SOUTHERN LUZON TECHNOLOGICAL COLLEGE

FOUNDATION PIO DURAN, INC.

Bonifacio St. Brgy. 3, Pio Duran, Albay

Course Title Survey of Philippine Literature in English

Subject Code MC Lit 3
No. of Units 3
Contact Hours/Week 3 hours/week
Block BSED-English 2
Duration A.Y. 2021-2022 (2nd Semester)
Instructor Mr. Jay N. Naz

Rationale and Course Description

Survey of Philippine Literature in English as a course enables students to
analyze the growth of Philippine Literature in English from 1900 to the present along
socio-historical events as shown in representative works.
Learning Outcomes
In this course, the students should be able to:
a. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of time periods and growth
and development in Philippine literature
b. Interpret literary works in the context of socio-historical events
c. Read and write creatively and critically in the understanding of
representative literary works
d. Use technology in designing integrated lessons and instructional
materials that are culturally relevant and developmentally appropriate
using Philippine literary works English
Course Outline
Course Content/Subject Matter
Week 1 Nature, Essence, and Significance of Literature
Week 2 Historical Background of Philippine Literature
Week 3 Pre-Colonial Literature
 riddles
 proverbs
 myths and legends
 epics
 folktales
 folksongs
Week 5 Literature under the Spanish Colonial Period
 Oral Literature
 songs
 religious verses
 drama
 Written Literature
 poetry
 short stories
 Rizal and His Contemporaries
 Selected Works of Jose Rizal
 Selected Works of Marcelo H. del Pilar
 Selected Works of Andres Bonifacio
Week 6 Literature under the American Colonial Period
 Tagalog novel
 Romantic Poetry
 Short Stories
 The Beginning of Philippine Literature in English
Week 7 Literature under the Republic
 Vernacular Literature
 Filipino Writings in English
 Poetry
 Short story
 Play
Week 8 Contemporary Literature
 Regional Literature
 New Wave of Philippine Literature in English
 Contemporary Poetry
 Short Story

Course Requirements
1. Modules (accomplished activities, worksheets, etc.)
2. Midterm and Final Examinations
3. Attendance
System of Computing Grades

Suggested References:
Garcia, J.N. (2014). Translation and the problem of realism in Philippine literature in English,
Retrieved from https://journals.ateneo.edu/ojs/index.php/kk/article/view/1883/1885

Kirong, M. and Tumaneng L. (2014). Philippine literature in English Vol.1, Philippines: TechFactors Inc

Lumbera, B., & Lumbera, C. N. (1997). Philippine literature: A history & anthology. Philippines: Anvil.

Lumbera, B. (2001). Filipinos writing: Philippine literature from the regions. Pasig City, Philippines: Anvil Pub.

Tayao, M. et al. (2018). 21st Century Literature in the Philippines and the world. Quezon City; C and E Publications