GE002 Module 1 Introduction To History PDF
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This document is a module on Introduction to History, specifically designed for readings in Philippine history. The module covers the definition and subject matter of history, along with historical sources and analyses, critical questions related to the discipline, and learning activities.
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[Module 1] Introduction to History ----------------------- INTRODUCTION TO HISTORY MODULE SCHEDULE ======================================= 1. Understand the meaning of history as an academic discipline and be familiar with the underlying philosophy and methodology of the discipline. 2....
[Module 1] Introduction to History ----------------------- INTRODUCTION TO HISTORY MODULE SCHEDULE ======================================= 1. Understand the meaning of history as an academic discipline and be familiar with the underlying philosophy and methodology of the discipline. 2. Examine and assess critically the value of historical pieces of evidence and sources. 3. Appreciate the importance of history in the social and national life of the Philippines. INPUT INFORMATION: ================== THE DEFINITION AND SUBJECT MATTER ================================= History ------- Questions and Issues in History ------------------------------- History and the Historian ------------------------- HISTORICAL SOURCES ================== LEARNING ACTIVITIES: TEST YOUR UNDERSTANDING ACTIVITY 1: TRUE OR FALSE. ============================================================================================ 1. History is the study of the past. 2. Historical sources that were written should not be used in writing history 3. The subject of historiography is history itself. 4. History has no use for the present, thus, the saying "past is past" is true. 5. History is limited to the story of a hero versus a villain. 6. Only primary sources may be used in writing history. 7. There are three types of sources: primary, secondary, and tertiary sources. 8. External criticism is done by examining the physical characteristics of a source. 9. Internal criticism is done by looking at a source's quality of paper and type of ink, among others. 10. The historians are the only source of history. 1. What is history? How is your understanding of history different from what is explained in the lesson? [ ]. 2. What does historian do? As a student of history, what do you think will be your \"duties\"? [ ]. 3. What role does history take in the study of Philippine society, culture, and identity? ASSIGNMENT: =========== LEARNING RESOURCES REFERENCES: ============================== 
