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Pop Culture Re-orientation Aug 1 for ELS2 x BSSW2a,b
Randy Nobleza
Overview
This video serves as an orientation for students in Philippine Pop Culture (GE Elective 3), specifically for English Language Studies (ELS) and Social Work majors. The instructor outlines the course structure, requirements, and grading system, emphasizing the "non-negotiable" and "negotiable" components. A significant focus is placed on a research and output project centered around Marinduque's intangible cultural heritage, specifically "Morionan," "Tubong," and "Kalutang." The course aims to connect pop culture studies with cultural documentation, research, and the university's broader roadmap for island innovation and sustainable development.
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Chapters
- The course, Philippine Pop Culture (GE Elective 3), is delivered online for ELS and Social Work students.
- The semester's requirements are divided into non-negotiable and negotiable components.
- Students will be assigned to groups, potentially across different sections (ELS and Social Work).
- The instructor will utilize Google Classroom and Messenger for communication and material sharing.
Understanding the course structure and communication channels is crucial for students to navigate the semester successfully and stay informed about assignments and expectations.
The instructor mentions using Google Classroom to upload materials and the 'stream' feature for questions, alongside a 'convo messenger'.
- A major output for the course involves documenting and profiling intangible cultural heritage (ICH) in Marinduque.
- Specific ICH elements to be studied include Morionan (ELS students), Tubong (jointly with Communication students), and Kalutang (Social Work students).
- The course aims to revive the 'Colloquium' and publish research in the 'Buslo ng Marindukque' journal.
- Students will engage with concepts like the 'Trianale' and 'Trifecta' related to ICH.
This focus connects pop culture studies directly to tangible cultural preservation and academic research, encouraging students to become active documenters of local heritage.
Students are assigned specific ICH elements: ELS students on Morionan, Social Work students on Kalutang, and a joint effort with Communication students on Tubong.
- The university has a research and extension agenda (2026-2030) focusing on 'Island Innovation for Impact'.
- Priorities include shifts in language studies (from linguistics to language studies) and social work (incorporating advocacy and community organizing).
- Humanities and Social Sciences research areas cover cultural history, material culture, and island studies.
- Island studies, focusing on the scientific study of islands, is encouraged, especially given the Philippines' archipelagic nature.
Understanding the university's strategic priorities helps students see how their coursework contributes to broader academic and societal goals, particularly in the context of island communities.
The 'Island Innovation for Impact' roadmap and the emphasis on 'Island Studies' as a research area.
- Key outputs include 'Island Shorts' (short videos on ICH), adapting local folk songs with new lyrics (with proper citation), and creating a 'Heritage Reader' or articles for the 'Buslo ng Marindukque' journal.
- Students will complete an ICH inventory form and an annotated bibliography, with an emphasis on avoiding AI-generated content and plagiarism.
- A culminating in-person activity at Buknuk Marinduque is planned, with group responsibilities for documentation, technical aspects, logistics, and tokens.
- The course incorporates elements of the 'Trianale' and 'Trifecta' (Morionan, Tubong, Kalutang) as central themes.
These specific deliverables provide concrete tasks that allow students to demonstrate their understanding and application of pop culture concepts and research methodologies.
Creating 'Island Shorts' which are short videos similar to IG stories, focusing on Morionan, Kalutang, and Tubungan.
- The grading breakdown includes exams (midterm/final at 40%), written works (30%), and performance tasks/outputs (30%).
- Students must maintain a grade of 2.5 or better to avoid academic penalties and aim for Latin honors.
- A strong emphasis is placed on academic integrity, with strict policies against plagiarism and the use of AI for generating work.
- Students are required to have library IDs and potentially visit libraries for research, as not all information is available online.
Clear grading criteria and a firm stance on academic integrity ensure fairness and guide students on how to produce original, high-quality work.
The instructor explicitly states that AI-generated content will be flagged, similar to plagiarism, and that students must properly cite all sources.
Key takeaways
- Philippine Pop Culture is studied through the lens of documenting and preserving local intangible cultural heritage.
- Academic integrity, particularly avoiding plagiarism and unauthorized AI use, is paramount and will be strictly enforced.
- Students are expected to engage actively with research methodologies, including creating annotated bibliographies and contributing to academic publications.
- The course connects local cultural studies with broader university initiatives like 'Island Innovation' and Sustainable Development Goals.
- Effective communication and collaboration within assigned groups are essential for completing course requirements.
- Students must be proactive in utilizing university resources, such as libraries, and adhering to academic policies.
- The course aims to develop students' skills in visual representation (infographics, videos) and adapting traditional cultural forms into modern media.
Key terms
Philippine Pop CultureIntangible Cultural Heritage (ICH)MorionanTubongKalutangIsland InnovationBuslo ng MarindukqueTrianaleTrifectaPlagiarismAI-generated contentAnnotated BibliographyICH Inventory Form
Test your understanding
- How does the course connect the study of pop culture to the preservation of intangible cultural heritage in Marinduque?
- What are the key differences between the 'non-negotiable' and 'negotiable' requirements of the course?
- Why is the instructor emphasizing the avoidance of AI-generated content and plagiarism in student outputs?
- How do the specific ICH elements (Morionan, Tubong, Kalutang) serve as central themes for student projects in this course?
- What is the significance of the university's 'Island Innovation for Impact' roadmap in relation to the pop culture course?