Santa Rita College of Pampanga
College Department
Course Title:
Course Description
Course Prerequisite
Course Objectives
Course Learning Outcomes
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SURVEY OF AFRO-ASIAN LITERATURE AY 2020-21
SURVEY of AFRO-ASIAN LITERATURE
This course allows students to explore literary selections from Afro- Asian countries. Focus is given on
representative literatures of Egypt, Israel, Arabia, Iran, China, Japan and India. Literary selections from
Indonesia, Thailand and Burma are also included to provide a literary background for Southeast Asia
None
At the end of the course the students should be able to:
A. Cognitive (Knowledge) :
1. Trace the literary history of countries in Africa and Asia.
2. Describe selected African and Asian writers.
3. Explain the elements of particular literary forms.
4. Describe the culture of selected groups of Africans and Asians based on their literature.
5. Present significant human experiences that the selections present .
6. Relate the above human experiences with their own or heard experiences.
B. Affective (Attitude)
1. Show appreciation of the writings of great Africans and Asians.
2. Demonstrate the values learned from literary selections in their everyday life.
C. Psychomotor (Skills)
1. Read clearly selected prose and poetry.
2. Write summary, reaction paper, and paraphrase of required literary selections
a. Possess broad knowledge of language and literature for effective learning
b. Use English as a glocal language in a multilingual context as it applies to the teaching of language and
literature
c. Acquire extensive reading background in language, literature and allied fields
d. Demonstrate proficiency in oral and written communication
e. Shows competence in employing innovative language and literature teaching approaches, methodologies
and strategies
f. Use technology in facilitating language learning and teaching
g. Inspire students and colleagues to lead relevant and transformative changes to improve learning and
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 teaching language and literature
h. Display skills and abilities to be a reflective and research-oriented language and literature teacher

a. Possess broad
knowledge of language and
literature for effective
learning
- Integrate the relationship of language, literature, culture and society in the teaching and learning process
- Conduct an independent investigation of a selected structure of English in the context of the language
classroom
- Critique selected literary pieces using appropriate literary theories

b. Use English as a glocal

language in a multilingual
context as it applies to the
teaching of language and
literature
- incorporate features of English as a glocal language in the design of the curriculum, learning activities and
materials
- Draft a proposal for and implements a community-based English language-or literature-based learning
program

c. Acquire extensive reading - Prepare an annotated reading list appropriate for a particular grade level to enhance student’s reading skills
background in language, - Show the ability to enrich the curriculum to include an extensive reading list for learning language, literature
literature and allied fields and allied fields

d. Demonstrate proficiency
- utilize a variety of oral communication forms in order to become an effective model to learners
in oral and written
- Prepare original compositions in expository and creative writing
communication
e. Shows competence in
employing innovative - Employ a variety of innovative teaching approaches, methodologies and strategies
language and literature - Design learning plans following expectations of the curricula for grades 7-10
teaching approaches, - Perform one independent and one supervised teaching demonstration
methodologies and - Construct appropriate assessment tools for the language and literature classroom
strategies

f. Use technology in
facilitating language learning - Design computer assisted language and literature learning tasks
and teaching - Prepare one independent and one supervised technology-based lesson

g. Inspire students and - conduct a community language proofing survey to make lessons more localized
colleagues to lead relevant - Draft a proposal for and implements a community-based English language-or literature-based learning
and transformative changes program

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 to improve learning and
teaching language and
literature
h. Display skills and abilities
to be a reflective and
research-oriented language
and literature teacher
Course Contents
Course Methodology
Course Requirements
Course References
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- conduct a comprehensive language profiling to identify student’s needs
- Conduct an analysis of assessment results ti improve teaching and learning in the language classroom
- Conduct research concerning the teaching and learning of language and literature
1. Indian Literature
2. Hebrew Literature
3. Persian Literature
4. Arabian Literature
5. Lebanese Literature
6. Chinese Literature
7. Japanese Literature
8. Korean Literature
9. Thai Literature
10. Vietnamese Literature
11. Singaporean Literature
12. African Literature
Lecture/Discussion
Concept mapping
Group Reporting
Exercises/demonstrations
Interactive learning
Collaborative learning
Multimedia presentation
Interview (social media)
Independent Research and writing
1. Regular quizzes
2. Science Lesson plans
3. Major exams
4. Group reports
5. Presentation of science lesson plans
6. Presentation of a science project
7. Class attendance
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 First Semester, SY 2020-2021

