Republic of the Philippines

CAVITE STATE UNIVERSITY

Imus Campus
Cavite Civic Center, Palico IV, City of Imus, Cavite
www.cvsu-imus.edu.ph

DEPARTMENT OF LANGUAGES AND MASS COMMUNICATION

COURSE SYLLABUS
2nd Semester, AY 2020-2021

Course GNED 15 World

Course Title Type Lecture Credit Units 3
Code Literature
RATIONALE: This course is a survey of the greatest pieces of literature from all over the world; with representative readings from
various places and various time periods.

Course FOCUS: It will cover famous literary pieces from the Greek Mythology, Spanish, Hebrew, Chinese, Indian literature, as well as its
Descripti genres and elements.
on
OUTCOME: Students of this course are expected to duly complete the required activities and outputs as reflections of their
understanding of the various literary texts. As their final output, they will portray a literary piece of their choice by presenting a stage
play.
Pre-requi
Philippine Literature Course Schedule Lecture:
sites
Core Students are expected to live by and stand for the following University tenets:
Values

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 TRUTH is demonstrated by the student’s objectivity and honesty during examinations, class activities and in the development of
projects.

EXCELLENCE is exhibited by the students’ self-confidence, punctuality, diligence and commitment in the assigned tasks, class
performance and other course requirements.

SERVICE is manifested by the students’ respect, rapport, fairness and cooperation in dealing with their peers and members of the
community.
In addition, they should exhibit love and respect for nature and support for the cause of humanity.

Imus Campus shall endeavor to achieve the following goals:

1.provide a general education program that will promote national identity, cultural consciousness, moral integrity, and spiritual rigor;
Goals of 2. train the nation’s manpower in skills required by national development;
the 3. develop professions that will provide leadership for the nation, advance knowledge through research work, and apply new
College/ knowledge for improving the quality of human life;
Campus 4. respond effectively to the changing social needs and conditions;
5. act in recognition of professional, social and ethical responsibility; and
6. preserve and promote Filipino historical and cultural heritage.
The Department of Languages and Mass Communication aims to:

1. offer general language courses and major subjects in English and Journalism that will develop competent, critically-minded,
Objective
morally disciplined and globally competitive students and graduates;
s of the
2. conduct researches in the fields of language and communication/journalism relevant to the institutional, regional and national
Departme
thrusts;
nt
3. develop literacy and communicative competence through extension services; and
establish linkages with government and non-government agencies towards the utilization and advancement of available resources
services of the department.
Program Educational Objectives (based on the program CMO)

The Bachelor of Secondary Education graduates are able to:

1. articulate the rootedness of education in philosophical, socio-cultural, historical, psychological, and political contexts;
2. demonstrate mastery of subject matter/discipline;
3. facilitate learning using a wide range of teaching methodologies and delivery modes appropriate to specific learners and their environment;
4. develop innovative curricula, instructional plans, teaching approaches, and resources for diverse learners;
5. apply skills in the development and utilization of ICT to promote quality, relevant, and sustainable educational practices;

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6. demonstrate a variety of thinking skills in planning, monitoring, assessing, and reporting learning processes and outcomes;
7. practice professional and ethical teaching standards sensitive to the local, national, and global realities; and
8. pursue lifelong learning for personal and professional growth through varied experiential and field-based opportunities.
Student Outcomes and Relationship to Program Educational Objectives
Program Educational Objectives Code (based on the program
Program/Student Outcomes (based on the program CMO) CMO)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
The students of the Bachelor of Secondary Education major in English will
be able to:
possess broad knowledge of language and literature for effective / / / /
a.
learning;
use English as a local language in a multilingual context as it applies / / /
b.
to the teaching of language and literature;
acquire extensive reading background in language, literature and /
c.
allied fields;
d. demonstrate proficiency in oral and written communication; / /
show competence in employing innovative language and literature / / / / /
e.
teaching approaches, methodologies and strategies;
f. use technology in facilitating language learning and teaching; /
inspire students and colleagues to lead relevant and transformative / / / / /
g. changes to improve learning and teaching language and literature;
and

