MANUEL S. ENVERGA UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION An Autonomous University LUCENA CITY COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES QUALITY FORM NAME OF THE PROGRAM COURSE TITLE PREREQUISITE/ COREQUISITE COURSE OUTCOME MODULE 1 LESSON LEARNING OUTCOME/S TOPIC/S WEEK / INCLUSIVE DATE MODALITY Document Code: CAS–F–CMT Document Title: Course Module Template in LIT 100 Great Books Page No: 1 of 6 Revision No.: 0 Effectivity Date: 15 August 2022 Prepared by: Instructor Reviewed by: Department Chair Approved by: Dean GENERAL EDUCATION Great Books None COURSE CODE COURSE UNIT LIT 100 3 units CO1: Ability to describe major literary styles and genres from multiple parts of the world. Overview of Literature After successful completion of this module, you should be able to: a. identify the literary genre and elements; b. discuss the importance of language and teaching parables; and c. distinguish the Arabic and Middle Eastern Literature. Literature a. Introduction b. Literary genres c. Elements Weeks 1-2 Online Synchronous and Asynchronous (MS Teams and NEOLMS) ▪ LESSON PROPER LITERATURE “Words are, in my not-so-humble opinion, our most inexhaustible source of magic.” - Albus Dumbledore Introduction According to Oxford Advanced Learner's English Dictionary, "Literature can be defined as pieces of writing that are valued as works of art, especially novels, plays, and poems. Importance of Literature a.) Improves your command of language; b.) Teaches you about the life, cultures, and experiences of people in other parts of the world; c.) Gives you information about other parts of the world which you may never be able to visit in your lifetime; d.) Entertains you and provides useful occupation of your free time; e.) Makes you a wiser and more experienced person by forcing you to judge, sympathize with, or criticize the characters you read about; MANUEL S. ENVERGA UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION An Autonomous University LUCENA CITY COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES QUALITY FORM Document Code: CAS–F–CMT Document Title: Course Module Template in LIT 100 Great Books Page No: 2 of 6 Revision No.: 0 Effectivity Date: 15 August 2022 Prepared by: Instructor Reviewed by: Department Chair Approved by: Dean f.) Helps you compare your own experiences with the experiences of other people; and g.) Gives information which may be useful in other subjects. For example, Geography, Science, History, Social Studies, and so on. Kinds of Literature a.) FICTION- imaginary composed writing or work of art that is meant to provide information, education and entertainment to the reader. In other words, fictional literature is based on the writer’s imagination rather than reality. Examples include plays, poems, short stories, novels, oral literature, and songs. b.) NON-FICTION- factual writing or written work that is gives facts that can be proved as it provides real places, events, characters, times or reality rather than imaginary things. Examples include autobiographies, biographies, essays, diaries and journals, magazines, newspapers, subject textbooks such as in Geography, History and Civic Education. Literary Genres The 14 Main Literary Genres a.) Literary Fiction- Literary fiction novels are considered works with artistic value and literary merit. They often include political criticism, social commentary, and reflections on humanity. Literary fiction novels are typically character-driven, as opposed to being plot-driven, and follow a character’s inner story. b.) Mystery- Mystery novels, also called detective fiction, follow a detective solving a case from start to finish. They drop clues and slowly reveal information, turning the reader into a detective trying to solve the case, too. Mystery novels start with an exciting hook, keep readers interested with suspenseful pacing, and end with a satisfying conclusion that answers all of the reader’s outstanding questions. c.) Thriller- Thriller novels are dark, mysterious, and suspenseful plot-driven stories. They very seldom include comedic elements, but what they lack in humor, they make up for in suspense. Thrillers keep readers on their toes and use plot twists, red herrings, and cliffhangers to keep them guessing until the end. d.) Horror- Horror novels are meant to scare, startle, shock, and even repulse readers. Generally focusing on themes of death, demons, evil spirits, and the afterlife, they prey on fears with scary beings like ghosts, vampires, werewolves, witches, and monsters. In horror fiction, plot and characters are tools used to elicit a terrifying sense of dread. MANUEL