The three-day conference summarized focused on teaching literature and honored Carolina U. Garcia. It included keynote speeches, panel discussions, teaching demonstrations, and a retrospective exhibit honoring Dr. Garcia. Over 100 participants from various universities attended. The conference aimed to discuss humanizing education through literature, calibrating canons, and creativity in the literature classroom.

1. Visions and Articulations:
The Carolina U. Garcia Centennial
Conference on the Teaching of Literature
November 18-20, 2009
Thomas Aquinas Research Complex
Auditorium
DAY 1: November 18, 2009 (Wednesday)
7:30-8:30 – Registration
8:30-9:30 – Opening Ceremonies
Philippine National Anthem AB Chorale
Invocation AB Chorale
Opening Remarks Rev. Fr. Rolando V. de la Rosa
Rector, University of Santo Tomas
Conference Overview and Objectives Asst. Prof. Luz Urquiola
Languages Coordinator, AMV College of
Accountancy
Introduction of Participants Assoc. Prof. Rodrigo Litao
Languages Coordinator, College
of Science
Prof. Marilu Madrunio, PhD.
Emcee
9:30-10:15 – Keynote Lecture
Humanizing Education Through Literature in the Age of Digital Reproduction and Cyber
Technology
Prof. Cristina Pantoja Hidalgo
University of the Philippines
Moderator: Asst. Prof. Nancy Tabirara
10:15-10:30 – AM Snacks
10:30-12:00- Roundtable Discussion: Remembering Dr. Carolina U.
Garcia: A Teacher’s Teacher
Prof. Florentino Hornedo, PhD
Prof. Milagros Tanlayco, PhD
Prof. Cirilo Bautista, PhD
Prof. Ophelia Dimalanta, PhD
Moderator: Asst. Prof. Antonio Augusto Aguila
12:00-1:00- Lunch Break
1:00- 2:00 Plenary 1: I am What I am When I Teach Literature
Prof. J. Neil Garcia, PhD
University of the Philippines
Moderator: Asst. Prof. Nerisa Guevara

3. 2:00-3:30- Parallel Teaching Demonstrations
A. Assoc. Prof. Shirley Lua – De La Salle University
Asst. Prof. Ma. Jovita Zarate – University of the Philippines - Open University
Moderator: Asst. Prof. Aguedo Florence Jalin
B. Assoc. Prof. Michael Coroza- Ateneo de Manila University
Asst. Prof. Debbie Anne Tan – Miriam College
Moderator: Asst. Prof. Lanie Vergara
C. Asst. Prof. Garry Devilles - Ateneo de Manila University
Asst. Prof. Ralph Galan - University of Santo Tomas
Moderator: Ms. Aissa Abigail Jimenez
3:30- 3:45- PM Snacks
3:45- 5:00- Parallel Teaching Demonstrations I
D. Assoc Prof. Carol Viray, PhD – St. Scholastica’s College
Asst. Prof. John Jack Wigley - University of Santo Tomas
Moderator: Asst. Prof. Zendel Taruc
E. Assoc. Prof. Elmer Hibek – University of Santo Tomas
Mr. Mark Anthony Cayanan- Ateneo de Manila University
Moderator: Assoc. Prof. Remedios Biavati
F. Ms. Maricris Martin – University of the Philippines
Assoc. Prof. Rebecca Anonuevo – Miriam College
Moderator: Ms. Juana Lacuata
5:30-7:00- Opening Day Cocktails and Book Launching
Asst. Prof. Luz Urquiola
Officer of the Day
DAY 2: November 19, 2009 (Thursday)
9:00- 10:30- Parallel Teaching Demonstrations
G. Asst. Prof. John Iremil Teodoro – Miriam College
Ms. Katrina Macapagal- University of the Philippines
Moderator: Asst. Prof. Remedios Garcia
H. Asst. Prof. Alvin Yapan - Ateneo de Manila University
Ms. Ailil Alvarez - University of Santo Tomas
Moderator: Asst. Prof. Melvin Alamis
I. Asst. Prof. Jocelyn Castro – De La Salle College of Saint Benilde
Asst. Prof. Ernesto Carandang – De La Salle University
Moderator: Asst. Prof. Maximo Sauz
10: 30- 10:45- AM Snacks

