SOUTHERN LUZON TECHNOLOGICAL COLLEGE FOUNDATION, INC.

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
Ramon Santos St. Pearanda, Legazpi City

OBE Syllabus for ENGLISH 103

(2nd Semester, 2015-2016)

I.

Course Title

Mythology and Folklore

II.

Course Description
:
This one-semester course presents a study of the literary genres of the mythology and folklore of
other countries reflecting various traditions, beliefs, values, and customs. While students are introduced to a multitude of cultures,
they establish connections to the modern society and promote cultural preservation.

III.

Course Unit

3 units

IV.

Time Allotment

54 hours

V.

Course Pre-requisite

VI.

Course Learning Outcomes

:
Upon completion of this course, BSEd English Major students will be able to:
a. demonstrate knowledge on the genres of mythology and folklore;
b. sustain awareness on the local or indigenous written and oral literature;
c. display understanding and tolerance of various cultures encountered in the study of the literatures
of other countries;
d. promote the relevance of studying mythology and folklore with emphasis on safekeeping culture and
identity; and
e. share the desirable values and significant experiences gained in the course.

VII. Course Content

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES, TOPICS,

AND TIME ALLOTMENT
1. Differentiate mythology and
folklore.

2. Discuss the historical

background of mythology and
folklore.

3. Introduce the classification of

myths.

STUDENTS LEARNING
OUTCOMES (SLO) AND
ACTIVITIES
1.1 Students can write and share
local stories that they know and
classify them as myth or folklore.
2.1 Students in group can create
and present a timeline of the
development of myths and
folklore.
3.1 Students can classify the
mythological deities presented.
3.2 Students can make an
analysis of the poem, The
Creation by James Weldon
Johnson, in relation to creation
myths.

4. Identify the types of folklore.

5. Show folklore as oral traditions,

culture, and rituals.
12 hours
6. Discuss the types of folk
narratives.
(Note: Selected foreign and local

4.1 Students in group can prepare

and present examples of
folktales, riddles, games, and
songs/chants.

ASSESSMENT STRATEGIES

EVIDENCES OF LEARNING
OUTCOMES

Individual participation assessed

through giving of recitation points

Recitation cards as record of

points earned

Output assessed through a

criteria

Rating on the quality of output

Individual participation assessed

through giving of recitation points

Recitation cards as record of

points earned

Rating on the quality of output

Output/presentation assessed
through a criteria

Presentation assessed through a

criteria

Rating on the quality of

performance

5.1 Students can present a skit of

a local tradition, culture, or ritual.
6.1 Students-discussants can
deliver a lesson/discussion on the
types of folklore; specifically:

Oral discussions/presentations

Rating on the level of

folklore will be discussed as

representative examples)

12 hours
7. Introduce the Greek God and
Goddesses and creation myths.

- share a humorous anecdote

- organize a puppetry show of a
fable and fairytale
- identify common elements of a
ghost story using pictionary
-perform shared reading of
famous legends
- list examples of maxims
- write a 3-minute essay about a
chosen proverb
- respond to a video adaptation of
a famous parable from the Bible
- create a storyboard for tall
tales/urban legends

assessed through a rubric/criteria;

Individual participation assessed
through giving of recitation points

performance in the discussion;

points earned in class
participation

7.1 Students can present

researched facts and information
about the Greek deities assigned
to them.

Individual participation assessed

through giving of recitation points

Recitation cards as record of

points earned

Output assessed through a

criteria

Rating on the quality of output

7.2 Students can create a family

tree of the Greek deities
presented.
7.3 Students in group can present
a commercial of a god/goddess.
(Examples include Aphrodite
Make-up
Athena's Smart Pills, Demeter
Cereal)

Presentation assessed through a

criteria

Rating on the level of

performance

Recitation cards as record of

8. Reflect on the Greek myths

presented.

7.4 Students can fill out the

missing events in the Greek
creation myth being discussed.
8.1 Students can share his/her
definition of love in relation to the
story, Cupid and Psyche.

9. Introduce the Roman Gods and

Goddesses

10. Analyze the creation myths of

Romans.
11. Study Norse mythology.

8.2 Students can research real

human stories parallel to the
myths, Cupid and Psyche and The
Abduction of Persephone.
8.3 Students can write a love
letter to someone he/she loves
the most in life.

11.1 Students can present an oral

discussion of Norse mythology;
specifically:
-participate in Literature Circles in
studying Norse creation myths

points earned

Rating on the quality of output

Output assessed through a
criteria

Recitation cards as record of

points earned
Individual participation assessed
through giving of recitation points

9.1 Students can create a table

presenting the Roman gods and
goddesses as counterparts to the
Greeks.
10.1 Students can reorder the
events in the story of Roman
creation myth.

12 hours

Individual participation assessed

through giving of recitation points

Rating on the level of

performance in the discussion
Oral discussions/presentations
assessed through a rubric/criteria

Rating on the quality of output

Output assessed through a
criteria

and Norse Wisdom by Virgil.

12. Introduce Egyptian mythology.

11.2 Students can write a movie

review of Thor in relation to Norse
mythology.
12.1 Students can create a
pyramid out of materials
provided.
12.2 Student-discussants can
prepare a puzzle/maze of the
story events in the Egyptian
creation myth.

13. Show appreciation of Indian

mythology.

18 hours

Recitation cards as record of

points earned

Output assessed through a

criteria

Rating on the quality of output

12.3 Students can make a

question bank for discussion of
the Egyptian myths: The Cult of
Osiris, The Myth of Isis, and Horus
in Battle.
13.1 Students can respond to a
video documentary on Indian
mythology.

14. Dramatize a myth or folk

story.

Individual participation assessed

through giving of recitation points

13.2 Students can illustrate the

themes drawn out from the
stories of The Ramayana and The
Mahabharata using a
symbolism/drawing.
14.1 Students can prepare and

Rating on the quality of output

Output assessed through a rubric

present a movie production of a

story in mythology and folklore as
final project in the course.

VIII. Course Requirements

a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.

Active Class Participation

Regular Attendance
Passing Scores in Written Tests/Quizzes and Major/Term Exams
Oral Discussion
Written Reports/Outputs
Presentations/Projects: Collection of Indigenous/Local Folk Literature
Movie Production of a Myth/Folk Story

IX. Grading System

Class Standing
Oral Discussion
Class Participation
20%
Presentations/Projects
Written Outputs/Quizzes 5%
Major/Term Examinations
TOTAL

70%
30%
15%
30%
100%

(Final Grade= Average of Prelim, Midterm, Pre-final, and Finals)

X. References
Hamilton, Edith. Mythology. New York: Penguin Books Ltd. 1969
Evans, Lady Hestia. Mythology: The Gods, Heroes, and Monsters of Ancient Greeks. 2007
Pugliano-Martin, Carol. Greek Myth Plays. Published by Scholastic Teaching Resources

Prepared by:
KATRIN B. LUTAO
Instructor

Noted and Approved:

Dr. NELLY A. DETERA
Dean, College of Education