S. ENVERGA UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION An Autonomous University LUCENA CITY COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES QUALITY FORM Document Code: CAS–F–CMT Document Title: Course Module Template in LIT 100 Great Books Page No: 3 of 6 Revision No.: 0 Effectivity Date: 15 August 2022 Prepared by: Instructor Reviewed by: Department Chair Approved by: Dean e.) Historical- Historical fiction novels take place in the past. Written with a careful balance of research and creativity, they transport readers to another time and place— which can be real, imagined, or a combination of both. Many historical novels tell stories that involve actual historical figures or historical events within historical settings. f.) Romance- Romantic fiction centers around love stories between two people. They’re lighthearted, optimistic, and have an emotionally satisfying ending. Romance novels do contain conflict, but it doesn’t overshadow the romantic relationship, which always prevails in the end. g.) Western- Western novels tell the stories of cowboys, settlers, and outlaws exploring the western frontier and taming the American Old West. They’re shaped specifically by their genre-specific elements and rely on them in ways that novels in other fiction genres don’t. Westerns aren’t as popular as they once were; the golden age of the genre coincided with the popularity of western films in the 1940s, ‘50s, and ‘60s. h.) Bildungsroman- Bildungsroman is a literary genre of stories about a character growing psychologically and morally from their youth into adulthood. Generally, they experience a profound emotional loss, set out on a journey, encounter conflict, and grow into a mature person by the end of the story. Literally translated, a bildungsroman is “a novel of education” or “a novel of formation.” i.) Speculative Fiction- Speculative fiction is a super genre that encompasses a number of different types of fiction, from science fiction to fantasy to dystopian. The stories take place in a world different from our own. Speculative fiction knows no boundaries; there are no limits to what exists beyond the real world. j.) Science Fiction- Sci-fi novels are speculative stories with imagined elements that don’t exist in the real world. Some are inspired by “hard” natural sciences like physics, chemistry, and astronomy; others are inspired by “soft” social sciences like psychology, anthropology, and sociology. Common elements of sci-fi novels include time travel, space exploration, and futuristic societies. k.) Fantasy- Fantasy novels are speculative fiction stories with imaginary characters set in imaginary universes. They’re inspired by mythology and folklore and often include elements of magic. The genre attracts both children and adults; well-known titles include Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll and the Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling. l.) Dystopian- Dystopian novels are a genre of science fiction. They’re set in societies viewed as worse than the one in which we live. Dystopian fiction exists in MANUEL S. ENVERGA UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION An Autonomous University LUCENA CITY COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES QUALITY FORM Document Code: CAS–F–CMT Document Title: Course Module Template in LIT 100 Great Books Page No: 4 of 6 Revision No.: 0 Effectivity Date: 15 August 2022 Prepared by: Instructor Reviewed by: Department Chair Approved by: Dean contrast to utopian fiction, which is set in societies viewed as better than the one in which we live. m.) Magical Realism- Magical realism novels depict the world truthfully, plus add magical elements. The fantastical elements aren’t viewed as odd or unique; they’re considered normal in the world in which the story takes place. The genre was born out of the realist art movement and is closely associated with Latin American authors. n.) Realist Literature- Realist fiction novels are set in a time and place that could actually happen in the real world. They depict real people, places, and stories in order to be as truthful as possible. Realist works of fiction remain true to everyday life and abide by the laws of nature as we currently understand them. Elements a.) Author- The writer of any written work of art or fiction. It is very important to not only know the name of the author, but you should also understand and appreciate his or her background. This will help you the reader to understand what, how and why the author writes any story or novel. b.) Setting- The place and time in which the story unfolds or takes