PHILIPPINE

LITERATURE
MARK JEZREEL A. GABALES, LPT
SUBJECT TEACHER
CHAPTER 1

INTRODUCTION
TO PHILIPPINE
LITERATURE
 Apply critical thinking, reading, and
organizational skills to formulate an
original formal composition
(informative essay) to express one's
Learning appreciation of literature.
Objectives Explain the significance of literary
study and appreciation.

Recognize the importance of

literature and its relevance to real
life situation.
 LESSON 1:
Definition of and Views about
Literature

Table of LESSON 2:

Contents Key Features of Literature

LESSON 3:
Significance and Essence of
Literature
LESSON 1

DEFINITION
AND VIEWS
Latin word litteratura, meaning "writing"

French phrase belles-letters, meaning

"beautiful writing"

Literature takes significant human

experiences as its main subject.
It discusses various dimensions of life (its
miseries and glories).
DEFINITION
AND VIEWS

In simple terms, literature is a

collection of imaginative written
works (prose and poetry) that are
distinguished by the author's
intention and the aesthetic
qualities.
DEFINITION
AND VIEWS
"Literature appeals to man's higher
nature and his needs - emotional,
spiritual, intellectual, and creative.
Like all other forms of art, literature
entertains and gives pleasure, it fires
the imagination and arouses noble
emotions and it enriches man by
enabling him to reflect on life and by
filling him with new ideas."

Garcia, et al, 1993, pp. 1-3,

Introduction to Literature
DEFINITION
AND VIEWS

"True literature is a piece of written

work which is undying. It expresses
the feelings and emotions of people
in response to his everyday efforts to
live, to be happy in his environment
and, after struggles, to reach his
Creator."
Atienza, Ramos, Salazar, & Nazal (n.d.),
Panitikang Filipino
DEFINITION
AND VIEWS

"In this increasingly technologically

dependent world, literature is an
antidote to the mechanization of life.
It is celebration of the gift of the
creative imagination and the power
of linguistic expression..."

2nd Ateneo National Conference on

Literature (2004)
 LESSON 2

KEY FEATURES
OF LITERATURE
The ability to judge literature is
based on the application of
Artistry
certain recognizable standards of
Intellectual value
good literature. Great literature is
Suggestiveness
distinguishable by the following
Spiritual value
qualities:
Permanence
Universality
ARTISTRY
Appeals to sense of beauty

Describes literature that is aesthetically

appealing and reveals or conveys
hidden truth or beauty

Possesses sense of beauty in writing

that could even feel poetic
SA AKING MGA KABATA
JOSE P. RIZAL

Kapagka ang baya’y sadyang umiibig

Sa kanyang salitang kaloob ng langit,
Sanlang kalayaan nasa ring masapit
Katulad ng ibong nasa himpapawid.

Pagka’t ang salita’y isang kahatulan

Sa bayan, sa nayo’t mga kaharian,
At ang isang tao’y katulad, kabagay
Ng alin mang likha noong kalayaan.
INTELLECTUAL
VALUE
Stimulates thought or critical
thinking by making us realize
fundamental truths about life and
human nature

Enhances abstract and reasoning-

based thought processes
SUGGESTIVENESS
Associated with the emotional power of
literature

Stirs our creative imagination, giving

and evoking vision above and beyond
ordinary life and experiences
SPIRITUAL
VALUE
Good literature elevates the
spirit by bringing out moral
values.

Inspires us to be better persons

MGA AWIT 23:1-3
MAGANDANG BALITA BIBLIA (2005)

(1) Si Yahweh ang aking pastol, (3) Pinapanumbalik ang aking

hindi ako magkukulang; (2) kalakasan, at pinapatnubayan
pinapahimlay niya ako sa niya sa tamang daan, upang
luntiang pastulan, at inaakay aking parangalan ang kanyang
niya sa tahimik na batisan. pangalan.
PERMANENCE
A great work endures - new
insights, experience and meaning
can be gained every time a work is
read.
UNIVERSALITY
A great literature is timeless and
timely - forever relevant in terms
of its themes and experiences.
Has ability to cross gender, race
and cultural barriers
PARAMETERS
IN CLASSIFYING LITERATURE Language/Register

Origin

Historical Period

Genre

Subject Matter
Taken from:
Brittanica Encyclopedia
 THINK-PAIR-SHARE

WHY IS IT
IMPORTANT
TO STUDY
LITERATURE?
LESSON 3

SIGNIFICANCE
OF LITERATURE

Literature gives pleasure and entertainment.

Literature uplifts our culture.

It allows for discovery of broader dimensions of life.

It provides information.

Nuggets (2004, p.2-3)

SIGNIFICANCE
OF LITERATURE

Stress can be relieved by Literature.

Literature inspires imagination.

Literature keeps the brain active and healthy.

Literature helps a person to expand their vocabulary

and develop critical thinking.
Literature helps a person to expand their vocabulary.

Sharna (2022)
REFERENCES
Baronda, A. (2016). 21st Century literature from the Philippines and the
world. JFS Publishing Services: Manila

Gutierrez-Ang, J. (2012). Literature 101: Philippine literatures: A course

reader (pp.1-2). Mindshapers Co., Inc.: Manila.

Rexroth, K. (2023, January 22). Literature. Encyclopedia Britannica.

Retrieved from https://www.britannica.com/art/literature

Sharna, K. (2022, January 17). Importance of studying literature. The Asian

School. Retrieved from https://www.theasianschool.net/blog/importance-
of-studying-literature/