COLEGIO DE SAN JUAN DE LETRAN

Intramuros, Manila
College of Liberal Arts, Sciences and Education
LITERATURE AREA
Academic Year 2006-2007
1st Semester
I.

Course Number:

LITERATURE 102

II.

Course Title:

Philippine Literature

III.

Course Description:

Literature 102 is a 3-unit course which traces the development of Philippine Literature from ancient to contemporary period. It includes the study of literary
devices and techniques used in representative literary types specifically, short stories, poem, essays and plays.
IV.

Rationale:

Philippine Literature, like the literature of other nations, conserves the heritage which gives meaning to the ideals, emotions, feelings, and culture of the Filipino
people. Through the study of Philippine Literature, the students mind is molded by learning and preserving the experience of the past in a cohesive and
beautiful manner.
V.
General Objective:
At the end of the course, the student is expected to have instilled pride in ones literary heritage, cultural identity and values reflected in the literary selections
under study.
Specific Objectives:
A. Cognitive:
Recognize the contributions of Filipinos in the development of Philippine literature from the ancient to contemporary times.
B. Affective:
Appreciate desirable Filipino character traits and attitudes that are embedded in literary selections.
C. Psychomotor:
Participate in a dramatic presentation.

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES

SUBJECT MATTER

VALUES
INTEGRATION

STRATEGIES AND
TEACHING
METHODOLOGIES

INSTRUCTIONAL
MATERIALS

EVALUATION

TIME
FRAME

EXPECTED
OUTCOME

A. Introduction
The Meaning of
Literature and the
Role it Plays in
Society

Appreciation
Reading and
on the meaning Discussion
and role of
literature

Selected
Readings
Museum
Exposures
Sample Works

Quiz through
Comprehension

1st
week

Stated the true

meaning of
literature and
the role it
plays in
society

Define short story and

enumerate its elements.

Definition of a
Short Story and its
Elements

Appreciation
of what a short
story is and its
elements

Lecture
Discussion

PowerPoint
presentaion
Handouts

Graded
Recitation

2nd
week

Defined short
story and
enumerated its
elements

Analyze the cultural

diversity and forms of
human expression
through reading.

Dead Stars by Paz

Marquez-Benitez

Appreciation
for cultural
diversity and
human
expressions

Reading and
discussion

Reading materials

Graded
Analysis of
the story

3rd
week

Analyzed the
cultural
diversity and
forms of
human
expression
through
reading

Make inferences from

given scenes and
situations

Footnote to Youth
Appreciation
by Jose Garcia Villa of literary
heritage and
Filipino values

Informal Debate
Class Discussion

Textbook
OHP
Transparencies

Written exam

4th
week

Made
inferences
from given
scenes and
situations

State the true meaning

of literature and the
role it plays in society.

B. Short Story

Recognize the artistic

interplay of fictional
elements in short
stories.

Enhance sensitivity in
interpreting moods,
feelings and actions of
characters.

Explain the authors

use of local color and
the first person point of
view.

Analyze the relevance

of the theme at present.

The Homecoming
by Paulino Lim, Jr.

The Morning
Before Us by Gilda
Cordero-Fernando

My Father Goes to
Court by Carlos
Bulosan

Magnificence by
Estrella Alfon

Nationalism
Patriotism

Debate
Brainstoriming

Textbooks
Handouts

Graded
Recitation

5th
week

Recognized
the artistic
interplay of
fictional
elements in
short stories

Sensitivity on
the nature of a
human being

Panel Discussion

Reading materials
OHP
Transparencies

Graded
Discussion

6th
week

Enhanced
sensitivity in
interpreting
moods,
feelings and
actions of
characters

Appreciation
Role-Playing
of family unity,
respect and
love

Materials
prepared by
students

Graded roleplaying by
group

7th
week

Explained the
authors use
of local color
and the first
person point
of view

Creativity and
expression of
human
emotion

Analysis and
Brainstorming

Textbook

Presentation
of Analysis
Paper

8th
week

Analyzed the
relevance of
the theme at
present

Appreciation
of poetic
devices used
by writers

Brainstorming
Interpretation
Poetry reading

Books
Journals
Magazines

Oral Exam

9th
week

Discussed the
nature and
elements of
poetry

C. Poetry
Discuss the nature and
elements of poetry.

Nature and
Elements of Poetry

Identify the sensory

images found in the
poem.
Correlate the
synonymous
relationships of
learning with change.
Write a poem with the
same theme.
Compare and contrast
the ideas expressed in
the poem.

