Theology - 9 units The Creed (TH 101)
This is a philosophical and theological study of the basic creedal truths of the Catholic re-ligion following the outline of the Catechism of the Catholic Church.
The Seven Sacraments (TH 102)
The fi rst half of the course is a theological and practical study of how each sacrament is car-ried out, with the goal of helping the students understand the great value of the sacramental rite. The second part is devoted to the study of conjugal love, marriage, and family from a personal viewpoint following the valuable in-sights of John Paul II’s Theology of the Body.
Moral Theology (TH 103)
In this course, the linkages of the creedal truths and the sacramental economy to Christian living are studied. Specifi c norms of Christian living (Ten Commandments) are studied in detail in order to learn how to grow in personal communion with the Blessed Trin-ity.
Fundamentals of the Person - 9 units
Introduction to Philosophical Anthropology Part 1 (PH 100)
This is a highly abstract course that studies the human person from a philosophical perspec-tive: what he is, who he is, what it means to have a body, psyche, intelligence, will, affectiv-ity, and biography. It explores the meaning of realization, transcendence, and self-expression. The course aims to educate a per-son’s way of looking at one’s self and others.
Introduction to Philosophical Anthropology Part 2 (PH 102)
This course focuses on the fundamental nature and processes of human thought and knowl-edge vis-à-vis some practical issues on learn-ing how to think. The course explores man’s use of reason and its relation to culture and leisure, humanization, refi nement, and expres-sion of the human spirit in light of who and what it means to be a human person.
Philosophy of the Family (PH 101)
This course studies the nature, properties, and ends of the family based on the correct understanding of human dignity and what a person is. This is a preparatory course, both theoretical and practical, on marriage and family life. The emphasis is on the internal dynamism of the family both as an inter-per-sonal relationship and an institution.
Ethics (PH 103)
Providing a general understanding of how to assess and evaluate one’s acting with respect to oneself and to others, this course aims to enable the students to critically think about ethical issues and ultimately align reasoning and personal act-ing with his/her authentic humanity. In this light, the students are assumed to have mastered the content of moral theology.
Christian Civilization - 6 units/3 units A Survey of Christian Civilization (CIV 111)
This course is divided into three main parts: the fi rst centuries of Christianity, the history of tendom during the Middle Ages, and the Chris-tian Civilization and the Modern World. A major emphasis of this course is how the Christian faith and the Church’s organization interacted with and affected the political, economic, social, and cultural contexts through time.
Formation of Christian Civilization (CIV 121) The course discusses the foundation of Christi-anity during the apogee of the Roman Empire, the life of the early Christians, the context of the
development of Christian teaching, the contri-butions of monasticism, the conversion of the Barbarians, and the evolving interrelationship of the Church with the temporal sphere and its multidimensional consequences.
Christian Civilization and the Modern World (CIV 122) This course studies the action and imprint of Christianity in modernity, particularly on Western civilization and those societies and cultures it came in contact with and infl u-enced. A combination of a chronological framework and thematic approach is used.
Literature - 12 units for 5-year programs Classical Literature (Iliad and Aeneid) (LIT 101) This course introduces students to the study of literary pieces that are considered time-less. It aims for students to develop a criti-cal understanding of classicriti-cal literary works through active reading, methodical analysis, and rational discussion of the text.
Renaissance Literature (Shakespeare) (LIT 102) This course encourages students to analyze the literature not just as a work of fi ction but also as a product of a particular time and culture. Class discussions explore man’s struggle between truth and falsehood, good and evil, reason and passion, thought and action, as he encounters a diversity of char-acters and situations in the world.
Medieval Literature (Dante) (LIT 103)
This course provides students with a forum for the continued development of their core skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing, as well as the enhancement of their creative and critical thinking skills through comprehension, inferences, and evaluation of Dante Alighieri’s Divine Comedy.
Modern Literature* (LIT 104)
Designed as a synthesis course, LIT 104 pro-vides students with a forum for the contin-ued development of their core skills of listen-ing, speaklisten-ing, readlisten-ing, and writing through the comprehension, analysis, synthesis, interpretation, evaluation, and appreciation of modern literary texts.
*not offered in four-year programs
Arts - 9 units Fine Arts (ART 101)
This course provides students with the edu-cation of the sense of sight. It trains them to see (i.e., to look intelligently at the visual arts:
painting, sculpture, architecture, photography,
digital art, and installation art). The course de-velops in the students the skills to perceive and respond to works of art critically through the analysis of form, subject, and content.
Film (ART 102A)
This course introduces students to the lan-guage of fi lm (i.e., its narrative and stylistic elements) as a means of communicating human struggles, ideas, emotions, and situ-ations. It guides them in judging the quality of the use of various elements to express meanings, achieve certain effects, and elicit certain responses through the critical analy-sis of various fi lms, broadening their sensi-tivity to beauty.
