WESTMEAD INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

Batangas City

OUTCOMES-BASED TEACHING AND LEARNING PLAN

Course Title: World Literature with Philippine Literature Course Code: LIT1A
Credit Units: 3 units Pre-requisite:
Hours/week: 3 hours Co-requisite:
Course Description: This course aism to enlighten the mind and heart of the students; wisdom, for entertainment, for an understanding of diverse
human experiences. It is an excellent way to sharpen close reading skills, enable critical thinking and refine the students’
general sense of different literatures of local and other countries.

WIS Vision Westmead International School envisions to be an internationally recognized premier institution which values the pursuit of truth, the
freedom of inquiry, and the expansion of knowledge in the service of humanity through learning.
WIS Mission The school distinguishes itself as a diverse, socially-responsible learning community of high level scholarship and academic rigor
sustained by truth, peace and equality. Our aim is to provide exemplary basic, specialized undergraduate and graduate courses
through focused skill development and workforce training relevant to contemporary needs of the Philippines and the global community.
Core Values EXCELLENCE – LEADERSHIP – INNOVATION – SERVICE

Course Intended Learning Outcome At the end of this course, the students should be able to :
(CILO)  Define the various terms used in literature
 Summarize and outline the plot of the various pieces of World Literature with Philippine Literature
 Identify and discuss the human situation depicted in the various piece of literature.
 Read literary texts representing various regions, periods and genres.
 Reflect on the theme of the various pieces of literature
 Express appreciation for the wisdom imparted by the various piece of literature.

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 COURSE CONTENT

Teaching / Learning Assessment

Week Content/Topic Activities Learning Outcomes Task/Activities

Introduction of the course Syllabus Presentation  Get to know what the course is all about.
1-2
UNIT 1 Discussion  Recall the definitions, standards and elements of literature Exercises
Lesson 1 Introduction of Literature
o Standards  Give Examples of the different literary genre Recitation
o Elements
o Fiction and Drama  Identify the different kinds of prose Discussion
forum
o Main Categories of Literature
o Types of Fiction  Identify the general mood of the poem
Lesson 2 Prose
 Describe the emotion of the speaker
o Fiction-Novel
o Short Story
o Plays Legend
o Fables
o Anecdotes
o Essay
o Biography
o News
o Oration

Lesson 3 A Poem from China – A Very

Handsome Gentleman

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 Discussion Graded
3-4 Lesson 4 A Tale from India – The  Discuss the literary works knowledgeably Recitation
Brahmin’s Gift Brainstorming
 Express their own life experiences related to the lessons learn from the Exercises
Lesson 5 Literary Forms in Philippine Exercises literary works
Literature Assignment
 Understand the Lesson of the story
Lesson 6 A Short Story from the Group activity
Philippines – Dead Stars  Evaluate and discuss the actions and behavior of the characters
 A Poem from the Philippines –
Lament for the Littlest Fellow

PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION

5-6 UNIT 2 Class Discussion  Identify the general mood of the poem Recitation
Lesson 7 The Crack
Classroom Activities  Discuss the poem’s structure – rhyme, tone, and meter
Lesson 8 Anticipation Exercises
 Understand the custom/practices in the short story

 Look for the similarity and difference to Filipino custom/beliefs Group Activity

Assignment

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 7-8 Lesson 9 On Keeping a Secret Class Discussion  Identify a particular African tradition
Quizzes
Lesson 10 An African’s Adventures in Brainstorming  Discuss the value of “word of honor”
America Recitation
Classroom Activities  Analyze social issues presented in the story
Exercises
 Identify the main conflict of the story
Group Activity

MIDTERM EXAMINATION

9 UNIT 3 Lecture  Analyze the conflicts that rendered spirits of thrill and mystery Recitation
Lesson 9 Beowulf
Class Discussion  Discuss the ways the literary piece reflect the culture of the Old English Group Activity
Lesson 10 The Passionate Shepherd to People
His Love Classroom Activities Assignment
 Identify the speaker in the poem and determine the promises mentioned
Group Discussion Movie
presentation

10 Lesson 11 Sonnet 18 – Shall I compare Class Discussion  Identify the theme of the sonnet Quizzes
Thee to a Summer’s Day
Brainstorming  Discuss the meaning and conflict of the lines Individual
Lesson 12 From Sonnets from Activity
Portuguese Classroom Activities  Distinguish the appeal made by the poet
Recitation

Group Activity

Assignment

SEMIFINAL EXAMINATION

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11-12 UNIT 4 Class Discussion  Analyze why men be considered as equal with women Quizzes
Lesson 13 Man and Woman  Identify the characteristics and abilities of men which are peculiar over
Brainstorming women’s Group Activity
Lesson 14 The necklace  Discuss how the author described the peculiarities of man and woman
Classroom Activities and its approach. Recitation
 Discuss the implication of the title of the story
Group Discussion  Evaluate the attitude of the main character towards her misery in the end

13-14 Lesson 15 There is a Gentle Thought Discussion  Share one’s experience of being in loved Quizzes

Lesson 16 The Trojan War Brainstorming  Explain how to poem features its theme Individual
Activity
Classroom Activities  Analyze the fate of the Greeks and Trojans during and after the war
Recitation
Group Discussion
Assignment

FINAL EXAMINATION

REFERENCES:
Textbooks: Maglaya, R., Erispe, O., Butac, S., Gagalang, J. (2014). Masterworks in World Literature. Potero, Malabon City: Mutya
Publishing House Inc.
Articles/Handouts: CHED Preliminaries and Supplement
Online Resources: http://www.seasite.niu.edu/tagalog/literature/literary_forms_in_philippine_lit.htm

COURSE REQUIREMENTS:

 Textbook: Masterworks in World LIterature

 3 written major examinations (Prelims, Midterms, Semifinals)
 Contest of chosen literary works(Finals)
 Attendance/Attitude
 Quizzes
 Assignment
 Project

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  Compiled Literary Texts

CLASSROOM POLICIES:

Academic Dishonesty: CHEATING is a major offense. (Please refer to Student Handbook)

Absences/Tardiness: Students are only allowed to have at least 3 absences for the whole term. Two (3) instances of tardiness are equivalent to 1 absent.
Submission of Assignments: (As discussed by the professor)
Compliance with Final Integration Activity: (As discussed by the professor)
Quizzes and Major Examinations: (As discussed by the professor)

GRADING SYSTEM:
Final Grade = (Average of 4 Major Exams * 70%) + (Class Standing * 30%)

Class Standing Criteria: Recitation/Reporting 10%

Attendance 10%
Assignments 5%
Project/ Activity 5%

Numerical Percentage Numerical Percentage

1.00 --------------- 98-100 2.50 --------------- 82-84
1.25 --------------- 96-97 2.75 --------------- 79-81
1.50 --------------- 94-95 3.00 --------------- 75-78
1.75 --------------- 91-93 4.00 --------------- conditional
2.00 --------------- 88-90 5.00 --------------- failure
2.25 --------------- 85-87 DRP --------------- officially dropped

CONSULTATION SCHEDULES:

NOTED BY: PREPARED BY:

MS. ALLYSSA MAE H. BRIONES, LPT DR. RACHEL L. DE CHAVEZ

Instructor President and CEO, Dean of CAS

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