Visions and Articulations:

The Carolina U. Garcia Centennial

Conference on the Teaching of Literature

November 18-20, 2009

Thomas Aquinas Research Complex
Auditorium

DAY 1: November 18, 2009 (Wednesday)

7:30-8:30 – Registration

8:30-9:30 – Opening Ceremonies

Philippine National Anthem AB Chorale

Invocation AB Chorale

Opening Remarks Rev. Fr. Rolando V. de la Rosa,O.P.

Rector, University of Santo Tomas

Conference Overview and Objectives Asst. Prof. Luz Urquiola

Languages Coordinator, AMV
College of Accountancy

Introduction of Participants Prof. Joyce Arriola, PhD

Chair, Department of Humanities,
and Conference Convenor

Prof. Marilu Madrunio, PhD.

Emcee

9:30-10:15 – Keynote Lecture

Humanizing Education Through Literature in the Age of Digital Reproduction and

Cyber Technology

Prof. Cristina Pantoja Hidalgo

University of the Philippines

Moderator: Asst. Prof. Nancy Tabirara

10:15-10:30 – AM Snacks

10:30-12:00- Roundtable Discussion: Remembering Dr. Carolina U.

Garcia - A Teacher’s Teacher

Prof. Florentino Hornedo, PhD

Prof. Milagros Tanlayco, PhD
Prof. Cirilo Bautista, PhD
Prof. Ophelia Dimalanta, PhD

Moderator: Asst. Prof. Antonio Augusto Aguila

12:00-1:00- Lunch Break

1:00- 2:00 Plenary 1: I am What I am When I Teach Literature

Prof. J. Neil Garcia, PhD

University of the Philippines

Moderator: Asst. Prof. Nerisa Guevara

2:00-3:30- Parallel Teaching Demonstrations

A. Ms. Katrina Macapagal – University of the Philippines

Asst. Prof. Ma. Jovita Zarate – University of the Philippines - Open University

Moderator: Asst. Prof. Aguedo Florence Jalin

B. Assoc. Prof. Michael Coroza- Ateneo de Manila University

Asst. Prof. Debbie Anne Tan – Miriam College

Moderator: Asst. Prof. Lanie Vergara

C. Asst. Prof. Garry Devilles - Ateneo de Manila University

Asst. Prof. Ralph Galan - University of Santo Tomas

Moderator: Ms. Aissa Abigail Jimenez

3:30- 3:45- PM Snacks

3:45- 5:00- Parallel Teaching Demonstrations I

 D. Assoc Prof. Carol Viray, PhD – St. Scholastica’s College
Asst. Prof. John Jack Wigley - University of Santo Tomas

Moderator: Asst. Prof. Zendel Taruc

E. Asst Prof .Augusto Antonio Aguila – University of Santo Tomas

Mr. Mark Anthony Cayanan- Ateneo de Manila University

Moderator: Assoc. Prof. Remedios Biavati, PhD

F. Ms. Maricris Martin – University of the Philippines

Assoc. Prof. Rebecca Anonuevo, PhD – Miriam College

Moderator: Ms. Juana Lacuata

G. Assoc Prof Gerry Torres,PhD – De la Salle University

Assoc Prof Elmer Hibek,PhD – University of Santo Tomas

Moderator: Asst Prof. Pearl Fontilla

5:30-7:00- Opening Day Cocktails and Book Launching

Asst. Prof. Luz Urquiola

Officer of the Day
DAY 2: November 19, 2009 (Thursday)

9:00- 10:30- Parallel Teaching Demonstrations II

H. Asst. Prof. John Iremil Teodoro – Miriam College

Assoc. Prof. Shirley Lua, PhD – De La Salle University

Moderator: Asst. Prof. Remedios Garcia

I. Asst. Prof. Alvin Yapan - Ateneo de Manila University

Ms. Dawn Marfil - University of Santo Tomas

Moderator: Asst. Prof. Melvin Alamis

J. Asst. Prof. Jocelyn Castro – De La Salle College of Saint Benilde

Asst. Prof. Ernesto Carandang – De La Salle University

Moderator: Asst. Prof. Maximo Sauz

10: 30- 10:45- AM Snacks

10:45- 12:00 - Plenary II: Calibrating the Canon, Celebrating Cultures and
Literatures

