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VINCENT’S COLLEGE INCORPORATED

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COURSE SYLLABUS

Survey of English and American

COURSE CODE: ENG 116 COURSE NAME: COURSE CREDITS: 3 Units
Literature
CONTACT HOURS: 54 hours PRE-REQUISITE: none TYPE OF COURSE: Lecture/
PRE-REQUISITE COURSE TO: -none- TOTAL NUMBER OF HOURS 54
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course is a study of the literatures of America, with a background in English Literature. The English literary tradition starts
with Beowulf up to the present and American literature begins during its Romantic period up to the present. However, the chosen
selections are simply representative of the major periods of these two countries’ otherwise vast and stellar literary traditions.

VISION: St. Vincent’s College Incorporated, a Diocesan Catholic School, envisions a FULLY INTEGRATED PERSON guided by love, truth, and
freedom in the service of God, Country, and People.

MISSION: Saint Vincent’s College a Diocesan Catholic School, envisions to become the preferred provider of excellent Teacher Education Programs that
will develop Fully Integrated Teacher Education Graduates guided by the Catholic Precepts of love, truth and freedom in the service of God,
country and people.

GOALS: Specifically, the school aims:

1. to teach the Teacher Education students the values of Saint Vincent Ferrer that will guide them to become humanist Teacher
Education professionals;
2. to produce professionally skilled Teacher Education graduates who are lovers of truth, freedom and service to the community;
3. to produce relevant, competitive and employable Teacher Education graduates not only locally but globally;
4. to train Teacher Education students to be sensitive and responsive to the needs of the learners, parents and the community in
general;
5. to intensify the Teacher Education students’ research and community outreach capabilities; and
6. to shape Teacher Education graduates of total character.
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COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES:

At the end of the course, the students shall be able to:

 Familiarize with the different histories and works of English and American literature; acquainted with various literary forms in
both English and American Literature.
 Demonstrate understanding of themes and ideas represented by the texts, including the stylistics trends through different periods.
 Engage in exploring cultural differences and similarities embodied in wide range of literary outpourings.
 Transform and extend creatively English and American literary materials to other artistic expression.
 Appreciate the works of English and American authors and apply the concepts learned in their own lives.

LEARNING PLAN
STUDENT LEARNING
TOPICS & TIME ALLOTED SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES
OUTCOMES
Week 1  Elicit individual ideas and thoughts about the  The students can:
 Course Orientation course. demonstrate ideas and
thoughts about the
course.

ACTIVITIES, RESOURCES, AND ASSESSMENT

Online (Hybrid Model) Blended (Asynchronous) Offline (Flex Model)
Activities: (via google meet) Activities: (via Schoology, e-mail or messenger) Activities: (via learning packets)
1. Getting to know each other. 1. How to access and use the different features of the 1. Read the contents of the
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2. Orientation of the course, including requirements, LMS, other learning materials. course syllabus; the course
learning activities and netiquette of the course. 2. Orientation of the course including requirements requirements, including
3. Assign topic for oral presentation. learning activities netiquette of the course. learning activities. (Self-
Resources Resources faced learning).
https://app.schoology.com/course/2590931088/materi https://app.schoology.com/course/2590931088/material 2. Read the course policies
als s and guidelines.
Access Code: 8BGD-Q4ZQ-FS547 Access Code: 8BGD-Q4ZQ-FS547 Resources:
Assessment: Assessment: Instructional Learning Module
Oral Presentation: How do I feel about the Written Presentation: How do I feel about the (Introduction), A survey of
course? What are my expectations of the course? course and what are my expectations? English Literature by
Habana, Fernando and
Cinco (textbook) The
Norton Anthology of
English Literature, Volume
1, Beneath
Edition(textbook)
Assessment:
Written Report: How do I
feel about the course?
What are my expectations
of the course?
Weeks 2-3  Elicit individual ideas about the colonial background of The students can:
 Historical Background of English Literature England.  Comprehend the historical
 Colonial Period  Discuss about the nature/characteristics of an epic as a and cultural accounts of
 Epic as Literary genre literary genre. the Colonial period of
 “Beouwulf” , an English epic  Discuss and examine the literary piece, “Beouwulf”. England.
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 Identify the
nature/characteristics of
what an epic is.
 Interpret the literary piece
with emphasis on plot,
characterization and theme.
Weeks 4-5  Compare and contrast the historical/cultural backgrounds  Distinguish and state the
 Medieval, Romantic and Contemporary Periods of of England during the Middle Ages, Romantic Period and different periods of
English Literature the Contemporary Period. England, considering the
 Explain the nature and elements of Poetry. cultural, social and
 Poetry Definition and Elements  Analyze each of the two poems by William Blake. economic aspects of each
 William Blake’s “The Tiger” and “ The period.
Lamb”  Understand the nature and
distinguish the elements of
Poetry.
 Interpret by line or by
thought units the meaning
of the two poems and
extract their meanings
beyond its surface.

