PAMANTASAN NG LUNGSOD NG MARIKINA

College of Arts, Sciences and Education

General Education Department

COURSE SYLLABUS

COURSE CODE & TITLE : GED 183: GREAT BOOKS

CREDIT UNITS : Three (3) Unit/s
PRE-REQUISITE COURSES : NONE
PROFESSOR/INSTRUCTOR : Dr. Romeo A. Pilongo

E-mail address:/Contact # romeo.pilongo1992@gmail.com/09235361442

Class Schedule: ____________________________
Consultation Hours: ____________________________

PLMar Vision Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Marikina (PLMar) is a progressive higher

educational institution fostering competent, compassionate and
creative
learning community dedicated to the pursuit of academic excellence,
character formation, social responsibility and accountability.

PLMar Mission: Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Marikina (PLMar) is committed to:

1.Provide accessible quality education, resources, opportunities and

services for student development;
2. Promote holistic approach in lifelong learning leading to better
quality of life;
3. Build an empowered, resilient and supportive learning community
of agents for positive change.
PLMar Objectives • Expand access to quality higher education among lower income and
disadvantaged groups;
• Improve quality and standards of higher education, raise the level
of educational outcomes and increase the social relevance of
its development functions; and
• Rationalize higher education, improve its internal and external
efficiency, optimize resource utilization and maximize
resource generation.

PLMar Core Values • Discipline, Excellence, and Good Taste

I. COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course is ASYNCHRONOUS learning curriculum. Asynchronous is not simultaneous or concurrent in time in
which there is no timing requirement for transmission and in which the start of each character is individually signaled
by the transmitting device. Asynchronous Learning is the key feature of successful online learning programs. The
word "asynchronous" means not keeping time together, which refers to students' ability to access information,
demonstrate what they've learned, and communicate with classmates and instructors on their own time--they don't
have to be in the same classroom or even in the same time zone to participate. This means that learners and the
professor interact in a specific virtual place, through a specific on-line medium, at a specific time. In other words, it’s
not exactly anywhere, anyhow, anytime. Asynchronous Learning uses other tools and systems to allow the instructor
and students to interact on their own schedules. These may include: Recorded presentations, such as slideshows and
videos Email, Discussion boards, social media groups, Collaborative documents in the cloud.

Great Books: Seduction and Betrayal is for people who enjoy reading, want to broaden their experience of imaginative
writing, and want to develop their ability to read attentively and write interestingly about what they read. Reading is
a fundamental skill in contemporary society. It is also a very flexible skill. It serves different purposes and can be
deployed in different ways according to need. In this class, we will look at reading as a skill that can analyze, evaluate,
and respond to the complex verbal worlds of works of fiction. This skill can be applied in many contexts where
complex language occurs, as well as for its own sake.

The course examines a selection of exciting and influential fictional works from different periods in the history of
English literature. It is organized around the theme of seduction and betrayal, a basic type of story found all over the
world. In stories exploring attitudes to love and sex, to politics and ambition, to right conduct, and to the business and
pleasure of reading itself, we look at how characters offer, accept, experience and lose pleasure. What sorts of
seduction and betrayal the chosen works offer their characters and us will be a central question of the course.

As with all 'great books’ courses, a further aim is to broaden cultural, historical and literary knowledge. The works we
will read all have rich histories of interpretation, all offers many avenues for discussion, and all promote increased
awareness of complex language and human situation. The assessment for the course offers the opportunity to reflect
on your experience as a reader with personal habits and practices, to learn about different ways and techniques of
reading, and to develop and express your views about what you read.

We begin by looking at some aspects of the history and variety of reading, including the introduction of the
different “voices” of our lecturers as they begin to read the works they have chosen for the class. Over the semester,
each of these lecturers will explore with you how their chosen work is put together, how it achieves its effects, and
the ways in which it creates the “world” of its characters, beckons you into that world, and asks you to experience and
evaluate it.

