(Updated) Optional Short Reaction Paper: ACAS Conference, "Comparative Studies on Asia"

(Here are the guide questions for the optional short reaction paper; followed by the program of the Friday conference. -Aaron M.)

1. It is recommended that students attend a whole panel (consult the program for the best time slot to one's schedule). Although you could focus on one or two paper presentation, it is best to attend the whole panel for the inputs of the co-presenters and the open forum.

2. Summarize the paper(s) in the panel. What are the key ideas and the arguments that the paper(s) propose? Pay special attention to the elements of historical inquiry (i.e., time period, perspective, etc.).

3. Discuss the issue(s) that you found particularly interesting. You may relate them to your prior knowledge of Philippine history. You may also draw on the knowledge you gained from your other social science courses.

Remember that your reaction paper will be graded by how well you come up with a critique (i.e., your "reaction"). A judicious and thoughtfully written paper will be given a high grade, in contrast to one that is made up of shallow critique and motherhood statements.

The OPTIONAL reaction paper is comprised of about 1,000-2,500 words, has to comply with the conventions of essay writing--meaning, it must be assigned a title, bibliography should be provided, and it should follow the style guide agreed in class. Do not forget to write your name, section, and class hour.

Use a letter sized paper (8.5" X 11"), Times New Roman, 12 font size, double spacing, 1" margins at all sides. Provide a word count at the end of the main text.

Deadline of submission is November 29 (Tuesday) at class. Students can also submit their papers at the History Department on or before 5PM.

Comparative Studies on Asia
PROGRAM
November 25, 2011
Ricardo and Dr. Rosita Leong Hall Auditorium

9:00 - 9:30: Registration

Master of Ceremonies and Moderator: Victorina Zosa, Ph.D. (Lyceum of the
Philippines)

9:30 - 9:35: Opening remarks

9:35 - 11:20: Population, Urban Transportation, Justice

• Francis A. Gealogo, Ph.D. (Ateneo de Manila) Twin Sisters No More: The Demographic Transition Theory and the Population History of Thailand and the Philippines
• Michael D. Pante (Ateneo de Manila): Urban Transport in Early Twentieth-Century Manila and Singapore
• Meynardo P. Mendoza, Ph.D. (Ateneo de Manila): Between Remembering and Forgetting: Justice and Historical Closure in Cambodia and the Philippines

11:20 - 11:30: Morning snacks (Leong Hall roof deck)

Master of Ceremonies and Moderator: Rito Baring, Ph.D. (De La Salle University)

11:30 - 1:20: The English Language, Comfort Women, News Reporting

• Maria Teresa Tinio, Ph.D. (Far Eastern University): Exceptionalism and Its Foil: American Colonial Discourse on the English Language in the Philippines
• Ma. Lourdes Veneracion-Rallonza, Ph.D. (Ateneo de Manila): Unearthing the Narratives of "Comfort Women": The Political Project of Asian Transnational Feminist Networks
• Violet Valdez, Ph.D. (Ateneo de Manila): Reporting about Asia by Asians in the Last Ten Years

1:20 - 2:30: LUNCH (Leong Hall roof deck)

Master of Ceremonies and Moderator: Manilee Lorraine Pañares (Xavier University)


2:30 - 4:20: Panel organized by ISEAS (Busan University of Foreign Studies): Outer Civilization and Intra-Culture of Southeast Asia

• In Gyu KIM, Ph.D., A Study on the Chinese Ceramics excavated in the Philippines
• Dong Yeob Kim, Ph. D. The Impact of the Dutch East India Company (VOC) on the Trajectory of Southeast Asian Commerce
• Heeryang, Na, Ph.D. Islamic Influence of Malaysia: Preference Shift and Prospects

4:20 - 4:30: Break


4:30 - 5:30: Panel organized by Women and Gender Institute, Miriam College: Gender Issues in Migration

• Aurora Javate de Dios: Gendered Discourses on Feminized Migration: The Case of the Philippines and Indonesia
• Malou Alcid: A Comparative Analysis of Policies on International Marriages in Japan and South Korea

5:30: Closing remarks: Jang Sik Park, Ph.D., Director, Institute of Southeast Asian Studies, Busan University of Foreign Studies

6:00: Dinner (Leong Hall roof deck)

For questions, please email lyjose@ateneo.edu or acas@admu.edu.ph. You may also call local 5285/5286 or direct 926-4202.

