UNIVERSITY OF SANTO TOMAS

España, Manila

DEPARTMENT OF LITERATURE AND HUMANITIES

Course Title Philippine Literatures Course Code Lit 102

Credits 3 Pre-requisite none
Course Description This course introduces to representative literatures from regions tackling the wide
array of Filipino encounters and experiences are expressed through themes such as
gender, racial identity, class and history.

This course is designed to develop among students an awareness, appreciation, and

critical view of the depth and breadth of our country’s literatures in order to foster
among them the desire for truth, love for country and nature, and respect for
peoples and cultures, which will eventually constitute a competent, compassionate,
and committed Thomasian.

Course Intended Learning After completing this course, STUDENTS SHOULD BE ABLE TO:
Outcomes 1. Read and analyze literary selections that exemplify the multivalent Filipino
experiences and their multivocal articulations;
2. Understand how the Filipino is constituted in Philippine literary texts;
3. Appreciate the different types and forms of Filipino literatures;
4. Value cultural differences and similarities embodied in Philippine literary
outpourings;
5. Write a critique paper on a Filipino novel, epic, or drama; and
Transform and extend creatively Philippine literary materials to other artistic
expressions.
Content Outline PRELIMINARY GRADING PERIOD
Background
*Literature, Subdivisions, Forms, Elements, Values
*Development of Philippine Literature
Quiz 1

Imaging the Filipino Man

“Mill of the Gods” by Estrella Alfon
“Pagkat Lalaki Ka” by Michael Coroza
Imaging the Filipino Woman
“Alunsina and Tungkung Langit” (Panay-Visayan folktale adapted by F. Landa
Jocano)
“Babae Akong Namumuhay Nang Mag-isa” by Joi Barrios
“Babae Ka” by Inang Laya
Representing the Filipino Family
“Claudia and Her Mother” by Rolando Tinio
“Breaking Through” by Myrna Pena Reyes
“The Sadness Collector” by Merlinda Bobis
Quiz 2

Exploring Filipino Traditions

“The God Stealer” by F. Sionil Jose
“The Wedding Dance” by Amador Daguio
Discovering Love and the Filipino
“Bonsai” by Edith Tiempo
“Patalim” by Cirilo Bautista
“Laji 97” (translated by Florentino Hornedo)
Exploring Filipino Humor
“My Father Goes to Court” by Carlos Bulosan
“My Own Theory of Devolution” by Jessica Zafra
Quiz 3

FINAL GRADING PERIOD

Interrogating Gender Relations and the Filipino
“Dead Stars” by Paz Marquez Benitez
“The Conversion” by J. Neil Garcia
“The Small Key” by Paz Latorena
Representing Death and the Filipino
“Si Lola Isyang at ang Matandang Puno ng Kaimito” by Chary Lou Navarro
“Ghost” by Connie Jan Maraan
 Understanding Spirituality and the Filipino
“Is It the Kingfisher?” by Marjorie Evasco
from” Himala” by Ricky Lee
Quiz 1

Discovering Philippine Aesthetics

“What Poetry Does Not Say” by Ophelia Dimalanta
“Poem 10: First a Poem Must Be Magical” by Jose Garcia Villa
Looking at War and the Filipino
from “Comfort Woman: Slave of Destiny” by Ma. Rosa Henson
Quiz 2

Exploring Class Relations in the Philippines

“Rice” by Manuel Arguilla
“Isang Dipang Langit” by Amado V. Hernandez
“Children of the City” by Amadis Ma. Guerrero
Revisiting Philippine History
“Ang Kamatayan ni Tiyo Samuel” by Efren Abueg
Quiz 3

Aguila, A. A., Arriola, J. L., & Wigley, J. G. (2008). Philippine literatures:

Textbook /
Learning Materials
Text, themes, approaches. Manila: UST Publishing House.

Course Policies:
To receive a passing mark, students are required to comply with the following:

1. Reading of assigned selections

2. Active class participation and regular attendance
3. Punctual submission of course requirements
4. Good performance in written and oral examination

Grading System:

60% Class Standing (Quizzes, Recitations, Class Participation, Project)

40% Major Examinations (Preliminary and Final Examinations)

½ Preliminary Grades + ½ Semi-Final Grade = Final Grade

Prepared by:

Jane P. Lacuata

Philippine Literatures AY 2016-2017