LUZON:

GENRES
OF URBAN
WRITING
OBJECTIVES
In this module, you are expected to:
a. differentiate the various 21st century literary genres and
the ones from the earlier genres/ periods citing their
elements, structures, and traditions;
b. determine the technological advancements of the 20 th
century;
c. value the proper use of social media platforms; and
d. promote proper use of social media platforms by giving
reactions from current issues in the Philippines.
Which among these social media platforms do you use?

How often do you use them?

Do you find these platforms useful? If yes, in what ways?

Give at least three reasons.

*Read the examining context on your textbook from pages 32 to 33.

Luzon
It is the most populous island group in the Philippines.
Almost half of the ethnic groups of the Philippines are
found in Luzon (the 2010 NSO statistics tally about
48.8%). These ethnic groups use these major regional
languages: Tagalog, Ilocano, Kapampangan, Bicolano,
and Pangasinense.
Luzon
Moreover, the English language is widely used in
Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao. It is not surprising that
people would want to live in Luzon considering that the
economic and political center of the country, Metro
Manila, is in this region. Meaning the idea of Manila-
centrism is always present to people’s mind.
Luzon
Additionally, to address the needs for education of
Luzon’s big population, the most number of schools
and universities (like Arellano University, Ateneo de
Manila, University of Sto. Tomas and De La Salle
University) can be found in this island group, making it
the seat of literacy (meaning center of education) in the
country.
Luzon
Therefore, as a result of the efforts from the
private and public sectors in Luzon, 94% of its
population has achieved functional literacy that
must be fined-tuned to address new
technologies like the Internet.
W H AT I S I N T E R N E T ?
Internet is one of the biggest
technological advancements of the 20th
century that solidified the dawning of
the Information Age.
W H AT I S I N T E R N E T ?
In the digital world of the Internet, citizens from a particular
country become netizens of the globe because of the
physical borders as those found in the maps of nations seem
to be invisible and that people who connect online usually
step out of the confines of their geographic reality and step
into global citizenship.
 “As the Internet becomes a necessity, it also connects
people of our archipelago with the use of social media
platforms like Facebook, Instagram and Twitter in
which most Filipinos have begun using today. These
social media platforms are not only for entertainment
but also for social awareness. For instance, articles and
news that are being posted online that give awareness to
people about the recent events and happenings locally
and internationally. However, beware with the posts that
you will be sharing online, you might be victimized by

fake news that may cause conflict to others. ”

What is the relationship between the
internet and literacy?
Internet has allowed writers to
experiment with other forms for
expressing their literary skills.
Some new forms of creative
output mediated by the
technologies and devices are
being created like:
 Web log or

1
It is a listing ofblog
text, images, or other
objects that are arranged in a
chronological order that first started
appearing in 1998. Blogs are often
maintained and run by a single
individual, updated daily, or contain
personal remarks about a topic, a
personal ramble, or an update on the
person’s life.
 E-books

2
It is a book publication
made available in digital
form, consisting of text,
images or both, readable
on the flat-panel display
of computers or other
electronic devices.
 Online novels or
Webfiction

3
It is a written work
of literature
available primarily
or solely on the
Internet.
 Mobile phone text tula

4
It is literary work
originally written on a
cellular phone via text
messaging. This type of
literature originated in
Japan, where it has
become a popular literary
genre.
Functional Internet literacy is a necessary skill today
especially for this new generation of Filipinos who
should be able to compete intellectually with people of
other nations. Meaning, to have this skill will help you to
become marketable in the professional world.