course syllabus in world literature

LIGAO COMMUNITY COLLEGE

    LIGAO CITY

COURSE SYLLABUS IN WORLD LITERATURE

INSTRUCTOR:                            JOSE MARTIN P. BONGAO

SCHEDULE:                               MWF -5:00- 8:00 PM

Course Code/Title:                   LIT02: LITERATURES OF THE WORLD

Course Credit:                          3 units

Semester:                                 2^nd Semester 2014-2015

           

COURSE DESCRIPTION

The study of literary theories and of literary forms or genres, exemplified by selected texts of different authors from various continents in the world, written at different historical periods.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

At the end of the semester, students are expected to be able to;

1. Read representative literary texts written at different periods from all the continents of the world.

2. Appreciate the breadth and depth of literatures of other countries.

3. Deepen understanding of different literary theories.

4. Interpret and analyze different literary articles from an array of literary genres.

5. Write journals and the like relative to literary articles read.

GRADING

Student must at least obtain 75% passing score or better in order to pass the course. Course work is weighted as follows:

Major Examinations                                         40%

Quizzes                                                            25%

Recitation/Classroom Participation                 15%

Project/ Journal Entry/ Blog                             10%

Attendance                                                       5%

Behavior                                                            5%

TOTAL                                                               100%

COURSE OUTLINE

Term, Period, Topics, Activities, Evaluative, Measure

Preliminary

A. Introduction to Literature and the Literatures of the World

B. Prose and its Elements

1. Fiction

2. Non-Fiction                               

C. Poetry and Its Elements                       

D. Literary Criticism                             

E. The Heritage of English Literature

1. The Beginnings

2. The Middle English Literature

3. The Elizabethan Era

4. The Puritan Period

5. The Age of Classicism

6. The Romantic Era

7. The Victorian Age

8. The 20thCentury

F. North and Latin American Literature

1. The Colonial Period of American Literature

2. The 18thand 19th Century

3. Post- World War II         

Mid-term

G. Greek and Roman Literature

1. The Homeric Epics

2. The Lyric Poets

3. Drama

4. The Historians

5. The Philosophers Discussion, Activity Film Viewing Role Playing Quiz, Recitation, Exercises, Journal/ Blog entries

H. Italian Literature

 I. Spanish Literature

FINALS

J. SCANDINAVIAN LITERATURE

K.FRENCH LITERATURE

L. GERMAN LITERATURE

M.RUSSIAN LITERATURE

N.AFRO –ASIAN LITERATURE

CLASSROOM POLICIES

1. Attendance is checked regularly. Late comers will not be admitted after 15 minutes.

2. Students should wear decent clothing and should exemplify the manners of an educated person.

3. Electronic devices (cell phones, iPods, etc.) need to be turned off or muted during class. Important calls may be answered provided that it would not take longer than five minutes.

4. Requirements for the subject should be submitted on time. Late submissions will be subjected to appropriate consequences.

5. Students who are cheating or plagiarizing materials in the course will not receive credit for the assignments, projects or tests which will likely lead to failure in the course.

6. Food and beverages are not permitted in the class.

7. A student who exhibits dishonest, disruptive or disrespectful behavior risk suspension or expulsion from the institution.

REFERENCES:

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(Sgd.) Mr. NICANOR L. GUINTO,Instructor

Babista, J. M. (2007). Printed journeys. Lucban, Quezon: CTE, SLSU.Hamilton, E. (1969). Mythology: Timeless tales of gods and heroes. New York:Warner Books.Honrado, E. C. and Villanueva, Z. P. (2009).

The world’s best literature:A supplementary reading for literature. Quezon City: MW Publishing.

Javines, F. (2004). Values, knowledge, and enjoyment of english literature.Sampaloc, Manila: Rex Bookstore.McCloskey, M. & Stack, Lydia. (1996). Voices in literature. Boston, Massachusettes:Heinle & Heinle Publishing.Prentice Hall literature: Bronze. (1989). New Jersey: Prentice Hall.Saymo, A., Igoy, J., & Esperon R. (2004).

World literature. Meycauayan, Bulacan:Trinitas Publishing.The American Poetry & Literacy Project (ed.). (1998). 101 great American poems.New York: Dover Publications.

Additional references will be available through the World Wide Web

PREPARED BY:

 JOSE MARTIN P. BONGAO

INSTRUCTOR

                                     SUBMITTED TO:

DR. ADELAIDA RABE

DEAN OF AB –ECONOMICS

LIGAO COMMUINTY COLLEGE