Course Guide

for
MCLIT 4
“Survey of Afro- Asian Literature”
1st Semester, S.Y 2021-2022

CHARMICAH P. OMAYAN
Professor/ Faculty In-charge
 ORIENTATION/ INTRODUCTION
Dear students:

WELCOME TO MCLIT 4 (Survey of Afro- Asian Literature)!

This is your fourth MACRO ENGLISH LITERATURE subject that you will be
taking.

COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course deals with an intensive study of the selected literary texts from
Asia and Africa, particularly India, China, Japan- the countries in southeast
region in Asia, and the African nations- south of the Sahara, along socio-
historical, philosophical, and literary underpinnings. Using research-based
content knowledge, the preservice English teachers will be able to understand,
analyze and appreciate the outstanding characteristics: context: dimensions,
elements, genres and structure, of Afro- Asian literatures which can lead to
promotion of cultural tolerance.

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES

At the end of the course, the pre-service teachers should be able to:
→ Demonstrate content and research-based knowledge of Afro-Asian
literature in the preparation of an annotated reading list (ARL); and
→ Write a synthesis paper/ literature review which encapsulates their
understanding of the outstanding characteristics of Afro- Asian Literature
along various viewpoints and lenses.

COURSE MATERIALS
You will need the following course materials:
1. Course Guide
2. A copy of some important reading materials (provided by the Faculty
In- Charge/ Assigned pre- service English Teacher )
3. Teacher made/ Pre service teacher made video lesson uploaded to
MCLIT 4: SURVEY OF AFRO- ASIAN LITERATURE .
4. COVER PAGE TEMPLATE (This would be the assigned template for
all the LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEETS “LAS” that you need to submit)

COURSE OUTLINE and SCHEDULE OF SUBMISSION OF ASSIGNMENTS

Topics Assignments and Due

Estimated Dates Dates

August 26, 2021

Part I- Introduction - Course Orientation
Class Orientation for the School Year Video will be posted
2021-2022 on the FB PAGE at
4:00 in the Afternoon.

- Participation A- refer
to the uploaded
course orientation
September 2, 2021 -Unit 1- Exploring African Culture
and Literature
- Module 1: Characteristics of Module 1:
African Literature and the African a. Participation P.1
Writers :Refer to the uploaded
Video Lesson
(Comment)
b. Assignment 1: Refer
to to the uploaded
video lesson (500
words Reflection
about the lesson
discussed.)

September 9, 2021 Module 2:

a. Participation P.2
- Module 2: Introduction to :Refer to the uploaded
Egyptian Literature Video Lesson
(Comment/ short
reflection)

b. Activity 1: Synthesis
Reflection Paper: 150
words.

DUE DATE: September 14,

2021 – Drop box

SEPTEMBER 13- 15, PRELIMINARY PRELIMINARY

2021 EXAMINATION EXAMINATION

September 24,2021

- Module 3: The Leopard – Module 3:

folklore from the Central a. Participation P.3:
Africa Refer to the uploaded
Video Lesson of the
assigned preservice
Teachers (Comment/
reflection)
b. 1 activity will be given
by the assigned
preservice teacher
(Namely Activity 2)

- Module 4: The give of the

Nile River (with an adapted
literature: The two brothers)
Module 4:
a. Participation P.4:
Refer to the uploaded
Video Lesson of the
 assigned preservice
Teachers (Comment/
reflection)
b. 1 assigment will be
given by the assigned
preservice teacher.
(Namely Assignment
2)

Due date: September 30,

2021 – drop box

DUE DATE OF THE GIVEN

ACTIVITIES BY THE
REPORTERS:

September 30,2021
Module 5:

- Module 5: Arabian a. Participation P.5:

Literature : Examples of Refer to the uploaded
Prose/ Poetry Video Lesson of the
assigned preservice
Teachers (Comment/
reflection)
b. 1 Activity will be given
by the assigned
preservice teacher.
(Namely Activity 3)

- Module 6: A Moorish Module 6:

Banquet and Marriage
Customs, a. Participation P.6:
Refer to the uploaded
Video Lesson of the
assigned preservice
Teachers (Comment/
reflection)
b. 1 Assignment will be
given by the assigned
preservice teacher.
(Namely Assignment
3)

October 7, 2021 UNIT 2: Exploring ASIAN Culture

and Literature

- Module 7: Short
Introduction to CHINESE Module 7:
LITERATURE: A Wife Mourns
for her husband by a. Participation P.7:
Confucious Refer to the uploaded
Video Lesson of the
assigned preservice
Teachers (Comment/
reflection)

