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Year 2005-2006 2nd Semester I. II. III. IV. Course Number: Course Title: Pre-requisite: Course Description: Literature 118 Afro-Asian Literature Literature 102, 103 and 116
The course provides the background and facts necessary for an intelligent understanding of Afro-Asian Literature, its writers, history and dynamic development. V. Rationale:
Afro-Asian Literature mirrors not only the customs and traditions of African and Asian countries but also their philosophy of life which on the whole are deeply and predominantly contemplative and hauntingly sweet. Afro-Asian Literature is the reflection of the storm and the stress of developing nations seeking a place under the sun which every student must understand so he may know how this literature affects the history and culture of a nation. VI. General Objective: At the end of the course, the students are expected to have become familiar with Afro-Asian writers and their literary works. Specific Objectives: A. Cognitive: Analyze the content and importance of the literary forms and their relationship to other writings. B. Affective: Appreciate the characteristics and the style in writing of Afro-Asian writers. C. Psychomotor: Create a literary web to analyze a literary work.
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES
SUBJECT MATTER
VALUES INTEGRATION
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS
EVALUATION
TIME FRAME
EXPECTED OUTCOME
The rich civilizations and shared history of Asia and Africa A. African Literature Characteristics of African Literature
Lecture discussion
Handouts Map
Quiz
1st week
Sense of appreciation
B. Egyptian Literature Characteristics of Egyptian Literature To Whom Should I Speak Today? by T. Eric Peet
Textbook Handouts
C. Arabian Literature Characteristics of Arabian Literature Selected Surahs from the Q uran
Interview Brainstorming
Graded Recitation
Recognized the importance of the Koran in the life of Arabs Made oneself familiar with famous Arabian Nights tales and characters.
Make oneself familiar with famous Arabian Nights tales and characters.
Sense of appreciation Faith in God Love of nature Humility Emotional development through sadness and pleasure
Textbook Handouts
Enumerated the important contributions of Omar Kahayam to Persian Literature Expounded the poems of Sadi and Jami
Korean poetry
Appreciated the literary pieces of the Koreans Respectfulness Obedience Sense of awareness Sound philosophy of life Group discussion Socialized recitation Interpretative reading Handouts Graded verbal 12th analysis of the 13th literary piece week Analyzed a literary piece in terms of authors style, values, lessons, and impact to the readers Submitted a research paper on Indonesian literature Correlated the literary piece to ones life and society Graded poetry 16th reading 17th week
Analyze a literary piece F. Thai Literature in term s of authors style, values, lessons Characteristics of and impact to the Thai Literature readers Champoon by Theb Mahapaorya G. Indonesian Literature Characteristics of Indonesian Literature Circumcision by Pramoedya Ananta Toer G. Malaysian Literature Characteristics of Malaysian Literature Traditional poems
Nationalism
Videotapes Handouts
Lecture discussion
PowerPoint presentation
Community Service Integration: Invite Manila High School students to view a literary exhibit.
Textbooks Magazines
18th week
REFERENCES: Asian Literature for College Students by Susan P. Evangelista, 1999 New Visions: Afro-Asian Literature by Lydia Profeta, 1998 The Literatures of Asia and Africa by Carolina R. Duka, 2003 The Literatures of the World by Estrella T. Arroyo, 1999 World Literature by Hornstein, Percy and Brown, 1993 REQUIREMENTS: Attendance Literary Web Analysis Paper Research Paper Quizzes Major Examinations Oral Reports Participation in classroom activities COMPUTATION OF GRADES: Midterm Grade: Pre Final Grade: Final Grade: 30 % CS + 30 % Quizzes + 40 % Midterm Exam 25% CS + 25% Quizzes + 50% Final Exam Midterm Grade + Pre Final Grade 2