COLEGIO DE SAN JUAN DE LETRAN

Intramuros, Manila
College of Liberal Arts, Sciences and Education
LITERATURE AREA
Academic Year 2005-2006
2nd Semester
I.

Course Number:

Literature 118

II.

Course Title:

Afro-Asian Literature

III.

Pre-requisite:

Literature 102, 103 and 116

IV.

Course Description:

The course provides the background and facts necessary for an intelligent understanding of Afro-Asian Literature, its writers, history and dynamic
development.
V.

Rationale:

Afro-Asian Literature mirrors not only the customs and traditions of African and Asian countries but also their philosophy of life which on the whole are deeply
and predominantly contemplative and hauntingly sweet. Afro-Asian Literature is the reflection of the storm and the stress of developing nations seeking a place
under the sun which every student must understand so he may know how this literature affects the history and culture of a nation.
VI.
General Objective:
At the end of the course, the students are expected to have become familiar with Afro-Asian writers and their literary works.
Specific Objectives:
A. Cognitive:
Analyze the content and importance of the literary forms and their relationship to other writings.
B. Affective:
Appreciate the characteristics and the style in writing of Afro-Asian writers.
C. Psychomotor:
Create a literary web to analyze a literary work.

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES

SUBJECT MATTER

VALUES
INTEGRATION

STRATEGIES AND
TEACHING
METHODOLOGIES

INSTRUCTIONAL
MATERIALS

EVALUATION

TIME
FRAME

EXPECTED
OUTCOME

Orient students on the

scope and rationale of
the course.

The rich
civilizations and
shared history of
Asia and Africa

Sensitivity
Sense of
appreciation

Lecture discussion

Handouts
Map

Quiz

1st
week

Oriented
students on
the scope and
rationale of
the course

Trace the development

of African literature.

A. African
Literature

Sense of
appreciation

Film showing
Analysis
Discussion

Videotape
OHP
Acetate
Textbook

Graded
presentation
of analysis

2nd 3rd
week

Traced the
development
of African
literature

Characteristics of
African Literature
Enhance the reading
pleasure of students.

Africa by David
Diop

Equality
Respect for
ones culture

Enhanced the
reading
pleasure of
students

Anticipation by
Mabel Dove
Characterize the
Egyptian literature.

B. Egyptian
Literature
Characteristics of
Egyptian Literature

Trust
Significance of
Human
Relations
Faith

Panel Discussion
Webbing

Textbook
Handouts

Quiz
Literary web

4th to 5th Characterized

week
the Egyptian
literature

To Whom Should I
Speak Today? by T.
Eric Peet
Create a literary web of
a story.

The Tale of Sinuhe

Created a
literary web of
a story.

Recognize the
importance of the
Koran in the life of
Arabs.

C. Arabian
Literature

Faith in God
Respect for
ones culture

Interview
Brainstorming

Characteristics of
Arabian Literature

OHP
Acetate
VCR
Film

Graded
Recitation

6th 7th
week

Selected Surahs
from the Quran
Make oneself familiar
with famous Arabian
Nights tales and
characters.
Enumerate the
important contributions
of Omar Khayyam to
Persian Literature.

Characteristics of
Persian Literature
Contributions of
Omar Khayyam

Expound the stanzas of

the Rubaiyat.
Describe Korean
literature.

Made oneself
familiar with
famous
Arabian
Nights tales
and
characters.

The Arabian Nights

D. Persian
Literature

Selections from the

Rubaiyat
E. Korean
Literature
Characteristics of
Korean Literature

Recognized
the
importance of
the Koran in
the life of
Arabs

Sense of
appreciation
Faith in God
Love of nature
Humility
Emotional
development
through
sadness and
pleasure
Faith in God
Service to
mankind
Humility
Obedience
Spirituality

Lecture discussion
Choral reading

Textbook
Handouts

Graded
Quiz

8th 9th
week

Analysis of
the cultural
values

Enumerated
the important
contributions
of Omar
Kahayam to
Persian
Literature
Expounded
the poems of
Sadi and Jami

Role Playing
Interpretation of
Passages

OHP
Acetate
Handouts

Graded
Recitation
Quiz

10th
11th
week

Described
Korean
literature

Appreciate the literary

pieces of the Koreans.

Korean poetry

Appreciated
the literary
pieces of the
Koreans

Analyze a literary piece F. Thai Literature

in terms of authors
style, values, lessons
Characteristics of
and impact to the
Thai Literature
readers
Champoon by Theb
Mahapaorya

Respectfulness
Obedience
Sense of
awareness
Sound
philosophy of
life

Group discussion
Socialized
recitation
Interpretative
reading

Handouts

Submit a research
paper on Indonesian
literature.

Nationalism

Film showing
Socialized
recitation
Group dynamics

Videotapes
Handouts

Correlate the literary

piece to ones life and
society.

Identify the similarities

between Malaysian and
Filipino culture.

G. Indonesian
Literature
Characteristics of
Indonesian
Literature
Circumcision by
Pramoedya Ananta
Toer
G. Malaysian
Literature
Characteristics of
Malaysian
Literature
Traditional poems

12th 13th
Graded verbal week
Analyzed a
analysis of the
literary piece
literary piece
in terms of
authors style,
values,
lessons, and
impact to the
14th
readers
th
15
Graded
week
Submitted a
presentation
research paper
of the
on Indonesian
research paper
literature

Faith in God
Love of
humanity

Nationalism
Appreciation
of foreign
culture

Correlated the
literary piece
to ones life
and society
Lecture discussion

PowerPoint
presentation

Graded poetry
reading

16th 17th
week

18th

Identified the
similarities
between
Malaysian and
Filipino
culture.

week
Community Service
Integration:
Invite Manila High
School students to view
a literary exhibit.

Widening of Manila
High School
students literary
knowledge

Social
awareness
Cooperation
Unity

Participation in
organizing a
literary exhibit

REFERENCES:
Asian Literature for College Students by Susan P. Evangelista, 1999
New Visions: Afro-Asian Literature by Lydia Profeta, 1998
The Literatures of Asia and Africa by Carolina R. Duka, 2003
The Literatures of the World by Estrella T. Arroyo, 1999
World Literature by Hornstein, Percy and Brown, 1993
REQUIREMENTS:
Attendance
Literary Web
Analysis Paper
Research Paper
Quizzes
Major Examinations
Oral Reports
Participation in classroom activities
COMPUTATION OF GRADES:
Midterm Grade:
Pre Final Grade:
Final Grade:

30 % CS + 30 % Quizzes + 40 % Midterm Exam

25% CS + 25% Quizzes + 50% Final Exam
Midterm Grade + PreFinal Grade
2

Textbooks
Magazines

Graded
presentation
of exhibit
materials

Invited
Manila High
School
students to
view a literary
exhibit