Lesson 1
Lesson 1
Ethnic Dimensions of
Philippine Literacy History
from Pre-Colonial to the
Contemporary
Learning
OBJECTIVE
• Identify geographic, linguistic, and ethnic dimensions of
Philippine literary history from pre-colonial to contemporary
• Show a sense of adaptability of the Philippine Literary History
• Create an infographic timeline about the different literary
periods.
What is
LITERATURE
?
Comes from the Latin word “ Litera” which means
letters, a writing formed with letters.
forms of culture. S
emerged in the pre-Spanish period. These songs mirrored the early
1941-1945
when another foreign country, Japan, conquered the
Philippines. Philippine literature in English came to a halt.
Except for the TRIBUNE and the PHILIPPINE REVIEW, almost
all news-papers in English were stopped by the Japanese.
Filipino Poetry During this Period
-the common theme of the most poems during the Japanese occupation was
nationalism, country, love, and life in the barrios, faith, religion, and the arts.
Example:
Haikus depicting the beauty of nature and resilience during wartime.
Tanagas exploring Filipino values and struggles.
Philippine Literature
in English
Philippine Literature in English experienced a dark period. For the first twenty
years, many books were published both in Filipino and in English.
In the New Filipino Literature, Philippine literature in Tagalog was revived during
1941-1945
this period. Most themes in the writings dealt with Japanese brutalities, the
poverty of life under the Japanese government, and the brave guerilla exploits.
Example: I saw the fall of the Philippines, I see the Philippines Rise by Carlos P.
Romulo
Period of Activism
1970-1972
According to Pociano Pineda, youth activism was due to
domestic and worldwide causes. Because of the ills of
society, the youth moved to seek reforms.
Examples: Dead Man’s Tale
Period of the New
Society
1972-1980
It started on September 21,1972. The Carlos Palanca
Awards continued to give annual awards. Poem dealt with
patience, regard for native culture, customs and the
beauties of nature and the surroundings.
Example: Poetry promoting patriotism and discipline
Period of the Third
Republic
1981-1985
Poems during this period were romantic and
revolutionary. Many Filipino songs dealt with themes
that were true- to- life like those of grief, poverty,
aspirations for freedom, love of God, of country and
fellowmen.
Example: The sky is always blue by Joe Marie A.
Abueg
Post-Edsa 1
Revolution
1986-1995
After the fall of the Marcos dictatorship, literature flourished,
reflecting newfound freedom and hope.
Themes in this period are democracy, human rights, and societal
healing.
Example: Newspapers like Malaya and Philippine Daily Inquirer
symbolizing press freedom.
21 Century Period
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