Moonlight on
Manila Bay by
Fernando Maramag
Pedagogic by
Cirilo Bautista

A Definition of God
by Rafael Ingles
A Man From the
Slums
Contemplates His
Church by Danton
Remoto

Critical And
Analytical
Skills

Interpretation
Poetry reading

Videotapes
Handouts

Graded poetry
reading by
group

10th
week

Identified the
sensory
images found
in the poem

Sense of
appreciation

Discussion
Socialized
recitation

Handouts
PowerPoint
presentation

Individual
11th
poetry reading week

Correlated the
synonymous
relationships
of learning
with change

Faith in God

Written exam

Handouts

Writing a
poem with the
same theme

12th
week

Wrote a poem
with the same
theme

Skill on
comparison
and contrast
Critical and
analytical
thinking

Discussion
Debate

Handouts

Quiz

13th
week

Compared and
contrasted the
ideas
expressed in
the poem

14th
week

Discussed the
elements of an
essay

D. Essay
Discuss the elements of
an essay.

Elements of an
Essay

Patience and
Respectfulness

Panel Discussion

Textbook

Graded
recitation

Discover how the

writers style imposes a
system of value.

I Saw the Fall of

the Philippines by
Carlos P. Romulo

Sense of
empathy

Brainstorming

Handouts
Research
Materials

Written exam

Discovered
how the
writers style
imposes a
system of
value.

What is an
Educated
Filipino? By
Francisco Benitez

Nationalism

E. Drama
Discuss the nature and
elements of drama.

Nature and
Sense of
Elements of Drama appreciation

Discussion

Handouts

Recitation

15th
week

Discussed the
nature and
elements of
drama

Perform scenes from

selected plays.

Tatarin by Nick
Joaquin

Sensitivity on
the moods and
actions of
human beings

Dramatic Reading

Handouts

Graded
dramatic
presentation
by group

16th
week

Performed
scenes from
selected plays

Present a one-act
drama.

Drama Presentation

Perseverance
Patience

Dramatic
presentation by
group

Props
Costume of
characters
Handouts

Graded
presentations

17th
week

Presented a
one-act drama

Community Service
Integration:
Enhance library skills
of students.

Enhancement of
Library Skills of
Manila High
School Students

Social
awareness
Cooperation
Unity

Participation in
community service

Textbooks
Magazines

Lecture
Discussion

18th
week

Enhanced
library skills
of students

TEXTBOOK:

Ancient Philippine Literature by Teofilo del Castillo y Tuazon, 1998.

ADDITIONAL REFERENCES:
Prism: An Introduction to Literature by Y. Tomeldan, et al, 1986.
Philippine Contemporary Literature by A. Maramba, 2000.
Philippine Cross Section: An Anthology of the Filipino Stories in English by M. Ramos and F. Valeros, 2001.
Ancient Philippine Literature by Asuncion Maramba. 1992.
The Development of Philippine Literature in English by Richard Croghan, 1991.
Philippine Literature by Alicia Kahayon, 1997
A Study of Literary Types and Forms by Carolina Garcia and Corinta Barranco, 1998.
REQUIREMENTS:
Attendance to cultural shows (as required)
Class Participation / Graded Recitation
Quizzes and Major Examinations
Group Presentations / Projects
Reaction/ Analysis Paper
COMPUTATION OF GRADES:
Midterm Grade:

30 % CS + 30 % Quizzes + 40 % Midterm Exam

PreFinal Grade:

25% CS + 25% Quizzes + 50% Final Exam

Final Grade:

Midterm Grade + Pre Final Grade

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