For Philippine Literature classes in College.

1. ENGLISH 4:
Philippine Literature

2. ■This is a three-hour per week course which
surveys short stories, poetry, essay, drama
and other literary works in English by
Filipino authors from the pre-historic to the
present periods. It shall highlight works by
the Palanca Awards in Literature winners
and the National Artists for Literature.
Description

3. ■This course also introduces college
students to the major genres of Philippine
literature across various regional/ethnic
cultures from pre-colonial times to the
present, through a sampling of pieces in
English, Filipino, and from various regional
languages.
Description

4. ■It employs reading strategies that will
help students draw out insights and
values from literature and appreciate
the relevance of studying literature and
culture to their lives and to the nation.
Description

5. ■This course gives primacy to regional
literature to foster appreciation for the
contribution of the region to
Philippine literature.
Description

6. This course generally aims to expose
the college students to the rich
repertoire of Philippine Literature
written in English.
General Objective

7. Specifically, this course aims to
develop among the students the critical
skills in reading and analyzing literary
texts, to bolster their appreciative
values and sense of pride towards the
Filipino culture and ideals,…
General Objective

8. …and to promote habitual and
discriminating taste in reading works of
Filipino authors.
General Objective

9. ■ 1. Characterize the various types of
Philippine literature in relation to the
particular historical conditions that
had produced them;
Objectives

10. ■ 2. Analyze sample representative
works by Filipinos from various
regions in terms of their human,
cultural, and social significance;
Objectives

11. ■ 3. Present original literary
compositions in canonical, traditional,
regional, and contemporary genres;
Objectives

12. ■ 4. Research on local
literature/folklore for presentation in a
class forum;
Objectives

13. ■ 5. Demonstrated the values of
critical thinking, pursuit of
wisdom, social
consciousness/concern for the
common good, and creativity
through projects and class
activities.
Objectives

14. Preliminary Discussions Nature and
Essence of Literature
Development of Philippine Literature
Divisions and Forms of Literature
Coverage

15. Elements of Literary Forms
Literary Theories and Criticism
Literature from the Various Regions
Survey of Contemporary Literary Forms
Coverage

16. Faithful & regular attendance
TEXTBOOK
Compilation of ‘journal’ entries and other
written works in a long black clear book
Requirements

17. Instructor Info.
Joseph Gerson Abarrientos-Balana
“Jigger”
May 01, 1988
Elementary: Christ the King College, 2000
Secondary: Medina Nat’l. Comprehensive
High School, 2005

18. Instructor Info.
Undergraduate:
Bachelor in Secondary Education Major in English,
Xavier University-Ateneo de Cagayan (2009)
PRC License No. 1050786
Graduate:
Master in English Language & Literature
Xavier University-Ateneo de Cagayan (in-progress)
Subjects Taught:
Araling Panlipunan & English ( Junior High School)
English & Social Sciences (College & Senior High School)
Filipino & Professional Education (College)

19. ■ ½ crosswise
1.) What is Literature?
2.) How do we classify
Philippine Literature?
Assignment