FILIPNO 170People, Society, and Culture of Philippines
Filipino · 4 units · Undergraduate upper division (100-199)
In-depth examination of Philippines, from early history and colonial formation under both Spain and U.S. to struggle for independence, Martial Law period, profound socio-economic issues of post-Marcos republic, including extreme poverty and global economic phenomenon of overseas Filipino workers in 21st century. Readings and selected films/videos contextualize specific topics under discussion. General orientation to political history and social conditions of Philippines. Study of various social categories of Filipino in present day, as means of engaging with essential societal issues.
P/NP or letter grading.
When it runs
- Winter 2026
- Winter 2027
Scheduled, not typical — from UCLA’s Schedule of Classes, which publishes Fall 2025 through Spring 2027 and nothing before it.
Requisites
UCLA lists no requisites for this course.
Requires
Everything that has to come before this course, not just the courses named in the requisite above.
Nothing — this is an entry point.
Unlocks
What this course is a requisite for, and what those courses lead to in turn.
No course in the catalog lists this as a requisite.