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Course Description:
This is a three-hour per week course which surveys short stories, poetry, essay, drama and other
literary works in English by Filipino authors from the pre-historic to the present periods. It shall highlight
works by the Palanca Awards in Literature winners and the National Artists for Literature.
Objectives:
This course generally aims to expose the college students to the rich repertoire of Philippine
Literature written in English. Specifically, this course aims to develop among the students the critical
skills in reading and analyzing literary texts, to bolster their appreciative values and sense of pride
towards the Filipino culture and ideals, and to promote habitual and discriminating taste in reading
works of Filipino authors.
Course Content:
Methodologies:
This course shall use student-centered methodologies and techniques of study, such as:
Lecture- Fora Team presentations Recitations
Quizzes Brainstorming Interpretive Readings
Examinations Research Book Reports
Grading System:
Attendance Policy:
Attendance shall be strictly observed. Absence of nine (9) cumulative hours may be allowed on
valid grounds; provided, that the student shall present proof in case of medical and similar reasons.
Tardiness of 90 cumulative minutes shall be equivalent to one (1) absence, unless prior notice was sent
and consent obtained from the professor.
References:
1. Dimalanta and Mata, Philippine Contemporary Literature in English: Tradition and Change (from
the 20’s to the Present). UST Publishing House, 2004.
2. Don Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards for Literature An Anthology of Winning Works, The 1980s
Poetry. Carlos Palanca Foundation, Inc. 2000.
3. Kahayon and Zulueta, Philippine Literature Through the Years. National Book Store.
4. Dones, Philippine Literature A Student Guide. Mindshapers co., Inc. 2009.
5. Lumbera and Lumbera, Philippine Literature A History and Anthology, English Edition. Anvil.
2005.
6. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palanca_Awards
7. http://sushidog.com/bpss/authors.htm
8. Other related sources
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