II. LEARNING OUTCOMES: At the end of the term, the students will be able to:

KNOWLEDGE

1. Identify, interpret and respond to complex language and fictional narrative structures;
2. Appreciate, evaluate and enjoy complex works of fiction of different kinds;

SKILLS

3. Navigate unfamiliar kinds of English, especially historical ones

4. Think about the impact of fictions on other aspects of culture and history

AFFECT AND ATTITUDES

5. Write about works of language and cultural production

III. EVIDENCE OF LEARNING

Over the course of the semester the students/learners will sharpen their critical analysis skills and develop a paper
analysis/reflection/synthesis that integrates salient themes covered in the different readings and their individual
interests of focus.
IV. RUBRICS FOR ASSESSMENT: Research Paper on the impact of science in helping to protect and
preserve the environment
Written Report (60%)
Criteria 4-Excellent
Introduction 10% Topic is introduced
through correct definition
of key concepts.
Arguments are logical.
Rationale is presented
logically and well-
supported by literature
review.
Introduction leads to
research question and
hypothesis in a logical
manner. Presents
thoughtful, original, and
critical analysis of the
concepts being studied.
Appropriate experimental
design.
Review of Related Presents a critical review
Literature 15% of studies directly related
to topic, and not just a
summary of previous
studies. The review is
integrated and coherent.
All studies reviewed are
appropriate and related to
topic. No references from
unscientific or
unconventional sources.
Studies reviewed are
current. Reviewed an
appropriate number of
studies that support
hypothesis and refute
hypothesis.
Method 25% All pertinent subsections
are included. All
necessary details about
the conduct of the
experiment are
mentioned.
Method is written in such
a way that other
researchers can replicate
experiment. No
unnecessary details are
mentioned.
3-Good 2-Fair 1-Needs
Improvement
Topic is introduced Some key concepts Overly simplistic
through definition of were not defined definition of key
key concepts. well. concepts.
Rationale, research Rationale, research No rationale for
question, and question, and study. No logical
hypothesis are hypothesis are only argument for
presented logically partially supported research question
and supported by the by the literature and hypothesis.
literature review. review. Experimental Incorrect
Appropriate design is acceptable experimental design.
experimental design. but another design is
appropriate.
Presents a critical One or more sources Only one or two
and integrated came from studies are cited.
review of studies unscientific sources. Presents only a short
directly related to the Presents only summary of previous
topic or concepts summaries of studies. Some studies
studies, and not just a previous studies are not relevant to
summary of previous related to the topic. the topic. Most
studies. No Not enough studies studies are not
references from reviewed. Some current.
unscientific or studies are not
unconventional current.
sources.
All pertinent One missing More than one
subsections are subsection. Not all missing subsection.
included. All necessary details are Method section lacks
necessary details included. many details.
about the conduct of
the experiment are
mentioned.
Method is written in
such a way that other
researchers can
replicate experiment.
Some unnecessary
details are included.
Data analysis and Reported descriptive
Results 25% statistics and all data
processing. Correct
statistical analyses. Uses
tables and graphs
correctly. Explains results
in straightforward manner.
No unnecessary discussion
or interpretation of results.
Discussion and Logical interpretation of
Conclusion 15% results. Answers the
research question(s) in a
straightforward manner.
Links the results and
interpretation to the
literature review. Provides
recommendations and
addresses limitations.
Discussion is concise,
critical, and analytical.
Adherence to APA APA format for empirical
style 5% paper is followed in all
sections of the paper.
Grammar, editing, There is continuity or
and formatting 5% logical link between
paragraphs.
Each paragraph discusses
only one topic or
argument. Sentences are
clear and concise. There is
appropriate use of
psychological terms.
Appropriate use of figures
and graphs.
No grammatical errors.
No editing errors.
Cover page formatting is
correct.
Reported descriptive Reports descriptive Incorrect statistical
statistics and all data statistics but not all analysis. Incorrect
processing. Correct data processing. tables and graphs.
statistical analyses. Correct statistical
Uses tables and analysis. Lacks
graphs correctly. tables or graphs.
Logical interpretation Interpretation of Incorrect
of results. Answers result is incomplete. interpretation of
the research Research question is results. There is no
question(s) in a only partially answer to the
straightforward answered. There is research question.
manner. Links the no clear linking back No link to literature
results and to the literature review.
interpretation to the review. No
literature review. limitations provided.
Provides limitations
of the study.
Except for one or two Some minor errors in Many errors in APA
omissions or errors, formatting based on style formatting
APA format for APA style. throughout the
empirical paper is paper.
followed in all
sections of the paper.
There is continuity or Some paragraphs do No links between
logical link between not link. Each paragraphs.
paragraphs. paragraph discusses Sentences are
Each paragraph more than one topic. constructed
discusses only one Some sentences are incorrectly. Incorrect
topic or argument. constructed paraphrasing of
Sentences are clear incorrectly. Incorrect many sources. Many
and concise. There is paraphrasing of some grammatical errors
appropriate use of sources. Some and editing errors.
psychological terms. grammatical, editing, Many errors in cover
Appropriate use of or formatting errors. page and formatting.
figures and graphs. Some errors on cover
One or two editing, page format.
formatting, and/or
grammatical errors.
 Oral Report 40% (Defense)

