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Mariano Marcos State University

COLLEGE OF TEACHER EDUCATION


Laoag City

AFRO-ASIAN LITERATURE
Course Name Afro-Asian Literature
Course Code Engl 113
Course Credits 3 units
Course Description This course deals with the literatures of Asia and Africa in the different genres. It is the study of patterns of literature of the areas in point of content and form.
Likewise, it is the study of wisdom, values and culture in the different areas of Asia and Africa through literature. It also includes highlights of the lives of
anthologize writers.
Contact Hours/Week 3 hours
Pre-requisite Course Lit 1 (Literatures of the Philippines), Engl 111 (Mythology and Folklore)
Course Outcomes 1. Employ closed reading on the literary pieces from Asian and African literature.
2. Interpret significant lines and passages from representative selections of Afro-Asian literature.
3. Identify literary elements, rhetorical devices and authorial styles for literary appreciation.
4. Point out the universal themes, issues and subject matter that dominate Asian and African literature.
5. Compare and contrast literatures of Asian and African countries with Philippine literature.
6. Draw out cultural values, traditions and insights reflected in literary pieces written by Asian and African writers.
Vision of the University A world-class university dedicated to the development of virtuous human resources and innovations for inclusive growth.
Mission of the University To develop globally competitive professionals and industry-ready graduates via various modalities and generate new knowledge and technologies for the
improvement of the quality of life.
Institutional Outcomes The College is committed to produce professional teachers who are reflective specialists, competent and dynamic educators, critical and innovative thinkers;
research and technology-oriented experts, and humane advocates.
Program Outcomes 1. Articulate the relationship of education to larger historical, social, cultural and political processes.
2. Facilitate learning using a wide range of teaching methodologies in various types of environment.
3. Develop alternative teaching approaches for diverse learners.
4. Apply skills in curriculum development, lesson planning, materials development, instructional delivery and educational assessment.
5. Demonstrate basic and higher levels of thinking skills in planning, assessing and reporting.
6. Practice professional and ethical teaching standards to respond to the demands of the community.
7. Pursue lifelong learning for personal and professional growth.
Program Outcomes 1. Demonstrate in-depth understanding of the development of adolescent learners.
Specific to BSEd 2. Exhibit comprehensive knowledge of various learning areas in the secondary curriculum.
3. Create and utilize materials appropriate to the secondary level to enhance teaching and learning.
4. Design and implement assessment tools and procedures to measure secondary learning outcomes.
Outcomes by Specialization The BSEd-English is committed to produce teachers in English who:
1) are competent in language and literature concepts and pedagogy;
2) proficient in different modes of communication and in the use of technology;
3) efficient researcher along language and literature; and
4) appreciative of cultural diversity.
COURSE OUTLINE AND TIME FRAME
Time Frame Course Content/ Subject Matter
9 hours Unit I: India - The Mystic Land (South Asia)
A. Literary Periods of Indian Literature
B. Religions
C. Religious and Philosophical Works
1. Vedas
2. Epics
D. Major Writers of Indian Literature
E. Famous Literary Masterpieces
F. Literary Readings/ Representative Selections
1. The Ramayana (excerpts) by Valmiki
2. The Gitanjali (excerpts) by Rabindranath Tagore
3. The Panchatantra
3.1. The Duel Between the Elephant and the Sparrow
3.2. The Ass and the Lion
3.3. The Lionmakers
G. Home Readings
1. A Man Called Mahatma by Leo Rosten
