UCSP by Doncha - Lecture Notes
Introduction
- Host: Teacher Don
- Focus: Understanding Filipino culture, society, and politics
- Previous Episode: Tour of museums and historical landmarks in Gupan City and Lingayen
Episode Overview
- Venue: WWR 488.1 Mabuhay Radio, Gupan City National High School
- Main Activity: Reacting to videos about culture and society
Video Reactions
1. "Buhay na Buhay, Kultura ng Pagdidiwata"
- Source: National Commission for Culture and the Arts
- Focus: Survival techniques of the Aetas
- Key Point: Culture is shared - Demonstrated by the willingness to share tribal practices
2. Rituals of the Itneg or Tingyan from Abra
- Observations: Social characteristics of culture
- Key Point: Culture is social - Cultivated through social interaction and participation
3. Ifugaw Cultural Practices
- Highlight: Kanyaw celebration
- Key Point: Culture is continuous and cumulative - Adapting while preserving traditions amidst societal changes
4. Mangyan Script
- Focus: Preservation and transmission of cultural knowledge
- Key Point: Culture is transmitted - Passed down through language, imitation, and instruction
Relationship Between Culture and Society
- Definition by Edward B. Taylor: Culture as a complex whole
- Interdependence: Culture and society need each other for development
- Change: Both culture and society are susceptible to change over time
Music Video Reaction
- Song: "Filipino Ako, Filipino Tayo"
- Key Aspects:
- Beliefs: Concepts accepted as true
- Values: Shared perceptions of what is worthwhile
Filipino Value System Elements
- Halaga: Evaluative aspect (pagkatao, pakikipagkapwa tao, pagkamakatao)
- Asal: Manner (kapwa, damdamin, dangal)
- Diwa: Inner value (intertwined reason and emotion)
Conclusion
- Reflection: Think about the future of Philippine culture
- Encouragement: Share thoughts on social media with hashtag #Doncha
- Next Episode: More UCSP lessons and insights
Note: Engage with the channel "NCCA Philippines" on YouTube for more cultural content.