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Course Syllabus Survey of Afro-Asian Lit

This 3-unit course surveys literary texts from Africa and Asia, specifically India, China, Japan, and Southeast Asian countries. The course objectives are to recognize Africa and Asia as unique continents through their literature, resurvey the characteristics of Afro-Asian literature, find pleasure in reading these works, and identify different prose and poetry forms. Students will be evaluated based on exams, quizzes, activities, attendance, and presentations covering works from various African and Asian regions and cultures.

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Course Syllabus Survey of Afro-Asian Lit

This 3-unit course surveys literary texts from Africa and Asia, specifically India, China, Japan, and Southeast Asian countries. The course objectives are to recognize Africa and Asia as unique continents through their literature, resurvey the characteristics of Afro-Asian literature, find pleasure in reading these works, and identify different prose and poetry forms. Students will be evaluated based on exams, quizzes, activities, attendance, and presentations covering works from various African and Asian regions and cultures.

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Sumulong College of Arts and Sciences

COURSE SYLLABUS
Course Code: LIT104
Course Title: Survey of Afro-Asian Literature
SY/Semester: SY 2020-2021

Course Credit: 3 units

Course Description: The course surveys selected literary texts from Asia and Africa, particularly India, China,
Japan, the countries in the southeast region in Asia, and the African nations south of the Sahara along socio-historical, philosophical, and literary
underpinnings.

Course Objectives:
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1. Recognize Africa, Asia and other Asian Countries as a unique continent of the world through reading literary masterpieces.

2. Resurvey the outstanding characteristics of Afro-Asian Literature.

3. Find pleasure in reading Afro-Asian literary pieces.

4. Identify the different forms of Afro-Asian Prose and Poetry.

Performance Criterion:

1. Prelim, Midterm, Pre-Final and Final Exams 40%


2. Quizzes 20%
3. Activities 10%
4. Attendance/Recitation 30%

TOTAL 100%

Course References:
Campbell, T. (ed.) (2015). Gods & goddesses of Ancient China. New York:
Britannica Educational Publishing.
Carpio, R. (ed.)(2006). Crisscrossing through Afro-Asian literature. Pasig City;
Anvil Publishing Co.
Duka, C. (2001). The Literature of Asia and Africa. Manila; Rex Bookstore.
Myths and legends of China. (2015). Illinois: World Book.
Rosales, R. (2014). Afro-Asian literature:A tapestry. Malabon City: Jimcyzville
Publications.
Smith, D. (ed.) (2000). The canon in South East Asian literature. London: Curzon
press.

Evaluation Materials
Subject Content Objectives No. of Hours Activities References
Technique Used
Student’s Orientation
Course Outline
Prelim Short and long
Online
Afro-Asian Literature quizzes
Discussion
African Literature Recitation
African Writers and Poets Individual Powerpoint
Appreciate African culture Presentation Presentation
Africa by David Diop 3Hours Individual
through literature. of Report Pdf file
Once Upon a Time by Gabriel Okara performance
through
Anticipation by Mabel Dove-Danquah Powerpoint
Group and
Ghana individual
presentation

Midterm 4Hour -do- -do- -do- -do-


Egyptian Literature
Mythology
Types of Egyptian Literature
To Whom Should I Speak Today by T. Eric
Peet
Discuss Egyptian history
The Tale of Sinuhe
through literature.
Arabian Literature
Arabic literature
The Koran
The Arabian Nights
The Lady and Her Five Suitors
On marriage by Kahlil Gibran

PRE-FINAL TERM
Hebrew Literature
The Bible
Genesis: The Creation
The Sermon on the Mount Discuss important accounts
The Parable of the Last Seat from the Bible. 2hours -do- -do- -do- -do-
The Parable of the Prodigal Son
The Parable of Talents

Final

Hindu/Indian Literature 2hours -do- -do- -do- -do-


Explore Indian Literature.
Ramayana
Kalidasa

Prepared by: Recommending Approval: Approved:

Rener G. Aquino, LPT Jennfer I. Velora, MAT Marlyn M. Aquino, MAed


College Instructor Department Head College Dean

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