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Survey of Philippine Literature in English

ELT 104-BSED – 3 English
Week 7-8

Course Instructor : Rosalie M. Blanca

rosaliemallorca0485@gmail.com
Mobile #0930-035-1868

Unit 4: Literature under Republic

 Isang Dipang Langit by Amado V. Hernandez
 Ang Dapat Paniwalaan by Jose F. Lacaba
 Gabi ng Isang Piyon by Lamberto Antonio
 The World is an Apple by Alberto Florentino
 Another Invitation of the Pope to Visit Tondo

Learning Outcomes:
At the end of the weeks, the learners are expected to:
 discuss the influence of English language in shaping the literature under the Republic
 present an outline of the chosen literary piece
Essential Questions:

Literature under Republic

KEY POINTS

Pioneer Filipino English Writers during the Period of Re-orientation

 1900- English-medium of instruction in the public schools

 El Renacimiento-Rafael Palma-1901
 Philippines Free Press-1905
 Sursum Corda-Justo Juliano-1907-first work published in English
 My Mother and Air Castles- Juan F. Salazar 1909

Literature during the Period of Imitation

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  1919-UP College Folio
 1920-Bulletin, Philippine Herald
 1924-the Philippine Review, the Independent, Rising Philippines and Citizens, and the Philippines and Citizens,
and the Philippine Education Magazine.

Literature during the Period of Self-Discovery

 Writers had acquired the mastery of English writing; confident and competent
 Manila: A Collection of Verses by Luis Dato
 Bamboo Flute by Marcelo De Gracia Concepcion
 Moon Shadows on the Water by Aurellio S. Alvero
 My Book of Verses by Luis Dato
 First Leaves by Rafael Zulueta da Costa
 Nuances by Aurelio Alvero

CELEBRATE YOUR KNOWLEDGE!

Answer the following questions on your activity notebook.

NOTE: You will be given five (5) points in every question.
1. How can you describe the Literature during the American Period?
2. What are the themes of Filipino writers under US colonization?
3. What is the difference between the Filipino literature during Spanish and American period?
4. During Spanish colonization, Spaniards influenced the Filipino’s faith or religion. Can you notice several
influences brought by American colonizer during U.S. colonization? If YES, lists those.

Dead Stars by Paz Marquez-Benitez was the most significant short story produced during
the American Period. It was immediately recognized as incomparably superior to all other
Filipino short stories. As your task surf the Internet or read a book. Look for the summary of
the story and answer the following questions below. Do it on your activity notebook or on a
long bond paper.

Note: You will be given five (5) points in every question.

Analysis and discussion
1. Explain the symbolism of “dead” and “stars” in the title.
2. With whom was Alfredo in love: Esperanza or Julia?
3. What is the significance of the story of Calixta?
4. Explain: She (Esperanza) was a believer in the regenerative virtue of institutions, in their power to regulate feeling as
well as conduct.
5. Who would have made a better wife for Alfredo: Ezperanza or Julia?
6. State the theme of the story in one sentence.

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 “Don’t let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do.”
– John Wooden. ..

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