place. c.) Plot- Series or chain of related events that tells us ‘what happens’ in a story. When a plot is well mapped out, it ‘hooks’ us, that is, it catches our curiosity (interest) about what will happen next. A good plot draws us along after the narrator, just as a fish is hooked and played and reeled in by an expert fisherman. d.) Conflict- A conflict can be external, such as when a person struggles with another person, with an angry warthog, or with a hurricane. On the other hand, a conflict can be internal, that is, it can take place inside a person’s mind or heart. e.) Theme- Refers to the controlling, main idea, or central insight in the novel or short story. f.) Characters- Persons or animals involved in a story in order to show entertain and show us some truth about human experience and ourselves. A good character should be ‘alive’ to help us appreciate the story well. g.) Style- refers to the way the novel or short story is written in order to have a desired effect on the reader or audience. It also refers to the techniques used by the writer of a literary work such as point of view, humor, fantasy, flashbacks, tone, and so on. h.) Language- the most important element of writing. Literary language is often MANUEL S. ENVERGA UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION An Autonomous University LUCENA CITY COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES QUALITY FORM Document Code: CAS–F–CMT Document Title: Course Module Template in LIT 100 Great Books Page No: 5 of 6 Revision No.: 0 Effectivity Date: 15 August 2022 Prepared by: Instructor Reviewed by: Department Chair Approved by: Dean used in fiction writing to ‘relish’ the story so that it is more clear, educative, informative, and indeed interesting or entertaining. ▪ ACTIVITY/ EXERCISE/ ASSIGNMENT Directions: Read and analyze each item then write the correct answer on the blank provided. 1.) According to Oxford Advanced Learner's English Dictionary, "_______________ can be defined as 'pieces of writing that are valued as works of art, especially novels, plays, and poems. 2.) __________ is a kind of literature based on the writer’s imagination rather than reality. 3.) This is a series or chain of related events that tell us ‘What happens’ in a story. _______________ 4.) This is the writer of any written work of art or fiction. _______________ 5.) This is the place and time in which the story unfolds or takes place. _______________ 6.) A literary element that can be external, as when a person struggles with another person, with an angry warthog, or with a hurricane. On the other hand, it can be internal, that is, it can take place inside a person’s mind or heart. _______________ 7.) Considered the most important element of any fiction writing. It is often used in fiction writing to ‘relish’ the story so that it is more clear, educative, informative, and indeed interesting or entertaining. _______________ 8.) This refers to the controlling, main idea, or central insight in the novel or short story. _______________ 9.) A written work that gives facts that can be proved. Examples include autobiographies, biographies, essays, diaries and journals, magazines, newspapers, and subject textbooks such as in Geography, History, and Civic Education. _______________ 10.) These are persons or animals involved in a story who show us some truth about human experience and ourselves. _______________ ▪ SUPPLEMENTARY LEARNING MATERIALS Read: Literature https://www.britannica.com/art/literature Read: What Literature can teach us https://www.thoughtco.com/what-is-literature-740531 ▪ REFERENCES Masterclass. (2021). What are the different genres of literature? A guide to 14 literary genres. Retrieved from https://www.masterclass.com/articles/whatare-the-different-genres-of-literature-a-guide-to-14-literary-genres MANUEL S. ENVERGA UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION An Autonomous University LUCENA CITY COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES QUALITY FORM Document Code: CAS–F–CMT Document Title: Course Module Template in LIT 100 Great Books Page No: 6 of 6 Revision No.: 0 Effectivity Date: 15 August 2022 Prepared by: Instructor Reviewed by: Department Chair Approved by: Dean Tendero, E. V., & Mora, H. S. (2012). World literature (the literary masterpieces of the world). Grandbooks Publishing, Inc: Manila Valdez, S. F., & Dianco, D. F. (2009). Understanding literary arts & appreciating Literatures of the world. Mindshapers Co., Inc: Manila Prepared by: OLIVIA B. PALANCA, MAT Faculty Reviewed by: MARIA AZELA L. TAMAYO, PhD Department Chair Approved by: CLAUDIA ODETTE J. AYALA, PhD Dean
