2. Lesson 1 (Week 1 -Session 1)
Geographic, Linguistic and Ethnic
Dimensions of Philippine Literacy
History from Pre-Colonial to the
Contemporary
3. 1. Identify geographic, linguistic, and ethnic dimensions of
Philippine literary history from pre-colonial to contemporary and
representative texts from the regions.
2. Write a close analysis and critical interpretation of literary
texts.
3. Show a sense of adaptability of the Philippine Literary History
After going through this lesson, you are
expected to:
4. 1. What do you know about the
different Literary Periods in Philippine
Literature?
2. What are the essential elements of
the literary pieces under different
periods of literature?
6. Our forefathers
already had their
literature, which
reflected in their
customs and
traditions.
Think About This!
7. They had their alphabet
even before they had
colonized.
The Spanish friars burned their alphabet in the
belief that they were works of the devil or were
written on materials that quickly perished, like the
barks of trees, dried leaves, and bamboo cylinders,
which could not have remained firm even if efforts
were made to preserve them.
10. PRE-SPANISH LITERATURE - is
characterized by:
Folk tales. These are made up of stories
about life, adventure, love, horror, and
humor where one can derive lessons about
life. An example of this is THE MOON AND
THE SUN.
The Epic Age. Epics are long narrative
poems in which a series of heroic
achievements or events, usually of a hero,
are dealt with at length.
11. Folk Songs. These are one of the
oldest forms of Philippine
literature that emerged in the
pre-Spanish period. These songs
mirrored the early forms of
culture. Many of these have 12
syllables.
Examples of which are Kundiman, Kumintang o Tagumpay, Ang
Dalit o Imno, Ang Oyayi o Hele, Diana, Soliraning and Talindaw
PRE-SPANISH LITERATURE - is
characterized by:
12. Literature in this period may be classified as religious prose and poetry
and secular prose and poetry.
Understanding Literary History
Spanish Influences On Philippine Literature
The first Filipino alphabet, called ALIBATA, was
replaced by the Roman alphabet. Also, the teaching of
the Christian Doctrine became the basis of religious
practices. European legends and traditions brought
here became assimilated in our songs, corridos, and
moro-moros.
13. Understanding Literary History
Folk Songs
It manifests the artistic feelings of the Filipinos and shows
their innate appreciation for and love of beauty. The
examples are Leron-Leron Sinta, Pamulinawen,
Dandansoy, Sarong Banggi, and Atin Cu Pung Sing-sing.
Recreational Plays
There are many recreational plays performed by
Filipinos during the Spanish times. Almost all of them
were in a poetic form such Cenaculo, Panunuluyan,
Salubong and Zarzuela.
15. In 19th Century, Filipino intellectuals educated in Europe called
ilustrados began to write about the hitch of colonization.
The Propaganda Movement (1872-1896)
This movement was spearheaded mostly by the
intellectual middle-class like Jose Rizal, Marcelo del
Pilar; Graciano Lopez Jaena, Antonio Luna, Mariano
Ponce, Jose Ma. Panganiban, and Pedro Paterno.
16. Some of Rizals writings:
Noli Me Tangere, Mi
Ultimo Adios, Sobre La
Indolencia Delos
Filipinos and Filipinas
Dentro De Cien Aos.
17. Some of Del Pilars writings:
Pagibig sa Tinubuang Lupa
(Love of Country), Kaingat
Kayo (Be Careful), and
Dasalan at Tocsohan
(Prayers and Jokes).
18. Some of Jaenas writings:
Ang Fray Botod, La Hija Del Fraile
(The Child of the Friar). and
Everything Is Hambug (Everything
is mere show), Sa Mga
Pilipino...1891), and Talumpating
Pagunita Kay Kolumbus (An
Oration to Commemorate
Columbus).
20. Linguistically, Americans influenced Filipino writers to write using
English language. Jose Garcia Villa became famous for his free
verse.
Characteristics of Literature during this period:
The languages used in writing were Spanish and
Tagalog and the dialects of the different regions,
but the writers in Tagalog continued in their
lamentations on the conditions of the country
and their attempts to arouse love for ones native
tongue and the writers in English imitated the
themes and methods of the Americans.
22. Between 1941-1945, Philippine Literature was
interrupted in its development when another
foreign country, Japan, conquered the
Philippines. Philippine literature in English
came to a halt. Except for the TRIBUNE and the
PHILIPPINE REVIEW, almost all news-papers in
English were stopped by the Japanese.
