Literature

Looking into the etymology of the word literature.

Literature covers both oral and written forms of works w/c

manifest expressive or imaginative quality, nobility of
thoughts, timelessness, and lastly, universality.

It is also described as for having an excellent form w/c the

expression of permanent and universal ideas can be
established aesthetically.

Literature takes significant human experiences as its main

subject.

It mainly discusses various dimensions of life as well as its

miseries and glories
Literature

Mirror of life / soul of country.

It is the record of life.

Serves as a gateway to learning of the past and expanding

my knowledge and understanding of the world.

It is an art and a life. Patocinio v. Villafuerte

Is an written idea. Dr. Rufino Alejandro 1949

Is either written and oral – Gangsa I, 2003

Is One Of The Most Interesting And Significant

Additional Concept about Literature
Written words especially those regarded having artistic merit.

Books and writing on a particular subject.

Literature, the oral and written transfer of wisdom gleaned from

knowledge, enables us to have the exposure to the mistakes, and
successes, of others.

The understanding is not merely referring to the understanding of a

literary work, but a concept of the way you understand it. It's a process
of self awareness.
Different Views about Literature
Webster Comprehensive Dictionary- literature as the collective
production of the human mind that deals with permanent and universal
themes ascribed by creativity and grace of expression.

Webster 9th New Collegiate Dictionary - literature as manifesting

excellence of form which also covers the expressions of ideas of
permanent and universal interest produced in a particular language,
country or age.

Tiempo et.al - literature as general term used for poetry, fiction, and
drama is mainly the expression of meaning articulated through form.

Baritugo et.al - literature as the artistic reproduction of human

experiences in either poetry or prose.
 Key Features of literature

Literature is a form of communication

Literature as a product or a commentary on

the life process. As we read stories from the
past, our forebears communicated with us
through literature. Truly literature engages us
to share and to impart a portion of ourselves
which may be interesting and benefiting to
other people.
 Key Features of literature

Literature is an art
“Dulce” is a term which refers to beauty and
magnificence. Literature takes an excellent form. In
addition, it is said to be an artistic expression of man’s
desires, aspirations, and conditions.

The appeal of a literary work mainly intensifies its

value to the people depending on how they judge and
perceive the beauty and quality of a work.
 Key Features of literature

Nobility of thoughts
It is necessary to highlight ideas of great
importance and significance.

Literature should deal with ideas that can lead to

new responses to the world and can move people to
achieve great discoveries of the dimensions of
human life and experiences.
 Key Features of literature

timelessness

The significant truth about life that a literary work

reveals should not wane and dissipate as time
passes by. Issues reveal and themes which are
still perceived to be existence.
 Key Features of literature

Universality

A work must have global applicability in

which a work transcends across space.
Effectively connect themselves to and
understand these foreign stories.
 Key Features of literature

Literature has utility

The term “utile” refers to intellectual,
emotional, and social function of any creative
or literary work. Relevant information to
better understand people, society and
culture. It has the power to influence
perspectives about the self and world in
general.
 Activity no. 1

Do it in your notebook

What I have discovered new

about Literature
 Activity no. 1

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1. Draw some images that will best represented

what literature is all about and write a short
description below.

2. As a students, how do you benefit from

literature?

3. How will you explain this statement: “Literature

teaches nothing except the significance of life”?