(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 -

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