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  Art Appreciation: Looking Beyond

  Authors: Ronnie Espergal Pasigui, Fabian T. Avila, Jr., Araceli C. Suyat, Warto M. Torrevillas, and Allan V. Pura

  “Come to the edge,” he said.
  They said, “we are afraid.”
  Come to the edge,” he said.
  They came. He pushed them, and they flew.
  (Apollinaire)

  As we stand at the edge of these challenging years, gazing out into its uncharted expanse, some of us feel as if we are stepping out onto a launching pad; others feel at the brink of an abyss. Some see the challenges and the marvels to come and are exhilarated; some see only the certainty of change and its uncertain outcomes and are apprehensive. How amazing it is to note that many instructional materials, textbooks, in particular remained as they were.

  This book is a response to the challenge of writing a newer book in the humanities course. It includes features to aid the students in the understanding of the subject.

  A. Each chapter has the following features to help both the instructor and the student.1

  1. An overview of the chapter
  2. Learning objectives
  3. Key words for understanding
  4. Aids for study
  5. Exercises

  B. Chapters on the different art forms include the following features:

  1. Historical development of the art form
  2. Emphasis on Philippine art
  3. Discussion of Art and Society
  4. Inclusion of websites

  C. Optional chapters for alternative approach in teaching humanities are included:

  1. Functions Of Art (Chapter 3)
  2. Art Theories (Chapter4)
  3. Photography (Chapter 16)
  4. Discipline-based Art Education (Chapter 17)

  D. Instead of including an introductory discussion on literature as an Art, the authors focused on specific literary form— Drama. This is not to underestimate the other literary forms suck as poetry, novels, short stories, etc. Drama 15 a literary form almost within man's existence.

  E. Powerpoint Presentation of selected topics are available for teachers as supplementary materials upon request.

  These features, hopefully give this book an edge!
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  Intorduction to Microeconomics

  Authors: Olive C. Paraiso, Leonora C. Laraño, and Romeo C. Cuevas

  The purpose of this student learning material is to present an understanding of economics as an easy and enjoyable subject This learning material can be an aid to instructors and students because it presents the subject in a manner in which it can be easily understood. It could also prove useful, especially to students as a ready-made lecture notes that could save time spent in note-taking.

  Each chapter is discussed and is followed by exercises to check the students' understanding. The series of check-up questions provide students to actively participate in classroom discussions and analyses.

  Let this learning material be a guide in learning economics the easier way. This learning material be useful to all those performing in the important task of improving economic understanding and in the appreciation of subject.

  Grateful recognition is afforded to our supportive colleague for the untiring motivation with regard to the pursuit of ideals and excellence in extracting ideas and thoughts from both the teaching force and the students.
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  Humanities Art Appreciation

  Authors: Ricardo A. Clores, Jeffrey A. Lubang, Mary Ann J. Salvador, Virginia T. Sanfilip, and Jovito R. Santos Jr.

  Where do we put the humanities and the arts in a nation that budges and prods its students, like a mantra recited on a daily basis, to take skilled works? Today, the demands of the First World markets are nurses, caregivers and call center agents. Tomorrow, First World needs might shift to hotel and restaurant management practitioners, plumbers, electricians, automechanics and the like. As the country sinks deeper in its economic woes, at the same time tightens its grip even more to First World needs, students are left with no other choice but to submit. Not that there is anything wrong with being a caregiver or a call center agent, if this is what a student truly wants, but the condition paints even more of the pathetic and dwindling opportunities and possibilities for Filipino students.