HUM014

PHILIPPINE LITERATURE
IN ENGLISH

INSTRUCTOR: AVEGAIL TOLENTINO

HUM014: PHIL LIT IN ENGLISH

Aims to acquaint with the

different works of Filipino
authors writing in English in
the different literary forms.
HUM014: PHIL LIT IN ENGLISH

Students are expected to gain

insights from their readings
that will make them more
tolerant and understanding of
cultural and regional
differences in the Philippines.
 OBJECTIVES

1. Grasp the value of studying

Philippine Literature in
different disciplines and its
value in the achievements of
MCLs mission and vision.
 OBJECTIVES
2. Familiarize her/himself
about the different
perspectives, concepts,
conventions, classifications
and trends in literature and
develop her/his own
perception about this branch
of humanities.
 OBJECTIVES

3. Acquaint her/himself with

the aesthetics in terms of
forms and content of Filipino
works.
 OBJECTIVES

4. Develop critical thinking by

being immersed in discussion
modes where theory building is
emphasized to foster
substantial insights on issues
concerning universal human
experiences that students will
confront.
 OBJECTIVES

5. Understanding the Filipino society in

general by using a thematic
approach in understanding
Philippine Literature to give more
focus on issues concerning the
Filipino identity; and to
accommodate a multivocal and
shifting perspective of the Filipino
experience.
 OBJECTIVES

6. Exhibit a continuing perception and

appreciation of Humanities and
Arts, specifically Philippines
Literature in English, by engaging in
creative exercises.
COURSE COVERAGE
 WEEK 1
1. Orientation
2. Review of Background
in Literature
3. General Introduction to
Literature
 WEEK 2
1. Development of Phil.
Lit. In English
2. Themes: Imaging the
Filipino Man,
discovering love and
the Filipino poetry.
 WEEK 3

1. Themes: Imaging the

Filipino Man,
discovering love and
the Filipino poetry.
 WEEK 4

1. Themes: Imaging the

Filipino woman,
exploring traditions.
 WEEK 5

PRELIMS
 WEEK 6&7

Themes:
Representing the
Filipino Family
 WEEK 8&9
Themes: Representing
Death and the
Filipino, Discovering
Philippine aesthetics.
 WEEK 10

MIDTERM
 WEEK 11

Themes: Exploring Filipino

Humor, Interrogating
Gender Relations and
the Filipino.
 WEEK 12

FINAL EXAM
COURSE EVALUATION

Course activities
(Quizzes, SW, HWs,
Recitation):
40%
COURSE EVALUATION

Course Assessments
(Prelims, Midterms,
Finals)
60%
 ACTIVITY
Name
Nickname
E-mail Address
Contact Number
3 Questions about the course.
Schedule
INTRODUCTION
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