“Maria Clara at Ibarra Series: Perceptions of College Students on Its Impact towards Studying History”

In the modern world where history comes through screens it became accessible for all. The widespread of this kind of series became an open potential for introducing history in a modern way, both negatively and positively. In response to this the researchers initiated qualitative research, precisely the phenomenological approach. This study was conducted in one of the College School in Infanta Quezon, using a purposive sampling with a sample size of 12 students as participants. Collecting the data through semi-structured interviews exploring the impacts and implication of GMA television adaptation series, "Maria Clara at Ibarra". Understanding these perceptions is indeed crucial for assessing the series’ educational value and potential impact on historical literacy not only of the students but the general young Filipinos. This research aims to contribute to the continuous dialogue about the responsible representation of history in popular media and its influence on learning in able to contribute to the broader discourse on literary adaptations, cultural relevance, and the evolving nature of storytelling in contemporary society.

impacts, students’ perception, GMA television adaptation series, "Maria Clara at Ibarra.

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