Republic of the Philippines

COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION

SAMAR COLLEGES
Catbalogan City, Samar
Tel.Nos. (055) 251-3021, 543-881, Fax (055) 251-3021

OUTCOME-BASED EDUCATION (OBE) SYLLABUS

I. Course Code : ENGLISH 109
II. Course Descriptive Title : MYTHOLOGY AND FOLKLORE
III. Credit Units : Three (3) Units
IV. Professor/Instructor : ERICA A. LUCERES, LPT
V. Course Pre-requisite : NONE
VI. Academic Term and Year : 1st Semester, A.Y. 2019 – 2020
VII. Vision and Mission of Samar College

SAMAR COLLEGE VISION

We are the leading center of learning in the island of Samar. We take pride being the school of
first choice by students where they can fully attain academic and personal achievements through
affordable education, excellent instruction, and state-of-the-art facilities in a values-driven
educational system.

SAMAR COLLEGE MISSION

Samar College is a community-based, privately owned learning institution that provides quality
basic, tertiary, and graduate education to students of Samar Island and its neighboring communities.
We commit to help our students improve their quality of life by delivering affordable, values-driven,
industry-relevant, curricular programs that produce globally competitive, innovative, service-
oriented and God-fearing citizens who contribute to the progress of society.

VIII. College Objectives:

1. To adhere to the highest standards of work and personal ethics;
2. To provide avenues for advancement and give due recognition and reward for individual and
collective contributions.
3. To work for the greater good of all who belong to the community we operate in by going
beyond call of duty.
4. To help find meaning in life through education.

IX. Institutional Graduate Outcomes:

Institutional Graduate Outcome Attributes Link to MC-CV

Common to all programs in all types of school
1. Articulate and discuss the latest Communicator Globally competitive
development in the specific field of Excellence
practice. Innovative
2. Communicate effectively in writing, Communicator Excellence
speaking, and presenting using culturally Globally competitive
appropriate language.
3. Work effectively in teams, in Competitive Globally competitive
collaboration with other disciplines and Technical and Excellence
multi-cultural teams. Organizational leadership Service-oriented

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 4. Practice the profession in accordance with Competitive
existing laws, social, moral, and/or ethical Service-oriented Service-oriented
responsibility.
5. Act as responsible citizen and show pride Values-Driven God-fearing
of being Filipino by preserving and
promoting Filipino historical and cultural
heritage.
6. Demonstrate competence to conduct Competitive
research. Service-oriented Service-oriented
7. Demonstrate competence and Technological and Service-oriented
commitment to develop appropriate Organizational Committed
technological services in response to Leadership/service-
national, regional, and local government. oriented

Common to Samar College Graduates

8. Apply effectively the four macro skills in Communicator Globally competitive
a language situation Excellence
9. Meet the standards of industries both local Competitive Innovative
and international requiring manpower
skills and competencies.
10. Critique and analyze possible problems Critical and rational Innovative
and alternative solutions. thinkers
11. Sustain self-assessment for personal and Lifelong Learner Globally competitive
professional growth and development.

12. Commit to a high standard of work ethics Service-Oriented Committed

in service community.
13. Create linkages with private and public Technical and Service-oriented
organizations to address societal problems Organizational Excellence
and needs. Leadership
14. Develop morally upright individuals who Values-Driven God-fearing
are committed to work for the greater
good.

X. Course Description
This is a three (3) unit course, an introduction to ancient Greek and Roman Mythology through
the examination of the literature and art of said cultures. We will look at the principal myths and
mythological figures of ancient Greece and Rome, as well as a brief look at the reception of various
myths in later literature, art, and film.

XI. Course Outcomes:

At the end of the semester, the students are expected to:

1. Explain and illustrate stylistic characteristics of myths and folktales;

2. Connect representative works of myths and folktales to human and individual values in historical
and social contexts;
3. Demonstrate knowledge of critical texts relating to myths and folktales;
4. Critique and interpret representative literary works;
5. Apply the basic principles of critical thinking – evaluation, analysis and synthesis – to identify
themes in works of myth and folklore and to identify characteristics that show their place in
literary, social, and historical periods;

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 6. Identify and illustrate the significance of passages from the mythological literary works studied
and extrapolate how they contribute to the development pf modern day mythological theme in
variety of genres;
7. Understand the fundamentals and techniques of the creation of myth and storytelling.

XII. Core Values to be Developed:

The core values to be developed are as follows: Integrity, Respect, Concern for others, Passion
for Excellence, Dedication to service, God-fearing and Principle-centered.

