MODULE 2 | GE-102
Semester 1, SY 2022 – 2023
JHON MYLVEN CASTANO
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GE-102 | SS11
Semester 1, SY 2022 – 2023
MODULE 2. CONTENT AND CONTEXTUAL ANALYSIS
Course Outcomes: Analyze the context, content, and perspective of different kinds of primary sources
and determine how they affected the history of the Filipino people.
Develop critical and analytical skills as they are exposed to primary sources.
Number of Hours: 12 hours/Weeks 3 – 6
Historical Account: KARTILLA NG KATIPUNAN
Note: Each student will be pre-assigned to a particular historical account listed below:
Kartilla ng Katipunan
Martial law in the Philippines
Mga Gunita ng Himagsikan
Battle of Mactan
Battle of Zapote Bridge
Filipino Grievances Against Governor Wood
Raiders of the Sulu Sea
Activity 1. In not less than 500 words, be able to establish the historical context of the
account.
Guide Questions:
1. What is the background of the author?
The author of the Kartilya ng katipunan is Emilio Jacinto. He penned The Kartilya ng
Katipunan in 1892. Emilio Jacinto was a brilliant and courageous young man who was
said to as the Katipunan's "soul" and "brain." He used the pen name"Dimas-ilaw."
Mariano Jacinto and Josefa Dizon welcomed him into the world on December 15,
1875 in Manila. He was the author of Kalayaan, the society newspaper. Jacinto
contributed to directing the struggle for the independence of the Philippines from
Spain throughout his brief life. He outlined the fundamentals of the new Bonifacio-
envisioned administration. He had a decent education and spoke Tagalog and
Spanish well. He managed the Katipunan's funds and acted as its spokesperson.
Jacinto became a general in the group's guerrilla army, taking an active role in the
fight against the Spanish near Manila. Emilio Jacinto lived and fought the
Spanish in Magdalena, Laguna. He was seriously injured in a battle at the Maimpis
River in February of 1898, but found refuge in the Santa Maria Magdalena Parish
Church, which now boasts a marker noting the event. He died on April 16, 1899,
of malaria and he was just 24 years old.
2. What is the background of the account?
Supposedly the name of the document was Katungkulang Gagawin ng mga
Z.LI.B. (Duties ofthe sons of the People). The original version of the document
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has 14 paragraphs that contains the values that aKatipunero should have.
Each paragraph contained unique discussion of the different aspects of a
person’s life. Andres Bonifacio first wrote “Duties of the Sons of the People” which
were strictly followed by the members of the Katipunan. This Decalogue
showed the beliefs of Bonifacio. Later on, Bonifacio adopted Emilio Jacinto’s
Kartilya ng Katipunan as the official teaching of the Katipunan. The
difference between Bonifacio’s Decalogue and Kartilya ng Katipunan is Kartilya ng
Katipunanis much longer and philosophical which showed concepts of virtuous
living as lessons for self-reflection. The Kartilya ng Katipunan played a
significant role in the group. It was what led to the creation of the Katipunan. In their
struggle for independence, the Katipuneros adopted the laws and ideals of the
Kartilya as their guiding principles. The kartilya emphasizes the value of honor and
dignity via ethical life, patriotism, and love of one's fellow human beings. It also says
that human excellence is determined by their inside rather than their external
talents. Kartilya's first code of ethics places a strong emphasis on the value of
leading a purposeful life. "A Katipunero who lacks a goal leads a pointless existence.
This tenet actually defines what life is. Life is a gift that everyone is given, and it
should be treasured by making it meaningful by setting goals and achieving them no
matter how difficult it is. Another is “All persons are equal, regardless of the color of
their skin. While one could have more schooling, wealth, or beauty than another all
that does not make one or more human than anybody else” People must not be
treated differently because of their status or identity. Nobody deserves to be
discriminated against, whether they are Filipinos or not, rich or poor, men or women,
white or black.
Activity 2. Be able to present the content of the historical account through a PowerPoint
presentation of not more than 20 slides.
Send your PowerPoint presentation to [email protected]
DONE
Your output will be graded using this criteria:
Content 10 points
Organization 10 points
Research 10 points
Mechanics 10 points
Timeliness 10 points
TOTAL 50 points
Activity 3. In not less than 500 words, be able to discuss the historical relevance of the
account by answering the following questions:
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Guide Questions:
1. How relevant is the document in understanding the grand narrative of Philippine
history?
The kartilya ng Katipunan was the moral and intellectual foundation used to
guide the katipuneros and lays out the rules and principles that needed to be
obeyed upon joining the secret society. It is one of the few recorded
documents of the Philippine Revolution that survived today, and hence
provides a perspective to modern generations on how this code contributed to
understanding our history and how it shaped the present
2. How does it contribute to historiography?
Kartilya ng katipunan contribute to historiography in a way that, it served as the
guidebook for new members of kartilya and it allows modern Filipino people become
aware of what happened during himagsikan
Activity 4. Write an essay about the learning experiences you gained from this activity. Do it
in not less than 500 words.
Insert here the link to your file via Google Drive.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1txg0lO7sogwAbQzQRsdri1HEy0i2VAXJ/view?usp=drivesdk
Your essay will be graded using this criteria:
Content 10 points
Organization 10 points
Style 10 points
Mechanics 10 points
Timeliness 10 points
TOTAL 50 points
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