UNIVERSITY OF MAKATI

Higher School ng UMak

J.P. Ext. West Rembo, Makati City

HIGHER SCHOOL NG UMAK

DEPARTMENT OF LANGUAGES

COURSE TITLE COURSE CODE

21ST CENTURY LITERATURE FROM THE PHILIPPINES AND THE WORLD
COURSE PREREQUISITE/CO-REQUISITE UNITS

COURSE SYLLABUS

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course introduces the students to appreciate the elements and contexts of 21st century literature of the Philippines and the World, demonstrate understanding and appreciation
through critical interpretation of literary text, appreciate the contributions of Filipino writers to the development of National Literature, differentiate prose and poetry, and provide examples
of different literary genres.

COURSE INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES

After completing this course, students will be able to…

1. differentiate the various 21st century literary genres and the ones form the earlier genres/periods citing their elements, structures and traditions;
2. explain the literary, biographical, linguistic, and socio cultural contexts and discuss how they enhance the text’s meaning and enrich the readers understanding;
3. identify the characteristics of each literary periods and explain the cultural and contextual situations during each literary period ;
4. interpret historical, cultural and biographical background of different literary text; and
5. relate the theme or the message of the literary works to real life situation in our country and in the world.
Week/
Most Essential Learning Competencies Performance Tasks Teaching/ Learning Resources
Quarter
▪ write a close analysis and critical interpretation
The learners…
of literary texts and doing an adaptation of
1-2 these; and PPT- DELLOVA
create a poetry(including the critical interpretation) out of the given
▪ identify: representative texts and authors from
written text/ prose
different region.
▪ analyze the parts of a plot in a story; and
• MS. ANNE FRANCE DELLOVA
▪ extract the theme and identify the different type of •write a fiction by exaggerating their personal experiences.
3 • MS. CINEY DUNQUE
characters and their characterization. •take a quiz (1-15) Coverage: I-II
• MS. JEAN REGUYAL
▪ compare and contrast the various 21st century
literary genres and the ones from the earlier
genres/periods citing their elements, structures and
• research about Filipino ancestors’ way of life.
4-5 traditions; and MS. ANNE FRANCE I. DELLOVA
Search for the other influences of different Eras.
▪ demonstrate understanding and appreciation of
Philippine Literature.

▪ engage in oral history research with focus on key

• engage in oral history research of the literary text with focus on the
personalities from the students’
region/province/town; region, province or town.
▪ value the rich oral lore of the Pre-colonial literature • Create a 21st century bugtong/proverbs
6-7 that bares our identity; and • Quiz (1-20) MS. ANNE FRANCE I. DELLOVA
▪ discuss how different contexts enhance the text’s
Coverage: III-V
meaning and enrich the reader’s understanding.

compare/ contrast the pre-colonial literature and the • elaborate the 4 pillars of education
MS. ANNE FRANCE I.
8 ones from American regime by citing the elements, • critique the literary works of Filipinos during period of imitation DELLOVA
structure and tradition.
do self- and/or peer-assessment of the creative • write a haiku
9 adaptation of a literary text, based on rationalized • present about the significance of the Japanese Literature MS. ANNE FRANCE I. DELLOVA
criteria, prior to presentation.
END OF MIDTERM
▪ produce a creative representation of a literary • compose Spoken poetry. • MS. ANNE FRANCE DELLOVA
10 text by applying multimedia and ICT skills. • engage in a form of rap and fliptop battle about social issues • MS. CINEY DUNQUE
• present hugot lines and pick-up lines • MS. JEAN REGUYAL
 • take a quiz(1-15)
Coverage: VI-VIII

• critique the works of Confucius or any ancient writers(including

the elements used)
11-12 • draw 21st century look of gods and goddesses MS. CINEY DUNQUE
▪ compare and contrast the various 21st century
literary genres and their elements, structures,
and traditions from across the globe. • critique Caedmon’s hymn
• MS. ANNE FRANCE DELLOVA
13-14 • create a Pastoral poetry (elements) • MS. CINEY DUNQUE
▪ demonstrate understanding and appreciation of 21st • MS. JEAN REGUYAL
century literature of the world. • analyze and Critique, the works of William Wordsworth entitled
(We are Seven) • MS. ANNE FRANCE DELLOVA
15 • MS. CINEY DUNQUE
• differentiate the Romanticism and Realism’s elements through • MS. JEAN REGUYAL
graphic organizer (e.g. Venn diagram, t-chart diagram and etc.)
▪ produce a creative representation of a literary
16 text by applying multimedia and ICT skills. create a logo representing all the aspects of feminism in 21st century MS. CINEY DUNQUE

• MS. ANNE FRANCE DELLOVA

▪ analyze and interpret the literary works using
17 create mini book review • MS. CINEY DUNQUE
different critical approaches to literature.
• MS. JEAN REGUYAL
• show how different cultures display politeness, greetings, love and
▪ do self- and/or peer-assessment of the creative contempt through a power point presentation. Compare and contrast
adaptation of a literary text, based on them.
18 MS. CINEY DUNQUE
• pretend as the protagonist (wife) in the story, what letter would you
rationalized criteria, prior to presentation.
write to your husband?

▪ produce a creative representation of a literary

19 text by applying multimedia and ICT skills. present the ideal good body for you through artwork MS. CINEY DUNQUE

appreciate the cultural and aesthetic diversity of write a poem /song that seek to render the ordinary into something
20 MS. CINEY DUNQUE
literature of the world. unfamiliar, with symbolism that would not normally be used for the item.
Present the assigned tasks in the form of 21st century. • MS. ANNE FRANCE DELLOVA
FINALS:
They can choose from any of the following: • MS. CINEY DUNQUE
PERFORMANCE-BASED MS. JEAN REGUYAL
 ▪ VLOG
▪ BLOG
▪ PPT

REQUIRED/ SUGGESTED READINGS (TEXTBOOK/ONLINE)

21st Century Literature from the Philippines and the World
Author: Marikit Tara A. Uychoco
REX Bookstore
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
Unit/chapter test
Written compositions
Performance/presentation
CLASSROOM POLICIES
1. Students must observe and practice EOP – English Only Policy.
2. For Online Class- Read the “Rules of Netiquette for Online Learning”
3. A grace period of 15 minutes will be given to a student who comes late, otherwise he/she is considered ABSENT.
4. Students must actively participate in classroom’s discussions and other performances. Missed activities by a student may be taken once a valid reason is presented through
an excuse letter signed by their guardian/parents.
5. NO USING OF GADGETS – unless needed (activities).
6. Avoid unnecessary noise during and after class.
7. Observe courtesy.
8. Cleanliness during and after class.
9. Proper School Attire with ID.

GRADING SYSTEM:
Written output-25%
Performance task-50%
Examination- 25%

COURSE TITLE SCHEDULE TIME ROOM

21ST CENTURY LITERATURE

DEPARTMENT HEAD/
FACULTY DEPARTMENT HEAD DEAN
SUBJECT COORDINATOR
Ms. Anne France I. Dellova
Ms. Ciney Dunque Mrs. MINERVA V. TAMAYOSA Mrs. ANNABELLE C. ORINA DR. MA. CORAZON E. BENOSA
Ms. Jean Reguyal