STELLA MARIS COLLEGE

Oroquieta City

COURSE SYLLABUS
(November 2013)

Vision

"Stella Maris College is a NURTURING HOME for competent and engaged citizens who
witness to TRUTH and CHARITY in the spirit of St. Francis of Assisi and Blessed Mary
of the Passion."

Mission

WE COMMIT OURSELVES TO:

I - intensifying holistic formation with emphasis on TRUTH and CHARITY

F - fostering a compassionate faith community with a preferential love for the poor.
B - being actively involved in current social and ecological issues
S - seeking opportunities for peace and reconciliation
I - inculcating alternative ways of living
S - shaping a culture of cooperation that draws out the best in each one for the common
good.

Faculty : DIONESIO L. LIWAGON, JR., MAELT, PhD-Candidate

Title : Part-time College Instructor
Contact No. : 0946-540-0089
Email Address : dionesio.liwagon.jr@gmail.com
Facebook Account : Liwagon Dionesio Jr
Subject Schedules : BSA and BSBA Classes

5:00 – 6:30 MW Rm 8
5:00 – 6:30 TTh Rm 11
6:30 – 8:00 TTh Rm 8

Course Code/Title : Lit 2: World Literature

Course Credit : 3 units
Course Pre-requisite : Lit 1: Philippine Literature
Semester : 2nd Semester, AY 2013 – 2014
INTRODUCTION

The art of literature is not being studied by itself alone, but also in relation to its
style, forms, language, and techniques used by the writers. All ambitious and intellectual
individuals read to achieve a more balanced outlook in life. They expose themselves to
the different literary forms in poetry and prose of the different countries of the world. The
readers experience the joys, anxieties, dreams, and even problems of the people in
various parts of the globe. They read bulk of literary genre from the oldest civilization to
the present-day generation, which helps them enrich their knowledge and
understanding, and share with the experiences, values, thoughts, beliefs, culture,
feelings and aspirations in life of the people of the particular place where the literary
piece belongs.

COURSE DESCRIPTION

The study of the 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

Students must at least obtain 60% passing score or better in order to pass the
course. Course work is weighted as follows:

Major Examinations 40%

Quizzes 30%
Recitation/Classroom Participation 15%
Project/Journal Entry/ Blog / Posts in Social Networking site 10%
Attendance 5%
TOTAL 100%

Major Examinations

There are three (3) written and/or major examinations for the course.
Customarily, the exam will be closed notes. If you are going to miss a major exam it is
your responsibility to inform your instructor prior to exam schedule. Failure to do so will
result in an exam grade of zero.
Quizzes

Approximately, three to five quizzes (be it announced or unannounced) will be

given for each term. A make-up quiz is allowed if and only if one could secure an
excuse letter/slip duly signed by the Dean, parents or physician. Make-up quizzes shall
be done not later than two days after your return from class.

Recitation/Classroom Participation

Every class discussion requires students’ participation so as activities. It will be

based on class/group collaboration and on the announced means of evaluation. The
rate will come from individual, group and instructor’s assessment.

Projects/Journal Entries / Blog / Posts in Social Networking Site

All projects that are to be submitted are due on the date as scheduled by the
instructor. No late works will be accepted unless given instructor’s prerogative. Journal
entries shall be posted on the blog site provided by the instructor and/or on the social
networking site i.e. facebook availed and maintained by the students before the end of
the week. This is in reference to the latest and emerging research findings that social
networking sites not only allow the easy access of information but could also serve as
mechanism in promoting learning among the youth.
In case a student informs the instructor of his/her inability to use the net for valid
reasons, his/her outputs can still be submitted even in handwritten form.
Further instructions will be provided by the instructor regarding the journal
entries.