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SURVEY of AFRO-ASIAN LITERATURE eLearning Plan
Learning Outcomes
1. Indian Literature
• 1.1  Parable of
Returning Love for
Hatred (pp. 8-9,
Phoenix English)
• 1.2  The Pachatantra
(p. 112 – The Lit of Asia
& Africa) The
Lionmakers (pp. 44-45,
GEMS), The Duel
Between the Elephant
and the Sparrow (pp25-
27, GEMS)
• 1.3  The Mahabharata
(pp. 109- 110 The
Literature of Asia &
Africa) Savitri’s Love
(pp. 146-151, GEMS)
• 1.4  Ramayana (p. 110
The Lit of Asia & Africa)
(pp. 48-50, English
Communication Arts
and Skills Through
Afro-Asian Lit)
• 1.5  Gitanjali (pp. 131-
135, The Lit of Asia &
Africa)
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Course Syllabus
Topic/Objectives Methodology Resources/Materials Assessment/Evaluation
1.Identify and explain the 1. Lecture/Discussion Live Sessions/Virtual 1. Quizzes
atmosphere, mood, 2.Group Work Classes 2.Group activities
imagery and 3.Reporting which involve filling of
symbolism in short 4.Buzz Session Laptop computer/smart charts – to be
stories, poetries and 5.Brain Storming phones, printer, internet evaluated using
other literary pieces 6.Tableau connectivity scoring rubric.
discussed; 7.Character Interviews 3.(social
2.Explain the theme, 8.Human Slide Shows 1.Hand-outs media) Interview
message, universal 9.Story Dramatization 2.Pictures 4.Prelim/ Midterm
truths in the selected 10.One page plus, one 3.CD’s of Movies Exam/Final Exam
literary pieces; more character “Arabian Nights”,“The
3.State the customs and 11.Collage Making Prince of Persia”, The
traditions as related to 12.Blogging Mahabharata” “Alibaba
the literature of each 13.Comics making and the 40 Thieves”
country being based on story read “Arabian Nights”
discussed; 14.Sketching
4.Show understanding of 15.Listening to music
the sequence of events while reading
through filling in of (Suggestopedi a )-
charts and the like; Making Songs out of
5.Make their own the poem/story read
examples of how 16.TPR(Total Physical
maxims, universal Response)
truths, and 17.Making diagrams/ Sto
philosophies can be ry grammar
used in real life
situations.
6.Write a journal/blog
relative to the literary
articles read.
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 Learning Outcomes
2. Hebrew Literature
2.1 The Story of Joseph
(pp. 169-168, The Lit of
Asia and Africa)
2.2 he Story of Ruth (pp.
186- 187, The Lit of Asia
and Africa)
2.3  The Parable of
Talents (pp. 191-192,
The Lit of Asia & Africa)
3. Persian Literature
3.1  Hell and Heaven
(Sadi) (p. 215, The Lit of
Asia & Africa)
3.2  The Captive Gets a
Wife (Jami) (pp. 210-
215, The Lit of Asia &
Africa)
3.3  The Rubaiyat of
Omar Khayyam (pp.
203-209, The Lit of Asia
& Africa)
3.4  The Shah Namah
(Sohrab and Rustom)
(pp 84 GEMS).
3.5  The Beautiful Queen
of Persia (pp 202-207,
Phoenix English)
3.6  The Prince of Persia
(Movie)
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Topic/Objectives Methodology Resources/Materials Assessment/Evaluation
1.Identify and explain the 1. Lecture/Discussion Live Sessions/Virtual 1. Quizzes
atmosphere, mood, 2.Group Work Classes 2.Group activities
imagery and 3.Reporting which involve filling of
symbolism in short 4.Buzz Session Laptop computer/smart charts – to be
stories, poetries and 5.Brain Storming phones, printer, internet evaluated using
other literary pieces 6.Tableau connectivity scoring rubric.
discussed; 7.Character Interviews 3.(social
2.Explain the theme, 8.Human Slide Shows 1.Hand-outs media) Interview
message, universal 9.Story Dramatization 2.Pictures 4.Prelim/ Midterm
truths in the selected 10.One page plus, one 3.CD’s of Movies Exam/Final Exam
literary pieces; more character “Arabian Nights”,“The
3.State the customs and 11.Collage Making Prince of Persia”, The
traditions as related to 12.Blogging Mahabharata” “Alibaba
the literature of each 13.Comics making and the 40 Thieves”
country being based on story read “Arabian Nights”
discussed; 14.Sketching
4.Show understanding of 15.Listening to music
the sequence of events while reading
through filling in of (Suggestopedi a )-
charts and the like; Making Songs out of
5.Make their own the poem/story read
examples of how 16.TPR(Total Physical
maxims, universal Response)
truths, and 17.Making diagrams/ Sto
philosophies can be ry grammar
used in real life
situations.
6.Write a journal/blog
relative to the literary
articles read.
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 Learning Outcomes
4. Arabian Literature
• 4.1
Arabian Knights (The
Lady and Her Five
Suitors) (pp. 42-48, The
Lit of Asia & Africa)
(Ali Baba and the Forty
Thieves) Movie
• 4.2  The
Food of Paradise (pp.
224-228, GEMS)
5. Lebanese Literature
• 5.1  The
Sayings of the Brook
(website)
• 5.2  Simon
Who Was Called Peter
(pp 109-112, GEMS)
6. Chinese Literature
• 6.1  The
Analects of Confucius
(pp. 81-87, The Lit. of
Asia & Africa)
• 6.2  Works
of Chinese Poets (Li
Po, Lao Tzu, Po Chu I,
Wang Wei) (pp. 89-95,
The Lit of Asia & Africa)
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Topic/Objectives Methodology Resources/Materials Assessment/Evaluation
1.Identify and explain the 1. Lecture/Discussion Live Sessions/Virtual 1. Quizzes
atmosphere, mood, 2.Group Work Classes 2.Group activities
imagery and 3.Reporting which involve filling of
symbolism in short 4.Buzz Session Laptop computer/smart charts – to be
stories, poetries and 5.Brain Storming phones, printer, internet evaluated using
other literary pieces 6.Tableau connectivity scoring rubric.
discussed; 7.Character Interviews 3.(social
2.Explain the theme, 8.Human Slide Shows 1.Hand-outs media) Interview
message, universal 9.Story Dramatization 2.Pictures 4.Prelim/ Midterm
truths in the selected 10.One page plus, one 3.CD’s of Movies Exam/Final Exam
literary pieces; more character “Arabian Nights”,“The
3.State the customs and 11.Collage Making Prince of Persia”, The
traditions as related to 12.Blogging Mahabharata” “Alibaba
the literature of each 13.Comics making and the 40 Thieves”
country being based on story read “Arabian Nights”
discussed; 14.Sketching
4.Show understanding of 15.Listening to music
the sequence of events while reading
through filling in of (Suggestopedi a )-
charts and the like; Making Songs out of
5.Make their own the poem/story read
examples of how 16.TPR(Total Physical
maxims, universal Response)
truths, and 17.Making diagrams/ Sto
philosophies can be ry grammar
used in real life
situations.
6.Write a journal/blog
relative to the literary
articles read.
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 • 6.3  The
Conceited Coachman
(pp. 40-41, GEMS)

