Colegio de Sant Catalina de Alejandria

Bp. Epifanio B. Surban St., Dumaguete City

Course Syllabus

Course Code: Course Title:

Credit Units: 3 Time Duration: 54 hrs. (3hours/week for 18 weeks)
Program Placement: 2nd Semester
Prerequisite: None

COSCA Philosophy of The total formation of the human person in the quest for knowledge and truth and search for meaning, enlightened by Faith, the
Education good of the human family and in view of man’s ultimate end.
COSCA Vision COSCA: A Premier diocesan Catholic Educational Institution, Transformative in Christian Leadership and Service, Enhancing the
Family, Church, and Society in the Midst of a Fast Changing World
COSCA Mission 1. We provide and impart a Catholic education that is Christ-centered and competency-based, holistic and transformative,
through appropriate use of relevant pedagogy and technology.
2. We equip students with globally-responsive knowledge, attitudes, and skills that are based on Christian principles and
values.
3. We engage in research-based community projects for people empowerment and nation-building.
4. We advocate and promote the protection and preservation of Mother Earth, our common home, through responsible
stewardship
Course Description A study of representative works of world literature from Antiquity, the Middle Ages and Renaissance. The course emphasizes the
study and consideration of the literary, cultural, and human significance of selected great works of the Western and non- Western
literary traditions.

Learning Outcomes At the end of the course, the students should be able to:

A. Identify and analyzed a variety of major works of world literature;

B. Discuss the characteristics of the major periods of world literature as well as the major literacy genres that have
emerged;
 C. Identify the major themes of representative poetic, fictional and dramatic works.

This mandate translates to multiple missions of the Philippine Higher Education System:
To produce thoughtful graduates imbued with
1) values reflective of humanist orientation (i.e. fundamental respect for others as human beings with intrinsic rights, cultural
rootedness, an avocation to serve);
2) analytical and problem solving skills;
3) ability to think through the ethical and social implications of a given course of action; and
4) competency to learn continuously throughout life- that will enable them to live meaningfully in a complex, rapidly changing
globalized world while engaging their community and the nation’s development issues and concerns
To produce graduates with high level of academic, thinking, behavioral ,and technical skills / competencies that are aligned with
national academic and industry standards and needs, and international standards when applicable;
To provide focused support to the research required for technological innovation, economic growth and global competitiveness, on
one hand, and for crafting the country’s strategic directions and policies, and on the other; and
To help improve the quality of human life of Filipinos, respond effectively to changing societal needs and conditions, and provide
solutions to problems at the local community, regional, and national levels.
Classroom Policies Attendance, assignments and Submission Policies:
Students are required to observe attendance in class as monitored in the seat plan or class record. Assignments and submission
are to be on time as announced as scheduled in the class sessions.

Academic Dishonesty:
All forms of dishonesty as indicated as deal class rules in the higher education is automatically equivalent to a failing grade of
academic exercise. Plagiarism is automatic “Failed “ in an output.

Disability Accommodation:
Persons with physical /learning abilities are requested to see the Professor within the first two weeks of the semester. A doable
strategy will be designed by both the professor and the student throughout the semester. Have an appointment with the professor
for his/her consultation time.

Gender and Development:

All oral and written communication output/class interaction are required to observe the use of gender sensitive language.
 Harassment and Discrimination
This course prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, ethnicity, sex (including sexual assault) pregnancy, color,
religion, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, and genetic
information. Any student who has concerns about such behavior should see the professor.

Religious Accommodation
In the academic work in class, everybody is required to refrain conflicts with student’s religious practices and/ or observances.
For an exemption, the student may request reasonable accommodations. The request must be in writing, and the professor will
review the request and this may even seek assistance from the Dean.

Course Outline and Time Frame

Week Topics
Week 1 Review of Different Genres of Literature
Week 2 The Earliest Forms of Literature: Beowulf and Gilgamesh
Week 3 The Earliest Forms of Literature: Beowulf and Gilgamesh
Week 4 Greek Mythology
Week 5 Roman Mythology
Week 6 PRELIM EXAMINATION
Week 7 Iliad and Odyssey
Week 8 Philippine Literature
Week 9 Philippine Literature
Week 10 Asian Literature : Japanese Literature
Week 11 Asian Literature: Chinese Literature
Week 12 MIDTERM EXAMINATION
Week 13 American Literature:
Week 14 American Literature:
Week 15 European Literature: Russian, German
Week 16 European Literature: French, Italian
Week 17 European Literature: Scandinavian, African
Week 18 FINAL EXAMINATION
 LEARNING PLAN

Desired Learning Outcomes Topic Teaching and Learning Resources (Materials and Assessment Tasks
(DLOs) Activities (TLAs) Readings) (ATs)
1. Distinguish the Review of Different Genres of Discussion Book, Handouts Oral Recitation, Analysis
different genres; Literature; The Earliest Forms of
2. Learn the difference Literature: Beowulf and Gilgamesh
among each genres
3. 3. Appreciate the
different genres
1. Distinguish the Greek Mythology; Roman Mythology Report, Discussion Book, Handouts, Internet Analysis, Performance, Written
difference between Exam
Greek Mythology from
Roman Mythology;
2. Perform an oral
reporting about the
Greek and Roman
Mythology;
3. Appreciate the history
of early Romans and
Greeks
1. Sympathize with the Iliad and Odyssey; Report, Discussion Book, Handouts, Internet Analysis,Performance, Written
plight of the Greeks; Philippine Literature; Exam
2. Appreciate the Asian Literature : Japanese
adventure of Literature;
Odysseus coming Asian Literature:Chinese Literature
home from the war
1. Discuss the themes American Literature: Report, Discussion Book, Handouts, Internet Analysis,Performance, Written
and cultural issues European Literature: Russian, Exam
contained in the German
 reading European Literature: French, Italian
European Literature: Scandinavian,
African
Output Map showing different Internet Final Output, Analysis, Written
countries of each where the
literary pieces originate;
Critical analysis of one or two
literary pieces

References:

Prepared By: Mrs. Lorna T. Caponong

Noted By: CONSOLACION C. UNABIA, PhD Approved: SYLVIA L. FLORES, PhD

Dean, LIA-ED VP for Academic Affairs