Luzon Genre of Urban Writing
Luzon Genre of Urban Writing
Luzon Genre of Urban Writing
GENRES
OF URBAN
WRITING
OBJECTIVES
In this module, you are expected to:
a. differentiate the various 21st century literary genres and
the ones from the earlier genres/ periods citing their
elements, structures, and traditions;
b. determine the technological advancements of the 20 th
century;
c. value the proper use of social media platforms; and
d. promote proper use of social media platforms by giving
reactions from current issues in the Philippines.
Which among these social media platforms do you use?
1
It is a listing ofblog
text, images, or other
objects that are arranged in a
chronological order that first started
appearing in 1998. Blogs are often
maintained and run by a single
individual, updated daily, or contain
personal remarks about a topic, a
personal ramble, or an update on the
person’s life.
E-books
2
It is a book publication
made available in digital
form, consisting of text,
images or both, readable
on the flat-panel display
of computers or other
electronic devices.
Online novels or
Webfiction
3
It is a written work
of literature
available primarily
or solely on the
Internet.
Mobile phone text tula
4
It is literary work
originally written on a
cellular phone via text
messaging. This type of
literature originated in
Japan, where it has
become a popular literary
genre.
Functional Internet literacy is a necessary skill today
especially for this new generation of Filipinos who
should be able to compete intellectually with people of
other nations. Meaning, to have this skill will help you to
become marketable in the professional world.