2. Works of the Three Indian Poets (Kalidasa, Togore and Bhartrihari)
3. The Story of Savitri and Satyavan (excerpts from the Mahabharata)
9 hours Unit II. China - The Red Dragon (East Asia)
A. Historical Background
B. Philosophy and Religion
C. Philosophical Works
D. Chinese Poetry
E. Conventions of Chinese Theater
F. Famous Literary Masterpieces
G. Major Writers of Chinese Literature
H. Literary Readings/Representative Selections
1. The Trial of the Stone (Chinese Folktale)
2. The Analects of Confucius
3. A Country Boy Quits in School by Lao Hsiang
4. A Little Accident by Lu Hsun
5. Poems from The Book of Odes
I. Home Readings
1. Works of the Chinese Poets (Li Po, Tu Fu, Po-Chui, Meng Hauran, Li Bai)
2. Verses from the Book of Tao
9 hours Unit III. Japan - Land of the Rising Sun (East Asia)
A. Historical Background
B. Religious Traditions
C. Socio-Political Concepts
D. Poetry and Prose
E. Novels, Short Stories and Plays
F. Major Writers of Japanese Literature
G. Literary Readings/Representative Selections
1. The Wise Old Woman (Japanese Folktale)
2. The Thief Who Became a Disciple (Zen Story)
3. The Spider’s Thread by Akutagawa Ryunosuke
4. Haiku of Matsuo Basho
5. The Blowfish by Wang Rengshu
H. Home Readings
1. Japanese Poetry from Manyo Shu and Kokin Shu
2. My Native Village (poem) by Sei Ito
3. The Picture Wife (retold) by Keigo Seiki
4. Japanese Folktales
a. The Story of the Aged Mother
b. The Happy Mirror
5. The Birds of Sorrow (Noh Play)
9 hours Unit IV. Israel, Persia and Arabia - The Differing Neighbors (Middle East)
A. Literary Backgrounds
B. Characteristics of Literature
C. Major Writers of Hebrew, Persian and Arabian Literature
D. Literary Readings/Representative Selections
1. from Hebrew Literature
a. The Story of Ruth (Hebrew Literature)
b. Psalms
2. from Arabian Literature
a. The Wonder Tree (Arabian Folktale)
b. Arabian Poetry (excerpts from Koran)
c. The Bewildered Arab by Jami
3. from Persian Literature
a. Rubaiyat (excerpts) by Omar Khayyam
b. The Voyage of Sinbad the Sailor (excerpts from Arabian Nights)
9 hours Unit V. Island and Mainland Southeast Asia - Lands of Rich Cultural Heritage
A. Literature of Island Southeast Asia (Indonesia and Philippines)
B. Literature of Mainland Southeast Asia (Thailand, Burma/Myanmar, Malaysia, Singapore)
C. Literary Readings/Representative Selections
1. from Island Southeast Asia
a. Guno and Koyo (Indonesian Literature)
b. My Father Goes to Court by Carlos Bulosan (Philippine Literature)
c. New Yorker in Tondo by Marcelino Agana (Philippine Literature)
2. from Mainland Southeast Asia
a. The Gold Harvest (Thai Literature)
b. My Thai Cat by Pratoomeratha Zeng (Thai Literature)
c. Rice Pounding Songs (Burmese Literature)
d. On the Three Evils by Prime Minister U Nu (Burmese Literature)
e. Catch Me a Star (excerpts) by Bernard Ming-Deh Harisson (Malaysian Literature)
f. To Grandma by Tan Seok Hoon (Singaporean Literature)
D. Home Readings
1. The Interview by Patrick Ng Kah Onn (Malaysian Literature)
2. Little Ironies by Catherine Lim (Malaysian Literature)
3. God Can Die by Edwin Thumbo (Singaporean Literature)
4. The Old Man, His Son, and their Bike by M. Ibrahim ( Singaporean Literature)
5. The Lotteries of Haji Zakaria (Indonesian Literature)
6. Why Women Wash the Dishes by Filomena Colendrino (Philippine Literature)
9 hours Unit VI: Africa – The Dark Continent
A. Introduction to African Culture
B. The Rise of Africa’s Great Civilization
C. Literary Forms in African Literature
D. The Negritude
E. Famous African Novels and Poetry
F. Major Writers of African Literature
G. Literary Readings/Representative Selections
1. The Wrestling Contest Between the Cat and the Tortoise (African Fable)
2. Africa (poem) by David Diop
3. The Two Brothers (from Egyptian Literature)
4. And So to School by William Conton
5. The Swamp Dwellers by Wole Soyinka
6. Things Fall Apart (novel) by Chinua Achebe
H. Home Readings
1. The Leopard (folklore from Central Africa)
2. Once Upon a Time by Gabriel Okara