Program/Student Outcomes Code

Program Outcomes Addressed by the Course
After completing this course, the students must be able to:
a b c d e f g
1. define the various terms used in literature I E/D E/D E/D
2. summarize and outline the plot of the various pieces
I E/D E/D E/D
of World Literature
3. discuss the human situation depicted in the various
I E/D E/D E/D
piece of literature
4. reflect on the theme of the various pieces of
I E/D E/D E/D
literature and

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 5. interpret aesthetic values and important insights
I E/D E/D E/D
concerning human nature and human experiences.
6. apply the values and lessons imparted by the
I E/D E/D E/D
various pieces of literature.
*Level : I-Introductory E- Enabling D-Demonstrative
COURSE COVERAGE
Teaching and Due Date of
Wee Intended Outcomes-based
Learning Mode of Resources Submission of
k Learning Topic Assessment
Activities Delivery Needed Output
No. Outcomes (ILO) (OBA)
(TLA)
1-2 After the I. Introduction Lecture Distance Essay End of week 2
completion of the A. The Purpose of Learning Module
chapter, students Studying World Group Mode
should Literature discussion Online Materials
be able to:
1. define and
explain the B. Qualities of Brainstorming
purpose of Good Literature
studying
Literature;
2. identify the
qualities of good
literature
3-4 3. differentiate II. Study of Fiction Distance Online materials Poetry making and End of week 4
Fiction from and Non-Fiction Interactive Learning interpretation
Non-Fiction discussion mode PPT/PDF files
4. recognize how A. Fiction and
to observe Non-Fiction Module
,interpret and B. Poetry
reflect III. How to OIR
A. Literary
Theories
B. Reaction Paper
C. Movie Review

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 D. Reflection
Paper
5-6 After the III. World Literature Individual and Distance Online materials End of week 6
completion of the A. Greek Literature group activities Learning Characterization
chapter, students a. Introduction, Mode PPT/PDF files
shouldbe able to: Overview,
1. analyze the Background Module
elements (Mythology)
presented in the b. Greek Gods
literary piece. and Goddesses
(12 Olympians)
c. Jason and the
Agronauts

7-8 After the IV. Spanish Lecture Distance Online materials Theory Analysis End of week 8
completion of the Literature Learning
chapter, students a. Introduction, Group mode PPT/PDF files
should be able to: Overview, Discussion
1. analyze the Background (Novel) and Brain Module
elements b. Don Quixote Storming
presented in the (Miguel de
literary piece. Cervantes)
. c. The Aleph
MIDTERM EXAMINATIONS
10-1 After the V. Hebrew Lecture Distance Online materials Short Story End of Week 11
1 completion of the Literature Learning Analysis
chapter, students a. Introduction, Individual and PPT/PDF files
should be able to: Overview, group activities
1. analyze the Background (Short Module
elements Story)
presented in the b. The Book of Ruth
literary piece. c. Dill Pickle
(Australia)

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12-1 1 analyze the VI. Chinese Lecture Distance Online materials End of Week 14
4 elements Literature Learning PPT/PDF Essay
presented in the a. Introduction, Individual and files
literary piece Overview, group activities Module
Background (Essay) Video Material

b. Kubo and The

Two Strings
c. Work of Li’ Po
15-1 After the VII. Indian Lecture Theory Analysis End of Week 17
7 completion of the Literature Lecture Distance handouts
chapter, students a. Introduction, Learning Online materials Script Writing
should be able to: Overview, Video materials
1. analyze the Background (Play) Group PPT/PDF files
elements b. Shakuntala discussion
presented in the (Indian) Brainstorming
literary piece. c. Marriage
Proposal
(Russian)
FINAL EXAMINATION
COURSE REQUIREMENTS

Suggested Lecture Requirements:

1. Mid-Term Examination
2. Final Examination
3. Individual and Group Activities
4. Theory Analysis
5. Script Writing
6. Movie Review
7. Essay
8. Video Review
9. Short Story Analysis
10. Poem Interpretation/Composition

Suggested Laboratory Requirements:

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 1. Laboratory Reports
2. Individual Performance
3. Quizzes
4. Mid-Term Examination
5. Final Examination
6. Video presentation
7. Fact Sheet
8. Attendance

*All exams must follow a Table of Specifications (TOS) and Rubrics for evaluation of student’ performance or projects.

