Course Outline 21st Century Literature

 

UNIVERSITY OF MAKATI  J.P. Rizal Ext. West Rembo, Makati City

COURSE OUTLINE

HIGHER SCHOOL NG UMAK LANGUAGE DEPARTMENT COURSE TITLE

COURSE CODE

21st Century Literature COURSE PREREQUISITE/CO-REQUISITE PREREQUISITE/CO-REQUISITE

UNITS

None

3

COURSE DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION This course introduces the students to appreciate the elements and contexts of 21st century literature of the Philippines and the world, demonstrate understanding and appreciation through critical interpretation of literary text, appreciating the contributions filipino writers to the development of National Literature, differentiate prose and poetry and provide examples of different literary genres. genre s.

COURSE INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES After completing this course, STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO

 

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1. Differentiate the various 21  century literary genres and the ones form the earlier genres/periods citing their elements, sturctures and traditions; 2.  Explain the literary, biographical, linguistic, and socio cultural contexts and discuss how they enhance e nhance the text’s meaning and enrich t he readers understanding; 3.  Identify the characteristics of each literary periods and explain the cultural and contextual situations during each literary period ; 4.  Interpret historical, cultural and biographical background of different literary text; te xt; 5.  Relate the theme or the message of the literary works and real life situation in our country and in the t he world.

WEEK

SESSION

1

1

2-3

2

CONTENT 1.  2.  3.  4. 

Classroom orientation, setting Expectations Overview of course Significance of the course

I.  Introduction to Literature A.  Definition of Literature B.  Prose vs. Poetry C.  Forms and Genres

II.  Elements of Fiction and Non-fiction

4-5 3

A. Fiction Vs. Non-fiction B. Elements of Fiction

III. Introduction to the study of Philippine History and 4-5

6-7

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Literature A. Pre-colonial Times/ Pre-Hispanic B.  The Spanish Colonial Era

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C.  The American Colonial Period D.  Japanese Colonial Era E.  The Contemporary Period

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IV.  6-8 10-16

V.  17-18

VI. 

9-10 19-20

21-22

11-12 23-24

Philippine Oral Lore/ Pre-colonial literature A.  Riddles B.  Wise sayings/ Proverbs C.  Verses for Rituals D.  Songs E.  Story of Creation F.  Epics G.  Myths H.  Legends Literature in the Spanish Era A.  Secular literature B.  Religious literature Literature under American Regime A.  Public School System B.  Newspapers and Periodicals C.  Period of Imitation

VII.  Literature under Japanese Regime A.  Haiku B.  Educational system VIII.  Contemporary Literature A.  Fliptop B.  Rap C.  Spoken poetry D.  Hugot lines E.  Pick- up lines

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MIDTERM IX. 

13-14

B.  C.  D.  E.  F. 

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28-29

Medieval Period  Period  Renaissance period Restoration period Romantic period Period realism

X.  Critical Approaches A.  Feminism B.  Formalism ( Historical, Cultural, Biographical and psycho-analytical) XI. 

15-18

Timeline of Literature A.  Ancient period  period 

World History and Literature Malala:  The girl Who Stood Up For Education And Was Shot By   I am Malala:  The Taliban  Taliban  By: Malala Yousafzai  Yousafzai  

30-31

15-16

32-33

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XII.  Real World Issues   The Body  Body  -  The Good Body (Excerpt Eve Ensler, USA)  USA)  

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UNIVERSITY OF MAKATI  J.P. Rizal Ext. West Rembo, Makati City

  “You Are Not Your Facebook Profile”  

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By: Ann Laura

REQUIRED READINGS (TEXTBOOK) SUGGESTED READINGS COURSE REQUIREMENTS

Unit/chapter test Written compositions Performance/presentation GRADING SYSTEM

Wriiten output-25% Performance task-50% Examination- 25 CLASSROOM POLICIES 1.  Students must observe and practice EOP –  English  English Only Policy.   2.  A grace period of 15 minutes will be given to a student who comes la late, te, otherwise he/she is considered ABSENT.  3.  Students must actively participate in classroom’s discussions and other performances. Missed activities by a student may be taken once a valid reason is presented through an excuse letter signed by their guardian/parents. 4.  NO USING OF GADGETS –  unless  unless needed (activities). 5.  Avoid unnecessary noise during and after class. 6.  Observe courtesy.  7.  Cleanliness during and after class.   8.  Proper School Attire with ID. 

COURSE PROGRAM

COURSE TITLE

SCHEDULE

TIME

ROOM

PREPARED BY:

DEPARTMENT HEAD

ACADEMIC HEAD

DEAN

PROF: NOVE AQUINO ANNE FRANCE DELLOVA CINEY DUNQUE FRED FERNANDEZ DINA LICOS JEAN REGUYAL ELSA VILLANUEVA

PROF.MINERVA TAMAYOSA

PROF. ANNABELLE ORINA

DR. CORAZ0N BENOSA

21st Century literature

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