UHRC Presentation Grades

First Quarter Storm
Marcelo, Tan, Undayag, Payba, Esporlas
(Section G)
B+
88

Spratly Islands Dispute
Liao, Noda, Zabalero, Mañibo, Cando (Section Y)
A
95

Photography in the Philippines during the American Colonial Period
Garcia, Opulencia, Godoy, Villaflor, Bautista, Manalaysay, Aranilla (Section I)
B+
88

Military During the Marcos Regime
Repollo, Zabala, Sy, Tiglao, Mariñas (Section Y)
B+
90

Agrarian Reform and Cory Aquino Administration
Romero, Vanta, Villa, Hilario, Araya, Bitoy (Section G)
B+
88

Ninoy Aquino: A Traditional Politician
Enaje, Potenciano, Santiago, Olanday (Section Y)
B+
90

Education during the American Period: A Subtle form of Colonial Subjugation
Rañola, Santos, Aguinaldo, Lee, Perez, Yeung (Section V)
A
95

“Chinese Insurgency”
Tiu, Navarro, Uy, Chu, Achacoso, Yang (Section Y)
A
98

IMF in the Philippines
Altavas, Sabado, Aguirre, Pareja, Puno, Gavina (Section I)
A
93

Actualization of Filipino Selfhood in “Ganito Kami Noon”
Almazan, Torres, Judalena, Banaga, Suminguit (Section Y)
B
85

VFA: Vying for Filipino Advantage?
Coloma, Cheung, Aunor, Nitura, Saw, Supetran (Section V)
A
93

The Collapse of the Walls: Student Activism during Marcos
Yap, Carlos, Soriano, Dato, Paras (Section I)
A
93

Green Revolution
Gepuela, See, Manly, Yulo, Liboro, Lozano (Section G)
A
93

Huk Rebellion in the Philippines
Afable, Benedicto, Chan, Gomez, Devela, Ty (Section I)
B+
88

Bomba Films and the Decline of Philippine Cinema
Angangco, Dacay, Dela Cruz, Mercado, Tibayan (Section V)
B
85

Dictatorship of Quezon
Casauay, Polestico, Pineda, Ramos, Calejesan, Antonio (Section G)
B+
88

Protest Theater during the Martial Law
Devera, Mendoza, Miranda, Buenafe, Sibucao, Arreza (Section I)
A
95

Commoditizing Phil Nationalism in the early 1930s
Alamodin, Lim, Laxa, Alelis, Reyes (Section Y)
C+
80

Imelda Marcos: First Lady First and Foremost
Revillas, Carasig, Rances, Jao, Punsalan, Biruar (Section V)
B+
90

Crony Capitalism: How Marcos took it to the Extreme
Dela Cruz, Cruz, Seng, Gandionco, Ong (Section G)
A
98

Representations of Bayani in EDSA 2
Samaniego, Reyes, Sundiang, Laurente, Geronimo (Section I)
B+
90

Real life in Reel Life: Emergence of Art Films, Manila sa Kuko ng Liwanag
Bayle, Calubaquib, Cusipag, Villariba, Ortega (Section V)
C+
80

Race Issues in the Phil-American War
Tionloc, Baldo, Ang, Carlos, Tan, Manalili (Section V)
A
93

Why is the Philippines in the losing end of the Military Bases Agreement made with the US?
Casibo, Chuang, Escobar, Labilles, Mendoza, Murga (Section G)
B+
88

Sign ups for Tuesday groups and Deadline for Submission of Papers

Groups who were supposed to report and react on Tuesday (Sept 27) but were not able to because of cancellation of classes, will need to sign up at the History Department tomorrow for new time slots.

