Buliran Rd.

, Sitio Bayugo, San Isidro, Antipolo City 1870 Rizal, Philippines *PO Box 1079 Antipolo City
Tel. Nos.: (02) 503-4764 (02)425-3924 *Cell Nos. 0921-7452087/0926-7262467 *Website: www.picollege.edu.ph

COURSE SYLLABUS
1st Semester – AY 2022-2023

I. COURSE INFORMATION
Course Title & Code: Philippine Literature (LIT31) Instructor: Darwin F. Tolentino
Course Credit: 3 units Email: [email protected]
Year level and Placement: 3rd year AS, 1st Semester Contact: 09128613144
Class Schedule: Friday 2:00—5:00 PM Facebook: Darwin Facunla Tolentino

II. COURSE
DESCRIPTION
This course is designed to provide students diverse experiences of literature and help them gain more
awareness of the unique characteristics of each region in the Philippines through varied literary pieces,
both oral and written forms, passed from our forefather up to the present works of Filipino writers that
best represent each island of the country. This helps them understand and appreciate the events, culture,
traditions, values, and beliefs that shape the Filipino identity across time.

III. COURSE
OBJECTIVES
At the end of the semester, the learners will be able to:
•Identify literary texts according to its respective geographical areas, genre, types, elements, and historical
period
•Apply close reading of texts, involving analysis and interpretation of a variety of forms, types, and genres
•Deploy critical perspectives in the analysis and interpretation of texts, that is, of the ways in which texts
represent or misrepresent reality
•Produce
WEEK a creative project or a criticalLESSON
text in one of the genres, forms, or types reflecting the values and
ASSESSMENT
lessons inculcated in the text.
TIMELINE
1 A. Class Policy A clear outlook on class outlines
B. Course Outline along with the grading system and
C. Grading System class policy to abide.
2 II. Introduction to PHILIPPINE LITERATURE Reflection Writing
 Introduction to the Study of Literature
 Meaning of literature
 Importance of the study of literature
 Relationship between literature and history
 Standards of good literature/Literary Standard,
Literary Approaches
 Divisions of Literature
3-4  General Types of Literature Reflection Writing
 Definition and Classification of Literary Type
 The Literary Genres
 Prose
 Poetry
 Philippine Literature Forms in Different Periods
The Pre-Spanish Period (1565)
5  Philippine Literature Forms in Different Periods Reflection Writing
 The Spanish Period (1565-1898)
 Spanish Influences on Philippine Literature.
 The First Books
 Literary Compositions
 Folk Songs
 Recreational Plays
6-7  The Historical Background of Philippine Literature Reflection Writing
 The Period of Enlightenment (1872-1898)
 The Propaganda Movement
 Period of Active Revolution
 Buliran Rd., Sitio Bayugo, San Isidro, Antipolo City 1870 Rizal, Philippines *PO Box 1079 Antipolo City
Tel. Nos.: (02) 503-4764 (02)425-3924 *Cell Nos. 0921-7452087/0926-7262467 *Website: www.picollege.edu.ph

8-9  The Historical Background of Philippine Literature Reflection Writing

 The American Regime (1898-1941)
 Characteristic of Literature during American
Regime.
 Literature in Spanish
 Filipino Literature
 Philippine Literature in English
10 Midterm Examination Week
11-12  The Historical Background of Philippine Literature Reflection Writing
 The Japanese Period (1941-1945)
 Filipino Poetry during the Japanese Period.
 Filipino Drama
 The Filipino Short Story
 Literature in English during the Japanese Period
 The Historical Background of Philippine Literature
 The Rebirth of Freedom (1946-1970)
 The State of Literature during this Period
 Poetry in English during this Period
 Novels and Short Stories in English
 The New Filipino Literature during this Period

13-14  The Historical Background of Philippine Literature Reflection Writing

 Period of Activism (1970-1972)
 The seeds of Activism
 Period of the bloody Placards
 The Literary Revolution
 Writings during the period of activism
 Writers during this period
15  Period of the New Society (1972-1980) Reflection Writing
 Filipino poetry during the period of the new
society
 The play under the new society
 Radio and television
 Filipino Films
 Comics, magazines and other publications
16-17  Period of the Third Republic (1981-1985) Reflection Writing
 The Palanca Awards
 Filipino Poetry
 Filipino Songs
 Philippine Films during this period
 Media of 1983
Children’s Books
 The Development of Philippine Literatures from Pre-
colonial Times to the Present Times
 Timeline of Philippine Literature from Pre-colonial to
Contemporary Period
 Philippine Literary History

18 Final Examination Week

IV. GRADING SYSTEM

 Buliran Rd., Sitio Bayugo, San Isidro, Antipolo City 1870 Rizal, Philippines *PO Box 1079 Antipolo City
Tel. Nos.: (02) 503-4764 (02)425-3924 *Cell Nos. 0921-7452087/0926-7262467 *Website: www.picollege.edu.ph

I. Midterm
A. Class Participation (70%)
a. Attendance (20%) – Discussion Fora (recitations and class sharing and online engagement)
b. Assessment (50%) – Submitting ALL the required assessment provided at the end of every pre- recorded
video lesson which will be posted in the Google Classroom.
B. Midterm Examination – (30%)
(Can be in form of written and oral online examination, a requirement term paper, a portfolio, a video, etc.)
II. Finals
A. Class Participation (70%)
a. attendance (20%) – Discussion Fora (recitations and class sharing and online engagement)
b. Assessment (50%) – Submitting ALL the required assessment provided at the end of every pre- recorded
video lesson which will be posted in the Google Classroom.
B. Final Examination – (30%)
(Can be in form of written and online examination, a requirement paper, a portfolio, a video, etc.)
Final Grade Computation: (MTG + FG/ 2)

V. COURSE POLICIES
ONLINE CLASS NETIQUETTE
1) Be scholarly. Use proper language in explaining and justifying your opinions.
2) Be professional. Always represent yourself well.
3) Be respectful. Respect privacy. Respect diversity and opinions that differ from your own.
4) Be responsible. Submit all the required outputs on time.

VI. REFERENCES:
 Vinuya, Remedios V. (2012). Philippine Literature: A Statement of Ourselves. Metro Manila: Grandbooks
Publishing, Inc.
 Sayno, A. S. (2004). Philippine Literature. Bulacan: Trinitas Publishing, Inc.
 Tuazon, T. D. (2002). Philippine Literature from Ancient Times to Present. Caloocan City: Philippine Graphic
Arts, Inc.
 Lacia. F. et.al (2015). The Literatures of the Philippines”. Manila Philippines: Rex Printing Company Inc.

Prepared by:

DARWIN F. TOLENTINO
Instructor