Assoc. Prof. Oscar Campomanes

Ateneo de Manila University

Moderator: Mr. Andrew Bernardo

12:00- 1:00- Lunch Break

1:00- 2:30- Parallel Teaching Demonstrations III

K. Assoc. Prof. Ferdinand M. Lopez - University of Santo Tomas

Asst. Prof. Norberto Roquino - Pamantasan ng Pasig

Moderator: Mr. Timothy Sanchez

L. Assoc. Prof. Wendell Capili, PhD – University of the Philippines

Assoc. Prof. Imelda de Castro, PhD – University of Santo Tomas

Moderator: Assoc. Prof. Cora Pura

 M. Mr. Gino Dizon – Ateneo de Manila University
Asst Prof Sir Anril Tiatco – University of the Philippines

Moderator: Asst Prof. Irene Lising,PhD

2:30 – 3:30- Plenary III : Imaginative Invention/ Intervention: Creativity and the
Literature Classroom

Prof. Marjorie Evasco, PhD.

De La Salle University

Moderator: Mr. Randy Briones

3:30- 3:45- PM Snacks

3:45- 5:00- Parallel Teaching Demonstrations IV

N. Assoc Prof. Ronald Baytan, PhD - De La Salle University

Ms. Jema Pamintuan – Ateneo de Manila University

Moderator: Asst. Prof. Celedonia Cruz

O. Asst. Prof. Rowell Madula – Miriam College

Asst. Prof. Annette Soriano- ADMU /UST

Moderator: Asst .Prof. Wilfredo Valois

P. Assoc Prof. Luz Urquiola – University of Santo Tomas

Asst. Prof. Jomar Caniega – Polytechnic University of the Philippines

Moderator: Asst. Prof. Jo Alarcon

Q. Mr. Aris Atienza – Ateneo de Manila University

Ms. Marishelle Medina – Miriam College

Moderator: Mrs. Janet Perez-Grajo

5:30- 7:00- Dinner

Assoc. Prof. Rod Litao

Officer of the Day
DAY 3: November 20, 2009 (Friday)

9:00-10:00- Plenary IV: Creating the Post-Colonial Literature Classroom: Issues

and Challenges in Philippine Setting

Prof. Priscelina Patajo Legasto, PhD

University of the Philippines

Moderator: Ms. Ailil Alvarez

10:00- 10:15- AM Snacks

10:15- 11:15- Plenary V : The Literature Teacher : Beyond Romantic Construction

and Post-modern Representation

Prof. Jaime An Lim, PhD

Far Eastern University

Moderator: Mr. Edward John Padilla

11:15- 12:00- Closing Ceremonies

Awarding of Certificates of Attendance: Prof. Joyce Arriola, PhD

Chair, Dept of Humanities

Closing Remarks: Prof. Clarita D.L. Carillo, PhD

Vice Rector for Academic Affairs

Assoc. Prof. Neil Armstrong Satoquia

Emcee

12:00 – 1:00- Lunch

1:00 – 3:00- Ribbon-Cutting and Opening of the Carolina U. Garcia

Retrospective Exhibit c/o The Varsitarian

Welcome Remarks Adviser, UST Varsitarian

The Carolina Garcia I Knew Prof. Piedad G. Rosales

Assoc. Prof. Alice Colet Villadolid
 Francisco Sionil Jose, National Artist in
Literature

Intermission Ms. Isay Alvarez

Response Coming from the Family

Ribbon Cutting

Prof. Clarita D.L. Carillo, PhD

Vice Rector for Academic Affairs

Francisco Sionil Jose

National Artist in Literature

Prof. Graciela Gonzaga, MD

Dean, College of Medicine

Cocktails

Asst. Prof. Ralph Semino Galan

Emcee