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MAPÚA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY School of Languages, Humanities and Social Sciences

Mapúa • • •

VISION shall be an international center of excellence in technology education by: providing instructions that are current in content and state-of-the art in delivery; engaging in cutting-edge research; and responding to the big local and global technological challenges of the times

MISSION a) The mission of Mapúa Institute of Technology is to disseminate, generate, preserve and apply scientific, engineering, architectural and IT knowledge. b) The Institute shall, using the most effective means, provide its students with professional and advanced scientific and engineering, architectural and information technology education through rigorous and upto-date academic programs with ample opportunities for the exercise of creativity and the experience of discovery. c) It shall implement curricula that, while being steeped in technologies, shall also be rich in the humanities, languages and social sciences that will inculcate ethics. d) The Institute shall advance and preserve knowledge by undertaking research and reporting on the results of such inquiries. e) The Institute, singly or in collaboration with others, shall bring to bear the world's vast store of knowledge in science, engineering and other realms on the problems of the industry and the community in order to make the Philippines and the world a better place.

PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES

MISSION b

addressed by the technical programs

a 1. To provide students with a solid foundation in mathematics, basic sciences, physics and general chemistry and their application to engineering, architecture and other related disciplines 2. To complement the technical training and research activities of the students with proficiency in oral and written communications 3. To instill in the students human values and cultural refinement through the humanities and social sciences 4. To inculcate in the students social awareness through its integration in the learning activities

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COURSE SYLLABUS 1.

Course Code:

HUM 15

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Course Title:

Readings In World Literature

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Pre-requisite:

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Co-requisite:

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Credit/Class Schedule:

3 units

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Course Description:

This is an overview of the literary forms or genres of the different countries of the world written during different historical periods.

Course Title:

Readings in World Literature

Date Effective: 2ND QUARTER SY 2008-2009

Date Revised SEPT. 2008

Prepared by:

Humanities Cluster

Approved by:

Dean Amalia S. Baltazar

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7. Program Outcomes and Their Relationship to Program Educational Objectives: Program Educational Objectives 1 2 3 4

Program Outcomes The ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering The ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to (b) analyze and interpret data The ability to design a system, component, or process to meet (c) desired needs (a)

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(f) The understanding of professional and ethical responsibility

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(g) The ability to communicate effectively The understanding of the impact of engineering solutions in a (h) global and societal context The recognition of the need for life-long learning and the ability (i) to engage in it

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(j) The knowledge of contemporary issues

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(d) The ability to function as multi-disciplinary teams (e)

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The ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems

The ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.

8. Course Objectives and Their Relationship to Program Outcomes:

Course Objectives The students should be able to:

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1. familiarize themselves with the different literary works of the world from the ancient times to the present. 2. develop their understanding of the various literary genres. 3. enhance their understanding of the true, the beautiful and the good in human experience through the analysis of the literary works 4. develop reflective critical thinking through the analysis of the literary works. 5. recognize the importance of the literary works to self-discovery and personal development. 6. enhance their awareness of social issues inferred in the literary works and to connect these to current events.

Course Title:

Readings in World Literature

Date Effective: 2ND QUARTER SY 2008-2009

Date Revised SEPT. 2008

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9.

Course Coverage:

WEEK

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TOPIC

METHODOLOGY & STRATEGY

Orientation (course outline, requirements, grading system) Discussion The Importance of the Humanities Classification and definition of literary types (Prose/Poetry)

The Ancient Days 2

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Question – Answer Session

Identification of mythological allusions

The Dead Man Ariseth and Singeth a Hymn to the Sun (Egypt) Gilgamesh: The Story of the Flood (Mesopotamia) The Book of Job (Israel) The Prodigal Son (Israel) The Book of Songs (China) Tao Teh Ching (China)

The Panchatantra (India)

EVALUATION TOOLS

Recitation

Explanation of the feelings evoked by the Retell the story of Noah’s Ark symbolisms used in describing the Egyptian god, Ra Make a character sketch of Job Comparison/contrast of the Biblical story of the flood with the selection Relate Job’s story to Goethe’s “Dr. Faustus” Discussion on divine justice Relate a favorite fable Justification of God’s motives for testing Job Extraction of Values

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The Glory that was Greece, The Grandeur that was Rome Debate on the conflicting values of Antigone and Ismene • Antigone (Greece) • Drinking Song ( Greece) Paraphrasing • Love Lyrics (Greece) • Orpheus and Eurydice (Rome) Extraction of values Discussion on the power of love and music

Recitation Debate on Creon’s Law Get a copy of any song related to the themes of the selections Sing a favorite song that moves /inspires you QUIZ #1

East is East, West is West

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Description of events that lead to the death of Siegfried by Hagen

Nibelungenlied : “Siegfried” (Germany) The Cat Who Lived in the Palace (Japan) The Cat (Japan) The Rubaiyat (Persia)

Character sketch of Siegfried

Recitation Scriptwriting on any choice of episodes or events in the epic

Point out the motive of the author in the use of a dog as the main character Extraction of values instead of a cat Compare the two selections on the cat Identification and discussion of lines depicting fatalism, destiny, brevity of life, death and the value of literature

Course Title:

Readings in World Literature

Date Effective: 2ND QUARTER SY 2008-2009

Date Revised SEPT. 2008

Prepared by:

Humanities Cluster

Approved by:

Dean Amalia S. Baltazar

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Brainstorming on what makes a tale/ book/ movie controversial

The Splendor Of The Renaissance • • 5

Decameron: “Rustico and Alibech” (Italy) Of Smells (France)

Pearls in the Sun-lit Sea • • •

On His Blindness ( England) Holy Sonnet 10 (England) Maxims (France)

Recitation

Analysis of types of smells

Position Paper on: ““Is the story blasphemous?”

