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What year was the first census conducted regarding English speakers in the Philippines?
What year was the first census conducted regarding English speakers in the Philippines?
1918
Which method was initially used to teach English in the Philippines after 1898?
Which method was initially used to teach English in the Philippines after 1898?
Who was the brains of the emerging Philippine Republic that urged the study of English?
Who was the brains of the emerging Philippine Republic that urged the study of English?
Apolinario Mabini
The first batch of teachers called 'Thomasites' arrived in _____ aboard the US Army Transport Thomas.
The first batch of teachers called 'Thomasites' arrived in _____ aboard the US Army Transport Thomas.
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The American phonology was formally taught in the English language classes in the early 20th century in the Philippines.
The American phonology was formally taught in the English language classes in the early 20th century in the Philippines.
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What was noted about the reading levels of Filipino students in comparison to their American counterparts in 1925?
What was noted about the reading levels of Filipino students in comparison to their American counterparts in 1925?
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What did the Monroe team report about children's reading in 1925?
What did the Monroe team report about children's reading in 1925?
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What language was spoken by an educated elite in the Philippines shortly after the US occupation in 1898?
What language was spoken by an educated elite in the Philippines shortly after the US occupation in 1898?
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The reading levels of students in grade school were higher than those of their American counterparts.
The reading levels of students in grade school were higher than those of their American counterparts.
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What was the name of the student journal published by the University of the Philippines in 1910?
What was the name of the student journal published by the University of the Philippines in 1910?
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Which language education method was initially used to teach English in the Philippines?
Which language education method was initially used to teach English in the Philippines?
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The American teachers known as 'Thomasites' were entirely foreign nationals by 1921.
The American teachers known as 'Thomasites' were entirely foreign nationals by 1921.
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What was the name of the US Army Transport that brought the first batch of teachers to the Philippines?
What was the name of the US Army Transport that brought the first batch of teachers to the Philippines?
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By which year did the Thomasites begin to teach in the Philippines?
By which year did the Thomasites begin to teach in the Philippines?
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How many Filipinos were sent to the United States as scholars during the mentioned period?
How many Filipinos were sent to the United States as scholars during the mentioned period?
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Study Notes
The Emergence of English in the Philippines
- The 1898 American occupation of the Philippines saw the rapid dissemination of English language, as evidenced by the 1918 census, which revealed 896,358 proficient English speakers out of 10.3 million Filipinos.
- Despite nationalistic sentiments, Filipinos embraced English for international communication, intellectual pursuits, and higher education.
Early Stages (1898-1920)
- The English language found fertile ground for transplantation in the Philippines, even before the American occupation.
- Filipinos, like Jose Rizal and Apolinario Mabini, saw the value of English and encouraged its study.
- American chaplain W.D. McKinnon helped introduce English to Filipinos in 1898, utilizing the direct method.
- The establishment of elementary schools solidified the learning of English, utilizing both direct and grammar-translation methods.
- "Thomasites," American teachers recruited for Philippine schools, are credited with bringing a more analytical approach to English education, focusing on grammar, definitions, and test-driven activities.
- The "birds" analogy for the pronunciation of early Filipino English students points to a distinctive accent, despite their reading abilities being only two years behind American children.
The Second Generation (1920-1941)
- During Francis Burton Harrison's governance, Filipinos took over the civil service, except for military leadership and the Department of Public Instruction.
- The Thomasites, many of whom returned to the United States or integrated into Filipino society, were gradually replaced by Filipino teachers who spearheaded the spread of English among their peers.
- The "pensionado" program sent 209 Filipinos to study in the United States, including graduate programs in law, medicine, and veterinary science.
English in the Philippines
- English was introduced to the Philippines in 1898 when the United States occupied the country.
- By 1918, 896,358 Filipinos out of a population of 10.3 million could speak English, with varying levels of fluency.
- Filipino students in elementary schools were only two years behind their American counterparts in reading skills.
- The University of the Philippines published its first literary journal in 1910 called the "College Folio."
Early Years of English in the Philippines (1898-1920)
- Individual Filipinos, like Jose Rizal and Apolinario Mabini, learned English independently and encouraged its study.
- After 1898, a Catholic priest named W.D. McKinnon introduced English to Filipinos using the direct method.
- Filipino schools were initially taught English using the direct method and later transitioned to grammar analysis and translation.
- American teachers, known as Thomasites, introduced analytical teaching methods focusing on grammar, definitions, and exercises.
The Second Generation of English (1920-1941)
- By 1921, the Philippine civil service was entirely Filipino except for military leadership.
- Most Thomasites returned to the U.S or became private citizens in the Philippines.
- Filipino teachers, under the guidance of American mentors, became the main educators of English in the country.
- 209 Filipinos were sent to the US as scholars to pursue college degrees in fields such as law, medicine, and veterinary science.
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Explore the historical significance of the English language in the Philippines during the American occupation from 1898 to 1920. This quiz delves into how English was embraced for education and communication, reflecting broader nationalistic sentiments. Test your knowledge on key figures and events that shaped English language education in the archipelago.
