LIT 1 – THE TRADITION

OF FICTION
FIRST CLASS MEETING WITH YOUR COURSE INSTRUCTOR
MEETING TOPICS

• Introduction
• Course Instructor Information
• Course Description
• Course Outline
• Course Overview
• Contact Information
• Online Learning vs. Modular Distance Learning

• The 10 Netiquette Online Reminders for LSPU CAS Students

• Other Matters
INTRODUCTION

• Hello, my dear students and welcome to Lit 1 - The Tradition of Fiction! Today marks the
beginning of the Academic Year 2022-2023! I want to take this excellent opportunity to
introduce myself and welcome you all to a new school year here at the Laguna State
Polytechnic University.
COURSE INSTRUCTOR

• My name is Ernesto Thaddeus M. Solmerano, and I’ll be your course instructor or sensei
in this class. I hold a Master of Arts in Letters, a Master of Arts in Education, major in
Curriculum and Instruction, a Bachelor of Arts in English, and a Bachelor of Arts in
Political Science degrees - all from Far Eastern University, Manila. At present, I am
taking my Ph.D. in English at the University of Perpetual Help System DALTA. I have
taught at FEU and LSPU for over 20 years. This will be my fifth-year teaching at LSPU,
and I'm excited to be your teacher in this course.
COURSE DESCRIPTION

• LIT 1 is a three-unit course designed to equip the students with the proper mechanics for
understanding fiction as an art form, thus enhancing their sense of appreciation for the
rich cultural experience inherent in the selected texts. Students in the course are expected
to apply close reading of texts in multidisciplinary and multiplatform settings to
demonstrate the critical, creative, and communication skills and competencies of students
across various disciplines and professional contexts.
COURSE OUTLINE
Week Activity
1 Module 1: Course Orientation
2 Module 2: Learning the Language of Literature

3 Module 3: Introduction to Literary Criticism

4 Module 4: Introduction to Literary Analysis
5-6 Module 5: The Formal Elements of Fiction
7- 8 Module 6: Literary Devices
9 Midterm Examination: Short Story Analysis Test
10-11 Module 7: Characters: The People in Stories
12 Module 8: Setting: Place, Objects, and Culture in Stories
13-14 Module 9: Point of View: The Position or Stance of the Narrator
15 Module 10: Plot: The Development and Organization of Stories
16-17 Module 11: Theme: The Meaning and Message in Fiction
18 Final Examination: Short Story Analysis Test
COURSE OVERVIEW

• Class Participation House Rules

• Classroom Rules For Online Learning

• Classroom Rules For Discussion Board Posting

• Classroom Rules For Video Viewing

• Major Examinations

• Learner’s Assessment (Grading System)

CONTACT INFORMATION
Name of Faculty  ETM SOLMERANO

Name of the University  LAGUNA STATE POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSUTY

Campus  SANTA CRUZ CAMPUS

Campus Address  BRGY. BUBUKAL, STA. CRUZ, LAGUNA 4009

Email Address  ernestothaddeussolmerano@gmail.com

Mobile Number  09494575468

Facebook  ernesto thaddeus Mercado solmerano

Twitter  ETM Teller Machine

Consultation Hours  Wednesday 12:00 – 1:00 P.M.

ONLINE LEARNING VS. MODULAR DISTANCE
LEARNING
• This semester, all LSPU campuses will use flexible learning with a mix of
online and modular distance learning modalities. Some of you may have
opted to take this course using the online learning platform, while others
opted to study the course remotely or using the modular distance learning
approach.
ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF ONLINE
LEARNING
ADVANTAGES DISADVANTAGES
1. Scheduling Flexibility 1. E-Learning requires strong self-motivation
2. Lower Total Costs and time management skills
3. More Comfortable Learning Environment 2. Online learning is inaccessible to the poor
4. Pacing Options 3. E-Learning is limited to certain disciplines
5. Improve Your Technical Skills 4. Cheating prevention during online
assessments is complicated
ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF
MODULAR DISTANCE LEARNING
ADVANTAGES DISADVANTAGES
1. Flexible 1. Appropriate only for matured students
2. Self-paced 2. Accept greater responsibility for learning
3. Cost-efficient 3. Chances of distraction high
4. Simplified 4. Not possible to ask questions of instructor or to
5. Establishes a system of assessment other than learn from questions asked by others learning the
marks or grade same topic
THE 10 NETIQUETTE ONLINE REMINDERS FOR LSPU CAS STUDENTS

•1. Make sure your contact information is clear in all communications.

•2. Be mindful of your language.
•3. Use caution when sharing. Don't publish personal information about yourself in a public online forum, especially if it
could jeopardize your safety or security.
•4. Avoid spamming.
•5. Respect other people's privacy. Do not disclose another student's personal email address or contact information
without permission from the owner.
•6. Obey the university and college policies.
•7. Be considerate of other people's points of view.
•8. Choose your online friends wisely.
•9. Choose your emojis carefully.
•10. Fact check before sharing your posts on the Internet. Please review what you wrote and try to evaluate it objectively.
OTHERS MATTERS

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