Literal and symbolic meaning of ‘blindness”

Cite examples of smells from daily life

Paraphrasing

Reflection: “How will I use my God-given talent?” QUIZ #2

MIDTERM EXAMINATION By Carriage, By Train

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The Archaic Torso of Apollo (Germany) A Rose for Emily (USA) The Fervent Flame of Summer (Germany) They’ve Tortured Me and Left Me (Germany) The Lament (Russia) Two Little Soldiers (France)

A Dome of Many-Colored Glass • When Black Men’s Teeth Speak Out (Africa) • Out in the Open (Russia) • Tonight I Can Write (Chile) • Stopping by Woods on A Snowy Evening (USA) • On Beauty (Lebanon) • • • •

Character analysis

Recitation

Plot analysis

Letter writing on one’s personal grief

Paraphrasing Comparison of the two stories – The Lament and the Two Soldiers

Point out the ironies and biases in the African poem

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Interpretation of images/symbolisms

Essay: Beauty is Relative

Discussion on beauty

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Definition of ideal love

Somewhere I Have Never Travelled (USA) Lyric 17 (Philippines) The Fatalist (Poland) The Killers (USA)

Group sharing of an experience related to death, commitment or promise

Definition of poetry

Discussion on free will and fate in relation to the two stories – The Fatalist Interpretative reading (with and the Killers the song : “ The First Time I Loved Forever”)

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Position Paper on : Man is Ruled by _____ (Fate or Free will)

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The Lift That Went Down Into Hell ( Sweden) The Surprise (Sweden) War (Italy) Civil Peace (Nigeria)

Critical Analysis

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In a Grove (Japan) Half a Day (Egypt) There Will Come Soft Rains (USA) The Enemy of the People ( Norway)

Analyze the testimonies of the thief, the Recitation wife and the husband Relate a crime scene from a Analyze the style of the authors movie and present its solution

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Comparison on the outlook of the characters in the stories

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Analyze the characters and the plot 11

Culminating Activity

Course Title:

Readings in World Literature

Date Effective: 2ND QUARTER SY 2008-2009

Literary Activity FINAL EXAMINATION

Date Revised SEPT. 2008

Prepared by:

Humanities Cluster

Graded Activity

Approved by:

Dean Amalia S. Baltazar

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10. Course Outcomes and Their Relationship to Course Objectives/Program Outcomes:

Course Outcomes A student completing this course should at the minimum be able to:

1. identify the poems, short stories and plays representative of the countries of the world. 2. identify and differentiate the various literary forms and their respective sub-forms. 3. connect the literary works to social issues . 4. compose a critical analysis of a literary work in terms of form and content 5. compose an informal essay on his/her personal experience as it is related to the selections taken up. 6. express his/her creative skills through poetry writing/reading, acting, etc. during the culminating activity. 7. impart his/her ideas on the subject matter being discussed using correct, clear and effective English.

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11. Contribution of Course to Meeting the Professional Component: General education component = Engineering topics = 12. Textbook:

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Cruz, Jesus et al. A Treasury of World Literature, 2nd ed. Mandaluyong City: Books Atbp. Publishing Corporation. 2004 . ISBN 9719298154

13. Course Evaluation: The minimum requirement for a passing grade is 60% (120 pts) of the final grade average from the following: Quizzes Written Tasks Class Participation/Seatwork Oral Proficiency Co-curricular Activity Midterm Examination Departmental Final Examination TOTAL

40 % (80 pts) 15 % (30 pts) 10 % (20 pts) 5 % (10 pts) 5 % (10 pts) 10 % (20 pts) 15 % (30 pts) 100 % (200 pts)

Aside from academic deficiency, other grounds for a failing grade are: Cheating during examinations Absences of more than 20 % of the total number of meetings in a quartermester or seven (7) absences Failure to take the final examination for no valid reason.

Course Title:

Readings in World Literature

Date Effective: 2ND QUARTER SY 2008-2009

Date Revised SEPT. 2008

Prepared by:

Humanities Cluster

Approved by:

Dean Amalia S. Baltazar

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14. References: a. Bascara, Linda. World Literature (A Tertiary Textbook for Literature II Under the New Curriculum) Manila : Rex Book Store, 2003 b. Lacia, Ferdilyn. Literatures of the World. Manila: Rex Book Store. 2003 c. Powell, Barry. Classical Myth, 3rd ed. New Jersey: Prentice – Hall Inc. 2001 . ISBN 0131884421 15. Course Materials Made Available: Course syllabus and handouts 16. The Humanities Cluster Cluster Chair Vilma L. Severino Group Leaders Wilna R. Bantay Marilou C. Evangelista Beaulah U. Palmea Members Matilde B. Bangoy Geraldine L. Canlas Mariano S. Dela Cruz Wilma N. Hamilton

Course Title:

Readings in World Literature

Date Effective: 2ND QUARTER SY 2008-2009

Date Revised SEPT. 2008

Prepared by:

Humanities Cluster

Approved by:

Dean Amalia S. Baltazar

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