SYLLABUS - INTROTOLIT 001

University of Caloocan City

Gen. San Miguel St., Sangandaan, Caloocan City

Introduction to Literature - LIT001

Course Syllabus

Course Description:

This course exposes the significance of Philippine Literature on the students' chosen field and in our everyday life. A review of its history, and its various highlight eras will feature socio-culturally rich literary works not limited to prose and poetry. Relevant contributions of Filipinos in the modern times will also be presented in this course. Most importantly, it hopes to provide a venue to appreciate Literature as a tool for self-improvement and socio-cultural awareness and responsibility.

At the end of 18 weeks (54) Hours, the students are expected to:

• Become well-oriented with the highlight history of Literature and its major developmental eras;
• Examine the relevance of various literary works in shaping our society & culture.
• Digest valuable messages and learnings of these documents as these relate to their own personal and professional development;
• Immerse themselves fully in their chosen field to become better learners and responsible practitioners;
• Effect positive change to others by contributing their commitment to personal and social responsibility.

Requirements:

Individual Outputs:

• My Reflection Book
• Evaluative Reports on their Assigned Tasks
• Progressive Participation in all Literary Circle Discussions

Group Outputs:

• Collaborative Presentations
• Online IVLE - Interactive Virtual Learning Experience
• Online Portal: MAKAKWENTO - The Unofficial Website of IntroToLiterature students of UCC

Topic Outline:

1. History of Literature

2. Forms, Types and Elements of Literature

3. The Various Eras and Regional Uniqueness

4. Literature - Gifts from Our Past

a. Riddles

b. Folk Songs

c. Myths

d. Tales

e. Epics

5. Colonial Influence on Literature

a. Literature Shaping our Future

b. Literature against Civilizations

6. Nation Building and Building Nations thru Literature

a. Evolution and Revolution

7. Literature of Different Generations

a. Carlos Palanca Winning Pieces

b. Famous Filipinos in Literature

8. Modern Filipino Literary Works

References:

TimeLine:

Nov. 15 22
Dec. 6 13 20

Jan. 3 10 17 24 31

Feb. 7 14 21 28

Mar. 7 14 21 28

Apr. 4 11

MidTerms: Jan. 31

FinalExams: Apr. 4 or 11