As required by CHED in the curriculum for bachelor's degree, Philippine Literature I has been a part of Bachelor of Theology curriculum as offered at the International Christian College of Manila (ICCM), a Bible seminary under the Stone-Campbell Restoration Movement. This blogger (Dr. J. Falla) shall handle this class this semester, SY 2010-11, upon the invitation of its academic dean Prof. Ross Wissmann, as the college is currently short of appropriate instructors.
As a professional educator, this blogger feels he can do the job well, only he needs to review his notes since high school through post-graduate courses, as Phil. Literature has been a part of our educational system, just like History or Science.
The following constitute the course syllabus as prepared by this blogger:
I. Definition: This course entitled Philippine Literature I (coded P101), is a 3-unit CHED-required subject for ICCM students (with a total of 150 hours).
II. Objectives of the Course: Literature is the repository of a people's culture, history, heritage, and identity. Behind the stories and poems are the experiences of a people. The works allow us glimpses of how they think and act. We can understand the Filipino if we read what he has written. We can understand why he has become what he is, where he got his cultural traits, and why the Philippines is in its present state by reading the stories and poems created by writers. Most of them may be fictional and even fantastic, but all stories or poems have, as their bases, the realities that exist in their writers' social millieu. Philippine literature is significant because Filipinos would like to preserve their identities. Their literary tradition serves as the roots of the Filipino identity. Literature reflects the culture of a nation. It can serve as a tool to express a feeling and emotion. Literature provides a common knowledge that allows people to talk, share information and experiences. The importance of knowing the indigenous forms of Philippine literature is to gain more knowledge about our own country. Its aim in general is to announce and flaunt one's culture.
Specifically, this course aims to : 1. increase awareness of ICCM students on the general literature of the Philippines, 2. acquire mastery of knowledge on selected pieces of works in Phil. Literature, 3. acquire understanding of Philippine literature as it applies to their future professions as BTh graduates, and chosen ministries.
III. Course Contents :
A. Review and appreciation of current knowledge on Philippine literature (sharing of experiences)
B. Differentiating Prose from Poetry (Types)
C. Definition, Discussion and Reflection on Selected Proses like Short Story, Novel, Legend, Myth, Fable, Parable, Folktale, Anecdote, Chronicle, Biography, Autobiography, Essay, News, Oration, Play and Diary.
D. Definition, Discussion and Reflection on Selected Types of Poetry like: A. Narrative Poetry (Epic and Ballad), B. Lyric Poetry (Folk songs or awiting-bayan, Sonnet, Ode, Psalm, Elegy, Song, and Corrido), C. Dramatic Poetry (Comedy, Tragedy, Melodrama and Farce or Sainete).
E. Differentiating Non-fiction from Fiction Literature Through Selected Works
F. Categorizing Fiction Literature (Realistic fiction, Biographical, Historical and Fanciful fiction)
G. Discussion on Four Main Elements that make up fiction: Plot, Characters, Setting and Theme)
H. Understanding Literature Terms and Terminologies like Narrator and Point of View, Style, Literary Symbol, Irony, Tone, Mood, Motivation, Suspense and Figurative language. What are Narrative Devices?
IV. Course Methodology
Lecture-discussion is the main methodology to be adopted in this course. Sample literature across regions (ethnic groups like Ilocano, Tagalog, Visayas, Bicol, Maranao, etc.), and across times (e.g. Pre-Colonial Literature through Spanish Colonial on to Modern times) shall be evaluated in the class. Individual and group works like preparation of reaction paper/s for selected literature shall be adopted.
ICCM being a Bible seminary, course focus may be attempted to relevant (religious) Philippine literature. The Philippine’s “Pasyon”, a poetry narrating the life, passion and death of Christ, which was written long before Stone-Campbell Restoration Movement reached this country, can be a very good example for class discussion.
V. Course Requirements
A. Class Project. Depending on the size of the class, at least a complete script of one play shall be written/produced. The play should portray a contemporary Philippine situation showing the role of Christians in preserving our society. Copy of the script/s may be provided to selected local Churches as tool for the ministry.
To do this project, a writeshop shall be held at least 2 times, for the production of the first draft and the final copy, respectively.
B. Reaction Paper. At least one reaction paper is required of every student. The 5-paged (minimum) paper must include not-more-than one-page synopsis (abstract) of the literary material being critiqued.
C. Two Exams (Mid-term and Final). Mid-term exam shall cover the lessons prior to the scheduled test, and Final exam’s, for the rest of the semester.
VI. Due Dates
A. The class project (Play) is due on the last week (day) of the class.
B. Reaction paper is due on the 3rd to the last week of the class. This will enable the class to evaluate the reaction papers prepared by each of them.
C. Mid-term and Final exams shall be scheduled by ICCM administration.
VII. Grading System (to follow)
VIII. Bibliography
Textbook: Enriquez, Delia C. Philippine Literature : A Regional Approach. Mandaluyong City, Phils. : National Book Store, 2007.
References:
1. Castro, Jovita V, et. al. Anthology of ASEAN Literatures: Epics of the Philippines. Quezon City, Phils. : ASEAN Committee on Culture and Information, 1983.
2. Medina, Francine Y. Literary Folio. Quezon City, Phils.: Philippine Collegian, UP-Diliman, 1988.
3. (Phil. Literature books available at ICCM library, to be identified shortly)
IX. Penalties for late work, cheating, plagiarism, copying, “patterning,” allowing to copy, and the like : (Please see ICCM Students Handbook.)
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