College of Arts and Sciences Education

LIT 2b – Course Syllabus

COURSE INFORMATION
1. Course Number : LIT 2b
2. Course Name : World Literature
3. Course Description : The literature of the world focuses on the literature of the
world’s greatest civilization. The collection of masterpieces started from
the beginning of civilization to the present. This course is a continuation
of the study of literary forms or genres, exemplified this time by
selected literary texts from various countries written at different
periods in history.
4. Pre-requisite : None
5. Co-requisite : None
6. Credit : 3.0 units
7. Class schedule : 6 hours per week
8. Course Outcomes (Cos) Literature 2B

At the end the undergraduate program, the students are expected to:

1. Exhibit proficient and effective communication;

2. Demonstrate critical, analytical, and creative thinking;

3. Rationally evaluate Filipino historical and cultural values;

4. Personally and meaningfully assess contemporary social issues;

5. Manifest the ability to appreciate artistic beauty through objective evaluation of works of art; and

6. Rationally evaluate moral norms/imperatives as they affect individuals and society.

Upon completion of the course, the students are expected to: General Education SOs
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
1. CO1 Explain the grammatical relationships between words and E E E
word groups

2. CO2 Exhibit comprehension skills through understanding short E E E

selections.

3. CO3 Enunciate speech sounds accurately E E E

4. CO4 Write compositions E E E

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General Education Student Outcomes Course Outcomes Literature 2b

Vision: By 2022, a globally 1. Proficient and effective

1. Identify the different literary
communication (writing,
recognized institution speaking, and use of new genres and as well its elements.
providing quality, affordable technologies);
and open education. 2. Critical, analytical, and
2. Exemplify creativity and
creative thinking;
Mission: Provide a dynamic 3. Self-assuredness in knowing imaginative ability which are
and supportive academic and being a Filipino; essential in appreciating culture,
4. Ability to contribute
environment through the personally and meaningfully traditions, beliefs and life in
highest standards of to the country’s general;
instruction, research and development;
extension in a non-sectarian 5. Ability to appreciate and
contribute to artistic beauty; 3. Produce creative
institution committed to 6. Ability to reflect on moral presentations using the different
democratizing access to norms/imperatives as they
affect individuals and genres of literature
education.
society; and
Core Values: Excellent, 7. Capacity to personally 4. Apply analytical and critical
interpret the human
Integrity, innovation, teamwork skills in understanding the
experience.
Core Competencies: Quality, context of short story, drama,
affordable, open admission poetry and prose.

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CO and Assessment task alignment

Assessment Task
CO Theory-based Practice-based Assessment Coverage
Schedule
1. Identify the different literary Written Exam 1.Mimicry First Exam -A Brief Survey of the
genres and as well its elements. 2. Monologue Literatures of the World
3. Recital through the Ages
Greek Mythology
Iliad
Odyssey
Oedipus Rex
Halcyon and Ceyx
Apollo and Daphne

2. Exemplify creativity and Written Exam 1. Story telling Second Italian Literature
imaginative ability which are 2. Role playing Exam Aeneid
essential in appreciating culture, 3. Pop-up book Divine Comedy
traditions, beliefs and life in general. making English Literature
Canterbury Tales
King Arthur
German Literature
Nibulengeleid
Russian Literature
Brothers Karamasov
Anna Karennin

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3. Produce creative presentations Written Exam 1. Dramatic Third Exam French Literature
using the different genres of Monologue The Song of Roland
Literature. 2. Film viewing The Count of Monte Cristo
The Piece of String
American Literature
The Road not Taken
A Rose for Emily
After Twenty Years
The Cask of Amontillado
4. Develop analytical and critical Written Exam 1. Poetry Fourth Exam Asian Literature
skills in in understanding the short reading The Epic of Gilgamesh
story, poetry, and prose. 2. Comic strip Isis, Osiris, and Horus
Analects of Confucius
From The Prophet
Shakuntala
Ramayana
Rubaiyat
Haiku

*Final assessment will be written examination.