• 6.4  A Little
Incident (pp. 152- 155,
GEMS)

Learning Outcomes Topic/Objectives Methodology Resources/Materials Assessment/Evaluation

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 7. Japanese Literature
7.1  Tale of Genji (pp.
226-227, The Lit of Asia
& Africa)
7.2  The Thief Who
Became a Disciple (pp.
38-39, GEMS)
7.3  Madman on the
Roof (pp. 131-138,
GEMS)
7.4  My Native Village
(pp. 104- 108, GEMS)
7.5  Subway (pp. 233-
236, GEMS)
7.6  The Picture Wife
(pp. 46- 49, GEMS)
7.7  The Spider’s
Thread (pp. 5- 7, GEMS)
7.8  Haiku (pp. 227-
228, The Lit of Asia &
Africa)
8. Korean Literature
8.1 The Zen Monks and
The Governor (WEB)
8.2 The Vanity of the Rat
(pp. 13-16, GEMS)
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1.Identify and explain the 1. Lecture/Discussion Live Sessions/Virtual 1. Quizzes
atmosphere, mood, 2.Group Work Classes 2.Group activities
imagery and 3.Reporting which involve filling of
symbolism in short 4.Buzz Session Laptop computer/smart charts – to be
stories, poetries and 5.Brain Storming phones, printer, internet evaluated using
other literary pieces 6.Tableau connectivity scoring rubric.
discussed; 7.Character Interviews 3.(social
2.Explain the theme, 8.Human Slide Shows 1.Hand-outs media) Interview
message, universal 9.Story Dramatization 2.Pictures 4.Prelim/ Midterm
truths in the selected 10.One page plus, one 3.CD’s of Movies Exam/Final Exam
literary pieces; more character “Arabian Nights”,“The
3.State the customs and 11.Collage Making Prince of Persia”, The
traditions as related to 12.Blogging Mahabharata” “Alibaba
the literature of each 13.Comics making and the 40 Thieves”
country being based on story read “Arabian Nights”
discussed; 14.Sketching
4.Show understanding of 15.Listening to music
the sequence of events while reading
through filling in of (Suggestopedi a )-
charts and the like; Making Songs out of
5.Make their own the poem/story read
examples of how 16.TPR(Total Physical
maxims, universal Response)
truths, and 17.Making diagrams/ Sto
philosophies can be ry grammar
used in real life
situations.
6.Write a journal/blog
relative to the literary
articles read.
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 Learning Outcomes
9. Thai Literature
9.1 The Thai Cat (pp.
140-145, GEMS)
10. Vietnamese Literature
10.1 The Bete and the
Areca (pp. 156-160
GEMS)
11. Singaporean
Literature
11.1 To Grandma (pp.
97-98, GEMS)
11.2 Run (99-105, Gems)
11.3 The Old Man, His
Son, and
Their Bike (pp. 53-57,
GEMS)
12. African Literature
(Crisscrossing Through
Afro- Asian Literature)
12.1 Africa (p. 231)
12.2 Piano and Drums (p.
225)
12.3 I Give Thanks My
God (p. 219)
12.4 My Country, Ethiopia
(p. 214)
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Topic/Objectives Methodology Resources/Materials Assessment/Evaluation
1.Identify and explain the 1. Lecture/Discussion Live Sessions/Virtual 1. Quizzes
atmosphere, mood, 2.Group Work Classes 2.Group activities
imagery and 3.Reporting which involve filling of
symbolism in short 4.Buzz Session Laptop computer/smart charts – to be
stories, poetries and 5.Brain Storming phones, printer, internet evaluated using
other literary pieces 6.Tableau connectivity scoring rubric.
discussed; 7.Character Interviews 3.(social
2.Explain the theme, 8.Human Slide Shows 1.Hand-outs media) Interview
message, universal 9.Story Dramatization 2.Pictures 4.Prelim/ Midterm
truths in the selected 10.One page plus, one 3.CD’s of Movies Exam/Final Exam
literary pieces; more character
“Arabian Nights”,“The
3.State the customs and 11.Collage Making Prince of Persia”, The
traditions as related to 12.Blogging
Mahabharata” “Alibaba
the literature of each 13.Comics making and the 40 Thieves”
country being based on story read “Arabian Nights”
discussed; 14.Sketching
4.Show understanding of 15.Listening to music
the sequence of events while reading
through filling in of (Suggestopedi a )-
charts and the like; Making Songs out of
5.Make their own the poem/story read
examples of how 16.TPR(Total Physical
maxims, universal Response)
truths, and 17.Making diagrams/ Sto
philosophies can be ry grammar
used in real life
situations.
6.Write a journal/blog
relative to the literary
articles read.
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Grading System:

Computation of Grades

Prelims:
Class Standing 67% (assignments, class participation, seatwork, written/oral reports, reflection paper, quizzes, unit exams, group
activity, others) +
Prelim Exam 33% 100%
Midterms:
Class Standing 67% (assignments, class participation, seatwork, written/oral reports, reflection paper, quizzes, unit exams, group
activity, others)
+
Midterm Exam 33%
Total Equivalent 100%
Final Term:
Class Standing 67% (assignments, class participation, seatwork, written/oral reports, reflection paper, quizzes, unit exams, group
activity, others)
+
Final Exam 33%
Total equivalent: 100%

Computation of Final Grade

Prelim Grade + Midterm Grade + Final Grade
3 = 100% (Final Grade)

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Equivalents:
95-100 1.00
93-94 1.25
90-92 1.50
88-89 1.75
85-87 2.00
83-84 2.25
80-82 2.50
77-79 2.75
75-76 3.00
Below 75 5.00

VIRTUAL/ONLINE CLASS POLICIES

Attendance and Punctuality

Students are expected to attend their virtual classes regularly. Students who come in 15 minutes after the bell rings will be considered absent. 3
tardies= 1absence. 6 absences= Failure due to absence.

Written letter re: absences

Valid absence from classes is excused if it is for reasons such as illness or death in the family or any unforeseen emergency events or the like
and confirmed by parent or legal guardian, either personal or through a letter.

General Appearance

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 Students are to wear decent clothing, identification card and are expected to observe proper grooming.

Courtesy, Discipline and Decorum

Students are expected to observe Courtesy, Discipline and Decorum at all times.

Use of electronic gadgets

Electronic gadgets especially mobile phones are to be set to silent mode during the class.

Class Requirements
All class requirements are to be accomplished with the deadline set by the instructor. Late requirements shall not be accepted.

Active Participation
Active class participation is highly valued corresponding to 20% of the class standing
Proper attribution of borrowed ideas
Always cite your resources to avoid plagiarism.

Proper use of grammar

Please proofread your work before submitting. Make sure your grammar and punctuation is complete.

Missed exams/ assignments:

Make up tests are only given for midterm and final exams.

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*** Upon admission, students are to abide by the regulations as stipulated in the Student handbook so as to maintain discipline, uphold the good
order of the school, preserve the fair name of the educational institution, and actualize its Mission-Vision Statement.

REFERENCES:
Teacher’s Notes/Manual/Syllabus

Prepared by:

MARIA ROWENA D. ANDIN, RN, MAN

College Instructor

Noted by:

SHAREEN JENISE ALVARO-CARLOS, LPT, MPA

Programmer/Coordinator, College of Education

BIENVENIDA G. ALVARO, Ph.D.

Executive Vice-President

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