Republic of the Philippines

Ramon Magsaysay Technological University

(Colegio de Castillejos building/Castillejos National High School Compound)
Castillejos Campus, Castillejos, Zambales
Tel/Fax No. (047) 602-1548
crmtu@yahoo.com.ph

COLLEGE OF TEACHERS EDUCATION

Course Syllabus
Literary Criticism
First Semester 2017 – 2018

I. UNIVERSITY VISION
The Ramon Magsaysay Technological University shall be a progressive learner-centered
research university recognized in the ASEAN region in 2020.

II. UNIVERSITY MISSION

The Ramon Magsaysay Technological University (RMTU) shall primarily provide
instruction, undertake research and extension, and provide advanced studies and progressive
leadership in agriculture, forestry, engineering, education, arts and sciences, humanities, and
other fields as may be relevant to the development of the province.

III. COLLEGE GOALS

At the end of the four-year program the graduates should be able to (1) demonstrate
professional competencies, specialized skills and desirable personal and social traits for
effective instruction; (2) contribute to the development in the teacher education through
research; and (3) strengthen external linkages for effective resource-sharing in response to the
changing needs of the people and the institutions in the service area.

VI. COURSE OBJECTIVES:

At the end of the semester, the students should be able to:
1. Identify the history band concepts of the various literary theories;
2. Write informed critiques of various literary pieces according to the various literary
theories;
3. Gain an appreciation of critiquing literary texts through the use of various literary
theories.

VII. COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course deals the study and use of different literary theories to write critiques on
selections from various literary genres.

VIII. CREDITS: 3 units

IX. CONTACT HOURS: 3 hours

X. PRE-REQUISITE
 XI. LEARNING PLAN
LEARNING TOPIC METHODO- RESOURCES ASSESSMENT TIME
OUTCOMES LOGY FRAME
 Write formal and I. Introduction to Literary  Lecture -LCD  Quizzes 11
informal responses Criticism  Powerpoint Projector  Literary
to literary and II. Importance of Literary Presentation -Laptop Work
critical theory that Criticism  Classroom -Blackboard/  Assignments
demonstrate A. Mythological Criticism Discussion Whiteboard  Recitation
engagement, B. Gender Criticism/Feminist  -Chalk /
reflective thought, Literary Criticism Marker
effective inquiry, C. Reader-response Criticism
perception of
patterns in language
features, and
responsible
generalization.
 Recognize and
critique the
argument underlying
critical writings
 Apply selected
theories to specific
literary works
 Explain the basic
premises of selected
theories

PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION
 Write formal and A. New Historicism Criticism  -Lecture -LCD  Quizzes 22
informal responses B. Biographical Criticism  Powerpoint Projector  Literary
to literary and C. Psychoanalytic Criticism Presentation -Laptop Work
critical theory that  Classroom -Blackboard/  Assignment
 demonstrate Discussion Whiteboard  Recitation
engagement, -Chalk /
reflective thought, Marker
effective inquiry,
perception of
patterns in language
features, and
responsible
generalization.
 Recognize and
critique the
argument underlying
critical writings
 Apply selected
theories to specific
literary works
 Explain the basic
premises of selected
theories
MIDTERM EXAMINATION

 Write formal and A. Sociological Criticism  Lecture -LCD  Quizzes

informal responses  Powerpoint Projector  Literary 21
to literary and Presentation -Laptop Work
critical theory that  Classroom -Blackboard/  Assignment
 demonstrate Discussion Whiteboard  Recitation
engagement, -Chalk /
reflective thought, Marker
effective inquiry,
perception of
patterns in language
features, and
responsible
generalization.
 Recognize and
critique the
argument underlying
critical writings
 Apply selected
theories to specific
literary works
 Explain the basic
premises of selected
theories
FINAL EXAMINATION

XII. SUGGESTED READING AND REFERENCES:

Theory into Practice: An Introduction to Literary Criticism by Ann B. Dobie
XIII. COURSE REQUIREMENTS & GRADING SYSTEM
 Class Attendance 10%
 Homeworks/Seatworks/
Quizzes 20%
 Literary Works (Term Project) 40%
 Prelim, Midterm, & Final Examination 30%

TOTAL 100%

FINAL GRADE:
Preliminary 30%
Midterm 30%
Final 40%
Total 100%

XV. CLASSROOM POLICIES:

1. A student who misses any of the major tests must present a valid reason why he/she
was absent before he/she can take the special examination
2. Allowance of 15 minutes is considered before one will be marked absent
3. All other policies stipulate in the Student’s Handbook related to academics and proper
decorum are also included (haircut, uniform, no. of allowable absences, etc.)
4. Usage of cellular phones and other communication/entertainment gadgets are not
allowed inside the classroom during the class hours
5. Any form of cheating are strongly prohibited.
6. Students are not allowed to have more than 11 hours absences semester (20% of
allocated hours), she/he may be automatically be dropped in the subject.

XVI. CONSULTATION HOURS:

Monday/Wednesday - 1:00 – 2:00 PM