Discovering Jose Rizal's Novels

The target outcomes are to discuss selected works of Rizal, enumerate the significance of each of his works in their context, and relate the significance of Rizal’s works to one’s life.

In the context of Jose Rizal's life in Europe, 'expatriates' refers to someone working outside their country, particularly referring to the Overseas Filipino Workers.

On June 2, 1884, Rizal proposed the writing of a novel about the Philippines written by a group of Filipinos.

The text mentions that the country had been sending expatriates since the Spanish Occupation, which can be seen in the ilustrados.

The significance of studying the novels of Jose Rizal is to understand and discuss selected works, enumerate their significance in their context, and relate their significance to one’s life.

At the end of the lesson, students should be able to: 1. Discuss selected works of Rizal; 2. Enumerate the significance of each of his works in their context; and 3. Relate the significance of Rizal’s works to one’s life.

Expatriates refer to individuals working outside their country, particularly in the context of the Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) and the ilustrados during the Spanish Occupation.

On June 2, 1884, Rizal proposed the writing of a novel about the Philippines written by a group of Filipinos.

Expatriates, particularly the ilustrados during the Spanish Occupation, are significant in reflecting the experiences of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) and individuals working outside their country, similar to Rizal's life in Europe.

Jose Rizal's works can be related to one's life by understanding the significance of his works in their context and reflecting on the experiences of expatriates, as well as relating the themes and messages in his novels to personal experiences and perspectives.