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Philippine Literature (Eng. 5) Points for Research

2nd Semester, A.Y. 2019 - 2020
Search on the following terms under different literary periods of Philippine Literature
to give little background information or significance on each term (Any forms of
references will do). Then, read one literary work under one period to identify the
common theme of literary compositions of the colonial legacy of the particular phase of
the Philippine Literature. Follow the sequence below in defining terms. Put your
definition into your own words; otherwise, your work will not be accepted. Please
forward the soft copy output to my messenger with complete name, year & section. Stay
safe and healthy. GOD bless!

I. Philippine Literature under Spanish Colonialism (1565 – 1897)

a. A Confluence of Two Cultures
- Doctrina Christiana
- The first printed literary work in Tagalog produced by friar – lexicographer
b. Spanish Imposition, Filipino Response
- Ladinos
- Gaspar Aquino de Belen
- Ang Mahal na Passion
- Sinakulo
- Komedya
- Awit at Korido (Give one example for each narrative poem produced under Spanish
Colonialism)
- Francisco Baltazar
- Florante at Laura
- Orosman at Zafira
- Urbana at Feliza
c. The Growth of a Nationalist Consciousness
- Pedro Paterno
- Sampaguita
- Ninay
- Noli Me Tangere
- El Filibusterismo
- La Solidaridad
- Marcelo H. Del Pilar
- Sagot ng Espanya sa Hibik ng Pilipinas
- Hibik ng Pilipinas sa Inang Espanya
- Katapusang Hibik ng Pilipinas
II. Philippine Literature under U.S. Colonialism (1898 – 1945)
a. The Inroads of American Culture into Philippine Life
- Sedition Law
- Muling Pagsilang
- Liwayway
- Hiligaynon
- Bannnawag
b. Euro – Hispanic Traditions
- Severino Reyes
- Sarsuwela
- Walang Sugat
- Juan Matapang Cruz
- Kahapon, Ngayon, at Bukas
- Tanikalang Guinto
c. English Opened the Floodgates of Colonial Values
- Jose Garcia Villa
- Footnote to Youth
- Wilfrido Ma. Guerrero
- Manuel E. Arguilla
- How My Brother Leon Brought Home a Wife
d. Intensification of Social Consciousness
- Lope K. Santos
- Faustino Aguilar
- Benigno R. Ramos
- Sakdal
- Caps and Lower Case
- Carlos Bulosan
III. Philippine Literature under the Republic (1946 – 1985)
a. New Criticism: a highly sophisticated critical method
- Philippines Free Press
- Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards
- Lazaro M. Francisco
- Ama
- Tenacy – System
- Bayang Nagpatiwakal
- Amado V. Hernandez
- Claro M. Recto
b. Philippines’ Cultural Scenes: cultural scene in the U.S.
- Tony Perez
- Paul Dumol
- Kerima Polotan
 - Emmanuel S. Torres
- Nick Joaquin
- N.V.M. Gonazales
- The Bamboo Dancers
- U.S. Imperialism
- Feudalism
- Bureaucrat Capitalism
- Fascism
- Sigwa
- Lamberto Antonio
IV. Literature After Edsa
- Post – EDSA Creative Writing
- National Commission for Culture and the Arts
- Feminist Readings of Philippine Fiction
- Ladlad

Prepared by:

GLADYS R. ALVIAR, MAED. ENG.

English Instructor