LIT 2 – THE TRADITION

OF POETRY
ETM SOLMERANO
MEETING TOPICS

• Introduction
• Course Instructor Information
• Course Description
• Course Outline
• Course Overview
• Contact Information
• Online Learning vs. Modular Distance Learning

• The 10 Netiquette Online Reminders for LSPU CAS Students

• Other Matters
INTRODUCTION

• Hello, my dear students and welcome to Lit 2 - The Tradition of Poetry! Today marks the
second semester of the Academic Year 2021-2022! I want to take this excellent
opportunity to introduce myself and welcome you all to a new semester here at the
Laguna State Polytechnic University.
COURSE INSTRUCTOR

• My name is Ernesto Thaddeus M. Solmerano, and I’ll be your course instructor or sensei
in this class. I hold a Master of Arts in Letters, a Master of Arts in Education, major in
Curriculum and Instruction, a Bachelor of Arts in English, and a Bachelor of Arts in
Political Science degrees - all from Far Eastern University, Manila. At present, I am
taking my Ph.D. in English at the University of Perpetual Help System DALTA. I have
taught at FEU and LSPU for over 20 years. This will be my fifth-year teaching at LSPU,
and I'm excited to be your teacher in this course.
COURSE DESCRIPTION

• Lit 2 is a three-unit course designed to initiate students to the critical reading of numerous
poems written by poets from different countries, in different centuries, and using different
genres, such as lyric, epic, narrative and dramatic. The course aims to provide the student with
the tools necessary to read and perform poems in the context of the tradition of poetry.
Students in this course are expected to produce critical papers and creative projects that offer
insights and perspectives on the human condition and real-world problems.
COURSE OUTLINE
Unit I. Course Orientation
Unit II. Introduction to Poetry
 
Unit III. Exploring the Key Elements of the Poetic Art
Unit IV. Poetry Techniques: Analyzing Selected Poems
 
Unit V. Experiencing Poetry
Module 1: Course Orientation
Module 2: The Nature of Poetry: For Better or For Verse
Module 3: Poetic Forms: Seeming Free but Fettered Fast
Module 4: The Parts of a Poem: Elements of Poetry
Module 5: Figurative Language: Metaphors and More
Module 6: Sound-effect Devices: Sound and Sense
Module 7: Getting at the Meanings of a Poem
Module 8: The Art of Asking Questions
Module 9: Poetry Composition
Module 10: Poetry Explication
Module 11: Paraphrasing Poetry
Module 12: Creating a Collaborative Community Around Poetry
Module 13: The Art of Haiku
Module 14: The Poetry of Death: Epitaph
Module 15: From Photography to Poetry
COURSE OVERVIEW

• Class Participation House Rules

• Classroom Rules For Online Learning

• Classroom Rules For Discussion Board Posting

• Classroom Rules For Video Viewing

• Major Examinations

• Learner’s Assessment (Grading System)

CONTACT INFORMATION
Name of Faculty  ETM SOLMERANO

Name of the University  LAGUNA STATE POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSUTY

Campus  SANTA CRUZ CAMPUS

Campus Address  BRGY. BUBUKAL, STA. CRUZ, LAGUNA 4009

Email Address  ernestothaddeussolmerano@gmail.com

Mobile Number  09494575468

Facebook  ernesto thaddeus Mercado solmerano

Twitter  ETM Teller Machine

Consultation Hours  Wednesday 12:00 – 1:00 P.M.

ONLINE LEARNING VS. MODULAR DISTANCE
LEARNING
• This semester, all LSPU campuses will use flexible learning with a mix of
online and modular distance learning modalities. Some of you may have
opted to take this course using the online learning platform, while others
opted to study the course remotely or using the modular distance learning
approach.
ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF ONLINE
LEARNING
ADVANTAGES DISADVANTAGES
1. Scheduling Flexibility 1. E-Learning requires strong self-motivation
2. Lower Total Costs and time management skills
3. More Comfortable Learning Environment 2. Online learning is inaccessible to the poor
4. Pacing Options 3. E-Learning is limited to certain disciplines
5. Improve Your Technical Skills 4. Cheating prevention during online
assessments is complicated
ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF
MODULAR DISTANCE LEARNING
ADVANTAGES DISADVANTAGES
1. Flexible 1. Appropriate only for matured students
2. Self-paced 2. Accept greater responsibility for learning
3. Cost-efficient 3. Chances of distraction high
4. Simplified 4. Not possible to ask questions of instructor or to
5. Establishes a system of assessment other than learn from questions asked by others learning the
marks or grade same topic
THE 10 NETIQUETTE ONLINE REMINDERS FOR LSPU CAS STUDENTS

•1. Make sure your contact information is clear in all communications.

•2. Be mindful of your language.
•3. Use caution when sharing. Don't publish personal information about yourself in a public online forum, especially
if it could jeopardize your safety or security.
•4. Avoid spamming.
•5. Respect other people's privacy. Do not disclose another student's personal email address or contact information
without permission from the owner.
•6. Obey the university and college policies.
•7. Be considerate of other people's points of view.
•8. Choose your online friends wisely.
•9. Choose your emojis carefully.
•10. Fact check before sharing your posts on the Internet. Please review what you wrote and try to evaluate it
objectively.
OTHERS MATTERS

• Assignment