RPH MOD 1.1 PDF - History Module

Module 1 RPH HISTORY Etymology -In ancient Greece, the word "history" originated from the Greek term "historia," meaning "Inquiry" or "knowledge acquired by investigation." The Greeks were one of the first civilizations to develop a systematic approach to recording and studying the past, giving ri...

Module 1 RPH HISTORY Etymology -In ancient Greece, the word "history" originated from the Greek term "historia," meaning "Inquiry" or "knowledge acquired by investigation." The Greeks were one of the first civilizations to develop a systematic approach to recording and studying the past, giving rise to the field of historiography. -During the Roman Empire, the Latin term "historia" was used to refer to both "history" and "story." Roman historians, such as Livy and Tacitus, played a crucial role in shaping the historical narrative and documenting the events and deeds of their time. Western Definition -In European languages, history is "story." The words historia (Spanish), histoire (French), and gesichte (German) all mean the same thing - story. From this Western point of view, history is seen as the study or record of past events. It is, therefore, a story of the past. -In the Western context, "history" is a multifaceted term that refers to the study, recording, and interpretation of past events, with an emphasis on chronological order, narrative construction, and critical analysis. It encompasses both the events themselves and the methods used to understand and convey them. Published Definition -Encyclopedia Brittanica defined history as "the discipline that studies the chronological order of events (as affecting a nation or people), based on critical examination of source materials and usually presenting an explanation of their causes. -According to Calderon and Gonzales, the word "history" means the search for knowledge and truth, it is a search to find out. "History is any integrated narrative or description of past events or facts written in a spirit of critical inquiry for the whole truth" (Calderon & Gonzales 1993 citing Good and Scates, 1972) NATURE OF HISTORY History is concerned with man in time. It deals with a series of events and each event happens at a given point in time. History dwells on human development in time. History provides an objective record of happenings. Historians are careful on the data they include in their books. They base their data on original sources and make them free from subjective interpretation. History is not only narration but it is also an analysis. History is not confined to narrative accounts. It dissects and explains the occurrence of the event and how it ultimately changes the society over time. History is concerned with man in space. History talks about nations and human activities in the context of their physical and geographical environment. It centers on the interaction of man in his environment and vice-versa History is the study of man. As one historian said, history deals with man's struggles through the ages. Past events are riddled with man's engagement in wars, his struggles to win his independence. History traces the fascinating story of how man has developed through the ages, how man has studied to use and control his environment and how the present Institutions have grown out of the past. Continuity and coherence are the necessary requisites of history. History monitors the development of the society, from generation to generation, after a series of events, justifying the essence of continuity. History is relevant. In the study of history, only significant events which have influenced society are covered and essential to the understanding of the present life. History is a dialogue between the events of the past and progressively emerging future ends. Past events are interpreted and become predictors of new objectives. History is multi-sided. History is not limited to one certain aspect of man's life, It covers all other aspects as they are all closely interrelated. A change in politics could have an effect in other aspects of society. History is a study of the present in the light of the past. The present owes its existence to the past. To understand how society has come to its present form, there is a need to know its past. One cannot just leapfrog and ignore what happened in the past. The past events need to be unearthed to reveal how the present evolved out of it. Truly, history is relevant to mankind. It is very useful not only to the students but also to every individual from different walks of life, as it serves as a powerful tool for understanding the complexities of our shared human experience and provides invaluable insights into the challenges and triumphs that have shaped our present reality. History helps us understand people and societies. Understanding the culture of a particular race is difficult without looking back at its history. Experiences in the past play in shaping the society, Countless revolution, alliances, and elections influence how people act and behave. Studying history will allow us to figure out why the Puritans left England in the 14th century, why the Jews hated Adolf Hitler that much, and how the Palestines struggle for recognition until now. History contributes to moral understanding. Studying the struggles of heroes in the past or of people who defied adversities can serve as inspiration. A study of the past can provide lessons in courage, diligence or constructive protest. Mahatma Gandhi and Corazon Aquino set good examples of peaceful revolution. History provides identity. Historical data include evidence about how families, race, institutions and countries were formed and how they evolved while retaining cohesion. History provides facts about genealogy and a basis for understanding how the family has interacted with larger historical change. Studying history is essential for good citizenship. Knowing where your ancestors came from and their struggles for freedom is a source of pride for any individual. History provides data about the emergence of national institutions, problems and values. It offers evidence also about how nations have interacted with other societies, providing international and comparative perspectives essential for responsible citizenship. Studying history encourages habits of mind that are vital for responsible public behavior, whether as a community leader, an informed voter, a petitioner, or a simple observer. History is useful in the world of work. History helps create good business people, professionals and political leaders. Knowledge in history is unquestionably an asset for a variety of work and professional situations. By studying different phases of the past and different societies in the past, it gives jobseekers the range and flexibility required in many work situations. Migrant workers, for instance, are oriented about the country where they will work prior to their departure. Political leaders likewise need to understand the past of their constituents and the milieu where they plan to govern. MEANING OF HISTORY History is the search for knowledge and truth, a discipline that studies the chronological order of events and is seen as the study or record of past events. To better understand history, it is essential to determine its very nature. 