MEGABYTE COLLEGE FOUNDATION,INC.

Mabical, Floridablanca, Pampanga

SURVEY OF PHILIPPINE LITERATURE IN ENGLISH

EDUCATION DEPARTMENT

Name: CHRISTIAN JAMES A. NEPOMUCENO Date: FEBRUARY 5, 2021

Course: BSED – IV Score: _________________

OUTPUT 1

1. Why do we study Philippine literature?

 As for me, why do we need to study literature? We, study Literature,

we learn to appreciate words and their power. We travel to other realms and
times through the texts we read. We understand about our own culture and
others'. Most importantly, we learn to consider multiple perspectives and
understand the complexity of human nature. And also studying Philippine
Literature is very important because it portrays as a living
language. Philippine literature introduces real life situations within the
experiential background of the youth to the featured literary pieces. This is
bringing us into such issues as environmental awareness, peace education
and others

2. Enumerate the 5 functions of Literature. Cite an example.

1) Literature as a Knowledge sharing - This is the most basic and

important function of literature. We can learn many new things
about the world with its help; we can fill ourselves with
knowledge and become smarter.

Example: The Literature of Bi – ag ni Lam Ang

2) Literature as Communication - First of all, it is the

communication between the reader and the author. Very often,
we are impressed by some characters and do not like others. We
can agree with a point of view of the author, and we can
disagree with it altogether. Also, a book can be a topic for
discussion with your friends and acquaintances.

Example: the book of “A Purpose Driven Life”

3) Literature as an Entertainment - Even though we live in the

digital age with all forms of entertainment at our fingertips, a
lot of people still enjoy reading books to entertain themselves.
After all, books can take you anywhere without you even
leaving your couch, and they can provide you with hours of fun.
 Example: The Lost Recipe in GMA 11

4) Literature as a Self-development - Literature helps us to

develop ourselves. Thanks to books, articles, magazines, we
have the opportunity to fill ourselves with new knowledge,
cultivate good qualities and strive for something more.

Example: the book “How to win friends and influence others”

written by Dale Carnegie

5) Literature as Pleasure - We get pleasure every time from

reading good verses or beautiful work, or a book with a great
plot, or other interesting facts and scientific works. People
spend a lot of time looking for something that really brings
them pleasure, and literature is something that does that.

Example: The books about Erotic scenes.

3. Explain: "Literature adds to reality, it does not simply describe

it. It enriches the necessary competencies that daily life
requires and provides; and in this respect, it irrigates the
deserts that our lives have already become."

 Literature is defined as the body of written works of a language, period or

culture, produced by scholars and researchers, specialized in a given field.
Literature reminds us of stories, epics, sacred scriptures and classical works of
the ancient and modern times. Yes, literature is not merely a depiction of
reality; it is rather a value-addition. Literary works are portrayals of the
thinking patterns and social norms prevalent in society. They are an
illustration of the different facets of common man's life. Literary works serve
as a food for thought and a tonic for imagination and creativity. Exposing an
individual to good literary works, is equivalent to providing him/her with the
finest of educational opportunities.

4. What is literary criticism and its functions?

 the reasoned consideration of literary works and issues. It applies, as a term,

to any argumentation about literature, whether or not specific works are
analyzed. There are two types of criticism;
 Constructive Criticism – is the type of criticism that every great person seeks
out.
 Projected Criticism – is an emotional, negative reaction to something you've
said or done.
The main function of Literary Criticism is to examine the merits and
demerits or defects of a work of art and finally to evaluate its worth. The
chief function of criticism is to enlighten and stimulate. The true critic is the
one who is equipped for his/her task by a sound knowledge of his subject.