Study of the past and a chronological record of significant events with explanations of their causes
History
Filipino historian who said “Ang kasaysayan ay salaysay na may saysay sa sinasalaysayang salinglahi”
Zeus Salazar
in what year did Zeus Salazar said that?
1974
Perspective that history should be written from the viewpoint of Filipinos for Filipinos
Pantayong Pananaw
Period where no written records exist and is studied through fossils and artifacts
Pre-History
Scholars who analyze fossils and artifacts to study pre-history
Archaeologists and Anthropologists
Period when humans started writing and recording events
History (Written History)
People who study written records like papyrus, engraved metals, and documents
Historians
Role that involves selecting relevant sources and organizing the past
Role of Historians
Understanding the meaning and relevance of past events in the present
Historical Understanding
History classified as a discipline that studies human society and social relationships
History as a Social Science
The writing of history based on critical examination of sources
Historiography
Process used in studying and writing history systematically
Historical Research
Tools and techniques used in historical research
Historical Methodology
Tips in Writing History
a. Choosing a topic.
b. Looking for data through Historical sources.
c. Determining the data as a Primary or Secondary source.
d. Analyze the data through historical criticisms.
e. Writing the entire narrative.
What year is Pre-historic era?
9000 BCE or 7000 BCE
Materials used to study history
Historical Sources
Sources produced at the same time as the event
Primary Sources
Sources created by witnesses or participants
Firsthand Testimony / Eyewitness Accounts
Written firsthand sources like diaries and newspapers
Written Sources
Written sources that tell a story of events
Narrative or Literature Sources
Legal documents like laws and executive orders
Diplomatic Sources
Records related to social, economic, or political life
Social Documents
Sources not in written form
Non-Written Sources