Afro-Asian Literature

Syllabus

Wesleyan University-Philippines English 204- Afro-Asian Literature
College of Arts and Sciences Credit: 3 units

COURSE DESCRIPTION
The course deals with the study of the leading works of African and Asian writers reflecting the ethos, ideas and philosophies that aid the understanding of human nature.

COURSE OBJECTIVES
At the end of the course, the students are expected to:
Cognitive
understand and appreciate the literary works of Asian and African authors.
Affective
gain insights on the parallelisms in Asian and African cultures and histories.
Psychomotor
apply the knowledge gained from the course in their writing projects.

METHODOLOGY
Lectures
Written exercises
Critiquing sessions

COURSE OUTLINE

Topic Timeline

        COURSE ORIENTATION                                              1 week
        SHORT STORY                                                          5 weeks
        POETRY                                                                    4 weeks
        DRAMA                                                                     4 weeks

        NOVEL                                                                      4 weeks
                                                                                                 ________
                                                                                                 18 weeks
CONSULTATION HOURS
Monday to Friday      2:00 – 3:00 PM
GRADING SYSTEM
Periodical Examinations---------------------------------------------- 40%
Academic Exercises:Quizzes/Homework/Reports---------- 40%
Class Participation------------------------------------------------------ 10%
Attendance----------------------------------------------------------------- 10%
REFERENCES
Tomeldan, et al. Prism. National Bookstore, Inc. 1989

Carolina R. Duca. The Literatures of Asia and Africa. REX Bookstore, Inc., 2003.

Mck, Maynard, ed. World Masterpieces 3rd ed.. New York, W.W. Norton. Co. 1991
Prepared by:

RAMON R. VALMONTE
Instructor