Criteria 4-Excellent 3-Good 2-Fair 1-Needs

Improvement

Organization Introduces the purpose Introduces the Introduced purpose Does not clearly
25% and topic of the purpose of the of presentation. introduce purpose or
presentation clearly and presentation clearly. Includes some topic. Uses
creatively. Effectively Effectively uses transition between ineffective
uses smooth transitions smooth transitions slides. Group jumps transitions.
between slides. Logical between slides. around topics or Presentation is
order in presentation of Logical order in areas of presentation. choppy or disjointed.
information. Ends with presentation of Ends with a No conclusion.
accurate conclusion information. Ends conclusion.
showing thoughtful with correct
evaluation of evidence. conclusion. One or
two minor points are
lacking or confusing.

Content Group provides an For most of the Explanations of No reference is made

25% accurate and complete presentation, concepts are to existing literature.
explanation of key explanation of incomplete. Presents Information included
concepts. Provides concepts are accurate evidence of research does not support the
evidence of well- and complete. but some information research study. Shows
designed and executed Presents evidence of is lacking. little evidence of
experiment. Information correctly executed research, or inaccurate
completely accurate. experiment. No or incomplete
significant errors are information about
made. study.

Use of Graphics are designed to
communication aids reinforce thesis of
25% presentation and audience
understanding. Visual
aids are large enough to
be seen from the back of
the room. Media are
prepared in a professional
manner.
While graphics relate Occasional use of Use of superfluous
and aid presentation graphics that rarely graphics, no graphics,
thesis, these media are support presentation or poor graphics that
not as varied nor as thesis. Choppy, time- detract from
well connected to the wasting use of presentation.
thesis or topic. Font multimedia. Font is
size is appropriate for too small or too
reading. Some large.
material not supported Communication aids
by visual aid. were poorly
prepared.

Ability to answer Demonstrates extensive Demonstrates Demonstrates some Demonstrates

questions knowledge of the topic by extensive knowledge knowledge of inaccurate or
25% responding confidently, of the topic by rudimentary incomplete knowledge
precisely, and responding questions by of topic by responding
appropriately to all confidently, precisely, responding to most incorrectly to
audience questions. and appropriately to questions. No questions or not
Encourages audience all audience questions. elaboration of responding at all.
interaction or queries. At ease with answers answers.
but fails to elaborate.
 V. LEARNING PLAN

Week Learning Experience / Assessments / FLEXIBLE LEARNING PLAN

# Topics Resources ASYNCHRONOUS SYNCHRONOUS
1-2 Subject Orientation Learning experience: (LO 1, 2, 5) Modular Course Google meet
(Introduction: Go Packs/Learning Packets
over course syllabus; - Learning the Virtual Classroom rules, • Chapter Reading Video Conferencing/
access course policies and regulations Assignments • Self- Discussions •
materials.) Exploratory Learning Directive and
Path such as video Teleconferencing
streaming, audio •Interactive Online
Reading Poetry/ streaming/ Podcasts and Collaboration and
• Power point Presentation Research Writing Discussion
1. Identify, interpret • Readings
and respond to • Videos
complex language and
• Mind Maps
fictional narrative
structures;
2. Appreciate,
Formative Assessment: Report of
evaluate and enjoy
journal article
complex works of Learning Activities and Resources:
fiction of different Lecture, Resource Speakers,
kinds PowerPoint slides, YouTube
documentaries

1.