LEARNING PLAN
Desired Learning Outcomes Course Content/ Subject Matter Textbooks/ References Teaching and Learning Assessment Tasks Instructional Time Table
(DLO) Activities (TLAs) (ATs) Tools
At the end of the unit, the Unit I: India - The Mystic Land Calixihan, J. & Diano, L. 1. Lecture method 1. Summative test Slides 9 hours
students must have: (South Asia) 1989. Gems in Afro-Asian 2. Close reading 2. Participation in presentation
1. discussed the literary A. Literary Periods of Sanskrit Literature. Metro 3. Storytelling classroom
periods of Sanskrit Literature Manila:National Bookstore. 4. Poetry reading discussion LCD projector
Literature; B. Religions 5. Group discussion 3. Participation in
2. identified famous and C. Religious and Philosophical Works Lasaten, R. 2011. 6. Think-pair-share group activities Laptop
significant writers of 1. Vedas Literatures of the World: 7. Writing tasks 4. Written analyses
Sanskrit literature; 2. Epics Teaching and Learning in the 8. Simulations/ role play/ Worksheets
3. interpreted significant lines D. Major Writers of Indian Literature Constructivist Approach. dramatization
and passages from E. Famous Literary Masterpieces Quezon City: IPM Publishing Print copies of
selected literary pieces; F. Literary Readings/ Representative House. the literary
4. analyzed selected literary Selections selections
pieces from Sanskrit 1. The Ramayana (excerpts) Serrano, J. & Lapid, M.
literature to appreciate the by Valmiki 2000. English Other handouts
author’s style of writing; 2. The Gitanjali (excerpts) by Communication Arts and
5. arrived at the themes of Rabindranath Tagore Skills through Afro-Asian
the literary pieces; 3. The Panchatantra Literature. Quezon City:
6. compared Sanskrit 3.1. The Duel Between the Phoenix Publishing House,
literature with Philippine Elephant and the Inc.
literature; and Sparrow
7. pointed out cultural 3.2. The Ass and the Lion Ribo, L., Cabanilla, J. &
insights, values and 3.3. The Lionmakers Tapang, A. 1998. Language
traditions reflected from G. Home Readings in Literature: The Afro-Asian
literary pieces. 1. A Man Called Mahatma by Adventure. Metro Manila;
Leo Rosten Vival Publishing House, Inc.
2. Works of the Three Indian
Poets (Kalidasa, Togore English Reviewer for the
and Bhartrihari) Licensure Examination for
3. The Story of Savitri Teachers. 2011. Afro-Asian
and Satyavan Literature by Ruth A. Alido.
(excerpts from the Manila: PNU University
Mahabharata) Press.
At the end of the unit, the Unit II. China - The Red Dragon Calixihan, J. & Diano, L. 1. Lecture method 1. Summative test Slides 9 hours
students must have: (East Asia) 1989. Gems in Afro-Asian 2. Storytelling 2. Participation in presentations
1. discussed the literary A. Historical Background Literature. Metro 3. Viewing video clips classroom
periods of Chinese B. Philosophy and Religion Manila:National Bookstore. 4. Poetry reading discussion LCD projector
Literature; C. Philosophical Works 5. Group or panel 3. Participation in Laptop
2. explained how the religions D. Chinese Poetry Lasaten, R. 2011. discussion group or panel
and philosophers of China D. Conventions of Chinese Theater Literatures of the World: 6. Debate / academic discussion Video clips
affected the literature of E. Famous Literary Masterpieces Teaching and Learning in the controversy 4. Participation in
China; F. Major Writers of Chinese Literature Constructivist Approach. 7. Writing tasks debate/ academic Printed copies
3. identified significant G. Literary Readings/Representative Quezon City: IPM Publishing 8. Human gallery controversy of the literary
Chinese writers; Selections House. 5. Written outputs selections
4. analyzed representative 1. The Trial of the Stone 6. Participation in the
literary pieces from (Chinese Folktale) Serrano, J. & Lapid, M. human gallery Worksheets
Chinese literature; 2. The Analects of Confucius 2000. English
3. A Country Boy Quits in Communication Arts and Other handouts
5. determined common
School by Lao Hsiang Skills through Afro-Asian
themes and subjects/topics 4. A Little Accident by Lu Hsun Literature. Quezon City:
of Chinese writers reflected 5. Poems from The Book of Phoenix Publishing House,
in their literary works; Odes Inc.
6. pointed out cultural values, H. Home Readings
1. Works of the Chinese Poets Ribo, L., Cabanilla, J. &
insights and traditions
(Li Po, Tu Fu, Po-Ch-I, Tapang, A. 1998. Language
reflected transpired in Meng Hauran, Li Bai) in Literature: The Afro-Asian
literary pieces; and 2. Verses from the Book of Adventure. Metro Manila;
7. compared Chinese Tao Vival Publishing House, Inc.
literature with Philippine
literature. English Reviewer for the
Licensure Examination for
Teachers. 2011. Afro-Asian
Literature by Ruth A. Alido.
Manila: PNU University
Press.
At the end of the unit, the Unit III. Japan - Land of the Rising Sun Calixihan, J. & Diano, L. 1. Lecture method 1. Summative test Slides 9 hours
students must have: (East Asia) 1989. Gems in Afro-Asian 2. Classroom discussion 2. Participation in class presentation
1. discussed the periods of A. Historical Background Literature. Metro 3. Close reading discussion
Japanese literature; B. Religious Traditions Manila:National Bookstore. 4. Storytelling 3. Participation in LCD projector
2. familiarized with the C. Socio-Political Concepts 5. Poetry reading group discussion
significant writers and their D. Poetry and Prose Lasaten, R. 2011. 6. Think-pair-share 4. Written outputs Laptop
writings; E. Novels, Short Stories and Plays Literatures of the World: 7. Writing tasks 5. Created brochures
3. interpreted selected E. Major Writers of Japanese Literature Teaching and Learning in the 8. Creating brochures 6. Bulletin displays Printed copies
Japanese folktales, poems G. Literary Readings/Representative Constructivist Approach. using the desktop of the literary
and short stories, Selections Quezon City: IPM Publishing publishing application selections
4. identified cultural values, 1. The Wise Old Woman House.
traditions and insights (Japanese Folktale) Worksheets
reflected in Japanese literary 2. The Thief Who Became a Serrano, J. & Lapid, M.
works; Disciple (Zen Story) 2000. English Other handouts
5. compared Japanese 3. The Spider’s Thread by Communication Arts and
literature with Philippine Akutagawa Ryunosuke Skills through Afro-Asian
literature; 4. Haiku of Matsu Basho Literature. Quezon City:
6. analyzed selected literary 5. The Blowfish by Wang Phoenix Publishing House,
pieces to appreciate the Rengshu Inc.
writers’ style of writing; H. Home Readings
7. drawn-out worthwhile 1. Japanese Poetry from Ribo, L., Cabanilla, J. &
values of the Japanese as Manyo Shu and Kokin Shu Tapang, A. 1998. Language
reflected in selected literary 2. My Native Village (poem) in Literature: The Afro-Asian
pieces; by Sei Ito Adventure. Metro Manila;
8. highlighted the distinct 3. The Picture Wife (retold) by Vival Publishing House, Inc.
features of Japanese Keigo Seiki
literature through brochures 4. Japanese Folktales English Reviewer for the
and bulletin displays. a. The Story of the Aged Licensure Examination for
Mother Teachers. 2011. Afro-Asian
b. The Happy Mirror Literature by Ruth A. Alido.
5. The Birds of Sorrow Manila: PNU University
(Noh Play) Press.
At the end of the unit, the Unit IV. Israel, Persia and Arabia - The Calixihan, J. & Diano, L. 1. Lecture method 1. Summative test Slides 9 hours
students must have: Differing Neighbors (Middle 1989. Gems in Afro-Asian 2. Group and panel 2. Participation in presentations
1. discussed the literary East) Literature. Metro discussion group and panel
backgrounds of Israel, A. Literary Backgrounds Manila:National Bookstore. 3. Storytelling activities LCD projector
Persia and Arabia; B. Characteristics of Literature 4. Poetry reading 3. Written outputs
2. identified major writers of C. Major Writers of Hebrew, Persian Lasaten, R. 2011. 5. Film viewing 4. Created poster- Laptop
Israel, Persian and Arabian and Arabian Literature Literatures of the World: 6. Writing task slogan
literature; D. Literary Readings/Representative Teaching and Learning in the 7. Poster-slogan making 5. Created literary Printed copies
