COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course surveys literature from all parts of the world--including Asia, Africa, the
Americas, Europe, and the Middle East--from the 1600's up to the present. The literary
selections, serving as vehicles for understanding the experiences of the human family, are
studied for appreciation of their artistic and cultural value. It is also the continuation of the study
of literary forms or genres, exemplified this time by selected literary pieces from various
countries, written at different periods in history.
III. COURSE OBJECTIVES:
A. General Objectives:
The general objective of the course is to make the student appreciate the breadth
and depth of literature in other countries. The course also aims to deepen the student’s
understanding of the different literary genres.
B. Specific Objectives:
After finishing this course, the students should be able to:
a. Identify about some of the world’s greatest masterpieces;
b. gain understanding of the lives of the different writers of different
nationalities;
c. give intelligible insights and perception on the specific writing that has been
read;
d. Demonstrate the values learned in the study of literature to real life
situations.
IV. COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
1. Regular Attendance
2. Active participation in classroom discussion, recitation, oral practicum and other
activities
3. Passing quizzes, midterm, and final examinations
4. Analysis of representative literary types
5. Watching educational films and stage/theater presentation
6. Submission of seat works
V. CLARIFICATION AND EXPLANATION OF “ACCEPTABLE
BEHAVIOR CONDUCIVE TO A POSITIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT”
“All students enrolled at the university shall follow the tenets of common decency and
acceptable behavior conducive to a positive learning environment.” (see student’s guide
handbook, policies and procedures, conduct)
A “positive learning environment” is one which allows and even encourages contemplation,
thoughtful directed discourse, and an unimpeded listening environment for the student. As
instructor of this course, it is my responsibility to promote civility in the classroom. As a
student, it is your responsibility to behave in a civil manner which contributes to that
“positive learning environment.” To that end, the following additional rules will apply for the
duration of this course:
1. There will be no side conversations. You cannot talk or even whisper to
your neighbor without distracting other students sitting near you.
2. Tardies will enter quietly, take their assigned seats, and inform the
instructor at the end of class that they were present.
3. Extreme tardiness (e.g., more than 15 minutes late) will not enter the
classroom.
4. Habitual tardiness will be viewed as a) poor planning or b) lack of respect
for the class, the instructor, and/or fellow students.
5. There will be no popping into and out of the classroom. If you must leave
the classroom for an emergency, do so without calling undue attention to
yourself and do not return to the classroom, thereby causing a second
disruption.
6. The instructor has the right to ask anyone to leave the classroom if that
person engages in distracting behavior, which includes side conversations,
inappropriate responses to the instructor or fellow students, showing off,
making signals to students on the other side of the classroom, sleeping,
texting, etc…
7. Please do not bring drinks or food into the classroom.
8. Remove hats or caps. Faces should be shown.
9. All mobile phones should always be in silent mode during class. If a student
has an important or emergency call, he/she may take the call outside the
room asking permission from the instructor.
VI. Course CONTENT:
Time Frame
A. Orientation & Introduction of the Course 4 hr
1. Overview About Literature
2. Purpose of Studying Literature
3. Values of Literature
4. Major Divisions of Literature
5. Approaches/Methods of Studying Literature
6. Elements of Story
B. Greek Literature 12 hrs
1. The God and Goddesses
a. Olympians
b. Chthonians
c. The Titans
d. Free Spirits
2. How the World and Mankind Were Created
3. The Earliest Heroes
(Flower-Myths: Narcissus, Hyacinth, Adonis)
4. Stories of Love and Adventure
i. Cupid and Psyche
ii. Pyramus and Thisbe
C. English Literature 20 hrs
1. The Anglo-Saxon Period (449-1066)
a. The Development of the English Language
b. Beowulf (Anonymous)
c. Everyman (Anonymous)
2. The Medieval Period (1066-1485)
a. The Medieval England
b. Geoffrey Chaucer’s “The Canterbury Tales”
i. The Prologue
ii. The Miller’s Tale
iii. The Pardoner’s Tale
iv.
c. The Story of King Arthur (Film Showing)
d. Get up and Bar the Door (Anonymous)
3. Renaissance Period (1485-1660)
a. William Shakespeare
i. Film Showing of the movie
“Shakespeare’s In Love”
ii. Romeo and Juliet
iii. Hamlet
b. Christopher Marlowe’s
“The Passionate Shepherd and His Love”
c. Sir Walter Raleigh’s
“The Nymphs Reply to the Shepherd”
d. John Milton and His Works
D. Italian Literature 9 hrs
1. Historical Background of Italy
2. Dante Alighieri’s “The Divine Comedy”
3. Victor Hugo and His Famous Masterpieces
4. “The Count of Monte Cristo” and (Film Showing)
“The Three Musketeers”
By: Alexander Dumas
E. Japanese Literature 6 hrs
1. The Haiku
2. Shinto
3. The Kabuki
4. The Banraku
5. Film Showing on “The Last Samurai”
F. American Literature 7 hrs
1. Introduction
2. Pocahontas and Captain John Smith
3. Edward Estlin Cummings
“Somewhere I Have Never Traveled”
4. Edgar Allan Poe
5.
G. The Influence of the Bible 5 hrs
1. Ecclesiastes 3:18-7
2. The Prodigal Son
3. Psalms 23 & 100
Total: 54 hrs.
VII. TEACHING METHODS AND Strategies:
i. Although this is primarily a lecture course,
students will be expected to widen their appreciation in literature
through a thorough study on some masterpieces of the different
famous writers around the world and experiencing how these writers
had lived their lives through extensive study of their biography.
ii. Active participation of the students is
expected throughout the semester through interactive activities and
practicum.
iii. Educational Technology such as the use of
audio\video facilities and computers will be highly incorporated to
further encourage the students for active involvement in the classroom
activities and practicum.
iv. Quizzes and seatwork will also be utilized to
measure the development of every student.
VIII. Instructional MEDIA/ Materials:
a. Books
b. Hand-outs
c. Internet Researches
d. Magazines and Newspapers
e. Audio/Video Facilities
f. Computer
IX. Evaluation SCHEME:
a. Midterm and Final Exam 40%
b. Participation 40%
a. Attendance - - - - - - - - - - - 10%
b. Recitation/practicum - - - - 30 %
c. Quizzes, seatwork, assignments 20%
___________
100%
X. ENRICHMENT Activities:
a. Class Recitation
b. Film showing
c. Literary Analysis/Criticism
d. Research Work
e. Theater Play
XI. REFERENCES:
Bascara, Linda R. World Literature. Rex Book Store, Inc., Manila, 2001
Hamilton, Edith. Mythology. Penguin Books USA Inc., New York, USA.
1940
Javines, Francisco O. English Literature. Rex Book Store, Inc., Manila,
1997.
Williams, Oscar. Immortal Poems. Pocket Books Inc., New York, USA
