Hi 18: Mr. Neville Jay Manaois

Subject: Hi 18 – Western History

General Advice: If you see a professor who is walking around with a helmet inspired by 300, then you’ve seen Mr. Manaois. He’s not a good teacher… he’s the best.

Teaching Style: Presents with a lot of powerpoints and shares life anecdotes. He knows how to keep the class awake and his humor is witty. His flow of discussing lessons can be somewhat disorganized but he makes up for it by making himself accessible during consultation hours.

Requirements Level: Heavy (a lot preparations and group projects outside class)

Study Habits: He gives handouts about a week before the long test, so be sure to browse through them and reread if necessarily, since he loves taking question items from the readings and copying to them to the test verbatimly. Do these properly, and then prepare even a decent to mediocre presentation for the Group Photoshoots and the Battle of Bellarmine Field and you are good to go.

A-able Factor (1-Easiest, 5- Hardest): 1 (Yes, the requirements are heavy, but the counterbalancing effect is that an A becomes more possible to attain.)

Hi 165: Ms. Karina Garilao

Subject: History 165- Rizal and the Emergence of the Philippine Nation

General  Advice: Rizal History can be boring but Ms. Garilao can make it sound interesting. She has this weird sense of humor that can either make you laugh or think. She likes giving group works and only gives high marks when you deserve it. She appreciates and encourages class participation as she will always ask for insights after each class. She gives surprise short quizzes to make sure you have read. Just do well in group works and listen to her lectures and you will get a good grade.

Teaching Style: She uses powerpoints and gives good notes.

Requirements Level: Moderate (just full of groupwork)

Study Habits:In history subjects, you really have to read but if you listen tediously and take down notes, that’s all you need to pass her long tests.

A-able Factor (1-Easiest, 5- Hardest): 3

Com 11: Mr. Jonathan Ong

Subject: Com 11: Introduction to Communication and Communication Theory

General Advice: Be responsible with your readings and simply take down important notes during class. The quizzes are basically the handouts. Papers, on the other hand, would require a bit more effort to ensure a high remark. Projects are, well, projects that need to be capitalized on. Though in short, the challenge is indeed manageable. 

Teaching Style: Sir Jon’s discussion involves a lot of intellectual conversations that sometimes has its “own language.” But that should not discourage the student to participate because one will definitely pick up a thing or two within class time. He’s just a great example of academic diplomacy and that’s what he encourages his students to do. The lessons won’t buzzkill thy brain if one reads ahead of time.

Don’t worry about hell weeks and Accounting exams. Sir’s very understanding and usually he’ll give the day off so you guys can prepare for those other requirements.

Technologically well-informed so Powerpoints (Keynote) are his status-quo with a dash of videos here and there. Media & Morality talks can also be expected during the course of the sem (that have the possibility of bonus points).

Requirements Level: Steady (or simply ‘just right’)

Study Habits: Do exert extra effort in projects and papers mainly because they do take huge chunks of your grade. As I said earlier, responsible reading is the way to go. Readings are part of oral exams, papers, etc. so use it to your advantage.

A-able Factor (1-Easiest, 5- Hardest): 1 if you follow the guidelines, 2 if you don’t

Com 12: Mr. Anjo Lorenzana

Subject: Com 12 Information Society

General Advice: Sir Anjo is a generally nice teacher. With no offense intended, he is very gay. This makes the class very funny because of his remarks but don’t let it fool you because he is very learned especially with Communication Theories. If you’re aiming for an A, don’t even hope for one because it’s not part of his grading criteria. In this sense, you’ll probably prioritize his class less but this is good since he doesn’t really give quizzes except for reflection papers, final projects, and occasional recitations. His lectures are simply an explanation of the readings that he assigns before class and it is encouraged to listen if you didn’t understand the readings. He is generally a nice teacher since he doesn’t get mad at his students and often resorts to his remarks, which will bring your attention back to him.

Teaching Style: Sir uses acetates and PowerPoint presentations a lot for his lectures and often requires students to read articles prior to class.

Study Habits: If you’re going for magis, read his articles before going to class. If you’re not, just listen to his discussion since it is simply an explanation of the articles. He’ll ask for a recitation but it can be made easy if you just answer or try to participate in class before you’ll get called. In this sense, he won’t call you anymore to “give chance to the others.” He will critically check your paper so you have to make sure that your papers make sense and apply the lessons really well – this is where listening to him will be very handy.

Requirements Level: Heavy. For Com12, he gives very light loads relative to the entire sem. You’ll be asked to write 2 or 3 reflection papers and a group paper about an application of Communication Theories (similar like a social study). The only thing that makes it really heavy is the fact that his deadlines are insane and he doesn’t give enough time. On the bright side, he doesn’t give quizzes but calls for recitation, which are more or less, common sense answers except for the technical terms.