3. identified literary devices, Selections Constructivist Approach. 8. Creating literary blogs blogs of the literary
rhetorical devices and 1. from Hebrew Literature Quezon City: IPM Publishing pieces
authorial styles to enrich a. The Story of Ruth House.
literary appreciation skills; (Hebrew Literature) Worksheets
4. determined the distinct b. Psalms Serrano, J. & Lapid, M.
features or characteristics 2. from Arabian Literature 2000. English Samples/
of Israel, Persian and a. The Wonder Tree Communication Arts and models/
Arabian literature; (Arabian Skills through Afro-Asian prototypes
5. interpreted representative Folktale) Literature. Quezon City:
literary selections to identify b. Arabian Poetry (excerpts Phoenix Publishing House,
recurring themes and from Koran) Inc.
subject matters; c. The Bewildered Arab by
6. pointed out cultural values, Jami Ribo, L., Cabanilla, J. &
traditions and insights from 3. from Persian Literature Tapang, A. 1998. Language
the literary selections read; a. Rubaiyat (excerpts) by in Literature: The Afro-Asian
7. compared the literary works Omar Khayyam Adventure. Metro Manila;
from Israel, Persian and b. The Voyage of Sinbad Vival Publishing House, Inc.
Arabian literature with the the Sailor (excerpts
literary works from the from Arabian Nights) English Reviewer for the
Philippines; and Licensure Examination for
8. employ creativity to show Teachers. 2011. Afro-Asian
understanding and Literature by Ruth A. Alido.
appreciation of literary Manila: PNU University
selections. Press.
At the end of the unit, the Unit V. Island and Mainland Southeast Calixihan, J. & Diano, L. 1. Lecture method 1. Summative test Slides 9 hours
students must have: Asia - Lands of Rich Cultural 1989. Gems in Afro-Asian 2. Class discussion 2. Participation in presentations
1. discussed the literary Heritage Literature. Metro 3. Think-pair-share class discussion
backgrounds of countries A. Literature of Island Southeast Asia Manila:National Bookstore. 4. Story relay 3. Participation in LCD projector
located in Island and (Indonesia and Philippines) 5. Poetry reading group activities
Mainland Southeast Asia; B. Literature of Mainland Southeast Lasaten, R. 2011. 6. Writing task 4. Written outputs Laptop
2. employed close reading on Asia (Thailand, Burma/Myanmar, Literatures of the World: 7. Re-creation activity 5. Output from re-
the selected representative Malaysia, Singapore) Teaching and Learning in the (interpreting lines creation activity Printed copies
literary selections; C. Literary Readings/Representative Constructivist Approach. through pictures) of the literary
3. analyzed the literary pieces Selections Quezon City: IPM Publishing pieces
to extend literary 1. from Island Southeast Asia House.
understanding and a. Guno and Koyo Worksheets
appreciation; (Indonesian Literature) Serrano, J. & Lapid, M.
4. evaluated the selected b. My Father Goes to 2000. English Other handouts
literary pieces in terms of Court by Carlos Communication Arts and
their literary elements; Bulosan (Philippine Skills through Afro-Asian Samples/
5. pointed out cultural values, Literature) Literature. Quezon City: models/
traditions and insights c. New Yorker in Tondo Phoenix Publishing House, prototypes
reflected in the literary by Marcelino Agana Inc.
pieces; (Philippine Literature)
6. used graphic organizers to 2. from Mainland Southeast Ribo, L., Cabanilla, J. &
highlight key points in literary Asia Tapang, A. 1998. Language
pieces; a. The Gold Harvest (Thai in Literature: The Afro-Asian
7. identified similarities and Literature) Adventure. Metro Manila;
differences in culture, b. My Thai Cat by Vival Publishing House, Inc.
traditions and attitudes of Pratoomeratha Zeng English Reviewer for the
people in Southeast Asia as (Thai Literature) Licensure Examination for
reflected in the literary c. Rice Pounding Songs Teachers. 2011. Afro-Asian
pieces; and (Burmese Literature) Literature by Ruth A. Alido.
8. shown understanding of d. On the Three Evils by Manila: PNU University
literary works through Prime Minister U Nu Press.
pictures, images and (Burmese Literature)
illustrations. e. Catch Me a Star
