Philippine Literature Syllabus

I. Course Name : PHILIPPINE LITERATURE

II. Course Code : Lit 1

III. Course Description : The content of this course stresses on the

historical transition of Philippine Literature through representative
compositions of different genres-short stories, poetry, plays and essays
for literary absorption both for appreciation and for interpretative
analysis to develop interest in the value of nationality in literature.
IV. Course Credit : 3 units lecture

V. Contact Hours/Semester : 54 lecture hours

VI. Placement : 2nd Year, 2nd Semester

VII. Course Objectives : At the end of this course, students shall

be able to:

1. Trace the historical transition of Philippine Literature from the Pre-

Spanish Period up to the present;
2. Explain the significant features of the various literary pieces from
different periods ;
3. Actively participate in all activities from group discussions to portrayal of
plays and drama;
4. Inculcate value, awareness of and appreciation for a Filipino literary
legacy ;
5. Write a wholesome critique paper in one of the selected readings;
6. Participate in a stage play to give life to certain literary genres.

VIII. COURSE REQUIREMENTS

A. Written Requirements

1. Reaction Paper
2. Active blog account
3. Critical Analysis of selected works
4. Stage Play

IX. TEACHING METHODOLOGIES

1. Lecture Discussion
2. Group Dynamics

X. EVALUATION PARAMETERS

1. Classroom

1.1 Class Standing ---------------------------------------------------------2/3

1.1.1 Quizzes -------------------------------------------90%

1.1.2 Group Work and other activities-------------10%
1.2 Long Term Examination-----------------------------------------------1/3

Final MG : PL+TMG/2=FMG
 Final Term Grade : FMG+TFG/2

XI. Course Outline

Lesson No. Topic/Content Time Frame/

No. of Hours
Prelim

I. Introduction to Literature

Lesson 1 A. Definition and Classification of Literary Type 2

1. Poetry
Lesson 2 a. Elements of Poetry 2
b. Techniques for Reading Poetry
2. Short story
Lesson 3 a. Elements of a Short Story 2
3. Essay
Lesson 4 a. Elements of Essay 2
b. Types of Essay
4. Drama
Lesson 5 a. Elements of Drama 2
b. Classification of Drama
c. Techniques of Reading Drama
5. Figures of Speech
Lesson 6 3.5

Midterm

I. Historical Background of Philippine

Literature

Lesson 7 A. Ancient Times 2

Lesson 8 B. The Spanish Colonial Period 2

1. Nationalistic Period
Lesson 9 C. The American Colonial Period 2
Lesson 10 D. The Japanese Occupation Period 2
Lesson 11 E. The Era of Independence 2
Lesson 12 F. The Contemporary Literature 3.5
Semi Final

III. Representative Compositions

Lesson 13 A. The Summer Solstice 1

Lesson 14 B. Morning in Nagrebcan 2
Lesson 15 C. Baliwayway 1
Lesson 16 D. Wedding Dance 2
Lesson 17 E. The Beautiful Horse 2
Lesson 18 F. To the Philippine Youth 2
Lesson 19 G. Paradox 1
Lesson 20 H. The Dead Face of my Beloved 2.5