Post Colonial to Contemporary period Flashcards
Derived from the Latin word “littera” (letter). It expresses the feelings of people to society, to the government, to their surroundings, to their fellowmen, and to their Divine Creator.
Literature
Why study Literature?
Trace heritage of ideas, understand noble tradition, appreciate cultural heritage, show love and pride for own culture
Importance of Literature
Exercises imagination, transports to other times and places, shapes society, encourages contemplation, improves language skills, helps understand humanity.
Timeline of Philippine Literature
Pre-Colonial Period, Spanish Period, American Regime, Japanese Period, Contemporary Period.
Stories about life, adventure, love, horror, and humor where one can derive lessons about life. An example of this is the Story of Pina and the Monkey and the Turtle.
Folk Tales
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: Kundiman, Kumintang, Oyayi o Hele.
Folk Songs
One or more measured lines with rhyme, 4-12 syllables.
Bugtong
These are brief instructive expressions that suggest a specific action, behavior or judgement. Examples:
* Di-makabasag pinggan.
* Magsunog ng kilay.
Salawikain
A long narrative poem which a series of heroic achievements or events usually of a hero, are dealt with a length.
Epic
The first alphabet called ALIBATA was replaced by the Roman Alphabet. Also, the teaching of Christian Doctrines became the basis of religious practices.
Spanish Influence
Almost all of them were in a poetic form such as Cenaculo, Panunuluyan, Salubong and Zarzuela.
Recreational Plays
In the 18th Century, Filipino intellectuals educated in Europe called illustrados began to write about the hitch of colonization.
Period of Enlightenment (1872-1898)
The Propaganda Movement (1872-1896)
Dr. Jose Rizal, Marcelo H. Del Pilar, Antonio Luna.
Rizal’s Works
Noli Me Tangere, El Filibusterismo, Mi Ultimo Adios, Sobre La Indolencia Delos Filipinos.
Western Influence
Writing in English language.