3-4 Virtual Seminars Learning experience: (LO 1, 2, 5) • Virtual Learning / Chat Share Dynamics
Educational Resources • Actual Online
3. Navigate unfamiliar • Power point Presentation Consultations/
kinds of English, • Readings Advising
especially historical • Live Webinars/
ones • Videos
Discussions
4. Think about the • Mind Maps
impact of fictions on
other aspects of Graded Assessment: Quiz
culture and history Learning Activities and Resources:
Lecture, PowerPoint slides, reporting on
the terrestrial biomes, infographic on the
aquatic biomes
5-6 Study Guides Learning experience: (LO 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Chapter Reading Google meet
6, 7) Assignments
5. Write about works •Self-Exploratory Video Conferencing/
of language and • Power point Presentation Learning Path such as Discussions
cultural production • Video video streaming, audio • Directive and
• Mind maps streaming/ Podcasts and teleconferencing
Readings Research Works •Interactive Online
Collaboration and
Formative Assessment: Report of Discussion
journal article
Learning Activities and Resources:
Lecture, Resource Speakers,
PowerPoint slides, YouTube
documentaries
7-9 Essays Learning experience: (LO 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Chapter Reading Actual Online
Write about works of 6, 7) Assignments Consultations/
• Power point
language and cultural • Self-Exploratory Advising
production • Videos
Learning Path such
• Readings *google meet /
as video streaming,
• Mind Maps zoom meeting
audio streaming/
Podcasts and
Research Works
 Graded Assessment: Quiz
Learning Activities and Resources:
Lecture, PowerPoint slides, outdoor
activity on counting the population of a
given species using a quadrat
MIDTERM EXAMS
11-13 Watching Netflix or Learning experience: (LO 1, 2, 3,
YouTube titled, “Wonder” 4, 5, 6, 7) Chapter Reading Actual Online
Starring: Ms. Julia Roberts Assignments and Consultations/
based on the Novel. • Power point Presentation watching educational Advising
• Readings Video
PRIDE & PREJUDICE
• Videos • Self-Exploratory *Google meet / zoom
https://www.youtube.com/ Learning Path such as meeting
watch?v=7PdfqMh_Y7w • Mind Maps video streaming, audio
streaming/ Podcasts and
1984 by George Orwell Formative Assessment: Journal Research Works
https://www.youtube.com/ article reading and reporting
watch?v=UAjbgZanEGI Graded Assessment: Online Quiz
and homework
Learning Activities and
Resources: Lecture, PowerPoint
slides, Articles, e books, YouTube

14-16 I Am a Filipino by Carlos Learning experience: (LO 1, 2, 3,

Case Study and/or Video
P. Romulo 4, 5, 6, 7) Decision Analysis Conferencing/
https://www.youtube.com/
watch?v=SgEDVtppj4U • Power point Presentation
Scenarios Discussions
• Readings • Problem Solving • Directive and
President Marcos' Speech
• Videos Work Guides Teleconferencing
at United States Congress
• Mind Maps • Power Point •Interactive
https://www.youtube.com/
watch?v=oRTHHirTkog • Graded Assessment: Online Slides Lecture/ Online
Quiz Audio Recorded Collaboration and
Learning Activities and Study References Discussion
Resources Lecture, PowerPoint
slides, Articles, e books, YouTube
17-19 The Case for Christ Learning experience: (LO 1, 2, 3, Google meet / zoom
https://www.youtube.com/ 4, 5, 6, 7) • Chapter Reading meeting
watch?v=JthIV0pPJoc Assignments
• Power point Presentation • Self-Exploratory •Video Conferencing/
The God who Speaks • Readings Learning Path such as Discussions
(2018) • Videos video streaming, audio • Directive and
streaming/ Podcasts and teleconferencing
https://www.youtube.com/ • Mind Maps
watch?v=MmJrRx663hg Research Work •Interactive Online
collaboration and
Graded Assessment: Recitation Discussion
40 Nights (2016) Online
https://www.youtube.com/ Learning Activities and
watch?v=E52EV2FPT2I Resources: Lecture, PowerPoint
slides
Let Go and Let God
https://www.youtube.com/
watch?v=F8IPzpcuPGs

FINAL EXAMS
 VI. COURSE REQUIREMENTS [Be as detailed as possible in enumerating all the requirements for the course]

Requirement Points Description %

50 pts 1st LT There will be 2 long tests, each of which will consist of a combination
50 pts 2nd LT of multiple choice, identification, modified true or false, matching type,
Long Tests (Total of 100 fill-in-the blank, and 1 or 2 essay questions. They will cover information 30%
points) from the text and from class lectures, videos, demonstrations, and
activities
Over the course of the semester, there will be activities, both in and out
of class, and demonstrations in which active participation is expected.
Group Participation in, and completion of any written work associated with
Activities 100 points these activities is worth 10 to 20 points each. Group activities will be on 10%
a psychological theory/topic shown in an applied and creative manner.
Guidelines for the activities shall be provided.
There will also be announced quizzes worth 10 points each which will 20%
Quizzes and 100 points cover the previous meeting's lecture as well the assigned chapter of the
Recitation day. Recitations shall also be graded and students shall be asked to recite
in class also from the previous meeting’s lectures and/or assigned topics
for the day.
Research Work asks you to find real and practical examples of how
psychological theories describe the human experience and improve our
lives. Students will be asked to research on a particular phenomenon
Group 100 points about the Philippines or the Filipinos, and explain these in terms of 40%
Research psychological theories and concepts using various scientific methods.
Paper The objective of the project is to foster self-reflection, critical thinking,
and writing skills, and the practical application of psychological theories
to real life experiences. Research days shall be designated throughout
the semester, on these days, classes may be converted into lectures on
how to do your research, reserved for consultation or suspended to help
you have time to do your research.
Total 100%

