Republic of the Philippines
Bulacan State University
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
The course aims to gear the students towards literary criticism through providing a survey of theories, methods, and techniques of literary analysis.
LEARNING OUTCOMES (LO):
ATTRIBUTES OF IDEAL
GRADUATE (AIG)
Highly competent
Sarmiento Campus
EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
San Jose del Monte City
COURSE SYLLABUS
First Semester, A.Y. 2019-2020
COURSE TITLE: LITERARY CRITICISM
LEARNING OUTCOMES (LO)
LO1: identify the various theories and methods used in literary criticism
LO2: familiarize the students with the scope of various literature genre
LO3: apply the theories in literary texts
 LO4: demonstrate the needed attitude and aptitude in literary analysis
LO5: apply their knowledge on previous Literature subjects
Ethical professional
LO6: contextualize their learning on the present curriculum of DepEd
LO7: relate their learning on the importance of literature to the present social issues in the Philippines

Service-oriented
Contribute to country’s LO8: formulate their own methods of literary analysis
sustainable growth and
development

FINAL COURSE OUTPUT:

Group Reporting. Students must be able to present a literary analysis using their chosen theory.

RUBRIC FOR ASSESSMENT:

Category 4 3 2 1

Mastery of the piece All indicators are present Two indicators are present One indicator is present No indicator

- members are familiar

on the over-all flow of
the story
- important parts of the
material are
highlighted
- symbolisms are well-
analyzed

Application of the All indicators are present Two indicators are present One indicator is present No indicator
theory

- major points of
the theories are
used
- textual evidence
is presented each
claim
- off-tangent
analysis/over-
reading is
eliminated

Collaboration All indicators are present Two indicators are present One indicator is present No indicator

- fair distribution of
tasks in paper
preparation
- fair distribution in
paper presentation
- inclusivity
OTHER REQUIREMENTS AND ASSESSMENTS:

Active Class Participation- Includes attendance, recitation and over-all participation on collaborative activities.
Pen and Paper Exams- Includes quizzes, exams, and weekly activities.

GRADING SYSTEM:

Reporting 40%
Activities and Quizzes 25%
Class Participation 15%
Midterm and Final Exam 15%
Total 100%

Final Grade = Midterm Grade + Tentative Final Grade Period ÷ 2

1.0 1.25 1.5 1.75 2.0 2.25 2.5 2.75 3.0 5.0
74 and
97-100 94-96 91-93 88-90 85-87 82-84 79-81 76-78 75 below

LEARNING EPISODES

Learning
Topics Week Learning Activities
Outcomes
 University Vision,
 Discussion
LO1, LO2, Mission, Student right,
Week 1  Checking of COR
LO3 Duties and
Responsibilities.
  Course Orientation and
Introductory Lecture
LO1, LO2,  What is Literature?
 Discussion
LO3, LO4, Week 2
LO5
 Pre-critical response
LO1, LO2,
 Overview of Textual Week 3-4  Discussion
LO6, LO7
Scholarship
 Historical and
Biographical Approach
LO1, LO2,
- Susumatons of Leyte  Discussion
LO3, LO4, Week 5-6
* Annabelle Lee by Edgar  Group Reporting
LO5
Allan Poe
* Rizal’s works
LO1, LO2,  Moral and Philosophical
 Discussion
LO3, LO4, - Everyman Week 7-8
 Group Reporting
LO5 * Canterbury Tales (3)
 Formalism
- Jose Garcia Villa
- Shape Poetry
* I Carry Your Heart by
E.E. Cummings
LO1, LO2, * Yes is a pleasant
 Discussion
LO3, LO4, country by E.E. Week 9-10
 Group Reporting
LO5 Cummings
* To a Colorist by Hilario
S. Francia (wala sa
google sa akin kunin ang
kopya)
  Psychological
- Alice’s Adventure in
LO1, LO2,
Wonderland by Lewis  Discussion
LO3, LO4, Week 11-12
Caroll  Group Reporting
LO5
* Black Swan by Daren
Aronofsky
 Mythological and
Archetypal
LO1, LO2,
- Harry Potter / Lord of  Discussion
LO3, LO4, Week 12-13
the Rings  Group Reporting
LO5
* Avatar: The Legend of
Aang
 Feminism and Gender
Studies
- Selected Poems from Sa
Ngalan ng Ina
LO1, LO2, - Ang Ikaklit Sa Aming
 Discussion
LO3, LO4, Hardin Week 14-15
 Group Reporting
LO5 - Call Me By Your Name by
Andre Aciman
* Sayaw ng Dalawang
Kaliwang Paa/Huling
Cha-cha ni Anita
 Marxism and Cultural
Sudies
LO1, LO2,
- Poetry of Lamberto  Discussion
LO3, LO4, Week 16-17
Antonio and Virgilio  Group Reporting
LO5
Almario
* Any Pinoy Teleserye
LO1-LO8  Midterms and Finals TBA  Exam
REFERENCES:
Guerin et. Al. A Handbook of Critical Approaches. Oxford. 2005

Hau, Caroline. On the Subject of the Nation. Ateneo de Manila University. 2004

Lucero, Rosario. The Nation Beyond Manila. Ateneo de Manila Unviersity. 2007

Quindoza-Santiago, Lilia. Sa Ngalan ng Ina. University of the Philippines Press. 1997

CLASSROOM POLICIES:

1. All students must attend classes promptly and regularly. Only students enrolled in the course are allowed to attend the sessions, sit-ins may be allowed depending
on the instructor’s approval. A student shall be marked tardy 15 minutes after the set time and absent after 30 minutes of the scheduled time, unless the instructor
have prior notice of his/her absence or tardiness. Lastly, unless the subject instructor concerned gave prior notice, the students may leave their assigned room 15
minutes after the start of the scheduled time. (see F. Attendance, BulSU Student Handbook)

2. Students must be in the prescribed uniform for the day. (Monday, Tuesday and Thursday in university uniform, W- washday sleeveless, shorts, rip jeans
are not allowed, and F- organization shirt day only English Org Shirt is allowed). Furthermore, male students must sport a haircut that does not exceed the
collar line and does not cover the ears. Wearing of earrings for the male is prohibited and for female students excessive jewelries’ and make-up as well. (see
Responsibility, BulSU Student Handbook)

3. During written examinations, class presentations, laboratory activities and term examinations the students must be in the prescribed uniform or the instructor may
refuse to give the student the written or practical activities. Students must refrain from talking to their seatmates, answering phone calls and text messages and
listening to music through their earphones while taking the written exam or laboratory activities. No students can use the restroom/lavatory unless necessary during
the examination.
4. During classroom discussions, the student must refrain from making too much noise, the use of electronic gadgets like cellphones, laptops, tablets are not allowed
and are encouraged to observe courtesy and cooperation, listen attentively and participate actively in all class activities.

5. Students are not allowed to stay earlier than 15 minutes and later than 15 minutes before and after their class schedule.

6. For unavailable circumstances such as sickness or death of an immediate family, a medical certificate authorized by a physician or an excuse letter with
photocopy of parents’ identification card should be passed on the day of return to school, hence, students who are absent will not be given special long tests or
experiments. However, major exams (Midterm and Finals) will be given only to those who were able to present valid excuse slip signed by their parents, guardians,
and/or physicians.

7. Always maintain the cleanliness and orderliness of the laboratory and observe proper handling of equipment, tools and chemicals used in the experiments.
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Prepared by
Pauline Villanueva
Carlo Doctor
Girlie Bandoja
Clarissa Mae Fuentes

Submitted to

Dr. Cathrine S. Pagulayan, LPT.