Activities: (via google meet) Activities: (via Schoology, e-mail, or messenger) Activities: (via Learning Packet)
1. Derive/solicit individual views or opinions on the 1. Listen to the recorded video uploaded in the LMS, the 1. Read the first unit of the
historical background of English literature explanation and discussion of the Colonial Background module and first two
particularly, the Colonial period. of England. chapters of the Norton
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2. Individual/pair vlogging on assigned topic on 2. Read and interpret the epic, “Beouwulf”, with Anthology I textbook.
Beouwulf. emphasis on plot, characterization and theme. 2. Pointing out the historical,
Resources: Resources: cultural, economic, social
https://app.schoology.com/course2590931088/materia https://app.schoology.com/course2590931088/materials and political aspects of the
ls en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beouwulf Colonial Period.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beouwulf Assessment: 3. Read and interpret the
Topic quiz will be published at Schoology with epic, “Beouwulf”, with
Assessment: instructions as to the time alloted for answering and emphasis on plot,
Topic quiz will be published at Schoology with deadline for submission with announcements via characterization and theme.
instructions as to the time alloted for answering and Messenger, Groupchat or Googlemeet. Resources:
deadline for submission with announcements via Instructional Learning Module
Messenger, Groupchat or Googlemeet. (Unit 1) The Norton
Anthology 1 (Textbook)
pp.

Assessment:
Topic quiz will be given,
then answered at home at
an agreed date at the box
placed at SVCI guard
home.

Activities: (via google meet/zoom) Activities: (via schoology, e-mail, or messenger) Activities: (via learning Packet)
1. Derive/solicit individual views or opinions on the 1. Listen to the recorded video uploaded in the LMS, the 1. Read the second unit of the
Medieval, Romantic and Contemporary Periods of explanation and discussion of the Medieval, Romantic module and the second
English Literature. and Contemporary Periods. chapter of the Norton
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2. Elicit individual ideas on the nature of Poetry and its 2. Listen to the recorded video uploaded in the LMS, on Anthology textbook.
elements. the nature and elements of Poetry. 2. Describing the Medieval,
3. Discuss on the literary pieces, “The Tiger” and “The 3. Discuss on the literary pieces, “The Tiger” and “The Romantic and
Lamb”. Lamb”. Contemporary periods.
Resources: Resources: 3. Identify the different
https://app.schoology.com/course2590931088/materia https://app.schoology.com/course2590931088/materials elements of Poetry; as well
ls en.wikipedia.org>wiki>medieval Literature as its nature.
en.wikipedia.org>wiki>medieval Literature en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Romantic Literature in English 4. Read and analyze the
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Romantic Literature in English en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Contemporary Literature in literary pieces, “The Tiger”
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Contemporary Literature in English and “The Lamb”. From the
English Norton Anthology, pages
Assessment: 248-249 and 265-266.
Assessment: Topic quiz will be published at Schoology with
Topic quiz will be published at Schoology with instructions as to the time alloted for answering and Resource:
instructions as to the time alloted for answering and deadline for submission with announcements via Instructional Learning Module
deadline for submission with announcements via Messenger, Groupchat or Googlemeet. The Norton Anthology I
Messenger, Groupchat or Googlemeet. (textbook)
Assessment:
Topic quiz will be given,
then answered at home at
an agreed date at the box
placed at SVCI guard
home.
Week 6-7  Describe the nature/characteristics of the Romantic The students can:
 Romantic Tradition of Americas Literature. Tradition of American Literature.  Distinguish the
 Ralph Waldo Emerson’s, “Rhodora”  Analyze the literary piece, “Rhodora”. characteristics of Romantic
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Period of American
Literature.
 Interpret by line or
according to thought units
the poem, “Rhodora”.

