COURSE SYLLABUS

I. Course Description
A. Course Number: Literature 101
B. Course Name: Philippine Literature
C. Course Description: This course stresses on the historical transition of Philippine Literature through representative composition on different
Genres-short stories, poetry, plays and essays for literary absorption and for interpretative analysis to develop interest in the
value on nationality in literature. It also employs reading strategies that will help students draw out insights and value from
literature and appreciate the relevance of studying literature and culture to their lives and to the nation.
D. Credit Unit: 3 Units
E. Contact hours: 3 hours/week
F. Prerequisite: None
G. Course Objectives: 1. Trace the historical transition of Philippine Literature from the Pre-Spanish Period up to present.
2. Characterized the various types of Philippine literature in relation to the particular historical conditions that had produced
them.
3. Become aware on how the Filipino is constituted in Philippine literary texts and legacy.
4. Explain the significant features of the various literary pieces from different periods.
5. Participate in a stage play to give life to certain literary genre.
6. Transform and extend creatively Philippine Literary materials to other artistic expression.

H. Values Integration: Establish strong cooperation and coordination with other group or individual that can be a source of information.
II. Course Outline

TIME FRAME TOPIC

Week 1 Orientation

Week 2-3 Literature: Definition and Classification of Literary Types

Week 4-5 Poetry

Week 6 Short Story

Week 7-8 Drama

Week 9 Mid-term Examination

Week 10 Figure of Speech

Week 11-12 Historical Background of Philippine Literature

Week 13-17 Philippine Literary Pieces

Week 18 Final Examination

III. Learning Plan

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES TOPIC TEACHING LEARNING ASSESSMENT TASK TIME ALLOTMENT

ACTIVITIES (TLA’S
-To give proper orientation to I. Orientation
the students regarding the  Syllabus Getting to Know You Recitation 3 hours
course as well as the rules and  PVMGO
course requirements
-Gain awareness of the
University PVMGO
-Define Literature II. Literature: Definition and
-Be acquainted with the scope Classification of Literary
and nature of Literature Types Individual Activity 4 hours
-Be able to know and  Scope and Nature of Discussion Reaction Paper
understands how Literature is Literature
important in our lives  Importance of
Literature
-Define Poetry III. Poetry Graded Recitation
-Identify the different  Elements of Poetry Think- Pair Share Individual Activity 4 hours
elements of poetry  Techniques for Written Test
-Apply the reading techniques Reading Poetry
in a real context
-Define Short Story IV. Short Story Graded Recitation
-Familiarize the different  Elements of Short Lecture Group Activity 3 hours
elements in a Short Story Story Written Quiz
-Define Drama V. Drama
-Identify the different  Elements of Drama Group Critiquing
elements of Drama  Classification of Round Table Discussion Graded Recitation
-Distinguish the classification Drama Individual Activity 4 hours
of Drama  Techniques of Reading Written Quiz
-Apply those techniques in a Drama
real context

MID-TERM EXAMINATION

-Refresh about the Figures of VI. Figures of Speech Discussion Graded Recitation
Speech Individual Activity 3 hours
Quiz
-Describe the Historical VII. Historical Background of
background of Philippine Philippine Literature
Literature  Ancient Times
 The Spanish Colonial
Period Graded Recitation 5 hours
 The American Lecture Individual Activity
Colonial Period Quiz
 The Japanese Colonial Simulation
Period
 The Era of
Independence
 The Contemporary
Literature
-Describe the Philippine VIII. Philippine Literary Discussion Quiz 1 hour
Literature Pieces
-Familiarize sample literary The Summer Solstice
works.
-Discuss the given literary Morning in Nagrebcan Discussion Individual Activity 1 hour
works
-Reflect on the message of the
literary piece
-Discuss and react to the Baliwayway Discussion Recitation 1 hour
given literary work Quiz
-State the essence of the given Wedding Dance Group Presentation Group Activity 1 hour
literary work Oral Quiz
-Discuss the given literary
piece To the Philippine Youth Discussion Quiz
-Perform activities showing Speech Choir Reaction Paper 2 hours
appreciation of the given
literary text
-Discuss and give the
importance of the given The Dead Face of my Discussion Written Test 1 hour
literary piece Beloved

-Discuss the given literary

text Paradox Discussion Individual Activity 1 hour
-Extract the positive values Recitation
highlighted in the selection
-Relate their own experiences Activity
with the situations in this Like a Joke that Seems True Discussion Graded Recitation 1 hour
piece Written Quiz
-Describe the custom and Individual Activity
culture imbibed in this Our Lady of Dinagat Discussion Recitation 1 hour
literary work
-Give the importance of the Indecision Discussion Activity 1 hour
literary work Quiz
-Specify the values integrated The White Horse of Alih Lecture Activity 1 hour
to the given literary piece Quiz
-Reflect on the contention of Perfect Sunday Discussion Graded Recitation 1 hour
the literary works Written Quiz
-Give the importance of the Individual Activity
given literary piece in the Love in the Cornhusks Lecture Recitation 1 hour
context of Filipino lives

-Discuss the given literary Cadaver Graded Recitation

text Discussion Written Quiz 1 hour

-Familiarize the sample Lecture Activity

literary piece Dead Stars Quiz 1 hour
-State the essence of the piece

FINAL EXAMINATION
 IV. Course Requirements
1. At least 85% attendance of the total number of hours allotted for the course.
2. Shall take two sets of examinations ( Mid-term and Finals
3. Reading Journal
4. Compilation of literary texts (photocopy/hardcopy
5. Accomplishments of original literary compositions
V. Grading System ( Please refer to the students handbook)
VI. References
1. Sayno, A.S (2004). Philippine Literature. Bulacan: Trinitas Publishing, Inc.

Prepared : Recommending Approval: Approved :

RONA B. PONAYO EVANGELINA C. PAMADA ANA MARIA A. BONITO, Ph.D.

BSEd3-English Chairperson, BSEd Program Dean, College of Education