The presentations will be held on Monday (Oct 3) and Wednesday (Oct 5), from 1200NN to 230PM. You may choose from ten time slots available. The venue for Monday is 3/F Conference Room, Leong Hall, for Wednesday 4/F Conference Room, Leong Hall.

Again, you need to sign up both as PRESENTER and REACTOR. There will no longer be assigned slots for either instructor’s classes so sign up for whatever time period fits your schedule requirements.

Also, dates of submission of the paper, as per our class syllabus, are as follows:

Oct 6, Thursday (Deadline)
Oct 10, Monday ("Deadliest"-line)

Thanks.

In light of cancellation of classes today, Tuesday, 27 September

Dear all,

In light of cancellation of classes, we are going to set a new schedule for groups who're supposed to report and react today, Tuesday, 27 Sept. Wait for further announcements here in our class blog.

We are still going to follow the original schedules for Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.

Thanks.

Sept 26-30 Reporting

1. Final schedule for the reporting on Sept 26-30 can be found in the previous blog entry. Check the time slot where your group signed up and make sure to show up.

2. The 30-minute time slot is devoted for: 1) reporting, 15 minutes; 2) question and answer, 10 minutes; 3) transition between reporting groups, 5 minutes.

3. It is recommended that groups use powerpoint presentation (or any similar software application) for the reporting. It is the responsibility of the groups to assure that the presentation as well as videos, audio files, etc. is operational. It is also the responsibility of the group to come on time for setting up and other concerns (i.e., uploading of ppt to the laptop, and others).

4. Dressing up for the reporting is optional. You will be graded according to the content and clarity of your research and presentation, not according to how you comply with corporate etiquette. Check the class syllabus for the criteria for grading.

5. Also, you will be graded as a group. While it is ideal that all group members are present in the presentation and reaction, an absence will not affect the grade of that group member, provided that other group members are informed about the absence and they are amenable to it. After all, it is the responsibility of the group to make sure that the time slot they signed up for is agreed to by all members.

Best of luck to you guys! Here are some parting words from the Italian historian Benedetto Croce (History: Its Theory and Practice 1921, p. 12) about his pursuit of historical knowledge:

"(If) it really is history, that is to say, if it means something and is not an empty echo . . . the condition of its existence is that the deed of which the history is told must vibrate in the soul of the historian . . . it is evident that only an interest in the life of the present can move one to investigate past fact. Therefore this past fact does not answer to a past interest, in so far as it is unified with an interest of the present life."

(Updated) Announcements about the Group Reporting on 26-30 Sept

Here is the FINAL SCHEDULE for the reporting on Sept 26-30.

Final Schedule -

College Well-Being Survey by Edsel Beja, Jr.

Dr. Edsel Beja Jr. of the Ateneo Economics Department has requested to disseminate his survey. Please do take the time to visit the site and answer:

https://sites.google.com/site/collegesurvey2011/

Since ADSA has cancelled classes today, July 26, from 130PM onward...

To students of HI166 V (3-430PM) and G (430-6PM):

We will still have our First Long Test (LT1) on July 28, Thursday, class hour. The exam is composed of true/false questions, multiple choice questions, and an essay part. The coverage is from our discussion on history and historiography until the essays of M. Guerrero and G. A. May.

We've not discussed the Phil-Am War, but I trust you've read already Chapter 12 of Agoncillo, as well as Guerrero and May's essays. Better to review them again. While taking note of the basic points (i.e., Treaty of Paris, Benevolent Assimilation proclamation, rationale of annexation, Feb 4 1899 event, and other notable events), keep an eye out for themes which contribute to a more nuanced understanding of revolution, the republic, and the war. This could help you in your essay writing.

Also, we will use BLUEBOOK for this exam. So I expect you to bring one or two pieces on Thursday.

Thanks. Good luck studying. Take care and stay dry.

P.S. One minor correction on Agoncillo's discussion about Fil-Am hostilities: the February 4 event, which started the Phil-Am war, took place NOT in San Juan Bridge but in Santa Mesa, at the corner of Sociego and Silencio Streets. See link here.

