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Paham: A Module IN Life and Works of Jose Rizal
Paham: A Module IN Life and Works of Jose Rizal
A Module IN
LIFE AND
WORKS OF
JOSE RIZAL
OVERVIEW
This course studies the life
and works of Rizal and their
influence in
contemporary Philippines
society. It aims to deepen
and strengthen the
student’s sense of
nationalism by making her
fully realize her worth as a
Filipino.
INTRODUCTION
Lesson 1: The Making Of A Hero
Introduction
Taking up Rizal course for credits, like reading
Shakespeare to get by in English courses, can be
tiresome for the youth. If reading and We should study Rizal as a person – his
discussing the text about Rizal cannot be fun, intelligence, courage, compassion
then it will just be like a cold stone without nationalism
elaboration. and also his weakness like being a
To discuss about a hero is taking him womanizer, violent, and short-tempered
as a person with flesh and blood not as a deity that complete him
or a supernatural being that is an object of as a human being. When we realize that he
reverence without understanding. To appreciate is like us, then, we can truly appreciate his
a hero like Rizal, we must be able to learn more being human and his great and exemplary
about him – not his acts but the thoughts deeds are word emulating.
behind his acts, his reasons, his experiences and
his works that are relevant to our time and
place.
At this point in time, let's have a short-talk moment to
Activity some of your classmates. In 10 minutes, I want you to
look for 5 classmates whom you will both share an idea
about the following questions.Afterwards, summarize the
idea by listing down key words drawn from the sharing.
Questions:
1. Who is the modern day hero for you?
2. Why is he/she a hero for you?
Use the space below in writing the key concepts drawn from the sharing
Key Concepts
Analysis
It's good to know that majority of you included Jose Rizal in the
listing of what we considered a modern day hero. Now, let's get to
know more about Jose Rizal.
Moving forward, let me know how much do you know about Jose
Rizal. Please write your answers in the spaces that follows:
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Is Jose Rizal still relevant today? Why or why not?
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Abstraction
According to Dr. Esteban de Ocampo, But according to historians, heroes, should not
a known Filipino historian, as stated in be legislated. Their appreciation should
his book about
be better left to academics. Acclamation for
Rizal that:
heroes, they felt, would be recognition enough.
“ a hero means a prominent or
central personage taking an admirable
Executive Order No.75 “National Heroes
part in any
Committee”
remarkable action or event; a person of
distinguished valor or enterprise in
danger, or fortitude Issued by President Fidel V. Ramon on March
in suffering; and a man honored after 28, 1993 creating the National Heroes
death by public worship because of Committee under the Office of the President.
exceptional service to The principal duty of the Committee is to study,
mankind.” evaluate and recommend Filipino
national personages/heroes in due recognition
Who will set the criteria for the of their sterling character and remarkable
recognition of the national hero? achievements for the country.
1. Heroes are those who have a concept of nation and thereafter aspire and
struggle for the nation’s freedom.
2. Heroes are those who define and contribute to a system or life of freedom and
order for
a nation.
3. Heroes are those who contribute to the quality of life and destiny of a nation.
Now that you're able to identify the standards of becoming a hero and that you're able
to justify Jose Rizal as considered national hero, it's about time for us to move on to
the next discussion. Make sure you secure a copy of RA1425