(excerpts) by Bernard
Ming-Deh Harisson
(Malaysian Literature)
f. To Grandma by Tan
Seok Hoon
(Singaporean
Literature)
D. Home Readings
1. The Interview by Patrick Ng
Kah Onn (Malaysian
Literature)
2. Little Ironies by Catherine
Lim (Malaysian Literature)
3. God Can Die by Edwin
Thumbo (Singaporean
Literature)
4. The Old Man, His Son, and
their Bike by M. Ibrahim
( Singaporean Literature)
5. The Lotteries of Haji Zakaria
(Indonesian Literature)
6. Why Women Wash the
Dishes by Filomena
Colendrino (Philippine
Literature)
At the end of the unit, the Unit VI: Africa – The Dark Continent Calixihan, J. & Diano, L. 1. Lecture method 1. Summative test Slides 9 hours
students must have: A. Introduction to African Culture 1989. Gems in Afro-Asian 2. Group and panel 2. Participation in presentation
1. discussed the literary B. The Rise of Africa’s Great Civilization Literature. Metro discussion group and panel
background and literary forms C. Literary Forms in African Literature Manila:National Bookstore. 3. Debate / Academic discussion LCD projector
of African literature; D. The Negritude controversy 3. Participation in
2. identified common themes in E. Famous African Novels and Poetry 4. Writing task debate Laptop
African literature; F. Major Writers of African Literature Lasaten, R. 2011. 5. Close reading 4. Written outputs Printed copies
3. named famous writers in G. Literary Readings/Representative Literatures of the World: 6. Storytelling 5. Created flyers of the literary
African literature; Selections Teaching and Learning in the 7. Poetry reading pieces
4. pointed out cultural values, 1. The Wrestling Contest Constructivist Approach. 8. Creating flyers
traditions and insights from the Between the Cat and the Quezon City: IPM Publishing Worksheets
literary pieces; Tortoise (African Fable) House.
5. compared African literature 2. Africa (poem) by David Prototypes/
from Philippine literature; Diop Serrano, J. & Lapid, M. models (sample
6. shown empathy on the 3. The Two Brothers (from 2000. English flyers)
struggles of the African people Egyptian Literature) Communication Arts and
through creative activities. 4. And So to School by William Skills through Afro-Asian
Conton Literature. Quezon City:
5. The Swamp Dwellers by Phoenix Publishing House,
Wole Soyinka Inc.
6. Things Fall Apart (novel) by
Chinua Achebe Ribo, L., Cabanilla, J. &
H. Home Readings Tapang, A. 1998. Language
1. The Leopard (folklore from in Literature: The Afro-Asian
Central Africa) Adventure. Metro Manila;
2. Once Upon a Time by Vival Publishing House, Inc.
Gabriel Okara
English Reviewer for the
Licensure Examination for
Teachers. 2011. Afro-Asian
Literature by Ruth A. Alido.
Manila: PNU University
Press.
Course Requirements Performance Standard (Assessment Criteria)
1. Oral and written reports
2. Book analysis/review Class Standing 25 %
3. Critical analyses/essays of literary pieces Major Outputs/Projects 30 %
Midterm Exam 20 %
Final Exam 25 %
TOTAL 100 %
Course Policies A. Specific Course Policies
 Quizzes are unannounced while long exams are announced. Strictly no make-up exams on quizzes and long exams unless an excuse slip or
certification is shown.
 There are make-up exams for those students who fail to take the term exams but with corresponding deduction of points (deduction of 5% from
the total number of items correctly answered).
 Students are required to submit course requirements on time to avoid deductions of points.
B. Other course policies are stated in The Student Handbook under Policy on Class Attendance (The Student Handbook, page 14)

Consultation Period 1:00- 2:30 PM; Mondays and Wednesdays – Lasaten, Ronald Candy S.
Instructor Ronald Candy Santos Lasaten, Ph. D.
Address: #34 Dariwdiw, Batac City, Ilocos Norte
Email Address: ronaldcandylasaten@yahoo.com.ph
Mobile No. 09175484773

Prepared by:

RONALD CANDY S. LASATEN


Professor
Recommending Approval:

FILOMENA BARBARA R. GALLARDO ELIZA T. SAMSON


BSEd Department Chair Dean

Approved:

PRIMA FE R. FRANCO
Vice President for Academic Affairs

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