(Updated) Optional Film Viewing for the week of 11-15 July 2011

Image Source: http://www.garret-dillahunt.net/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/John-Sayles-Amigo-poster.jpg


Repost from FB:

Amigo is showing at [QUEZON CITY] SM NORTH, TRINOMA, GATEWAY [MANILA] SM MANILA, ROBINSONS ERMITA [ORTIGAS] ROBINSONS GALLERIA, SM MEGAMALL [MAKATI] GLORIETTA 4 [PASAY] SM MALL OF ASIA [CAVITE] SM BACOOR [VISAYAS] SM CEBU [MINDANAO] SM DAVAO

For more inquiries, email amigothemovie@yahoo.com

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Watch the film "AMIGO" by John Sayles. It will be shown commercially starting Wednesday, 6 July 2011 (according to Sayles, "in time for the Philippine-American Friendship Day"). Reflect on the movie and think about the community depicted in the film, particularly on the following themes:

1) Social organization

- Social or class structure, gender roles, formal and informal links between and among the people such as extended familial ties, ritualized kinship (i.e., godparent-godchild), etc.

2) Economic conditions

- Everyday economic activities (people's livelihood, or what people do to survive everyday), economically dominant/subordinate social forces

3) Political conditions

- Power relationships within the community, relationship of the community with the agents of the state(s), political role of the locality's leader, everyday politics

4) Religious life

- Role of the primary religious functionary (Spanish friar) in the community, the people's everyday experience with Catholicism, the influence of religion in the social life of the people

5) Cultural life

- The fiesta in the middle of the film, games, forms of recreation and entertainment, lifestyle

While it's advisable to comment on all of these themes, for brevity's sake focus only on those you find interesting and reflect on them.

The OPTIONAL reaction paper is comprised of 1,500 - 3,000 words, and has to comply with the conventions of essay writing: it must be assigned with a title, bibliography should be provided, and it should follow the system of citation agreed in class (Parenthetical Style and Chicago Manual of Style). Do not forget to write your name, section, and class hour.

Affix a proof that you saw the film (i.e., movie ticket).

Use letter sized paper (8.5" X 11"), Times New Roman, 12 font size, double spacing, 1" margins at all sides.

The deadline is July 25 (Monday), and has to be submitted to the Department of History, before 5PM.

Announcement

Hi guys! I'm done checking your term papers. Please claim them from the department secretary and see my comments and suggestions. They could be helpful in term paper writing for your other subjects. Thanks!

Announcements (HI166 C, D)

Hi guys! Despite the erratic wifi access both at school and at home, I would like to make the following announcements:

1) As I've told your class beadles (Kevin and Em for Section C; Crystal for Section D), I won't be able to meet the class today 4 May 2011 but we're devoting the class time to research. Although no lecture will be given today, groups are expected to continue working on their papers. Those who've submitted progress reports through email would've received my reply already. Read through my comments and suggestions, and keep on brainstorming for a workable thesis question.

2) Tomorrow, 5 May, we will continue our discussion of the American colonial period, specifically Chapters 17 and 18 of the Agoncillo/Guerrero reading. As I have hinted yesterday, we MAY have a quiz tomorrow. So better prepare. ;-)

3) On Friday, 6 May, the mid-term LT will push through. The coverage is from our lecture on History and Historiography until Harrison and Wood Administrations. You may review the readings (you don't need to read them again if you've done that before), quizzes (quiz questions MAY appear in the LT), and lecture notes (of course, we don't rely entirely on the readings).

That's all for now. Good luck to all of us.

Some concerns

1. As I've announced in class, I'm not going to meet you tomorrow (Wednesday, April 13). Instead I have asked you to research on a number of topics: A) History, as a field of knowledge; B) Historiography, again as a field of knowledge, and how different is it from history; and the following names a) Karl Marx, b) Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel, c) Arnold Toynbee, d) Oswald Spengler

We are going to discuss these topics on Thursday, as part one of our introductory lecture on history and historiography.