23. Filipino Poetry During This Period
The common theme of most poems during the Japanese
occupation was nationalism, country, love, and life in the
barrios, faith, religion, and the arts.
24. Haiku - a poem of free verse that the Japanese like. It
was made up of 17 syllables divided into three
lines and
Tanaga - like the Haiku, is short, but it had measure
and rhyme.
Karaniwang Anyo (Usual and Common Form of
Poetry)
Three types of poems emerged during this period:
25. E. PHILIPPINE LITERATURE IN ENGLISH (1941-1945)
Because of the strict prohibitions imposed by the Japanese in the
writing and publishing of works in English, Philippine literature in
English experienced a dark period. For the first twenty years, many
books were published both in Filipino and in English.
In the New Filipino Literature, Philippine literature in Tagalog was
revived during this period. Most themes in the writings dealt with
Japanese brutalities, the poverty of life under the Japanese
government, and the brave guerilla exploits.
26. F. PERIOD OF ACTIVISM (1970-1972)
According to Pociano Pineda, youth
activism in 1970-72 was due to domestic
and worldwide causes. Because of the ills
of society, the youth moved to seek
reforms.
The Literary Revolution
The youth became vocal with their sentiments. They
demanded a change in the government. It was manifested in
the bloody demonstrations and the sidewalk expressions but
also in literature.
27. G. PERIOD OF THE NEW SOCIETY (1972- 1980)
The period of the New Society
started on September 21, 1972.
The Carlos Palanca Awards
continued to give annual
awards. Poems dealt with
patience, regard for native
culture, customs, and the
beauties of nature and
surroundings. Newspapers
donned new forms.
28. News on economic progress,
discipline, culture, tourism, and
the like were favored more
than the sensationalized
reporting of killings, rape, and
robberies. Filipinos before
were hooked in reading
magazines and comics.
29. After ten years of military rule and
some changes in the life of the
Filipino, which started under the
New Society, Martial Rule was at
last lifted on January 2, 1981. The
Philippines became a new nation,
and this; former President Marcos
called The New Republic of the
Philippines.
H. PERIOD OF THE THIRD REPUBLIC (1981-1985)
30. Poems during this period of the
Third Republic were romantic and
revolutionary. Many Filipino songs
dealt with themes that were true-
to-life like those of grief, poverty,
aspirations for freedom, love of
God, of country and fellowmen.
32. History took another twist. Once more, the Filipino
people regained their independence, which they
lost twenty years ago. In four days from February
21-25, 1986, the so-called People Power (Lakas ng
Bayan) prevailed. In the short span of the existence
of the real Republic of the Philippines, several
changes already became evident.
33. It was noticed in the new Filipino
songs, newspapers, speeches,
and even in the television
programs. The now crony
newspapers that enjoyed an
overnight increase in circulation
were THE INQUIRER, MALAYA,
and the PEOPLES JOURNAL.
34. The new trends have been used and
introduced to meet the need and tastes of
the new generation. 21st Century learners
are demanded to be ICT inclined to
compete with the style and format of
writing as well. New codes or lingos are
used to add flavor in the literary pieces
produced nowadays.
K. 21st CENTURY PERIOD
35. 1. Pre-Spanish Literature is characterized by
Legends, Folk Tales, The Epic Age, and Folk
Songs.
2. The Propaganda Movement (1872-1896) was
spearheaded mostly by the intellectual middle-
class like Jose Rizal, Marcelo del Pilar, Graciano
Lopez Jaena, Antonio Luna, Mariano Ponce,
Jose Ma. Panganiban and Pedro Paterno.
What have you learned?
36. 3. In the American Regime, Americans influenced
Filipino writers to write using the English language.
English as a medium of instruction was introduced in
the schools as the intellectual language of education.
4. In the Period of Activism, campus newspapers
were written to show their protest. They held pens
and wrote on placards in red paint the equivalent of
the word MAKIBAKA (To dare!).
What have you learned?
37. 5. Period of the New Society poems dealt with
patience, regard for native culture, customs, and the
beauties of nature and surroundings.
6. The period of the Third Republic was romantic and
revolutionary.
7. Post EDSA I noticed in the new Filipino songs, in
the newspapers, in the speeches, and even in the
television programs.
What have you learned?