A-able Factor (1-Easiest, 5- Hardest): 5. He simply doesn’t give A’s and will only give a B+ if you’re a truly one of a kind person. It is impossible to get one.

Hi 166, Hi 165: Ms. Antonia Santos

Subject: History 166 Philippine History, and Hi165 Rizal and the Emergence of the Philippine Nation

General Advice: The best strategy in her class is to listen to her and this is a difficult task by itself. She certainly has wisdom but also has a soft voice and depends heavily on acetates. This makes her class a little uninteresting but a lot of people make the mistake of not listening to her and not copying notes because they’ll help you especially during the long tests. To study for the long tests (broken down into five identification numbers and a couple of essays), you have to memorize the book. This is the only way that you will get an A but if you’re only aim is to pass, Ms. Santos is considerate enough to apply a “bell-curve” in her own way. She returns quizzes really late but despite her weaknesses, it will be easy to see her magnanimity. She is very lenient when it comes to lateness and even gives bonus projects (which are mainly a written report on a book or an analysis of a school play) if you’re almost or already a “W.” Also, during group reports, RECITE DURING THE STUDENT REACTION because she gives exemptions (you can pick an essay question that you don’t have to answer).

Teaching Style: Her main mode of teaching is through long lectures and acetates, which are chronologically arranged through her outlines. A considerable amount of time will be allotted for group reports, which you’re simply encouraged to listen them unless she specifies that it is part of the quiz.

Requirements Level:  Light, basically, the number of long tests varies depending on the semester but she is fond of group reports. Each group will have at least two and although it seems heavy, once your done with them, it’s basically smooth sailing. No quizzes or other requirements.

A-able Factor (1-Easiest, 5- Hardest): 3. Memorizing the book is a difficult task and she has her own but justifiable way of checking the essays. If you’re a good memorizer, she is the teacher for you.

Hi 16: Ms. Isa Nazareno

Subject: History 16 – Asian History

General Advice: listen to her in class and take down notes, this will help you pass the exams which are as objective as they can be (even essays are objective!). do well in the play which will be required at the latter part of the sem. it will be a great chance to make-up for poor quiz scores or just to pull up your current class standing. also, watch out for talks/movies which she might ask you to attend. no papers required, mere attendance is enough to get you bonus points.

Teaching Style: she’s very direct when it comes to the lessons and you could get a sense that she knows what she’s talking about. there are quizzes but mostly announced.

Requirements Level: Moderate (the readings are great if you want to participate in class discussions but you can get by with class notes since she gets most of her questions for long tests from her slides)

Study Habits: fair (just make sure you’re prepared for the exams. by prepared, i mean you have made an effort to remember important persons and dates of the various Indian civilizations, and Chinese and Japanese dynasties)

A-able Factor (1-Easiest, 5- Hardest): 3 (definitely not an easy A, not even an easy B+)

Hi 165: Mr. David Lozada

Subject: History 165 – Rizal and the Emergence of the Philippine Nation

General Advice: listen well and make sure you give it your all in every class requirement since there will only be three: midterms, class project, and finals. if you are always late, a La Sallian, or if you live in Ayala Alabang, better bring an extra supply of patience because he likes to pick on people who happen to belong to these categories.

Teaching Style: known for his pens-down-discussion, Sir Dave really wants his students to understand the stories behind history more than to memorize the details on where and when they happened.

Requirements Level: Steady (the readings are given on the first meeting. he won’t tell you which one he’ll be using in the duration of the sem for he expects you to read every one of them. however, in terms of quantity, his readings are few and comparatively short for a history class)

Study Habits: fair (you can read at your own pace, however, since his grading system is quite different, you’d really challenged to put in more effort)

A-able Factor (1-Easiest, 5- Hardest): 3 (his A is a 96! so, unless you’re ready to give him a “convincing” and consistent academic performance, you would have to settle for something less)

Com 12: Ms. Cheryl Borsoto

Subject: Communications 12

General Advice: Communications 12 with Ms. Borsoto is one that would make you attend each and every class, aside from the fact that she religiously checks the attendance, you can’t go wrong with her. Everything you read will be taught and all your insights are welcomed. Your resourcefulness will be an advantage especially in presenting your own unique technology review about innovation that maybe only you know from your class. Creative and Insightful projects can spell an A in your grade.

Teaching Style/Method: Her lectures, quizzes and recitations are all based on her readings.

Requirements Level: Moderate

Study Habits: Give time to read her assigned readings and Think outside the box

A-able Factor (1-Easiest, 5- Hardest)r: 1