Music (ART 102B)
The course introduces students to the medi-um of music as a form of artistic expression.
It enables them to develop informed value judgments on the quality of music through an understanding of the elements of music guided by selected reading in aesthetics, his-tory, criticism, and production.
Theater (ART 104)
The course introduces students to the ele-ments of theater arts as found in Western, Eastern, and Philippine theater traditions. It aims to make students understand theater as a form of aesthetic expression using history as a framework, and develop the skills neces-sary to watch theater productions through analysis of form.
Language - 18 units
Communication Arts 1 (ENG 101)
This course aims to strengthen and refi ne the students’ macro-skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing as well as their critical and creative thinking skills. It also emphasiz-es audience analysis, organization skills, and delivery techniques as students deliver effec-tive oral interpretations before an audience.
Communication Arts 2 (ENG 102)
This course aims to strengthen and refi ne the students’ macro-skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing as well as their critical and creative thinking skills. Through the writ-ing of informative, refl ective, and persuasive essays, students develop their ability to com-municate clearly, coherently, and effectively.
They also have an opportunity to practice their speaking skills in a formal debate.
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Research Writing (ENG 103)
This course is designed to hone the students’
critical and creative thinking skills as well as their language and research skills. Students identify research topics and investigate them thoroughly in order to produce research papers.
Komunikasyon sa Akademikong Filipino (FIL 101) - 3 units
Ang kursong ito ay isang metalinggwistik na pag-aaral sa gamit ng akademikong Filipino sa iba’t ibang sitwasyon at larangan. Sa paraang interdisiplinaryo at interaktibo, ina-asahang mauunawaan at malilinang sa mga estudyante ang mga kailangang kaalaman at kasanayang komunikatibo: pakikinig, pagsa-salita, pagbasa, pagsulat.
Pagbasa at Pagsulat Tungo sa Pananaliksik (FIL 102) - 3 units
Ang kursong ito ay pagpapalawak ng mga kaalaman at kasanayan sa kritikal na pag-basa at lohikal na pagsulat tungo sa pagsa-sagawa ng sariling pananaliksik. Ituturo din sa asignaturang ito ang mga kasalukuyang teorya at praktika sa pagsasagawa ng aka-demiko at iskolarling pananaliksik para sa pagsulat ng iba’t ibang papel o komposisyon na kakikitaan ng seryoso at mataas na antas ng pag-iisip at pagtatala ng mga nakuhang impormasyon at kaalaman.
Masining na Pagpapahayag: Retorikang Filipino (FIL 103)
Sumasaklaw ang asignaturang ito sa mga batayang prinsipyo ng Retorika tungo sa ma-sining at mabisang paraan ng pagpapahayag kaugnay ng apat na batayang uri ng diskurso:
paglalarawan, pagsasalaysay, paglalahad, at pangangatwiran na may tuon sa estilo at wastong paggamit ng wikang Filipino sa mga gawaing pasalita at pasulat sa klase.
Filipino for Foreign Students 1 (FFS 1) (katumbas ng FIL 101)
Tinatawag itong “Conversational Filipino,”
na nakatuon sa pag-aaral at gamit ng wikang Filipino sa iba’t ibang sitwasyong pangwika.
Itinuturo sa mga estudyante ang wasto at angkop na paggamit ng Filipino sa pagkuha ng kinakailangang impormasyon, pakikipag-usap sa mga kaklase, pag-unawa sa mga di-reksyon at patalastas, at pagtanggap ng mga tuntunin o patakaran, pasalita man o pasulat.
Filipino for Foreign Students 2 (FFS 2) (katumbas ng FIL 102)
Tinatawag itong “Intermediate Filipino,” na nagbibigay-diin sa pag-aaral sa mga tuntun-ing pambalarila ng wikang Filipino, sa pag-sulat ng maiikli at simpleng pangungusap, at sa pagbasa ng mga simpleng tekstong nasusulat sa wikang ito.
Filipino for Foreign Students 3 (FFS 3) (katumbas ng FIL 103)
Tinatawag itong “Advance Filipino,” na nakapokus sa patuloy na pagpapahusay sa mga kaalaman at kasanayang natanggap na ng mga estudyante sa naunang dalawang kurso. Bukod diyan, bibigyan sila ng pag-kakataong bumasa ng mga piniling teksto mula sa Panitikang Filipino na angkop sa kanilang kakayahan o antas ng pagkatuto. Sa ganitong paraan, inaasahan na lubos nilang mauunawaan ang mga katangian ng isang Pilipino at ng lipunang ginagalawan nila.