Weeks 7-8  Discuss the nature of fiction and identify the different  Identify the
 Fiction – its Elements and Characteristics elements. nature/characteristics of
 Edgar Allan Poe’s “ The Cask of Amontillado”  Discuss and examine the short story, “The Cask of fiction, as well as the
 Ernest Hemingway’s, “Cat in the Rain” Amontillado”, with emphasis on plot, characterization different elements of it.
and theme; likewise, the short story, “Cat in the Rain”.  Grasp the morals reflected
in each of these short
stories and appreciate the
values conveyed.

Activities: (via google meet, zoom) Activities: (via Schoology,e-mail,Messenger) 1. Read the module and the
1. Derive/solicit individual views or ideas on the 1. Listen to the recorded video uploaded in the LMS, chapter of the American
Romantic Tradition of American Literature. about the Romantic tradition of American literature and Literature Book of
2. Discuss on the poem, “Rhodora”. the nature of Fiction. Fernando (textbook)
3. Solicit/derive individual ideas about the nature and 2. Analyze the poem, “Rhodora” by through units. 2. Interpret the poem,
elements of Fiction. 3. Interact on individual interpretation of the two short “Rhodora” according to
4. Discuss on the short stories, “The Cask of stories, with emphasis on plot, characterization and thought units.
Amontillado” and “Cat in the Rain”. theme. 3. Examine the two short
Resources: Resources: stories, “The Cask of
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https://app.schoology.com/course2590931088/materia https://app.schoology.com/course2590931088/materials Amontillado”, and “Cat in