5. 10:45- 12:00 - Plenary II: Calibrating the Canon, Celebrating Cultures and Literatures
Assoc. Prof. Oscar Campomanes
Ateneo de Manila University
Moderator: Mr. Andrew Bernardo
12:00- 1:00- Lunch Break
1:00- 2:30- Parallel Teaching Demonstrations II
J. Assoc. Prof. Ferdinand M. Lopez - University of Santo Tomas
Asst. Prof. Norberto Roquino - Pamantasan ng Pasig
Moderator: Mr. Timothy Sanchez
K. Assoc. Prof. Wendell Capili – University of the Philippines
Assoc. Prof. Imelda de Castro, PhD – University of Santo Tomas
Moderator: Assoc. Prof. Cora Pura
L. Mr. Gino Dizon – Ateneo de Manila University
Asst Prof Genaro Gojo-Cruz – De la Salle University
Moderator: Asst Prof. Irene Lising,PhD
2:30 – 3:30- Plenary III : Imaginative Invention/ Intervention: Creativity and the
Literature Classroom
Prof. Marjorie Evasco, PhD.
De La Salle University
Moderator: Mr. Randy Briones
3:30- 3:45- PM Snacks
3:45- 5:00- Parallel Teaching Demonstrations
M. Assoc Prof. Gerry Torres, PhD - De La Salle University
Asst. Prof. Jema Pamintuan – Ateneo de Manila University
Moderator: Asst. Prof. Celedonia Cruz
N. Asst. Prof. Rowell Madula – Miriam College
Asst. Prof. Annette Soriano- ADMU /UST
Moderator: Asst .Prof. Wilfredo Valois
O. Assoc Prof. Luz Urquiola – University of Santo Tomas
Asst. Prof. Jomar Caniega – Polytechnic University of the Philippines
Moderator: Asst. Prof. Jo Alarcon
5:30- 7:00- Dinner
Assoc. Prof. Rod Litao
Officer of the Day
DAY 3: November 20, 2009 (Friday)
9:00-10:00- Plenary IV: Creating the Post-Colonial Literature Classroom: Issues and
Challenges in Philippine Setting
Prof. Priscelina Patajo Legasto, PhD
University of the Philippines
Moderator: Ms. Dawn Marfil

7. 10:00- 10:15- AM Snacks
10:15- 11:15- Plenary V : The Literature Teacher : Beyond Romantic Construction and
Post-modern Representation
Prof. Jaime An Lim, PhD
Far Eastern University
Moderator: Mr. Edward John Padilla
11:15- 12:00- Closing Ceremonies
Awarding of Certificates of Attendance: Prof. Joyce Arriola, PhD
Chair, Dept of Humanities
Closing Remarks: Prof. Clarita D.L. Carillo, PhD
Vice Rector for Academic Affairs
Assoc. Prof. Neil Armstrong Satoquia
Emcee
12:00 – 1:00- Lunch
1:00 – 2:00- Ribbon-Cutting and Opening of the Carolina U. Garcia
Retrospective Exhibit c/o The Varsitarian
Welcome Remarks Adviser, UST Varsitarian
The Carolina Garcia I Knew Prof. Piedad G. Rosales
Assoc. Prof. Alice Colet Villadolid
Francisco Sionil Jose, National Artist in Literature
Intermission Ms. Isay Alvarez
Response Coming from the Family
Ribbon Cutting
Prof Maribel Nonato, PhD
Dean,College of Science
Prof Armando de Jesus, PhD
Dean,Faculty of Arts and Letters
Prof. Clotilde Arcangel, PhD
Dean, College of Education
Prof. Graciela Gonzaga, MD
Dean, College of Medicine
Prof Lilian Sison, PhD
Dean, Graduate School
Cocktails
Asst. Prof. Ralph Semino Galan
Emcee