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MISSION: LSPU provides quality education through distinctive research, sustainable extension, and production services for improved quality of life for
nation building.
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we are committed to continual improvement to meet applicable requirements to provide quality, efficient and effective services to the university
stakeholder’s highest level of satisfaction through an excellent management system imbued with utmost integrity, professional ism and innovation
Great Books is a three-unit course that develops students’ ability to appreciate, analyze, and critique literary works. It is a survey of the selected greatest
masterpieces of literature from all over the world, embracing more than 5000 years of development of world literature, in different literary forms or genres, with
representative pieces from various places, cultures, and periods that produced them.
as worker-leader in the field of expertise apt to context and thereby garner insights
the global needs. c) Engage collaboratively with others into the human condition.
productively.
3) Identify the literary elements and
d) Develop solutions to real-world problems devices employed in each text and
in various fields. analyze their function and relation to
one another within the framework of
3. Creative and Critical Thinker, who articulates and e) Cope with one’s knowledge, skills, and the genre.
produces entrepreneurial resources extended to values for upright and fruitful living.
families and community for improvement. 4) Enhance writing and communication
f) Evaluate “texts” (written, visual, oral, etc.) skills useful in academic and
4. Competent Research Oriented Individual, who is analytically. professional settings.
able to analyze facts methodically, discover and
establish new theory to use in solving problems g) Display proficient and effective 5) Gain intellectual growth by
INNOVATION
and decision making contributory to the communication (writing, speaking, and use strengthening students' abilities to
sustainability of the needs of the community. of new technologies). read analytically and creatively.
Legend:
L – Learned
P – Practiced Skills
O- Opportunity to Learn
Determine students’
expectations of the
course.
Introduce basic
parliamentary practice.
Week 2 ILO 1: Review the 1.1 The Nature of Literature Lecture/Discussion Graded Recitation
nature of literature, the
reasons and tests for 1.2 Reasons and Tests for Reading Literature Technology Based Learning Activity: Video
reading literature, its Evaluation Chart
1.3 The Genres of Literature Video: How and Why We
literary elements
language, and Read Research: Elements of
1.4 The Language of Literature
standards; and Fiction Chart
Research Based Approach
1.5 Literary Standards
Increase students’ Research: Literary Devices
Project Based Approach Chart
understanding of the
intricacy of the reading
process.
LSPU-ACAD-SF-015 Rev 1 17 April 2018
Research: Elements of
Poetry Chart
Research: Figures of
Speech Chart
Research: Sound-effect
Devices Chart
Week 3 ILO 2: Introduce the 2.1 The Hero’s Lecture/Discussion Activity: Video Evaluation
idea of Joseph Journey - Mythic Chart
Campbell’s monomyth, Technology Based Learning
Structure of Joseph
or hero’s cycle;
Campbell’s Monomyth Activity: The Hero’s
Discuss the qualities of by Dan Bronzite Video: The Hero’s Journey and the
a hero; and Journey and the Monomyth Chart
Monomyth: Crash
Learn the stages of the Course World
archetypal hero’s Mythology #25
journey and decide for
yourself if a story you
are reading follows this
cycle.
Week 4 ILO 3: Describe the 3.1 Ancient Guided Reading Approach Activity: Video Evaluation
character of Gilgamesh; Middle East Chart
(Mesopotamia) FGD
Identify the epic
conventions and the Quiz:
3.2 “The Story of the Technology Based Learning Characteristics of an Epic
key elements of the
cycle of a hero; Flood” from The Epic of Gilgamesh by Sin-
leqiunninni Video: The Epic of Character Profile
Compare and Gilgamesh: Crash Chart: Gilgamesh
contrast different Course World
versions of flood myths; Mythology #26 Research: Comparing and
and Contrasting Different
Research Based Approach Versions of Flood Myths
Appreciate and 13.3 “The World Is Too Much With Us, Late Activity: Worksheet for The
understand the and Soon” by William Wordsworth Lamb and The Tyger
meaning of the
Week 16 ILO 14: Identify the 14.1 Realism Lecture/Discussion Activity: Sequence Chart
literary style of the
text to enhance 14.2 “The Lament” by Anton Chekhov Guided Reading Approach
meaning and
comprehension.
Be familiar with
common literary
devices in the selected
texts; and
Evaluate important
themes and topics by
using accurate
interpretations of the
text.
Week 17 ILO 15: Identify the 15.1 Modernism Lecture/Discussion Quiz
literary style of the
text to enhance 15.2 “The Metamorphosis” by Franz Kafka Guided Reading Approach Activity: 5Ws and H Chart
meaning and
comprehension.
Activity: Plot Diagram
Ascertain literary Rubric
elements and
techniques in literary Activity: Character Traits
genres and tell how Chart
they affect the story.
Activity: Foreshadowing
Chart
Week 18 Departmental/Final
Examination
Part 5. Textbook
LSPU-ACAD-SF-015 Rev 1 17 April 2018
Medrano, M., Fernandez, M., and Solmerano, E. (2019). Great Books: Selected Masterpieces of World Literatures. Manila: Fastbooks Publishing,
Inc.
Materials
Laptop
LCD Projector
Audio-speakers
Activity materials
White board and marker
Quizzes 20%
Requirements 60%
Recitation
Activities
Attendance
Assignment
Seatwork
Projects
Total 100%
1. Regular attendance is required for all students; six (6) unexcused absences will mean automatically dropped from the course.
2. Wearing of the University students’ ID and school uniform at all times are required for all the students except when having field activities.
3. Active participation individually or in a group is expected.
4. Fifteen (15) minutes of tardiness is equivalent to one (1) period of absence.
5. The student shall abide by the instructor/professor’s policy on the submission of learning outputs based on the metrics and deadlines given.