Literary Criticism Orientation

1. LE 506
LITERARY THEORY AND CRITICISM

2. Meetings
M1 - JUNE 27
M2 - JULY 18
M3 - AUGUST 8
M4 - SEPTEMBER 5

3. TECH TOOLS FOR ONLINE MEETING AND
SUBMISSIONS

4. Class Standing Requirements
Attendance
Individual Report
Metacognitive Reading Reports (MRR)
Critical Analysis Paper and Paper
Presentation
Quizzes/Participation
Examination

5. Grading System
Individual Reports 20%
Metacognitive Reading Reports (MRR) 20%
Critical Analysis Paper and Presentation
20%
Quizzes/Participation/Attendance 20%
Examination 20%
Total
100%

6. Significant Dates
JULY 11
PPT AND CWR
JULY 18
FIRST 11 OF 22 INDIV
REPORTS
FIRST 7 OF 15 MRRs
AUGUST 8
LAST 8 OF 15 MRRs
LAST 11 OF 22 INDIV
REPORTS
AUG 29-SEPT 2
UPLOADING OF
CRITICAL ANALYSIS
VIDEO PRESENTATION
SEPTEMBER 5
SUBMISSION OF
CRITICAL ANALYSIS
FINAL EXAMINATION

7. INDIVIDUAL REPORT
What to prepare:
üPowerPoint presentation of the
discussion
üComprehensive Written Report

8. INDIVIDUAL REPORT
A. POWERPOINT PRESENTATION
§ LIMIT THE NUMBER OF SLIDES TO
10-15
§ Observe 6 to 8 lines per slide.
§ Font size should be 36 or bigger.
§ Report is rated.

9. 1. INDIVIDUAL REPORT
B. Comprehensive Written Report
§Extended Essay format with headings
§Short Bond paper,12 font size,
§double-spaced
§With cover page

10. REQUIRED PARTS
INTRODUCTION
DISCUSSION
CONCLUSION

11. 2. Metacognitive Reading Report
(MRR)
I. READ the provided materials
(primary texts and literary texts)

12. Metacognitive Reading Report (MRR)
II. Write your MRR for each topic.
MRR will include the following:
1.Substantial discussion of the main concept/s
2.New insights on the ideas or concepts
encountered from each reading material
3.Three discussion questions you have about the
texts read and possible answers

13. REQUIRED PARTS
CONCEPTS
INSIGHTS
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

14. 3. Critical Analysis Paper and
Paper Presentation
§ Choose 1 contemporary Novel
§ Decide what appropriate Criticism to use
§ Write a critical analysis of your chosen
literary piece
§ Prepare for the presentation of you
analysis

15. REQUIRED PARTS
• Background of the Novel
• Biography of the Author
• Characters
• Summary/Synopsis
• Critical Analysis (3 Questions for Analysis - Required)
• Conclusion

16. Critical Analysis Paper
§ Submit both analysis and the copy of
the novel

17. Paper Presentation
Prepare a powerpoint
presentation of your analysis
(follow the guidelines)

18. SUBMISSIONS OF PAPERS/DOCUMENTS
SHOULD BE IN MOODLE
OBSERVE ON TIME SUBMISSION

19. NO MAKE UP QUIZ OR REPORT
WILL BE GIVEN TO LATE AND
ABSENT STUDENTS.
SUBMISSION OF LATE
REQUIREMENTS IS HIGHLY
DISCOURAGED.

20. Important Reminders
FORSEEN ABSENCES SHOULD BE
NOTIFIED EARLIER

21. END OF ORIENTATION
God Bless Everyone!