2. To those who're asking about the readings, I do not place the required readings in the reserved section of the library. I expect you to have access to the two main books--Abinales/Amoroso's S and S in the PH, and Agoncillo's HFP. That means, you may purchase a copy, have the two books photocopied, or borrow from my past students copies (or photocopies) of these books. I expect you to have access to these books as soon as possible, because we need them for the early part of the course.

The rest of the readings are to be made available once we've assigned a beadle in class. Perhaps by next week (say Monday or Tuesday), I would've assigned the beadles already and asked them to have the additional readings made available at your suking photocopier.

That's all for now.

Ukol sa grado

Attention HI166 N, O, P

Natapos nang graduhan ang inyong pangunahing sanaysay at ang inyong ikatlong mahabang pagsusulit. Kung nais malaman ang inyong grado, makipagkita lamang sa akin sa Kagawaran ng Kasaysayan.

Maraming salamat.

GABAY para sa maikling reaksyong papel

Sections N (TTH 12-130PM), O (TTH 130-3PM), Q (TTH 430-6PM)

Tulad ng nabanggit sa klase, maaring maging basehan ng isang maikling reaksyong papel ang photography exhibition na "Revolution Revisited." Pagnilayan ang exhibition at sagutin ang mga sumusunod:

1) Ipaliwanag ang "rebolusyon" na tinatanghal ng photo exhibition.

2) Ano ang mga mahahalagang katanungan na maaring malikha sa inyong pagtanaw sa photo exhibition? Bilang mag-aaral ng kasaysayan ng Pilipinas, Paano mo mabibigyang saysay o kasagutan ang mga katanungang ito?

3) Ano ang pangkalahatang mensahe na maaring makuha mula sa exhibition?


Ang OPTIONAL na maikling reaksyong papel ay binubuo ng 1,500 - 3,000 na salita, NAKASULAT SA WIKANG FILIPINO, at kinakailangang sumunod sa pamantayan ng pagsulat ng sanaysay: may pamagat, sanggunian, at sinusundan ang pinag-sang-ayunang sistema ng pagbabanggit ng pinanggalingan ng kaalaman (Parenthetical Style at Chicago Manual of Style). Huwag kakalimutang isulat ang inyong pangalan, section, at oras ng klase.

Gumamit ng letter size (8.5" X 11") na papel, Times New Roman, 12 Font Size, laktaw-laktaw (double space), 1" sukat sa lahat ng gilid (margins).

Ang petsa ng patay-guhit ay Marso 4 (Biyernes), at kailangang ipasa sa Kagawaran ng Kasaysayan, bago ang ika-5 n.h.

Para sa karagdagang impormasyon ukol sa pelikula, tumungo dito.

In Memoriam: Donna J. Amoroso

From http://gripscondolences.blogspot.com/:

MONDAY, 24 JANUARY 2011

Dear Friends and Colleagues,

It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our colleague Professor Donna J. Amoroso. Donna passed away on Saturday, January 22, 2011. She was 50 years old.

Donna joined GRIPS in 2004, and a year later, she founded GRIPS’ Academic Writing Center (AWC), a center dedicated to helping students become competent writers. Since then she has worked tirelessly to ensure that the AWC actively supported the university’s teaching and research missions. Under her leadership, the AWC grew into a multi-program, dedicated platform for learning, serving hundreds of students from all over the world. Donna has helped scores of Master’s and Doctoral students become better writers, thinkers, and scholars. She was loved by students, respected by colleagues, and admired by her friends. She will be missed greatly. Donna is survived by her husband, Patricio Abinales, and her 7-year-old daughter Angela.

Donna’s husband and daughter have requested that instead of sending flowers, you buy 1-5 paperback children 's books and send them (with a note that this is in memory of Donna J. Amoroso) to a small community in Panglima Sugala, Tawi-Tawi province, southern Philippines:

Mr. Charles Fiebel
Growth with Equity in Mindanao-GEM2/F,
Damosa Business Center, Damosa Complex
Lanang, Angliongto Ave.
Davao City, Davao Del Sur, Philippines

Your books will really make a difference to the lives of many disadvantaged Filipino children!