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Assessment Task Details (Theory-based)

Assessment Coverage Assessment Details

Schedule Task

First Exam -A Brief Survey of the Written You are expected to demonstrate an in-deptknowledge on thedifferent
Literatures of the World Exam periods of the literatures of the world, and the elements of different
through the Ages literary genres. The discussion also includes the classical Greek Literature:
Greek Mythology Mythology, Iliad, Odyssey, and Oedipus rex.
Iliad
Odyssey (Assignments and quizzes will be given as part of your assessment.)
Oedipus Rex
Halcyon and Ceyx
Apollo and Daphne

Second Italian Literature Written You are expected to demonstrate deep knowledge on theRoman
Exam Aeneid Exam Literature. Included in this lesson are the European Literature with the
Divine Comedy inclusion of German and Russian classic stories. The discussion also
European Literature includes Aeneid, Divine Comedy, Canterbury Tales, Kina Arthur,
Canterbury Tales Nibulengeleid, Brother’s Karamasov and Anna Karennin.
King Arthur
German Literature (Assignments and quizzes will be given as part of your assessment.)
Nibulengeleid
Russian Literature
Brothers Karamasov
Anna Karennin

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Third Exam French Literature Written You are expected to demonstrate deep knowledge on the French and
The Song of Roland Exam American Literature. The discussion also includes The Song of Roland, The
The Count of Monte Cristo Count of Monte Cristo, The Piece of String, The Road not Taken, The Cask
The Piece of String of Amontillado, After Twenty Years and A rose for Emily.
American Literature
The Road not Taken (Assignments and quizzes will be given as part of your assessment.)
A Rose for Emily
After Twenty Years
The Cask of Amontillado
Final Exam Asian Literature Written This assessment task is designed for you to demonstrate a deep knowledge
The Epic of Gilgamesh Exam on the Asian Literature. The discussion also includes The Epic of Gilgamesh
Isis, Osiris, and Horus Isis, Osiris, and Horus, Analects of Confucius, From The Prophet,
Analects of Confucius Shakuntala, Ramayana, Rubaiyat and Haiku.
From The Prophet
Shakuntala (Assignments and quizzes will be given as part of your assessment.)
Ramayana
Rubaiyat
Haiku

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Assessment Task Details (Practice/Performance-based)

Assessment Coverage Assessment Task Details

Schedule
First Exam -A Brief Survey of Mimicry  In this task, you are required to perform a recital from the characters in the epic
the Literatures of poem. The purpose of this task is for you to demonstrate creativity and
the World comprehensive understanding on the elements of drama and poetry.
through the Ages  You will be given copy of the summaries from the 24 books of Iliad.
Greek Mythology  The presentation is a memorized piece and should be delivered with accuracy. You
Iliad will be graded according to the following criteria: (see rubric attached):
Mimicry
Odyssey
1. Projection – (10 Points)
Oedipus Rex 2. Expression/Gestures – (10 Points)
Halcyon and Ceyx 3. Understanding Of Role – (10 Points)
Apollo and 4. Audience Participation – (10 Points)
Daphne 5. Props And Costume – (10 Points)

Second Italian Literature Story telling/  In this task, you are required to show off skills and talents. The purpose of this task
Exam Aeneid Role playing is for you to produce creative presentations using the varied activities.
Divine Comedy Pop-up book  You will be graded accordingly to the kind of presentation you produce.
European Making Pop-up book making
Literature Creativity (10 points)
Originality (10 points)
Canterbury Tales
Accuracy (10 point)
King Arthur
German
Literature
Nibulengeleid
Russian
Literature

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Brothers
Karamasov
Anna Karennin
Third Exam French Literature Dramatic  In this task, you are required to show off skills and talents. The purpose of this
The Song of Monologue task is for you to produce creative presentations using the varied activities.
Roland  You will be graded according to the following criteria (see rubric attached):
The Count of  Dramatic Monologue
Monte Cristo Creativity (10 points)
The Piece of Delivery (10 points)
Props and Costume (5 points)
String
Accuracy (10 points)
American
Literature
The Road not
Taken
A Rose for Emily
After Twenty
Years
The Cask of
Amontillado
Fourth Exam Asian Literature Poetry reading  You have to compose a poem.
The Epic of  The purpose of this task is for you to demonstrate creativity and apply the elements
Gilgamesh of poetry.
Isis, Osiris, and  You will be graded according to the following criteria (see rubric attached):
Horus Poetry reading
Analects of 1. Prosodic Device – (10 Points)
2. Word Choice – (10 Points)
Confucius
3. Content – (10 Points)
From The
Prophet
Shakuntala Comic strip  The purpose of this task is for you to demonstrate creativity and understanding of
Ramayana the masterpiece.

