Republic of the Philippines JOSE RIZAL MEMORIAL STATE UNIVERSITY The Premier University in Zamboanga del Norte TAMPILISAN CAMPUS Znac, Tampilisan, Zamboanga del Norte COLLEGE OF EDUCATION _________________________________________________________________________________ Course Outline Instructor: Deo J. Galvez Course code: SPEC – 118 Course Title: Survey of Afro-Asian Literature No. of hours: 54 hrs. Unit credit: 3 units Course Description: This three-unit course deals with an intensive study of the selected literary texts from Asia and Africa, particularly India, China, Japan-the countries in the southeast region of Asia, and the African nations south of the Sahara, along with socio-historical, philosophical, and literary underpinnings. (CMO No. 75 S., 2017) PHILOSOPHY VISION MISSION Jose Rizal Memorial State University adheres to the principle of dynamism and cultural diversity in building a just and humane society. A dynamic and diverse internationally recognized University A dynamic, inclusive, and regionally-diverse University in Southern Philippines Jose Rizal Memorial State University pledges to deliver effective and efficient services along research, instruction, production and extension. It commits to provide advanced professional, technical and technopreneurial training with the aim of producing highly competent, innovative and self-renewed individuals. Globally-competitive educational institution; Resilient to internal and external risks hazards; GOALS Innovative processes and solutions in research translated to extension engagements; Partnerships and collaborations with private enterprise, others HEIs, government agencies, and alumni; Sound fiscal management and participatory governance Graduate Attributes of Ilustrado Tribe (GAIT) addressed by the Course At the end of the semester, students are expected to: Globally Competitive Industry Relevant Effective Communicator Service-Driven Program Outcome/s addressed by the Course: At the end of the semester, students are expected to: A. Model and apply technological, pedagogical, and content knowledge, to diverse students toward a culturally responsive language and literature teaching; B. Articulate language and literature to reflect the importance of a diversity of languages and language varieties in an environment of respect and rapport; C. Use effective English and Filipino languages and media communication techniques in language and literature teaching, professional collaboration, and interactions with diverse individuals; D. Create and implement a variety of gender-sensitive instructional materials towards a differentiated and contextualized language and literature teaching and learning; E. Recognize, formulate, and solve issues and problems in the areas of language and literature content knowledge and pedagogical towards a sound judgment and critical thinking that contribute to the renewal of the teaching profession; F. Demonstrate commitment to continuous self-improvement by engaging in professional info-sharing, collaborations with colleagues, reflective thinking, and education research, particularly in language, literature, and related fields to improve curricular capabilities. Course outcomes: At the end of the semester, students are expected to: A. Develop a sense of appreciation, values, and morals by examining various cultural, political, and philosophical practices from the selected African literary pieces. B. Share representative literary works by early and contemporary African writers. C. Articulates one’s awareness of how language works in literary text and the author’s style in writing. D. Construct their own short story depicting heroism, determinism, morals, and values. Schedules Week 1 Weeks 2 Week 3 Weeks 4 -5 Activities /Topics coverage References/materials Class Orientation pertaining to the Student Manual grading system, an overview of the CMO No. 75 S., 2017 course, Learning policies & guidelines. Laptop, LED T.V, HDMI Rubrics, format for both written and presentation Assigning of tasks. African American Literature: A Guide African Literature to Reading Interests Characteristics of African by Alma Dawson Ph.D., Connie J. Literature Van Flee African Writers and Poets African Poems and Short Literary Pieces: Stories - Africa by David Diop The focus of the Discussion: - Once Upon a Time - Types and characteristics of by Nadine Gordimer African literature - Anticipation by - Famous African writers Mabel Dove -Danquah - Sample literary works summary themes philosophy Suggested Pieces Egyptian Literature • Types - The Thousand and One • Tales and Love Songs Nights • Myths and Legends - The Tale of Sinuhe (anonymous author) Arabian Literature - The Quran/Koran • Prose - The Arabian Nights by Tahir • Poetry Shah - The Lady and Her Five Suitors - Love by Kahlil Gibran - The Prophet by Kahlil Gibran - Bewildered Arab by Nour-od Din Abdor-Rahman-e Jami - The Food of Paradise by Ibn Amjed - Count Not Your Chickens before they Hatched - To Whom Should I Speak Today by T. Eric Peet Chinese Literature Hindu literature Suggested Pieces: - The Five Classics and the Four Books - A Wife Mourns for her Husband by Confucius Suggested Pieces: - Mahabharata (Ganesha, Vyasa) - Panchatantra collection of Fables by Vishnu Sharma - Panchatantra Stories - Bhagavad Gita by Vyasa Weeks 6 -7 Hebrew Literature - Nature of the Hebrew Language, Poetry and Prose - Masterpieces of the Jews - The Story of Joseph - The Story of Ruth - The Parables (The Good - Samaritan, The Last Seat, - Prodigal Son, Talents Suggested Pieces - Genesis: The Creation - Psalm 23 - The Ecclesiastes Schedules Activities /Topics coverage Week 8 Weeks 9 -10 Persian Literature Characteristics of Persian Literature - Persian Prose and Poetry - Japanese Literature - Development of Japanese literature from the beginning up to the modern period - Life and works of Japanese authors - Haikus of Bassho, Buson and others Korean Literature About Korea - Literary Works of Korea References/materials Suggested Pieces: - - Rubaiyat by Omar Khayyam Hafiz’s Poetry Rumi’s epic and poems Ferdowsi’s writings Suggested Pieces: Tale of Genji The Madman on the Roof by Hiroshi Kikuchi In a Grove” by Akutagawa Ryunosuke For background on what a haiku is, the students are asked to visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v =VJHCGPp4G4k for features and structures of a haikus Vietnam Literature - Facts about Vietnam - Poetry and Short Stories Weeks 1112 Indonesian Literature Pujangga Lama Traditional Forms - syair (traditional narrative poetry) pantun (quatrains made up of two seemingly disconnected couplets) Quondam (brief aphorism) hikayat (stories, fairytales, animal fables, chronicles) Suggested Pieces -The Mandarin and the - Flower Festival by P. Khiem Suggested Piece: - Everybody has his - Burden (Indonesian Folktale) References: Carpio, R. (2006). Crisscrossing through Afro-Asian literature. Philippines: Anvil Publishing, Inc Lapid, M. and Serrano, J. (2015). Afro-Asian literature, Manila: Phoenix Publishing House https://theculturetrip.com/.../the-top-10-contemporary-african-writers-you-shouldknow, The Top 10 Contemporary African Writers You Should Know https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F-nNTGK0wFw, https://www.acadshare.com/afro-asian-literature-course-synopsis/, Afro-Asian Literature Course Synopsis https://www.ancient.eu/Chinese_Literature/. Chinese Literature https://www.bartleby.com/214/0203.html, Nature of the Hebrew language, poetry, and prose https://www.wdl.org/en/item/6881/ Persian Prose and Poetry https://theculturetrip.com/middle-east/iran/articles/10-must-read-iranian-authors/10 must read Iranian Authors Course Requirements Short story analysis Reflection paper/ Quizzes / other written outputs Academic report/outline of the presentation Presentation of short story analysis Short story writing Grading Plan The following are the criteria for grading: 30% - Major Examination (Midterm or Final) 30% - Quizzes 40% -Performance Tasks (projects/assignments/activities/recitations, works 100% Transmutation shall be based on a 0=50% grading system General Average (GA) is the grade that appears in the transcript of records for a certain course which is 50% of the Midterm Grade + 50% of the Final grade). Classroom Rules of Conduct Late submissions are not accepted. Unless there is a very valid excuse for a such late submission. Plagiarism is to be avoided at all costs. First offense, the student will receive a grade of 0 for the work/activity/seatwork/essay. Second offense, the student will receive a final grade of 0.0 for the subject. No one is allowed to use his or her phone for texting or calling during the class unless it is for emergency purposes and or permitted. Prepared by: DEO J. GALVEZ, LPT Course Instructor
