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Philippine Christian University

Dasmariñas, Cavite

Course Title English and American Literature


Number of Units 3 units
Course Description This course deals with the study of literary forms in the different periods of development of English and American
Literature.
Vision of the University A distinctively strong Christian University integrating faith, character and service in building up and enhancing the quality
of life.
Mission of the University We, at Philippine Christian University, a church-related academic institution, commit ourselves to:
Provide an education that will enhance the development of Christian character;
Promote academic excellence and the highest quality education;
Be responsive to Philippine needs and conditions;
Become responsible stewards of God’s creation and resources;
Foster international understanding and goodwill;
Support the ecumenical movement.
Institutional Outcome The Institution aims to:
1. Develop competent, critically-minded and morally disciplined students and graduates who can meet the
demands and
challenges of the national and global markets;
2. Conduct researches that contribute to the theory and practice in the arts and sciences and relevant to the
institutional, regional
and national thrust and ably conform with the national and global standards;
3. Extend direct and indirect services to target clientele and be a partner of government and non-government
entities in
community development; and
4. Develop partnership nationally and internationally with government and non-government agencies to improve
and/or enhance
the college’s existing resources and services.
COURSE COVERAGE
Teaching and
Intended Learning Outcomes Outcomes-based
No. of Hours Topic Learning Resources
(ILO) Assessment (OBA)
Activities (TLA)
24 After the completion of the unit,
students will be able to:
1. Identify English and A. Literature of 1620 Small group Reference Self-introduction
American authors and 1.Christopher Columbus discussion book
their corresponding a. Letter to Luis De Individual speech
contributions to literature. Santangel Interactive class Handouts
2. Discuss the works of b. Letter to Ferdinand and discussion Written test
these authors and relate Isabella Audio/Video
these to real life by Individual Materials
transforming them into B. Stories of the speaking
meaningful experiences. beginning of the world
3. Present a formal analysis 1. The Iroquois creation Accomplishing a
of the selections. story. communicative
4. Compare identified 2. The Pima stories of the task
selections. beginning of the world
3. Native American Short Story
Trickster Tales Analysis
4. The Winnebago
Trickster Cycle

C. Literature (1620-1820)
1. The Way to Wealth
2. On Equality of the
Sexes

D. American Literature
(1820-1865)
1. The Deer slayer
2. The Last of the
Mohicans
3. Rip Van Winkle
4. To a Waterfowl
5. Fable
6. The Anecdote

3 MIDTERM EXAMINATIONS

After the completion of the unit, E. Contemporary


students will be able to: American Literature
1. Give importance to the 1. The Hack Driver Brainstorming Reference Story telling
works of American and 2. Locomotive book
English authors by 3. Brothering Fish Group work Group Presentation
showing appreciation and 4. Trees Handouts
internalizing the values 5. Roofs Group and Individual Recitation
acquired from their individual Audio/Video
writings. F. English Literature reporting Materials Whole Class Play
2. Perform activities 1. Roman influence on
appropriate to each English Literature Critique the
selection. a. Venerable Bede and literary piece
3. Execute suggested King Alfred
activities with interest and b. Beowulf
enthusiasm. c. The Canterbury Tales
d. The Knight
e. The Franklin
24 f. The Prioress
g. The Guildsmen
h. The Pardoner’s Tale
i. Sir Patrick Spence
j. Sonnet No. 18
k. Hamlet

G. The influence of the


Bible on English
Literature
1. A Meditation upon a
Broomstick
2. The Trout
3. The Doll’s House
4. Ambition
5. The Machine and Man

3 FINAL EXAMINATIONS

Total: 54
COURSE REQUIREMENTS

1. Written examinations
a. Preliminary exams
b. Mid-term exams
c. Final exams
2. Projects/ Group Presentations
3. Class attendance
GRADING SYSTEM

1. Attendance/ Assignment/ Oral Recitation 10%


2. Quizzes 10%
3. Examinations 60%
4. Projects 10%
5. Group Presentation 10%
100%
CLASS POLICY
Attendance
Students are not allowed to have 20% or more absences of the total class hours; otherwise, they will be graded as follows:
Dropped (if majority of the excessive absences are excused)
Failed (if majority of the excessive absences are unexcused)

Classroom decorum
Students are required to:
1. wear their identification cards and observe proper dress code at all times;
2. turn off or put in silent mode their cellular phones during class hours;
3. maintain cleanliness and orderliness of the room at all times; and
4. report to class on time.

Examination/ Evaluation
1. Quizzes may be announced or unannounced.
2. Long examinations are always announced.
3. Cheating is strictly prohibited. A student who is caught cheating will be given a score of”0” for the first offense. For the second offense,
he/she will automatically fail the subject.
4. Students who missed exams, laboratory exercises, or quizzes may only be excused for any of the following reasons:
a. participation in a University/College-approved field trip or activity (must be cleared one week in advance);
b. personal illness (must present medical certificate); and
c. death or serious illness in the immediate family (must present death or medical certificate).
REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTARY READINGS
Baym et al. (1999) . The Norton Anthology of American Literature. New York, US:Norton and Company.
Broadway (2006). The broadway anthology of British literature. Vol 4. Age of Romanticism . Australia: Broadway Press.
Cannon, C. (2008). Middle English literature-A cultural history. Cambridge, UK: Polity Press.
Conrad, P. (2006). Cassel’s history of English literature. London: Weidenfeld and Nicolson.
Corns, T. N. (2007). A history of seventeenth century English literature. USA: Blackwell Publishing.
Javines, F(1999). English literature. Sampaloc, Manila Rex Book Store, Inc. 1999
Perkins, G..(1999) The American tradition in titerature. New York USA, The McGraw Hill Companies .
Serrano, J (2000), English communication arts and skills. Quezon City, SIBS Publishing House.
Pulsiano, P. & Treharne, E. , Eds (2008). A companion to Anglo-Saxon literature. USA:; Blackwell Publishing.
Prepared by: Evaluated by: Approved:

SHEELA ANNE C. MARAAN


Instructor Department Chair Dean

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