GRADING SYSTEM
A. Grading system for 2 units lecture and 1 unit laboratory (i.e. DCIT 21; 3 units; Lec - 2 hrs& Lab - 3 hrs)
Lecture – 60%
Laboratory – 40%

B. Grading system for 1 unit lecture and 2 units laboratory (i.e. DCIT 22; 3 units; Lec -1 hr& Lab - 6 hrs)
Lecture – 40%
Laboratory – 60%

C. Grading system for 2 units lecture and 3 units laboratory (i.e. ELEX 50; 5 units; Lec – 2 hrs& Lab – 9 hrs)
Lecture – 30%
Laboratory – 70%

STANDARD TRANSMUTATION TABLE FOR ALL COURSES

96.7 – 100.0 1.00

93.4 – 96.6 1.25
90.1 - 93.301.50
86.7 – 90.0 1.75
83.4 – 86.62.00
80.1 – 83.32.25
76.7 – 80.02.50
73.4 – 76.62.75
70.00 – 73.33.00

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 50.0-69.9 4.00
Below 505.00
INCPassed the course but lack some requirements.
Dropped If unexcused absence is at least 20% of the Total Class Hours.
Total Class Hours/Semester: (3 unit Lec – 54 hrs; 2 unit Lec – 36 hrs)
(1 unit Lab – 54 hrs; 2 units Lab – 108 hrs; 3 units Lab – 162 hrs)
CLASS POLICIES
A. Attendance
Students are not allowed to have 20% or more unexcused absences of the total face to face class hours; otherwise, they will be graded as
“DROPPED”.

B. Classroom Decorum

During face to face mode

Students are required to:
1. wear identification cards at all times;
2. wear face mask at all times
3. observe physical/social distancing at all times
4. clean the classroom before and after classes;
5. avoid unnecessary noise that might disturb other classes;
6. practice good manners and right conduct at all times;
7. practice gender sensitivity and awareness inside the classroom; and
8. come to class on time.

During distance mode

Students are required to:
1. sign an honor system pledge;
2. avoid giving or receiving unauthorized aid of any kind on their examinations, papers, projects and assignments,
3. observe proper netiquette during on-line activities, and
4. submit take home assignments on time.

C. Examination/ Evaluation
1. Quizzes may be announced or unannounced.
2. Mid-term and Final Examinations are scheduled.

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 3. Cheating is strictly prohibited. A student who is caught cheating will be given a score of ”0” for the first offense. For the second offense,
the student will be automatically given a failing grade in the subject.
4. Students who will miss a mid-term or final examination, a laboratory exercise or a class project may be excused and allowed to take a
special exam, conduct a laboratory exercise or pass a class project for any of the following reasons:
a. participation in a University/College-approved field trip or activity;
b. due to illness or death in the family; and
c. due to force majeure or natural calamities.
REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTARY READINGS
Reference:
Ascara, L.R. (2003). Word Literature (revised ed.). Quezon City: Rex Bookstore
Duka, C.R. (2001). The Literatures of Asia&Africa. Quezon City:Rex Bookstore
Tendero, E. et al. (2014). The World Masterpieces in Literature. Malabon City: Mutya Publishing House
Tendero, E.V. and Mora, H.S. (2008). World Literature: The Literary Masterpieces of the World. Pateros: Grandwater publications.
Tomeldon, Y.V. (Gen. Ed) et al (1986). Prism: An Introduction to Literature. Mandaluyon g City: National Bookstore.
Guerero, G.T. Instructional Minutes. URL: http://instructionalminutes.blogspot.com

REVISION HISTORY
Revision
Date of Revision Date of Implementation Highlights of Revision
Number
1 August 26, 2020 2nd Semester AY 2020-2021 Change of format; added features for flexible mode of
teaching
Prepared by: Evaluated by: Approved:

Leslie Anne N. Gatdula

Mary Joy F. Modesto
Consultation hours: N/A
Instructor
maryjoy.modesto@cvsu.edu.ph
Date Prepared: March 16, 2021
Department Chairperson MARLON A. MOJICA, PhD
Department of Languages and Mass Campus Administrator
Communication Imus Campus
Date Evaluated:________________________
Date Approved:
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