Attendance

In accordance with the policies of the college, as stated in the Students Manual,
students are required and are expected to attend all classes in proper uniform except
during Wednesday as it is designated as wash day. If the student is absent or late from
his/her class, the student is hereby advised to get an admission slip from the Dean
before he/she will be admitted again. In case of absence, he/she will receive a grade of
zero in the recitation or class work assigned for that particular day. Eight (8) consecutive
absences without notifying the instructor would mean a failing term grade or will
automatically be dropped from the course.

COURSE OUTLINE

Evaluative
Term Period Topics Activities
Measure
Discussion of the
A. Introduction to Literature topics for the subject,
and the Literatures of the Distribution of
World syllabus

B. Prose and its Elements

Preliminary
1. Fiction Quiz, Recitation,
Discussion, Activity
2. Non-Fiction Exercises

Recitation,
C. Poetry and its Elements Discussion, Activity
Exercises
Recitation,
D. Literary Criticism
Exercises
 E. The Heritage of English
Literature
1. The Beginnings
2. The Middle English
Literature
Recitation,
3. The Elizabethan Era Discussion, Activity,
Exercises, Journal
4. The Puritan Period Film Viewing
/ Blog Entries
5. The Age of Classicism
6. The Romantic Era
7. The Victorian Age
8. The 20th Century

F. North and Latin American

Literature
1. The Colonial Period
Quiz, Recitation,
of American Literature Discussion, Activity,
Exercises, Journal
2. The 18th and 19th Film Viewing
/ Blog Entries
Century
3. Post-World War II

December , 2013 Preliminary Examination

G. Greek and Roman
Literature
1. The Homeric Epics Quiz, Recitation,
Discussion, Activity,
2. The Lyric Poets Exercises, Journal
Film Viewing, Role
3. Drama / Blog Entries /
Playing
4. The Historians Educational Trip
5. The Philosophers

Midterm Quiz, Recitation,

H. Italian Literature Discussion, Activity Exercises, Journal
/ Blog Entries
Quiz, Recitation,
I. Spanish Literature Discussion, Activity Exercises, Journal
/ Blog Entries
Quiz, Recitation,
J. Scandinavian Literature Discussion, Activity Exercises, Journal
/ Blog Entries
January , 2014 Mid-term Examination
Quiz, Recitation,
K. French Literature Discussion, Activity Exercises, Journal
/ Blog Entries
Quiz, Recitation,
L. German Literature Discussion, Activity Exercises, Journal
/ Blog Entries
Quiz, Recitation,
Discussion, Activity,
M. Russian Literature Exercises, Journal
Film Viewing
/ Blog Entries
Final N. Afro-Asian Literature
1. African
2. Japanese Quiz, Recitation,
Discussion, Activity,
3. Chinese Exercises, Journal
Film Viewing
4. Indian / Blog Entries
5. Arabian
6. Hebrew
Quiz, Recitation,
Exercises, Journal
O. Philippine Literature Discussion, Activity
/ Blog Entries

March , 2014 Final Examination

CLASSROOM POLICIES

1. Attendance is checked regularly. Latecomer 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 (cellphones, 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 and should be done outside of the classroom.
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 risks
suspension or expulsion from the institution after due process.

REFERENCES

1. World Literature (Literary Gems of the East and West)

Author: Dinia Delfina S. Reyes, PhD
Edition: 2011 1st Edition
Publisher: Rex Book Store, Inc.

2. A Travel to the Literatures of the World

Author: Claudio V. Tabotabo
Edition: 2007 2010 Reprint
Publisher: National Book Store

3. World Literature (A Tertiary Textbook for Literature II)

Author: Linda R. Bascara, PhD
Edition: 2003 Revised Edition 2004 Reprint
Publisher: Rex Book Store, Inc.

4. English and Western Literature

General Adviser and Writer: George Kearns
Edition: 1984
Publisher: Macmillan Publishing Company, a division of Macmillan, Inc.

Prepared by:

DIONESIO L. LIWAGON, JR.

Instructor

Approved by

HERMENEGILDA M. DIPOLOG
College Dean