Mathematics - 6 units for Non-IEP and Non-IT Major, and 8 units for IEP and IT majors
General Mathematics I (MATH 1)
The course focuses on enhancing logical thinking through mathematical or symbolic logic, precision in numerical expression through the algebra of numbers presented as an axiomatic system, and problem solv-ing through proper translation of words or sentences into mathematical symbols and algebraic solutions.
General Mathematics II (MATH 2)
The course focuses on enhancing logical thinking, precision in numerical expressions, and problem solving through Euclidean and Non-Euclidean geometries, calculus, prob-ability, and statistics.
Sciences - 9 units Biology 1 (SC 101)
This course discusses the cell, tissues, bio-energetics, life processes, genetics, body systems, and the latest fi ndings on scientifi c issues related to this discipline in a logical and comprehensive way. Likewise, labora-tory activities are included to enhance and facilitate the teaching-learning process in this course.
Environmental Science (SC 102)
This course includes the review of the basic concepts about the environment, traditional sciences, relevant issues (in politics, busi-ness, and laws), values, and global concerns.
It also encourages the students to do critical thinking and inculcates in them the sincere concern of all the forms of living and non-living components of ecosystems.
Physics (SC 103)
The course presents the material universe in terms of the physical concepts, principles, laws, equations, and theories that physicists have dis-covered and formulated to describe and predict the properties, behavior, and motion of matter and energy through space and time.
Chemistry (SC 104)
The course presents the material universe in terms of the chemical theories that scientists have discovered and formulated in order to describe and predict the properties and behavior of different types of matter and the changes they undergo.
Philippine Society - 12 units Philippine History (PS 101)
The course is a critical analysis of the devel-opment of the Filipino nation. Its political, social, economic, cultural, intellectual, as well as religious foundations are studied in an integrative manner to cast light on the historical bases of contemporary Philippine realities. The course takes on a more global perspective by placing events and/or devel-opments in their appropriate regional and international contexts.
Philippine Society and Culture (PS 102)
This course introduces students to the notion of civic engagement through a re-appreci-ation of its socio-cultural identity brought about by the people’s history. It capitalizes on the reality that Filipinos are a historically developed group of people. Thus, it is impor-tant for students to understand how geogra-phy, ethnicity, values, social institutions, and external forces interact and shape, over time, the Filipino way of life.
Philippine Politics and Governance (PS 103) This course responds to the Filipinos’ need to understand politics and how to make it work.
It retraces the historical beginnings, structural dimensions, organizational functions, social-cultural infl uences, and dynamics that set Philippine politics and governance apart from other systems.
The Life and Works of Rizal (PS 104)
A sequel to Philippine History, the course provides students with a deeper
understand-ing and appreciation of Jose Rizal’s intellectual development, the role he played in the emer-gence of Filipino nationalism, and his concept of a civic community. The course provides an opportunity for students to explore the inter-section of history and biography.
Asia Pacifi c Studies – 18 units for 5-year programs North American Studies (APS 101)
The course focuses on the interplay of social, political, cultural, and economic dimensions of the United States of America within the international system particularly in the Asia-Pacifi c region. It covers important facets of American civilization, which include fun-damental view of American government, economy, ideology, society, and culture.
China Studies (APS 102A)
The course gives undergraduate students a background on one of the biggest and most powerful countries in the world today. The teaching of China Studies is interdisciplinary in nature. Geography, philosophy, religion, archeology, arts, culture, literature, politics, history, economics, and international rela-tions are utilized in teaching the course.
Japan Studies (APS 102B)
The course is intended to give undergradu-ate students an overview of the fi rst industri-alized country in Asia. It looks primarily into the historical roots of the nation, surveying and highlighting the major events and key fi gures that shaped Japan into what it is today. The course also aims to examine Ja-pan’s integral role in the world today.
Southeast Asian Studies (APS 103)
This is an introductory course on the process of nation-building and regional cooperation among the states comprising the modern and contemporary Southeast Asian region. It aims to make the students comprehend the continu-ing evolution of Southeast Asian nations and how the region serves as a vital partner in the economic and political growth of the Asia-Pacifi c region.
Australian Studies (APS 104)
The course introduces to undergraduate students the social, political, cultural, and economic dimensions of Australia and the interplay of these dimensions within the nation and within the Asia-Pacifi c region. This three-unit course traces the origins of Australia as a culture, nation, and society and highlights the important facets of Australian civilization.
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Latin American Studies/Mexico (APS 105)
The course is designed to provide students with an overview of Latin America through Mexico as the point of convergence and at the same time a springboard to themes and debates apparent and emergent in the histor-ical, social, polithistor-ical, cultural, and economic dimensions.