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Rubaiyat  You will be graded according to the following criteria (see rubric attached):
Haiku Comic Strip
Creativity (10 points)
Visual presentation (5 points)
Accuracy (5 points)

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9. COURSE OUTLINE AND TIME FRAME

TIME
TOPICS FOR FIRST EXAMINATION TLA Required Readings
FRAME
Week 1 -A Brief Survey of the  Lecture (PPT) Tendero, E. et.al. (2010) The
to Literatures of the World  Oral recitation World Masterpieces in
Week 3 through the Ages Literature
Greek Mythology
Iliad
Odyssey
Oedipus Rex
Halcyon and Ceyx
Apollo and Daphne

TOPICS FOR SECOND

EXAMINATION
Week 4 Italian Literature  Lecture (PPT) Tendero, E. et.al. (2010) The
to Aeneid  Oral recitation World Masterpieces in
Week 5 Divine Comedy Literature
European Literature
Canterbury Tales
King Arthur
German Literature
Nibulengeleid
Russian Literature
Brothers Karamasov
Anna Karennin
TOPICS FOR THIRD EXAMINATION
Week 6 French Literature  Lecture (PPT) Tendero, E. et.al. (2010) The
The Song of Roland  Oral recitation World Masterpieces in
To Literature
The Count of Monte Cristo
Week 7 The Piece of String Manalo, L. (2013) Literary
American Literature Genres: Within and Beyond
The Road not Taken the World. Intramuros,
A Rose for Emily Manila: Purely Books Trading
After Twenty Years & Publishing Corp.
The Cask of Amontillado
Kupper, J. (2013)
WeltLiteraturen/ World

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Literatures: Approaches to
World Literature.
Akademie Verlag

TOPICS FOR FOURTH EXAMINATION

Week 8 Asian Literature  Lecture (PPT) Tendero, E. et.al. (2010) The

The Epic of Gilgamesh  Oral recitation World Masterpieces in
to  Mimicking (Story Literature
Isis, Osiris, and Horus
Characters/Differ
Week 9 Analects of Confucius ent Personalities)
Manalo, L. (2013) Literary
From The Prophet  Variety Show
Genres: Within and Beyond
Shakuntala
the World. Intramuros,
Ramayana Manila: Purely Books Trading
Rubaiyat & Publishing Corp.
Haiku
Kupper, J. (2013)
WeltLiteraturen/ World
Literatures: Approaches to
World Literature.
Akademie Verlag

10. Textbook:

11. References:
 Cuntapay, M. (2014) Heritage of World Literature. Mandaluyong City: Books Atbp.
Publishing Corp
 Kupper, J. (2013). Approaches to World Literature. Germany: Akademie Verlag
 Manalo, L. (2013) Literary Genres: Within and Beyond the World. Intramuros, Manila:
Purely Books Trading & Publishing Corp.
 Roylance, P. (2014) Eclipse of Empires: World History in Nineteenth-Century U.S Literature
and Culture. University Alabama Press
 Gutierrez-Ang, J. (2016). 21st Century Philippine and World Literature, Manila:
Mindshapers Co., Inc.
 Mendoza, P., et al (2016). Braving the 21st Century World Through Language and Literature
7. Plaridel, Bulacan : St. Andrew Publishing House.

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12. COURSE EVALUATION

Assessment Methods
Weights
EXAMINATIONS
A. Exam 1 – 3 30%
B. Final Exam 30%
CLASS PARTICIPATIONS
C. Quizzes 10%
D. Requirements/Projects 15%
E. Oral recitation 10%
F. Assignments 5%
Total 100%

13. Policies and guidelines

a. Attendance is counted from the first regular class meeting.

b. A validated student identification card must always by worn be all students while attending
classes.
c. Cheating is strictly prohibited. Any form of dishonesty shall be dealt with accordingly. Honesty is
called for at all times.
d. Valid examination permits are necessary in taking the examinations as scheduled. CELLULAR
PHONES or any ELECTRONIC GADGETS and PRESCRIBED PRC CALCULATORS are NOT allowed
during EXAMINATIONS.
e. Base-15 grading policy should be observed. Students who obtained failing scores in major exams
are recommended to attend the tutorial class.

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Prepared by: Reviewed by:

MARICEL S. CULPABLE EDWIN L. NEBRIA, EdD

Faculty Chair, Language Discipline

References reviewed by:

VIRGINIA CAINTIC
AVP – LIC

Recommending Approval: Approved by:

KHRISTINE MARIE D. CONCEPCION, PhD RONNIE V. AMORADO, PhD

Dean, College of Arts and Sciences Education SVP, Academic Planning and Services (Main)

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