ls English.heacademy.a.c.uk/up./content/uploads/2016/01/ the Rain”, with emphasis
english.heacademy.a.c.uk./up./content/uploads/2016/0 Hemingway.pdf on Plot, Characteization
1/Hemingway.pdf Poemuseum.org/the cask-of-amontillado and Theme.
poemuseum.org/the cask-of-amontillado study.com/academy/lesson/the romantic-period-is Resources:
study.com/academy/lesson/the romantic-period-is American-literature-and art.htm/# Instructional Learning Module
american-literature-and art.htm/# Assessment: American Literature
Assessment: Topic quiz will be published at Schoology with (textbook) by
Topic quiz will be published at Schoology with instructions as to the time alloted for answering and Fernando.pp.292-
instructions as to the time alloted for answering and deadline for submission with announcements via 300,pp.189-195
deadline for submission with announcements via Messenger, Groupchat or Googlemeet. Assessment:
Messenger, Groupchat or Googlemeet. Topic quiz will be given,
then answered at home at
an agreed date at the box
placed at SVCI guard
home.
ASSESSMENT DETAILS
1. The students are assigned individual topics for oral 1. The students are assigned individual topics for them to 1. The student is assigned
presentation/ discussion in the hybrid online class. research and prepare for oral presentation/discussion in individual topic to research
The student is assessed on how he delivers and the LMS dashboard. The student is assessed on how he and prepare for written
discusses his topics comprehensively via zoom, delivers and discusses his topic comprehensively using presentation/activities in
goggle meet or messenger. This class activity the LMS (Schoology). the module. He is assessed
constitutes 20 % of the total 100% total highest 2. Active participation (attendance),based on how the on how he answers the
percentage where he is rated. student attended and perceived his class discussion. He written works/activities
2. Active participation (self-evaluation) based on how is assigned ( no more than 10%). He has to justify his assigned.
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the student perceived his contribution to the class performance during class discussion using syllabus as 2. Active participation
discussion is 10%. He has to justify his perceived guide. (attendance) on how the
performance in the class discussion using the syllabus 3. E-Portfolio of learning is based on the submission of at student perceived the
as guide. least four (4) assignments or quizzes as evidence of written activities through
3. E-Portfolio of learning is base on the submission of at learning of the course and the topics presented. The the module assigned to him
least four (4) assignments and quizzes as evidence of percentage allocation is 20%. is (10%).
learning of different topics presented and discussed, 4. Major Examinations- Midterm is 25% and Finals is 3. Portfolio of learning is
the allocation is 20%. 25%. based on the
4. Major Examination is 50%, Midterm is 25% and accomplishment at least
Finals is 25%. four (4) assignments or
quizzes as evidence of
learning of the course is
allocated 20%.
4. Students output like
projects and other
requirement is 20%.
5. Major Exams, like
Midterms and Finals is
30% (Midterm,15% Finals,
15%).
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GRADING SYSTEM:
Attendance and Online/Remote Class Activity Participation 20%
Major Examinations 20%
Task Performance (T/L Activities) 30%
Problem – Based Learning/ Project – Based Tasks 30 %
TOTAL 100%
COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
In order to pass this course, a student must be able to obtain a rating of at least 82% derived from the following fulfilled requirements:
1. Attendance and Online/Remote Class Activity Participation
2. Major Examinations
3. Task Performance
4. Problem – Based Learning/ Project – Based Tasks

Rubrics for the following requirements will be made available/will be sent thru individual E-Mails.
ONLINE/REMOTE CLASSROOM POLICIES (Adopted)
1. Late submissions are not accepted. Unless there is a very valid excuse for such late submission. The following are considered valid:
hospitalized (with medical certificate), death of an immediate family member (God forbid), and flu (but not hospitalized; with an excuse letter
from parents, guardian, or dorm manager).
2. Plagiarism is to be avoided at all costs. First offense, the student will receive a grade of 0 for the work/activity/seatwork/essay. Second offense,
the student will receive a final grade of 0.0 for the subject.
3. No one is allowed to use his or her phone for texting or calling, unless it is for emergency purposes.
4. For attendance, the policies of the school are applied.

FORMAT OF PAPERS (This is followed in any requirement that will be submitted in class)
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1. PAPER: A4 bond paper

2. ORIENTATION: Portrait (It would only be in landscape if specified in the instructions)
3. MARGIN: 1” margin – top, bottom, left, right
4. FONT: Arial #11
5. SPACING: Double space, but no extra space between paragraphs
6. TOP OF THE FIRST PAGE: On the top of the first page should always be:
FAMILY NAME, FIRST NAME, DATE
7. and affix your signature.
SUBJECT AND SECTION
(if there are two or more names, always arrange them alphabetically)
7. PAGE NUMBERS: Always have page numbers, unless the assigned paper has only one page.
8. CITATION: Use APA format for citations.
9. REFERENCE: The “Reference” will always be on a separate paper or papers.
10. SUBMISSION: Papers having 2-15 pages to be submitted should be fastened together; papers having more than 16 pages should be soft
bounded.
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Prepared by:

MRS. IMELDA B. BUBURAN

Instructor

Reviewed by: Approved by:

ARCHIELITO A. MANALO JOSEPH G. REFUGIO, DM-EM,DBE,CHP

Program Coordinator, CASTE Dean
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STUDENT’S ACKNOWLEDGMENT

I, __________________________________, a graduate student of the _________ Program hereby acknowledge receipt of the herewith attached
Course Syllabus of ______________________________________, First Semester of SY 2020-2021.

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Student’s Signature over Printed Name Date:_________________________ Time: ______________