VII. GRADING SYSTEM

MIDTERMS (50%) FINALS (50%) Grading Scale

Attendance 10% Attendance 10%
Quizzes 30% Quizzes 30% 1.00 ----- 96 - above
Assignment 30% Assignment 30% 1.25 ----- 93 - 95
1.50 ----- 90 - 92
Exam 30% Project 30%
1.75 ----- 87 - 89
TOTAL 100% TOTAL 100% 2.00 ----- 84 - 86
*The breakdown of percentages for both 2.25 ----- 81 - 83
midterm and final grades is only a 2.50 ----- 78 - 80
sample. Instructors are free to change 2.75 ----- 76 - 77
how each 50% is broken down. 3.00 ----- 75
Notes: 5.00 ----- Below 75
* Minimum grade for Major Subject is 2.00 = 84 (indicate if applicable) INC ----- Incomplete
* Transmutation Formula WP ----- Withdrawal from a
course with permission
(Score/Highest possible score) x 50+50 UD ----- Unofficially Dropped
VIII. POLICIES: (Policies found in the latest Student Handbook are hereby adopted)

1. Attendance: [indicate specific policies on attendance, classroom behavior and requirements. For example:]
Students are expected to attend class regularly. Students are responsible for all assignments or announcements given
in class. It is expected that all students will be present for all exams and quizzes. Make-up exams are not given
(because these are announced) and missed classroom activities cannot be made up, unless there is compelling reason
to have an excused absence authorized and recognized by the school. Please take note of the following:
a. Maximum number of cuts (stated in student handbook) + 1 more cut = Failure due to Absence
b. 1 late = arriving 15 minutes after class starts (sample only)
c. 3 Lates = 1 cut (sample only)
It is the responsibility of the students to keep track of their absences and incidents of tardiness. They should exercise
wise use of their allotted cuts. Students should not expect a warning upon reaching the maximum number of
allowable cuts.
 2. Classroom behavior: Students are expected to be prompt, attentive, honest, and polite. Electronic devices such as
phones and music players should be set aside. The professor has the right to confiscate these devices and file the
necessary corrective action.
3. Requirements: Submit all requirements on time and make sure that it is properly formatted and labeled. Late
submission will be accepted but shall incur 10% deduction for every day the submitted requirement is late.

IX. REFERENCES

Main Text/Required Reading

Virtual Classroom Rules

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fiybfktp1s8

MIDTERM PERIOD

LESSON 1
https://www.slideshare.net/rick143/what-is-literature-15475840

LESSON 2
https://www.slideshare.net/ACurd/genres-of-literature

LESSON 3
https://www.slideshare.net/jaysonerni/literary-criticism-powerpoint

LESSON 4
https://www.greatbookssummer.com/programs/sample-readings/henry-david-thoreau/

LESSON 5
https://www.greatbookssummer.com/programs/sample-readings/william-carlos-williams/

LESSON 6
https://libguides.uta.edu/literarycriticism/steps

FINAL PERIOD

GROUP PRESENTATION

GROUP 1
PRIDE & PREJUDICE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7PdfqMh_Y7w

GROUP 2
I Am a Filipino by Carlos P. Romulo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SgEDVtppj4U

GROUP 3
The Case for Christ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JthIV0pPJoc

GROUP 4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MmJrRx663hg

GROUP 5
40 Nights (2016)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E52EV2FPT2I

GROUP 6
Let Go and Let God
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F8IPzpcuPGs

Suggested/Additional Readings:

The Worth of A Virtual Classroom: How Does It Help Modern Learners?

https://elearningindustry.com/5-teaching-techniques-virtual-classroom
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Prepared by: Noted by: Approved by:

Dr. Romeo A. Pilongo Dr. Aldrin G. Jadaone Dr. Ma. Rosario M. Quejado
Faculty Head GE & Education Program Dean, CASED