1. History is a study of the present in the light of the past. The present owes its existence to the past. To understand how society has come to its present form, there is a need to know its past. One cannot just leapfrog and ignore what happened in the past. The past events need to be unearthed to reveal how the present evolved out of it. 2. History is the study of man. As one historian said, history deals with man's struggles through the ages. Past events are riddled with man's engagement in wars, his struggles to win his independence. History traces the fascinating story of how man has developed through the ages, how man has studied to use and control his environment and how the present institutions have grown out of the past. 3. History is concerned with man in time. It deals with a series of events and each event happens at a given point in time. History dwells on human development in time. 4. History is concerned with man in space. History talks about nations and human activities in the context of their physical and geographical environment. It centers on the interaction of man in his environment and vice-versa. 5. History provides an objective record of happenings. Historians are careful on the data they include in their books. They base their data on original sources and make them free from subjective interpretation. 6. History is multi sided. History is not limited to one certain aspect of man's life, it covers all other aspects as they are all closely interrelated. A change in politics could have an effect in other aspects of society. 7. History is a dialoque between the events of the past and progressively emerging future ends. Past events are interpreted and become predictors of new objectives. 8. History is not only narration but it is also an analysis. History is not confined to narrative accounts. It dissects and explains the occurrence of the event and how it ultimately changes the society over time. 9. Continuity and coherence are the necessary requisites of history. History monitors the development of the society, from generation to generation, after a series of events, justifying the essence of continuity. 10. History is relevant. In the study of history, only significant events which have influenced society are covered and essential to the understanding of the present life. 11. History is comprehensive, History is not limited to one period or to one country alone. It deals with all aspects of human life-political, social, economic, religious, literary, aesthetic, and physical, giving a clear picture of global linkage. RELEVANCE OF HISTORY Truly, history is relevant to mankind. It is very useful not only to the students but also to every individual from different walks of life, as it serves as a powerful tool for understanding the complexities of our shared human experience and provides invaluable insights into the challenges and triumphs that have shaped our present reality. 1. History helps us understand people and societies. Understanding the culture of a particular race is difficult without looking back at its history. Experiences in the past play in shaping the society, Countless revolution, alliances, and elections influence how people act and behave. Studying history will allow us to figure out why the Puritans left England in the 14th century, why the Jews hated Adolf Hitler that much, and how the Palestines struggle for recognition until now. 2. History contributes to moral understanding. Studying the struggles of heroes in the past or of people who defied adversities can serve as inspiration. A study of the past can provide lessons in courage, diligence or constructive protest. Mahatma Gandhi and Corazon Aquino set good examples of peaceful revolution. 3. History provides identity. Historical data include evidence about how families, race, institutions and countries were formed and how they evolved while retaining cohesion. History provides facts about genealogy and a basis for understanding how the family has interacted with larger historical change. 4. Studying history is essential for good citizenship. Knowing where your ancestors came from and their struggles for freedom is a source of pride for any individual. History provides data about the emergence of national institutions, problems and values. It offers evidence also about how nations have interacted with other societies, providing international and comparative perspectives essential for responsible citizenship. Studying history encourages habits of mind that are vital for responsible public behavior, whether as a community leader, an informed voter, a petitioner, or a simple observer. 5. History is useful in the world of work. History helps create good business people, professionals and political leaders. Knowledge in history is unquestionably an asset for a variety of work and professional situations. By studying different phases of the past and different societies in the past, it gives jobseekers the range and flexibility required in many work situations. Migrant workers, for instance, are oriented about the country where they will work prior to their departure. Political leaders likewise need to understand the past of their constituents and the milieu where they plan to govern. Etymology: This refers to the origin and historical development of words, names, and terms used in the Philippines. Narrative: This refers to the way historical events, experiences, and accounts are structured, interpreted, and presented as stories.