Lit 118 - Afro-asian Literature 5n432a

COLEGIO DE SAN JUAN DE LETRAN Intramuros, Manila College of Liberal Arts, Sciences and Education LITERATURE AREA Academic Year 2005-2006 2nd Semester I.

Course Number:

Literature 118

II.

Course Title:

Afro-Asian Literature

III.

Pre-requisite:

Literature 102, 103 and 116

IV.

Course Description:

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.

VALUES INTEGRATION

STRATEGIES AND TEACHING METHODOLOGIES

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS

The rich civilizations and shared history of Asia and Africa

Sensitivity Sense of appreciation

Lecture discussion

Handouts Map

Quiz

1st week

A. African Literature

Sense of appreciation

Film showing Analysis Discussion

Videotape OHP Acetate Textbook

Graded presentation of analysis

2nd – 3rd Traced the week development of African literature

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES

SUBJECT MATTER

Orient students on the scope and rationale of the course.

Trace the development of African literature.

Characteristics of African Literature Enhance the reading pleasure of students.

Africa by David Diop

EVALUATION

TIME FRAME

Equality Respect for one’s culture

B. Egyptian Literature Characteristics of Egyptian Literature

Trust Significance of Human Relations Faith

Oriented students on the scope and rationale of the course

Enhanced the reading pleasure of students

Anticipation by Mabel Dove Characterize the Egyptian literature.

EXPECTED OUTCOME

Discussion Webbing

Textbook Handouts

Quiz Literary web

4th to 5th week

Characterized the Egyptian literature

To Whom Should I Speak Today? by T. Eric Peet Create a literary web of a story.

The Tale of Sinuhe

Created a literary web of a story.

Recognize the importance of the Koran in the life of Arabs.

C. Arabian Literature

Faith in God Respect for one’s culture

Interview Brainstorming

Characteristics of Arabian Literature

OHP Acetate VCR Film

Graded Recitation

6th –7th week

Selected Surahs from the Q ur’an Make oneself familiar with famous Arabian Nights tales and characters.

The Arabian Nights

Enumerate the important contributions of Omar Khayyam to Persian Literature.

D. Persian Literature Characteristics of Persian Literature Contributions of Omar Khayyam

Expound the stanzas of the Rubaiyat.

Describe Korean literature.

Selections from the Rubaiyat E. Korean Literature Characteristics of Korean Literature

Recognized the importance of the Koran in the life of Arabs Made 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

Lecture discussion Choral reading

Faith in God Service to mankind Humility Obedience Spirituality

Role Playing Interpretation of ages

Textbook Handouts

Graded Quiz

8th – 9th week

Analysis of the cultural values

Enumerated the important contributions of Omar Kahayam to Persian Literature Expounded the poems of Sadi and Jami

OHP Acetate Handouts

Graded Recitation Quiz

10th – 11th week

Described Korean literature

Appreciate the literary pieces of the Koreans.

Korean poetry

Analyze a literary piece F. Thai Literature in term s of author’s style, values, lessons Characteristics of and impact to the Thai Literature readers Champoon by Theb Mahapaorya

Submit a research paper on Indonesian literature.

Correlate the literary piece to one’s life and society.

Identify the similarities between Malaysian and Filipino culture.

G. Indonesian Literature Characteristics of Indonesian Literature Circumcision by Pramoedya Ananta Toer G. Malaysian Literature Characteristics of Malaysian Literature Traditional poems

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 of author’s style, values, lessons, and impact to the readers

Nationalism

Film showing Socialized recitation Group dynamics

Videotapes Handouts

Graded 14th – presentation 15th of the week research paper

Submitted a research paper on Indonesian literature

Faith in God Love of humanity

Nationalism Appreciation of foreign culture

Correlated the literary piece to one’s life and society

Lecture discussion

PowerPoint presentation

Graded poetry 16th reading 17th week

Identified the similarities between Malaysian and Filipino culture.

Community Service Integration: Invite Manila High School students to view a literary exhibit.

Widening of Manila High S chool students’ literary knowledge

Social awareness Cooperation Unity

Participation in organizing a literary exhibit

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

Textbooks Magazines

Graded presentation of exhibit materials

18th week

Invited Manila High School students to view a literary exhibit