FIRST ASIAN INTERNATIONAL SYSTEMS COLLEGE, INC.

SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL DEPARTMENT

21st Century Literature from the Philippines

and the World

A.Why We Study Literature: Its Importance

Literature is a transmitter of values.
Literature is a preserver of ideals, customs, and
traditions.
Literature is a mirror of culture.
Literature is a source of pleasure.
Literature uses languages.
Literature is experience.
Literature promotes individual as well as social
insights.
Literature is an expression of man's emotions and
ideas.
Literature enlarges the mind.
Literature helps students make real choices.