XIII. Course Content

Topic/Units of Work Time Frame/Allotment

PRELIMINARIES
1. General Orientation 2 hrs
1.1 College Vision, Mission and Objectives
1.2 Course Description and Outcomes
1.3 Classroom Rules/Policies
1.4 Introduction
2. Definition and Understanding Mythology 4 hrs
2.1 Characteristics of Myth
2.2 Common themes
3. Greek and Roman Mythology 2 hrs
3.1 Similarities and Differences
4. The Gods 4 hrs
4.1 The Titans and the Twelve Olympians

Preliminary Examination 1 Hour

MIDTERM

5. The Creation 2 hrs

6. Pandora 2 hrs
7. The Flood 2 hrs
8. The Story of Oedipus Rex 2 hrs
9. The Greek Muses 2 hrs
10. Hercules 2 hrs
11. The ILLIAD 2 hrs
12. The Odyssey 2 hrs
13. Helen of Troy 4 hrs
12. 1 Life of Helen
12. 2 Troy

Midterm Examination 1 Hour

PRE-FINALS

14. Clash of the Titans 2 hrs

15. Wrath of the Titans 2 hrs
16. Immortals 2 hrs

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 17. 300 2 hrs
18. Jason and the Argonauts 2 hrs
19. Cupid and Psyche 2 hrs
20. Eragon 2 hrs

Pre-finals Examination 1 Hour

FINALS

21. Philippine Mythology 4 hrs

21.1 The Gods and Goddesses
21.2 Philippine Pantheon
21.3 The Story of Bathala
21.4 Tagalog Deities
21.5 Ancient Bikolano Deities
21.6 Ancient Visayan Deities
21.7 Ilokano Deities
21.8 Kapampangan Deities
21.9 Palawan Deities
21.10 Bukidnon Deities
21.11 Mangyan Deities
21.12 Tinguian Deities
21.13 Ifugao Deities
21.14 Ilongot Deities
21.15 Famous Diwatas

Final Examination 1 Hour

XIV. Detailed Learning Plan

See Attached File for Curricular/Learning Plans

XV. Suggested References and Instructional Material:

a. Textbook
 Hamilton, Edith., Mythology., New American Library, A Division of Penguin Books
USA Inc., New York., 1940
 Hamilton, Edith. Illustrated by Jim Tierney., Mythology Timeless Tales of Gods and
Heroes., Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers New York.,2017
 Hendricks, Rhoda A., Classical Gods and Heroes, Myths as Told by the Ancient
Authors., Morrow Quill Paperbacks New York., 1974

XVI. Course Requirements:

The following are the requirements for the course and are subject to modifications
depending on the situation and necessities of the course and the students:

1. Major Examinations
2. Quizzes
3. Summative Examination Per Grading Period
4. Projects/Assignments/Compilation/Reaction paper
5. Reports/Class participation and Recitation

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 XVII. METHODOLOGIES
Brainstorming Play production
Reportorial Learning Cycle Model
Demonstration P-O-E (Predict, Observe, Explain)
Participative Model Gallery walk
Inductive Model Mind Mapping/Concept Mapping
Inquiry Method Think Pair and Share
Project Method Discovery Learning
Socratic Method Individual Empirical Exposure

XVIII. Grading System / Evaluation Parameters / Measures:

The following are the different areas in which students in this course will be rated to their
performance:

Major Examination 40%

Projects/Assignment/outputs 25%
Quizzes/Summative Test 20%
Class Recitation 10%
Attendance 5%
Total 100%
Equivalent Rating= (Score/Number of Items) x 40+60
Final Rating = ¼ (Prelim grade) + (Midterm grade) +
¼ (Pre-final grade) + ¼ (Final grade)

XIX. House Rules and Classroom Policies:

1. Academic honesty is expected at all times. Any students found to have engaged in academic
misconduct such as cheating, plagiarism, or collusion is subject to disciplinary sanction as
outlined in the student Handbook;
2. Students with special needs are given priority / the seating arrangement will depend on his/her
comfort;
3. Attendance is checked every session. Any students who come after the 15-minute allowance
period will be marked absent.
4. Proper decorum should be observed as dignified teacher.
5. Intellectual discussion is highly encouraged.
6. Attend class with complete uniform and school I.D.
7. Class requirements should be submitted on time. Late papers/documents will be deducted with
corresponding points agrees upon by the class.

XX. Consultation Hours

Ms. Erica A. Luceres

Time/Day Room
11:20 – 12: 20 PM FH 9

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 Prepared by:

ERICA A. LUCERES, LPT

CoEd Instructor

Noted:

NIMFA T. TORREMORO, Ph.D.

Dean, College of Education

Recommending Approval:

MELDRITO B. VALLES, Ph.D.

Vice-President for Academic Affairs
Dean, College of Arts and Science

Approved:

PEDRITO G. PADILLA, Ph.D.

Senior Vice President for Academic Programs

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