Philippine Studies
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Philippine Studies course offerings
PHLP 100 Philippine Culture and Society - GS 7
An introductory course on the Philippines, a developing country that is the largest Catholic country in Asia and has strong political, economic and cultural ties to the U.S. Topics covered are a combination of the various aspects of the country: its geography, people, history, economy, politics, culture and ecosystem. It is taught by a visiting professor from the University of the Philippines. Fall semester. Fulfills General Education Area 7 - Foreign Heritages Requirement.
PHLP 122 / HIST 122 Modern East Asia – GS 7
An introductory survey of the major developments in China, Japan, Korea and Southeast Asia from 1600 to the present. Topics include modernization, the reaction to the West, nationalism, communism and postwar trends. Fall semester. Fulfills General Education Area 7 - Foreign Heritages Requirement.
PHLP 295 / SOCI 295 Colonialism and Religion in the Philippines
This course will examine the religions and cultures of the Philippines, looking specifically at the often ambivalent links among religion, Catholic missions and colonial rule. The seminar will begin by exploring aspects of the Spanish colonial period, including the diversity of indigenous religions, the role of Islam, the founding of Catholic missions, native responses to Christianity and the development of a baroque Catholic culture in Manila. This course will also examine the role of religion during U.S. colonial rule and conclude by considering the development of liberation theology in the Philippines. Every other year.
PHLP 343 / COME 343 International Mass Communication – GS 11
Explores the phenomenon of “global society” by examining one of its key components: media and information technology. Topics include the global dominance of Western/U.S. media, how developing nations respond to the dominance, the different press systems and the development of democracy within the context of global society. PHLP 343 students write their term papers on the Philippines. Fall and Spring semesters. Fulfills General Education Area 11 – Global Society.
PHLP 363 / GEOG 363 Urban Globalization - GS 11
A lecture course focusing on the development of the global urban system - primarily from a geographic perspective. Topics include: the origins and evolution of cities, urban structure and functions and the recent growth of both “world cities” (power centers of the global economy) and developing world “megacities.” Both the enduring promise and the persistent problems of urbanization are addressed. The functions and meanings of cities will be explored from various cultural perspectives. PHLP 363 incorporates course content dealing with Manila and with environmental developments and issues in the Philippines. Fall semester. Fulfills General Education Area 11 – Global Society.
PHLP 379 Philippine Immersion
A three-week course that involves a two week immersion experience of the Philippines. It is taught by a St. Norbert College faculty member, who will also conduct the trip to the Philippines for the immersion experience. J-term or Summer semester.
PHLP 389 Special Topics: Lakbay – Aral
Students participate in a three-week study tour of the Philippines under the Lakbay – Aral program. Begun in 1983, the program is a Philippines-based program developed by the Philippine Government’s Commission on Filipinos Overseas. While a Filipino member of the commission conducts the study tour in the Philippines, a St. Norbert College faculty member will be responsible for the academic component of the course. Summer semester.
PHLP 490 Independent Study
Independent research on a topic related to Philippine Studies with a St. Norbert College faculty member who has participated in the faculty exchange at the University of the Philippines-Diliman or a faculty member from the University of the Philippines-Diliman on exchange at St. Norbert College.
PHLP 493 Hawaii Term
Students may take courses on the Philippines in the Philippine Studies Department at the University of Hawaii at Manoa. They must also participate in out-of class immersion activities in the large Filipino American community in Hawaii. Prior to going to Hawaii, students must consult the director of the Philippine Studies Program to obtain approval for courses the student intends to apply towards satisfying the certificate program in Philippine Studies.
INED 3720 Study Abroad: Philippines.
INED 3721 Study Abroad: University of the Philippines – Diliman
Students spend a semester in the Philippines, taking classes at the University of the Philippines in Diliman and gaining experience in Filipino culture and society. Courses are taught in English and Tag-a-log.Prior to going to the Philippines, students must consult the director of the Philippine Studies Program to obtain approval for courses they intend to apply towards satisfying the Certificate Program in Philippine Studies and meet Study Abroad requirements Students attend only the first semester at the University of the Philippines from June to mid October.
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