October 14, 2021 - GRADED RECITATION/
LONG QUIZ
October 20-22, 2021
MIDTERM EXAMINATION
OCTOBER 28, 2021
REST DAY (FREE DAY FOR MCLIT
4 SUBJECT )
November 4, 2021
- MODULE 8: Hebrew
Literature: Mater Piece of
the Jews: GENESIS: The
Creation Psalm 23
November 11, 2021
- Module 9: 1. The Story of
Joseph
2. The Story of Ruth
November 18, 2021 - Module 10: The Parables
(The Good Samaritan, The
last seat, Prodigal Son)
b. 1 Assignment will be
given by the assigned
preservice teacher.
(Namely Assignment
4)
- Will be facilitated by
the Faculty in-
charge
MIDTERM EXAMINATION
Module 8:
a. Participation P.8
:Refer to the uploaded
Video Lesson given by
the Faculty In- charge
(Comment/
relecttion/ moral of
the story)
Module 9:
a. Participation P.9:
Refer to the uploaded
Video Lesson of the
assigned preservice
Teachers (Comment/
reflection)
b. 1 activity and 1
Assignment will be
given by the assigned
preservice teacher.
(Namely Activity 5-
Assignment 5)
Module10:
a. Participation P.10:
Refer to the uploaded
Video Lesson of the
assigned preservice
Teachers (Comment/
reflection for the first
parable ONLY))
 b. 1 activity ( 2ND
PARABLE) and 1
Assignment (3RD
PARABLE) will be
given by the assigned
preservice teacher.
(Namely Activity 6-
Assignment 6)

November 24-26, Prefinal Examination Prefinal Examination

2021

December 9, 2021 - Module 11: Japanese Module 11:

Literature
- Development of Japanese a. Participation P.11:
Literature Refer to the uploaded
- Tale of Genji Video Lesson of the
assigned preservice
Teachers (Comment/
reflection for the first
parable ONLY))

December 16, 2021 SUBMISSION OF REVISED

SYNTHESIS REFLECTION IN - THIS WILL SERVE AS
EVERY PARTICIPATION NUMBER. YOUR FINAL
PROJECT

December 20-22,
2021
Final Examination Final Examination

Course Requirements and System of Computing Grades:

→ Term Examinations (Prelim, Mid-Term, Pre-Final & Final) 40%
→ Participation/Reflections on readings 10%
→ Projects and other output (Recitation and quizzes) 10%
→ ACTIVITIES 10%
→ ASSIGNMENTS 10
→ REPORTING (WILL BE GRADED BY GROUP AND INDIVIDUAL) 20
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Total: 100%

HOUSE RULES

1. Regarding Deadlines
All requirements should be submitted on time. Written or printed activities should be
submitted through the DROP BOX, provided by the Faculty In- Charge. Online
requirements should be posted on time as well. Do your BEST to finish your
assignments way before the due date.
2. Regarding Intellectual Honesty
Our institution, SLTCFPDI, values both academic excellence and intellectual
honesty. As an SLTCFPDI student, you are expected to do your best. Whatever
assignments you submit are presumed to be your own work. Do not be tempted to
take shortcuts by having someone else do your work for you, or by doing work for
someone else. You would not want someone else to get credit for something you
worked hard to accomplish. Moreover, you would not want to get credit for something
you did not do. There are strict academic rules regarding intellectual honesty -- with
sanctions ranging from warnings to expulsion from a program. If you find that you
are unable to finish certain requirements, the best solution is to contact your faculty-
in-charge (FIC) for help.

3. Submission Guidelines
• Use only one side of white, long-sized bond paper.
• HAND WRITTEN (BLACK ink ball pen only)
• COMPUTERIZED PRINTED (If needed)
• Be sure that your name is on the upper right hand corner of every page.
• Assignments and other answers should be written in English. Write as
effectively as possible (i.e., with clarity and coherence, as well
conciseness).
• Always keep a duplicate copy of your assignments in your files just in case
you need to resubmit them (e.g., there is a technological glitch).
• Every assignment and other activity should carry this cover format:
• The faculty in- charge will provide a 5 copies of this format for each student.
(Just fill out the corresponding blanks for the needed information)
• Take note that you need to have an extra copy of this cover for the other
activities to be submitted throughout the semester.
 CONTACT INFORMATION:

I am CHARMICAH P. OMAYAN, the Faculty In-charge of the course this semester. I am

also a Public School Teacher at PIODURAN NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL.

You can contact me through my Facebook/ Messenger Account: Charmicah Omayan.

You can also send me an email at: omayancharmicah@gmail.com or
charmicah.omayan@deped.gov.ph

Good luck and I hope you will learn and enjoy the course.

I MISS YOU EVERYONE!!!

God bless and stay safe!

LIST OF REFERENCES:
→ Carpio, R. (2006). Crisscrossing through Afro-Asian literature. Philippines: Anvil Publishing, Inc
Lapid, M. and Serrano, J. (2015). Afro-Asian literature, Manila: Phoenix Publishing House
→ https://theculturetrip.com/.../the-top-10-contemporary-african-writers-you-should-know, The
Top 10 Contemporary African Writers You Should Know
→ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F-nNTGK0wFw, https://www.acadshare.com/afro-asian-
literature-course-synopsis/, Afro-Asian Literature Course Synopsis
→ https://www.ancient.eu/Chinese_Literature/. Chinese Literature
→ https://www.bartleby.com/214/0203.html, Nature of the Hebrew language, poetry and prose
→ https://www.wdl.org/en/item/6881/ Persian Prose and Poetry
→ https://theculturetrip.com/middle-east/iran/articles/10-must-read-iranian-authors/10 must
read Iranian Authors
→ https://theculturetrip.com/asia/south-korea/articles/a-century-of-tumult-ten-important-
modern-korean-authors/ Ten Important Modern and Contemporary Writers from South Korea
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJHCGPp4G4k, Haiku