UNIVERSITY OF SANTO TOMAS

Espaa, Manila
DEPARTMENT OF LITERATURE AND HUMANITIES

Course Title

Philippine Literatures

Course Code

Lit 102

Credits

Pre-requisite

none

Course Description

This course introduces to representative literatures from regions

tackling the wide array of Filipino encounters and experiences are
expressed through themes such as gender, racial identity, class and
history.
This course is designed to develop among students an awareness,
appreciation, and critical view of the depth and breadth of our
countrys literatures in order to foster among them the desire for
truth, love for country and nature, and respect for peoples and
cultures,
which
will
eventually
constitute
a
competent,
compassionate, and committed Thomasian.

Course Intended
Learning Outcomes

After completing this course, STUDENTS SHOULD BE ABLE TO:

1. Read and analyze literary selections that exemplify the
multivalent Filipino experiences and their multivocal
articulations;
2. Understand how the Filipino is constituted in Philippine
literary texts;
3. Appreciate the different types and forms of Filipino
literatures;
4. Value cultural differences and similarities embodied in
Philippine literary outpourings;
5. Write a critique paper on a Filipino novel, epic, or drama;
and
Transform and extend creatively Philippine literary materials to
other artistic expressions.

Content Outline

PRELIMINARY GRADING PERIOD

Background
*Literature, Subdivisions, Forms, Elements, Values
*Development of Philippine Literature
Quiz 1
Imaging the Filipino Man
Mill of the Gods by Estrella Alfon
Pagkat Lalaki Ka by Michael Coroza
Imaging the Filipino Woman
Alunsina and Tungkung Langit (Panay-Visayan folktale adapted by
F. Landa Jocano)
Babae Akong Namumuhay Nang Mag-isa by Joi Barrios
Babae Ka by Inang Laya
Representing the Filipino Family
Claudia and Her Mother by Rolando Tinio
Breaking Through by Myrna Pena Reyes
The Sadness Collector by Merlinda Bobis
Quiz 2
Exploring Filipino Traditions
The God Stealer by F. Sionil Jose
The Wedding Dance by Amador Daguio
Discovering Love and the Filipino
Bonsai by Edith Tiempo
Patalim by Cirilo Bautista
Laji 97 (translated by Florentino Hornedo)
Exploring Filipino Humor
My Father Goes to Court by Carlos Bulosan
My Own Theory of Devolution by Jessica Zafra
Quiz 3
FINAL GRADING PERIOD
Interrogating Gender Relations and the Filipino
Dead Stars by Paz Marquez Benitez

The Conversion by J. Neil Garcia

The Small Key by Paz Latorena
Representing Death and the Filipino
Si Lola Isyang at ang Matandang Puno ng Kaimito by Chary Lou
Navarro
Ghost by Connie Jan Maraan
Understanding Spirituality and the Filipino
Is It the Kingfisher? by Marjorie Evasco
from Himala by Ricky Lee
Quiz 1
Discovering Philippine Aesthetics
What Poetry Does Not Say by Ophelia Dimalanta
Poem 10: First a Poem Must Be Magical by Jose Garcia Villa
Looking at War and the Filipino
from Comfort Woman: Slave of Destiny by Ma. Rosa Henson
Quiz 2
Exploring Class Relations in the Philippines
Rice by Manuel Arguilla
Isang Dipang Langit by Amado V. Hernandez
Children of the City by Amadis Ma. Guerrero
Revisiting Philippine History
Ang Kamatayan ni Tiyo Samuel by Efren Abueg
Quiz 3

Textbook /
Learning Materials

Aguila, A. A., Arriola, J. L., & Wigley, J. G. (2008). Philippine literatures: Text,
themes, approaches. Manila: UST Publishing House.

Course Policies:
To receive a passing mark, students are required to comply with the following:
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Reading of assigned selections

Active class participation and regular attendance
Punctual submission of course requirements
Good performance in written and oral examination

Grading System:
60%
40%

Class Standing (Quizzes, Recitations, Class Participation, Project)

Major Examinations (Preliminary and Final Examinations)

Preliminary Grades + Semi-Final Grade =

Prepared by:
Jane P. Lacuata
Philippine Literatures AY 2016-2017

Final Grade