COLEGIO DE SAN JUAN DE LETRAN Intramuros, Manila College of Liberal Arts, Sciences and Education LITERATURE AREA Academic

Year 2005-2006 2nd Semester I. II. III. IV. Course Number: Course Title: Pre-requisite: Course Description: Literature 118 Afro-Asian Literature Literature 102, 103 and 116

The course provides the background and facts necessary for an intelligent understanding of Afro-Asian Literature, its writers, history and dynamic development. V. Rationale:

Afro-Asian Literature mirrors not only the customs and traditions of African and Asian countries but also their philosophy of life which on the whole are deeply and predominantly contemplative and hauntingly sweet. Afro-Asian Literature is the reflection of the storm and the stress of developing nations seeking a place under the sun which every student must understand so he may know how this literature affects the history and culture of a nation. VI. General Objective: At the end of the course, the students are expected to have become familiar with Afro-Asian writers and their literary works. Specific Objectives: A. Cognitive: Analyze the content and importance of the literary forms and their relationship to other writings. B. Affective: Appreciate the characteristics and the style in writing of Afro-Asian writers. C. Psychomotor: Create a literary web to analyze a literary work.

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES

SUBJECT MATTER

VALUES INTEGRATION

STRATEGIES AND TEACHING METHODOLOGIES

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS

EVALUATION

TIME FRAME

EXPECTED OUTCOME

Orient students on the scope and rationale of the course.

The rich civilizations and shared history of Asia and Africa A. African Literature Characteristics of African Literature

Sensitivity Sense of appreciation

Lecture discussion

Handouts Map

Quiz

1st week

Oriented students on the scope and rationale of the course

Trace the development of African literature.

Sense of appreciation

Film showing Analysis Discussion

Videotape OHP Acetate Textbook

Graded presentation of analysis

2nd 3rd Traced the week development of African literature

Enhance the reading pleasure of students.

Africa by David Diop Anticipation by Mabel Dove

Equality Respect for ones culture

Enhanced the reading pleasure of students 4th to 5th week

Characterize the Egyptian literature.

B. Egyptian Literature Characteristics of Egyptian Literature To Whom Should I Speak Today? by T. Eric Peet

Trust Significance of Human Relations Faith

Panel Discussion Webbing

Textbook Handouts

Quiz Literary web

Characterized the Egyptian literature

Create a literary web of a story.

The Tale of Sinuhe

Created a literary web of a story.

Recognize the importance of the Koran in the life of Arabs.

C. Arabian Literature Characteristics of Arabian Literature Selected Surahs from the Q uran

Faith in God Respect for ones culture

Interview Brainstorming

OHP Acetate VCR Film

Graded Recitation

6th 7th week

Recognized the importance of the Koran in the life of Arabs Made oneself familiar with famous Arabian Nights tales and characters.

Make oneself familiar with famous Arabian Nights tales and characters.

The Arabian Nights

Enumerate the important contributions of Omar Khayyam to Persian Literature.

D. Persian Literature Characteristics of Persian Literature Contributions of Omar Khayyam

Expound the stanzas of the Rubaiyat.

Selections from the Rubaiyat E. Korean Literature Characteristics of Korean Literature

Sense of appreciation Faith in God Love of nature Humility Emotional development through sadness and pleasure

Lecture discussion Choral reading

Textbook Handouts

Graded Quiz Analysis of the cultural values

8th 9th week

Enumerated the important contributions of Omar Kahayam to Persian Literature Expounded the poems of Sadi and Jami

Describe Korean literature.

Faith in God Service to mankind Humility Obedience Spirituality

Role Playing Interpretation of Passages

OHP Acetate Handouts

Graded Recitation Quiz

10th 11th week

Described Korean literature

Appreciate the literary pieces of the Koreans.

Korean poetry

Appreciated the literary pieces of the Koreans Respectfulness Obedience Sense of awareness Sound philosophy of life Group discussion Socialized recitation Interpretative reading Handouts Graded verbal 12th analysis of the 13th literary piece week Analyzed a literary piece in terms of authors style, values, lessons, and impact to the readers Submitted a research paper on Indonesian literature Correlated the literary piece to ones life and society Graded poetry 16th reading 17th week

Analyze a literary piece F. Thai Literature in term s of authors style, values, lessons Characteristics of and impact to the Thai Literature readers Champoon by Theb Mahapaorya G. Indonesian Literature Characteristics of Indonesian Literature Circumcision by Pramoedya Ananta Toer G. Malaysian Literature Characteristics of Malaysian Literature Traditional poems

Submit a research paper on Indonesian literature.

Nationalism

Film showing Socialized recitation Group dynamics

Videotapes Handouts

Graded 14th presentation 15th of the week research paper

Correlate the literary piece to ones life and society.

Faith in God Love of humanity

Identify the similarities between Malaysian and Filipino culture.

Nationalism Appreciation of foreign culture

Lecture discussion

PowerPoint presentation

Identified the similarities between Malaysian and Filipino culture.

Community Service Integration: Invite Manila High School students to view a literary exhibit.

Widening of Manila High S chool students literary knowledge

Social awareness Cooperation Unity

Participation in organizing a literary exhibit

Textbooks Magazines

Graded presentation of exhibit materials

18th week

Invited Manila High School students to view a literary exhibit

REFERENCES: Asian Literature for College Students by Susan P. Evangelista, 1999 New Visions: Afro-Asian Literature by Lydia Profeta, 1998 The Literatures of Asia and Africa by Carolina R. Duka, 2003 The Literatures of the World by Estrella T. Arroyo, 1999 World Literature by Hornstein, Percy and Brown, 1993 REQUIREMENTS: Attendance Literary Web Analysis Paper Research Paper Quizzes Major Examinations Oral Reports Participation in classroom activities COMPUTATION OF GRADES: Midterm Grade: Pre Final Grade: Final Grade: 30 % CS + 30 % Quizzes + 40 % Midterm Exam 25% CS + 25% Quizzes + 50% Final Exam Midterm Grade + Pre Final Grade 2