LITT1 (Philippine Literature)

M o n d a y, J u n e 1 5 , 2 0 0 9

LITT1 syllabus
Republic of the Philippines
Cavite State University
COLLEGE OF BUSINESS AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Imus, Cavite

COURSE SYLLABUS

I. Course Code : LITT 1

II. Course Title : Philippine Literature

III. Course Description : This course offers a study of Philippine Literature using a thematic
approach that accommodates different perspectives of the Filipino experience.

IV. Pre-requisite : None

V. Credit : 3 units

VI. Course Objectives :

This course is designed to empower the students with the ability to comprehend and participate in
the evolution and progress of building a cultural identity through the study and appreciation of
Philippine Literature. Specifically, the students are expected to:

Comprehend and be able to comment on various literary texts that show aspects of the Filipino
condition intersecting with four universal human experiences, namely birth, sex, love, and death.
Learn the various literary forms, devices, movements, and historical issues that give rise to the
expression of the Philippine experience and sensibilities in a non-native language;
Understand the social, cultural, historical, and political values engendered in the texts as a basis of
the Filipino identity; and examine texts using applicable theoretical paradigms and be able write
critical papers and produce creative output.

VII. Course Outline

CONTENTS

NO. OF HOURS

I. Concept of Literature

1. Literary Genres
2. Theoretical Approaches to Literature

3. Poetry Deconstruction

II. Background and Context of Philippine Literatures:

1. The Development of Philippine Literatures from Pre-colonial Times to the Present Times
2. Philippine Mythology, Folklore and Urban legends
III. Imaging the Filipino Man
1. To the Man I Married by Angela Manalang Gloria
2. Pagkat Lalaki Ka by Michael Coroza

3. The Spouse by Luis Dato

IV. Imaging the Filipino Woman

1.Alunsina and Tungkunglangit

2.Ang Babaeng Nangarap ng Gising
3.Babaeng Namumuhay ng Mag-isa

4.Babae Ka
5.Order for Masks by Virginia Moreno (1954)
Midterm examinations

V. Representing the Filipino Family

1. Breaking Through by Myrna Pena Reyes
2. Mats by Francisco Arcellana

VI. Exploring Filipino Traditions

1. The Wedding Dance by Amador Daguio

VII. Discovering Love and the Filipino

1. Patalim by Cirilo Bautista

2.Bihirang Masulat ang Kaligayahan by Rebecca Anonuevo

3.Bonsai by Edith Tiempo

VIII. Exploring the Filipino Humor

1.My Own Theory of Devolution by Jessica Zafra
2.My Brother’s Peculiar Chicken by Alejandro Roces
3.Servant Girl
4.Mist by Joy Dayrit (1997)

5.Welostit by Romina Gonzales (1997)

IX. Spirituality and the Filipino
1."Is It the Kingfisher?" by Marjorie Evasco

2."The Distance to Andromeda" by Gregorio Brillantes

X. Philippine Drama and Playwright Genres
1.Geegee at Waterina
2.Moog

3. Dalawang Ama

Final Examinations

VIII. Learning Activities

A. Lecture, discussion and end of chapter assignments

B. Advance reading of topics reflected in the course outline
C. Group presentations and projects
D. Individual/Group classroom exercises

IX. Grading system: The work of students shall be graded at the end of each semester in
accordance with the absolute grading system, i.e., 60 % as the passing grade.

Quizzes 15%
Critical Essays 15%
Class Participation 30%
Midterm/Final Exam 40%
TOTAL 100%

X. Class Policies

Students of this subject are expected to complete fifty- four lecture hours as the preliminary
requirement for this course. Since this course is more on the appreciation of the Philippine

Literature, students are expected to have advanced readings to fully participate in their class
discussions.

Attendance will be checked at the onset of the class. Students who are late for more than 15
minutes, will be allowed to attend the class, but will be marked absent for the day. Eleven (11)
absences will be considered automatically dropped from the list.

Students without ID and are not in uniform will be permitted to attend the class but will be absent.
Exceptions are those who are wearing business attire for presentation of their reports.

Cheating during quizzes, monthly tests and major examinations is strictly prohibited.

Mobile phones, mp3s, iPods, and other electronic gadgets even headsets are not allowed in class.

No special exam or project will be given except for cases such as representing the school in
academic activities, illness, or family emergencies.

XI. References:

Lumbera, Bienvenido & Nograles- Lumbera Cynthia(2005).Philippine literature: a history and

anthology. Pasig City: Anvil, ©2005.
www.panitikan.com.ph

Articles and reading materials are to be uploaded at http://ghalegomez-

philippineliterature.blogspot.com/

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