Fundamentals of Society – 6 units Basic Economics (FOS 101)
This course is an introduction to the fi eld of economics. The fi rst part is macroeconomics, which introduces students to the workings of the economy. The second part takes up microeconomics, which tackles the resource allocation problem from the point of view of the fi rm and markets.
Political Thought (FOS 102)
This course is designed to provide students with a deeper understanding and apprecia-tion of the philosophical underpinnings of democracy, not only as a form of rule but also as a system of political ethics. It intro-duces students to a range of ideas that form the corpus of what is more widely known as liberal democracy.
FACULTY
Department of Arts Laya Boquiren-Gonzales
Ph.D. Philippine Studies (coursework) University of the Philippines Diliman M.A. Art Studies
University of the Philippines Diliman Mairene Leynes
M.A. Liberal Arts Major in Art History Universidad de Navarra, Spain Veronica Ramirez
Ph.D. Educational Administration University of the Philippines Diliman Arthur Joseph Vito Cruz
M.A. Education Major in Liberal Education University of Asia and the Pacifi c
Department of Asia Pacifi c Studies Maria Christina Victoria Angela Cayton M.A. Humanities
University of Asia and the Pacifi c
Ma. Concepcion Lagos
Ph.D. Philippine Studies (coursework) University of the Philippines Diliman M.A. Political Economy
University of Asia and the Pacifi c Philip Michael Paje
Ph.D. Philippine Studies (coursework) University of the Philippines Diliman M.A. Philippine Studies
University of the Philippines Diliman Elizabeth Urgel
Ph.D. Philippine Studies
University of the Philippines Diliman Department of English
Ma. Socorro Claudio M.A. Education
University of Asia and the Pacifi c Robert Cortes
M.A. Education Leadership Columbia University, USA Linette De Guzman
M.A. Teaching English Language De La Salle University
Tara Donozo
Ph.D. Educational Management De La Salle University
Alfonso Augusto Hiquiana
Ph.D. English Studies: Language University of the Philippines Diliman Felicidad Mallari
M.A. Language Education
University of the Philippines Diliman Victor Primo
M.A. Education Major in Educational Administration Jose Rizal University Judy Tanael
Ph.D. Education Major in Educational Psychology
University of the Philippines Diliman Arwin Vibar
Ph.D. Linguistics
University of the Philippines Diliman
Department of Filipino Moreal Camba
Ph.D. Philippine Studies (coursework) University of the Philippines Diliman M.A. Philippine Studies
University of the Philippines Diliman Vivencio Talegon Jr.
Ph.D. in Language Planning (coursework) University of the Philippines Diliman M.A. Filipino Language
University of the Philippines Diliman Antonio Torralba
Ph.D. Pedagogy
Universidad de Navarra, Spain Department of History
Marya Svetlana Camacho Ph.D. History
Universidad de Navarra, Spain Clement Camposano
Ph.D. Philippine Studies
University of the Philippines Diliman Grace Liza Concepcion
Ph.D. in Philippine Studies (coursework) University of the Philippines Diliman M.A. History
Universidad de Navarra, Spain Paul Dumol
Ph.D. Medieval Studies University of Toronto, Canada Ma. Victoria Ferreria
M.A. History
Ateneo de Manila University Arnel Joven
Ph.D. History
University of the Philippines Diliman Sophia Marco
Ph.D. History (coursework)
University of the Philippines Diliman M.A. History
University of the Philippines Diliman Danielle Young Calantuan-Mejos
M.A. Humanities
University of Asia and the Pacifi c
Juan Mesquida Ph.D. History
University of Santo Tomas Mary Josefti Nito
Ph.D. History (coursework)
University of the Philippines Diliman
M.A. Humanities with Specialization in History University of Asia and the Pacifi c
Department of Literature Joachim Emilio Antonio Ph.D. Creative Writing
University of the Philippines Diliman Maria Jesusa Carina Aunario
Ph.D. Education Major in Educational Psychology (coursework)
University of the Philippines Diliman M.A. Education-Reading
University of the Philippines Diliman Raul Calsado
M.A. Teaching Literature Philippine Normal University Theresa Ma. Inez Cortes
Ph.D. English Language and Literature (coursework)
Ateneo de Manila University M.A. Humanities
University of Asia and the Pacifi c Ma. Lourdes Gonzalez
Ph.D. Comparative Literature
University of the Philippines Diliman Jose Marcelino Nicdao
Ph.D. Comparative Literature
University of the Philippines Diliman Leon J. Arthur Peckson
M.A. Humanities
University of Asia and the Pacifi c Philip Samuel Peckson
Ph.D. English Language and Literature (coursework)
Ateneo de Manila University M.A. Humanities
University of Asia and the Pacifi c Michelle Monique Tomacruz
M.A. Language and Literature Ateneo de Manila University