UST has acquired a lot of historical treasures at the course of surpassing its four fruitful centuries. The institution, through its History program, will not just tell the story through words but will also show pieces of evidence from the past.
Since the establishment of the History department in 2009, it has been preparing materials and more intensive training to better hone History students in the University. Besides, Thomasians are expected to do better in History because of the fact that the institution where they study has been a chronicler of past events as it witnessed the various developments and changes undergone by the Philippine society. This premise may be stereotypical, but it may also be telling the truth.
The History program will be offering “a balanced mix of scholastic and technical subjects,” Department of History chair Augusto De Viana said in the said article. It also aims to focus not only in the country’s history, but in the international scene as well.
It is also guaranteed that the program follows the required subjects in the basic curriculum prescribed by the Commission on Higher Education.
“History is not a dead subject, it is underestimated but is actually dynamic as it provides understanding in all aspects of life,” De Viana said. Though some may think that history is a plain and boring subject, some may find it interesting and may deem it as their preferred career and profession.
The implementation of the two new programs is a part of the five-year developmental plan under the term of former dean Armando de Jesus. I believe it was a smart move since the plan was adopted by his successor. Along with this program launch, the curriculum revamp, faculty development, and the creation of the Media Studies department have also been eyed by the administration. The revision of the curriculum had already been approved to be executed this academic year.
With a remarkable contribution of granting two new degrees to deserving students, UST has certainly made history again.
Since the establishment of the History department in 2009, it has been preparing materials and more intensive training to better hone History students in the University. Besides, Thomasians are expected to do better in History because of the fact that the institution where they study has been a chronicler of past events as it witnessed the various developments and changes undergone by the Philippine society. This premise may be stereotypical, but it may also be telling the truth.
The History program will be offering “a balanced mix of scholastic and technical subjects,” Department of History chair Augusto De Viana said in the said article. It also aims to focus not only in the country’s history, but in the international scene as well.
It is also guaranteed that the program follows the required subjects in the basic curriculum prescribed by the Commission on Higher Education.
“History is not a dead subject, it is underestimated but is actually dynamic as it provides understanding in all aspects of life,” De Viana said. Though some may think that history is a plain and boring subject, some may find it interesting and may deem it as their preferred career and profession.
The implementation of the two new programs is a part of the five-year developmental plan under the term of former dean Armando de Jesus. I believe it was a smart move since the plan was adopted by his successor. Along with this program launch, the curriculum revamp, faculty development, and the creation of the Media Studies department have also been eyed by the administration. The revision of the curriculum had already been approved to be executed this academic year.
With a remarkable contribution of granting two new degrees to deserving students, UST has certainly made history again.
YR 47 Issue 1 2011
Perspectives
This Just In CAMILLE ANNE M. ARCILLA
THE FACULTY of Arts and Letters (Artlets) opened the academic year by welcoming two new members in its family—AB English and AB History.
The admission for the said programs started last year with the approval of Artlets dean, Michael Anthony Vasco.
An article published at the Manila Bulletin titled Course Code: The long and short of History caught my attention as it pointed out the irony on how
UST, being the oldest existing University in Asia, has yet to start offering an AB History course.
I was surprised when I found out that the author of the article is my blockmate, Claire Feliciano, who was then working as an intern in the said newspaper. She pursued the topic because of the fact that the Thomasian community has been looking forward to a course that reviews the past in an educational approach.
The admission for the said programs started last year with the approval of Artlets dean, Michael Anthony Vasco.
An article published at the Manila Bulletin titled Course Code: The long and short of History caught my attention as it pointed out the irony on how
UST, being the oldest existing University in Asia, has yet to start offering an AB History course.
I was surprised when I found out that the author of the article is my blockmate, Claire Feliciano, who was then working as an intern in the said newspaper. She pursued the topic because of the fact that the Thomasian community has been looking forward to a course that reviews the past in an educational approach.
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