZAL- REPORT: Radical Rizal

Define what is meant by the word "Radical"
Do you think Jose Rizal was radical? In what ways did he become radical? Better yet, cite several factors that made him as such.

BSA 2-15 HS110 RIZAL- REPORT: Home Coming and Women of Malolos

Was the order of the Governor-general on the conflicts between the owners and the tenants of the hacienda (calamba) justified? Why?
Explain the significance of the recommendation of Rizal (hacienda calamba)
What was admirable in the way Rizal prepared the report? Manifesto 1888
Give your opinion on the action taken by the acting governor-general in assigning a representative of the accused to report on the findings of the report prepared by Rizal.
Why is justice the foundation of society? of government?
Explain the comment of Rizal on the military men in carrying out the martial laws?
Why do you think there was oppositiion to the introduction of reforms in the Philippines?
Why did Rizal insist that the reforms to be introduced by Spain must be good reforms?

Why do you think Rizal was glad whn he learned that the women of Malolos requested for the opening of a night school for teaching Spanish?
Give the significance of each of the pieces of advice given by Rizal on the duties of women.
Explain an individual's responsibility in exercising the freedom of the press.

BSA 2-15 HS110 RIZAL- REPORT: Essays

The Indolence of the Filipinos:

Why must we study the question of indolence among the Filipinos?
Who do you think the word indolence is much misused?
Why do you think indolence among Filipinos should not be considered the cause of their backwardness?
Why is it good to study the causes of indolence before proposing remedy for it?
How does climate affect individuals?
Explain the object of man in living.
Why is meant by "indolence is fostered and magnified"?
Do you agree with Rizal that the problem of indolence must be thoroughly studied? Why?
What was indolence among the Filipinos not a hereditary one?
Why should we be interested in knowing the forces which contribute to indolence?
How did wars, piratical attacks, and attitude of the friars contribute to indolence among the Filipinos?
Explain how trading with China was harmful to the people,
How did gambling, fiestas, curtailment of individual freedom, apathy of the government, and lack of moral support foster indolence among the Filipinos?
Explain why god education and liberty can bring progress to the Filipinos.

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Philippines A century hence:
Can you give a reason why we need to know the past history of a country before we can tell its future?
How were the Filipinos affected by supporting the imperialistic ambition of Spain?
Was it justifiable for the Filipinos to be ashamed of their own culture? Why?
Why did the lethargic spirit of the Filipinos become alive again?
Why should we be interested in the question about the future of the Philippines?
Why was it easy to answer the question about the future of the Philippines if the question was asked three centuries ago?
Why was it important to know the political condition or situation of the Philippines 3 centuries ago and the condition in 1889 (when the article was written by Rizal)?
Describe the political condition of the Phils. 3 centuries ago.
Why was the situation of the Philippines rosy at the time Rizal wrote the article?
Do you believe that sensitiveness play an important role in life?
Why did the early insurrections fail?
According to Rizal, what should have been done by Spain in order to prevent a revolution against the government?
Explain ehy poverty cannot prevernt the progressof the Filipinos.
How can reforms succeed in the Philippines?
Can you explain why Filipinos cannot be prevented in seeking their independence?
What does history show about the rule of one nation over another country?
Explain why the Filipinos will seek their independence?.
Why do you think United States might be interested in acquiring the Philippines?
Do you agree with Rizal's arguments on why Spain must grant the wishes of the Filipinos? Why?

Monday, March 10, 2008

BSA 2-15 HS110 RIZAL- REPORTS: Noli and El Fili

With regards to your report- you've got 2 options: either you do it your own way or include the following questions to your presentation:
Note: Some questions will be in Filipino.

Noli Me Tangere:

How did Rizal liken the Philippines to Capitan Tiago's house?

Why did Ibarra say that his country has forgotten him?

How did Rizal show appreciation for the heritage of every country that he visited?

Why were there many Filipinos who were not educated by their parents during the Spanish occupation?

What were the different types of people in society?

What did Teniente Guevarra mean by "one cannot be honest in thePhilippines and not go to jail?
Why is Capitan Tiago considered to be in good terms with God?

Why does Rizal say that Capitan Tiago realizes that in the calendar, there are a lot of saints who are probably doing nothing in heaven?

What is the meaning of the statement that Capitan Tiago realizes that in order to become a saint, one either cuts or is cut?
Who is one-eared Malchus, according to the Catholic encyclopedia?

Why is Capitan Tiago on good terms with the government?

Did Capitan Tiago and Don Rafael consult with Maria Clara and Crisostomo Ibarra regarding the arranged wedding plans as agreed by the two fathers?

Who are the Kapitan Tiago in modern Philippines - persons who has everything and is able to buy even the very soul of the common people? Is there a solution this kind of illness in the society?

Is Maria Clara a Paragon or a Parody?

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El Filibusterismo:

Ilarawan ang mga sakay ng Bapor Tabo.

Bakit sinimulan ni Rizal sa paglalayag sa Ilog Pasig ang El Fili?

Paano ipinaghambing ni Rizal ang Bapor Tabo at ang Pamahalaan?

Anu- ano ang ibubuti ng malalim na kanal na mag-uugnay sa lawa ng Laguna at look ng Maynila ayon kay Simoun? (ibigay ang 4 na ideya ni Simoun)

Bakit nangingilay/nangingilag ang mga prayle at sina Don Custodio kay Simoun?

Ilarawan sina Bassilio, Isagani, Kapitan Basilio, Padre Florentino, at Paulita Gomez.

Bakit kalakaran sa matatanda, tulad ni kap. Basilio na nakatatagpo ng balakid sa lahat ng dako samantalang ang kabataan ay masigasig sa mga balak, tulad ni Isagani?

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Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo Combined:

What are Rizal's Revolutionary ideas?

Explain how national heritage drives nations to greatness?

Explain why Rizal's revolutionary ideas are valid.

Why do you think Spain did not heed the suggestion for a re-examination of Spanish-Filipino relations on the basis of peaceful evolution?

What is nation-building according to Jose Rizal? Explain the significance of the publication of the Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo in relation to Rizal's efforts in building the Filipino nation.

What do the following (quotes) mean?

From Noli:
- Any work that is done in disgust and shame is a kind of martyrdom. (The school teacher to Crisostomo Ibarra)
- Enmity is the law of life (Elias to Crisostomo Ibarra)
- What would say to the members of a family that dwell in peace only through the intervention of outsiders? (Elias to Crisostomo Ibarra)
-Gold is powerful (Tasio to C. Ibarra)

From Fili:
- The worst and cowardliest of men is always somethng more than a plant because he has a soul and an intelligence, which however vitiated and brutalized they may be can be redeemed.
- To make a people criminal, there is nothing more needed than to doubt its virtue. (Father Fernandez to Isagani)
- Distinguishing yourselves sufferings compared to moral tortures? What is the death of a man in the presence of the death of society? (Simoun to Bsdilio)
-Liberty is to man what education is to the intelligence. (Isagani to Father Fernandez)