The Rizal Subject in College: Significant or Not?

Honestly, our Rizal subject was fun and informational, however, I think 3 units is too much for a topic that could easily be discussed over days time. Further, as mentioned by a mylotter above, we already went through his history when we were in our primary and secondary schools. Another subject that I find to be unnecessary would be the Filipino subject. I think it should be merged with Rizal altogether. There are far more subjects that we need to dwell more - majors. Than to put time to something we already know. Have a great MyLot experience ahead!

Because there is a law requiring all Filipino Students to study Rizal's LIfe, Works and Writings especially the Noli me tangere and El-Filibusterismo.

I agree with you, Rizal subject is really boring but still significant to this day. Its really hard to interpret his writings because the words were too idiomatic. Rizal still inspires people of today to do great things for the country and that makes it important to study his life and works even in college.

It was so significant for me because I've learned so much more about Rizal's life.How he was devoted to his country.On how he served and gave his own life.

I think so, but we have to consider Rizal in history. Right we have subject in high school Rizal, we took up again in college because we have to study it deeply, not just a simple subject but because of Rizal as part of our colorful history.

If promoting Patriotism,Nationality or even Ethics studying Rizal life isn't that best way to do it. concentrating on one persons Bibliography isn't that efficient. I prefer being more practical, there are a WHOLE lot more ways to give refute arrogance in our being as a person born in the Philippines. And like what others would agree IT IS A WASTE OF TIME AND MONEY an average college or university costs' about 3-6k per unit having, costing that much just to concentrate on a single individual would be mundane and impractical. Yes it is in the Law, however the people are more powerful than the law.

It's not significant anymore because we already had Rizal on our grade school and high school days. Rizal subject should be replace with a subject that concerns more on the specific course a student is taking so that student will be more prepared if he takes a job in the future with his choice of course graduated from.

i think not, but even if its not significant we always remember about what rizals do in our country

No its not significant anymore they should teach it as a subject to grade 6,7 or highschool. College students must concentrate in their respective fields. We cant even use Rizal subjects upon applying for a job.

For me, I think that Rizal Subject in college is significant. Because he is a national hero which must be known more for his works and what he has done for the country. Yes the subject is boring I cant argue with that.

I am in no way a hater of Dr. Jose Rizal, but I just want to pinpoint the fact that I cannot see the importance of Rizal subject in college courses. Yes, Rizal is an important creature here in our country but isn't enough to know some important details of his biography like his school, family, and important achievements in life? Besides, we've studied his background already during our elementary days. And for me, that's more than enough already. I just don't like the fact that our college professor even made us read the whole book (cover to cover) which covers Rizal's travel to different countries and other unimportant things.

I think studying Rizal is not necessary because we all know how he became a National Hero,his works and contributions. So why bother study such thing that you already know since your in elementary.

I believe that it should be integrated with other subjects rather than as a standalone course. I believe on its importance on the national pride standpoint but we should also focus on other major courses that requires more attention.

I think for me it depends what course you are taking. If your course is under Arts and Science I think the student should know the life and teachings of Doctor Jose Rizal. But as for me, being an Accounting graduate this subject should be insignificant. Rizal is not applicable in making journals and financial statements.

It is significant my friend because the life of Dr. Jose Rizal, make us patriotism in our country. Rizal had a wonderful book which describe the lives of Filipino, in the hand of the Spaniards and the priest... He is different among the people of the Philippines, because he is the one to discover that priest teaching is not according to bible...that is why he encourage those women in malolos to be vigilant in their religious practice because as he said even if go to mountain and make all the tree's there as rosary your not be saved...

It's boring because already know who he was. I remember when I was in college, our professor divided all the topics to us and report...report...report. Yes, it has been discussed already when we were in high school. But making it a course requirement, I am not that sure if it is significant or not. But I guess it can be better integrated in other history subjects.

I agree.. I think it is not significant. I love the Rizal subject because my Prof is like his just telling stories about Rizal's Life.His a very good prof. But he is always telling us he is just teaching us because that is his job but he can't see any point why we need to study it because we are HRM student and we will not introduce Rizal in every hotel.

well to be honest its a boring subject but its okay I guess and i took it in advance. Gosh i didn't realize how boring it was to listen to all the works of Rizal and remember every single detail and date (kulang nalang kung saan siya natulog,nagjingle,at naligo). Over all its not that useful but hey ... its an eye opening subject especially his "La indolencia delos Filipinos" or "Indolence of the Filipinos" I made a report about it and its very informative about the cause of our laziness...

For me, studying about the life and works of Rizal is of a huge significance for us, not only as students but as FILIPINO students in general. Rizal, considered as our "national hero," has made immense contributions to our history and our culture, as well. It is righteous for us to be knowledgeable about his accomplishments during his time. Learning more about Rizal is not a simple obligation as a student, but as a citizen of this country. With all due respect to your opinion, to say that it is insignificant could seem to be quite a no-no for me. We are obliged to be less ignorant and more informed with details regarding this because in one way or another, the happenings in Rizal's lifetime already make up a part of our selves as Filipinos. I couldn't agree more with the fact that the Rizal subject has become a requirement under a law; it is but right for our lawmakers to come up with such decision; it shows that at least our government, even then, still has concerns for the importance of our history. So, be whatever field of study you are in --- the sciences, education, the arts, and so on --- as long as you are a FILIPINO, you should have the initiative to have even a little concern for the sake of our history. Besides, people of other nationality or ethnicity has even made efforts to get to know more about José Rizal. So, why not the people of his own nation, right? Okay, so we may have encountered Rizal in our earlier years in the basic education curriculum. But then again, so did we when it comes to English, Math, Science, Filipino, History, and other subjects. Didn't it ever occur to you that most of the things we usually study are all but repetitions already? But the huge difference is as the level of education goes higher, the explanation of the lessons goes wider and more explicit. The same goes with the Rizal subject. We might have studied about him during the previous parts of grade and high school, the same with other heroes... But in the Rizal subject, we get to study more about his life and works and what else, in a much detailed manner. Let us not look at these kind of subjects as burden to our lives as students. At least let us show some appreciation for the newer set of knowledge we obtain AND even better, treasure. Especially if it has something good to do for our betterment as citizens of this country.

I always respect Rizal for what he did in our country. But you can hear some complaints in me when I was studying Rizal when I was in high school and university. I think the only significance of having it as a subject in school just have something to do about GENERATION. We would just like Rizal to be known by our future daughters, sons, grandchildren or great grandchildren. We would like him to be recognized as a hero forever, for what he did in his country is a myth that nobody can replace it. But I still don't want to memorize the dates and the names of his brothers and sisters and where and when he had been to a place. Good thing I got over it. ;) Good luck to those we are still taking up Rizal. Just don't stress yourself with it. That's not the only thing that you should be focusing in your studies.