Introduction to 21st Century

Literature
 Course Orientation
 A Review about Literary Devices

 A Brief History of 21st Century

Philippine Literature
 Popular Themes and Forms in 21st
Century Philippine Literature
 Learning Objectives
LO1: Assess their prior knowledge in basic
literary terms and local literature;
LO2: Determine the different literary
devices used in the text; and
LO3: Identify the popular literary forms
and themes used in the Philippines
during and before 21st century
through discussions and readings.
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 Essential Question

How does the shift in form, theme, and

content of 21st Century Philippine
Literature reflect the changes in
traditional Filipino norms and values?

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 I am so hungry I could eat a horse!
He was like a bull in a Chinese shop.
The wind screamed through the house.

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 A Review about Literary Devices

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 A Review about Literary Devices
Criteria Description Points
Overview The symbolism is highly developed; the example 5
has significant purpose and engage the reader.
Meaning The ideas were developed clearly and logically with 5
details, examples, and descriptions.
Style The language is clear and coherent; the characters 5
and images are fully developed and exhibit a high
attention to detail.
Grammar The work demonstrates precise English 5
conventions; the students used eloquent words,
rich sensory language, and mood to convey a
realistic picture.
TOTAL 20
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Reading Checkpoint 1 (Introduction)
1. What are the factors that a reader should first
consider to appreciate the diversity and richness of
Philippine literature?
2. According to the author, what can be blamed for
the average Filipinos unfamiliarity with our
indigenous literature? How do Filipinos nowadays
try to correct this misconception?
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3. In your opinion, what is the importance of

being concerned with "Filipino identity?"

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Reading Checkpoint 2 (Pre-Colonial Times)
1. What is the role of archaeologists, ethnologists,
and anthropologists in unlocking the life and
culture of the early Filipinos?
2. What are the pieces of evidence that will prove that
the pre-colonial inhabitants in our islands have a
rich past?

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3. What does the term "seminal" mean? Why did the
writer consider riddles seminal?
4. What are the different genres of literature from the
regions? What are their differences in terms of form
and theme?
5. Why are our epics considered as "ethno-epics?"

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5. Why are our epics considered as "ethno-epics?"
6. What is/are the epic/s in your region? Have you
read it? Tell us about your experience in reading it.

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Reading Checkpoint 3 (The Spanish Colonial Times)
1. Do you agree with the statement "While it is true
that Spain subjugated the Philippines for more
mundane reasons, this former European power
contributed much in the shaping and recording of
our literature"? If yes, justify how Spain contributed
in shaping and recording our literature as stated in
the essay.
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2. What is the connection between religion and
literature during the Spanish colonization?
3. What brought the emergence of secular works
during Spain's colonization?
4. What "hastened the demise of Spanish" at the
end of Spain's colonization?

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Reading Checkpoint 4
(The American Colonial Period)
1. What are the changes in literature that were
brought by the new colonizers (Americans)?
2. Did the establishment of English as the
medium of instruction in all schools have a
significant effect in Philippine literature at that
time?
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3. Compare and contrast the situation of Filipino
novels written in English and those that are written
in the vernaculars during the American Colonial
Period.
4. How did the writers during that period “indirectly
engendered a disparaging attitude towards
vernacular writings?” What is/are its effect/s to the
succeeding literary periods?

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Reading Checkpoint 5 (The Contemporary Period)
1. What are the different literary themes that were
mentioned in this section of the essay?
2. In your opinion, what are the factors that
contributed to increased consciousness of the
Filipino writers in their craft?

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 Homework
Research about 21st Century Philippine
Literature themes and forms as a preparation
for the next session.

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 Popular Themes and Forms in 21 st

Century Philippine Literature

In your opinion, what are the popular
themes and forms in 21st century
Philippine literature?

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 eLMS Activity
Week 3
• Access the module 01 Introduction to 21st
Century Literature from the Philippines and
the World and answer Online Quiz #1.

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